 The few criticisms for the game centered on its length and pacing . Clements noted that not all players would appreciate a game with a " deliberate , melancholic pace " and short duration , comments echoed by the Edge review . Miller noted the lack of a complex gameplay elements in Journey , and Shaw was disappointed that the game was only a few hours long , though Douglas said the length was perfect . Miller concluded the game could be compared to " a musical concert , a well @-@ directed film , or a long @-@ awaited book " , while Clements concluded , " completing Journey will create memories that last for years . " 
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The few criticisms for the game centered on its length and pacing . Clements noted that not all players would appreciate no game with a " deliberate , melancholic pace " and short duration , no comments echoed by da Edge review . Miller noted the lack of a complex gameplay elements in Journey , and Shaw was disappointed that tdagame was only a few hours long , though Douglas said the length was perfect . Miller concluded thdaame could b compared to " a musical concert , a well @-@ directed film , or a long @-@ awaited book " , while Clements concluded , " completing Journey will create memories last fir years . "