Journey of the Broken Circle

If you’re looking for a platforming experience that won’t push you to your limits but instead engage you in a thoughtful, sometimes meditative journey, then you won’t go far wrong with Journey of the Broken Circle. There are a few issues with its writing and translation, but there’s nothing to detract from its beautiful art and sumptuous soundtrack. Slow down, enjoy the scenery, and take heed of its message.

In particular this is a problem with Sticky, who will stop flow of movement at times (albeit sometimes intentionally for story purposes). The Balloon sections face a different problem, with a lack of definition between different colors of cloud leading to difficulties deciphering when the player is able to uplift and when they will come up against a solid barrier. It's not just the new part mechanics that cause trouble, though, such as sections where the controls turn backwards in the heat of a volcano; it's rarely a fun dynamic, and it's not in Journey Of The Broken Circle either.

Every element of Journey of the Broken Circle seems designed for simplicity. The colour schemes, the artwork, the gentle soundtrack. Even the protagonist is jus

Roll all the way to your destiny in Journey of the Broken Circle. Join Circle in its search for its missing piece, all while marveling at a beautiful minimalistic world filled with fun-loving characters ready to wax philosophical.

Journey of the Broken Circle may not be a difficult or challenging game, but its simple but solid gameplay paired with its brilliant narrative makes for a truly impactful and thought-provoking one

Journey of the Broken Circle is undoubtedly an earnest effort but confusing writing decisions and mostly bland levels mar an aesthetically pleasing adventure.