# The Journey Down: Chapter One — user reviews

> 844 indexed App Store user reviews of The Journey Down by SkyGoblin AB, rated 4.90/5 from 144 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-journey-down-chapter-one/id580486267/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-journey-down-chapter-one/id580486267.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 134 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 2

## What do users think of The Journey Down?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 🤣 Funny and engaging story
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🧠 Challenging but fair puzzles
- 🔍 Immersive atmosphere
- 🔝 High-quality production

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Short gameplay length
- 💰 Expensive for the content
- 🗣️ Uneven voice acting
- 🤔 Stereotypical character portrayals

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes after app updates
- Freezing/performance issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- More chapters/episodes
- Option to skip/mute dialogue
- Improved accessibility features

## Newest reviews (14 of 844)

### 4/5 — Fun but short

*2025-05-03, version 1.6.0*

This is a fun game, but it’s way too short. For the money that you pay to play it, it should be longer.

### 3/5 — iPhone 15 pro issue

*2023-11-10, version 1.5.5*

After years I found again this gem. The only problem is that I cannot play this game. For some reason it lags and it’s impossible to even begin the gameplay after the introduction video. Is there a way to solve this issue? Thank you

### 2/5 — Solid game - over priced

*2021-06-06, version 1.5.5*

Chapter 1 proves that this is a solid game but charging £5 (and more) for each chapter is unrealistic. I finished the first chapter and won’t even be considering any other chapters because of the price they charge. 

I understand the work that it takes to create these games but by comparison, buying all of the chapters makes the game inaccessible to many.

### 3/5 — Not my cup of tea

*2021-06-01, version 1.5.5*

The characters talk too much. Takes too long sitting listening to the boring talking. Not my type of game.

### 3/5 — :-)

*2021-05-05*

Klasse Point 'n Click Adventure, macht großen Spaß. Allerdings finde ich es viel zu kurz für das Geld. Ich war in anderthalb Stunden durch und ich bin nicht besonders schnell bei sowas. Die deutschen Untertitel sind prima, es gibt da nur ein Problem mit ä,ö und ü, die werden nur kryptisch dargestellt. Außerdem würde ich mir wünschen, das englisch Gesprochene ausschalten zu können.

### 3/5 — Too Short

*2020-10-18, version 1.5.5*

Good game but unfortunately far too short.  Definitely not worth the £4.99 that I paid for it.  Would like to play the next chapter because the game is actually enjoyable but won’t be paying £6.99 for that.  I completed the game in less than a couple of hours.

### 4/5 — Just epic

*2020-08-23, version 1.5.5*

Οτι καλύτερο εχω παίξει πραγματικά.
(2020 and I start to play it again, please add support for full screen on iPad Pro 2020)

### 5/5 — Simply magnificent

*2020-05-22, version 1.5.5*

Absolutely worth investing if you are into point&clicks. Amazing drawings, lovable music and fantastic gameplay. It is also very witty. My only suggestion would be to make the first part free of charge - it would draw many potential players since playing the first chapter really encourages to continue the adventure

### 5/5 — Perfect transporting you to a perfect story

*2020-05-17, version 1.5.5*

Thanks for remembering me when I was playing Monkey Island 20 years ago. Thanks again to make this child happy again :)

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2020-05-10, version 1.5.5*

Loved every minute of it!

### 5/5 — Great fun and peaceful

*2020-01-25, version 1.5.5*

This game is fun and due to music and art, remarkably peaceful. Game very reminiscent of early 90s leisure suit Larry, and monkey island, yet very original. Buying the sequel now.

### 3/5 — Viel zu kurz

*2020-01-12*

Spiel war nett, nicht besonders schwer und für das Geld viiiiiel zu kurz. Weil es Spaß gemacht hat maximal 3 Sterne, da Spielzeit kaum vorhanden

### 5/5 — How come this is so hard to find on the store?

*2019-11-13, version 1.5.5*

This is a fantastic game.  I only found it because it was mentioned in a review on the net of the Broken Sword series and Thimbleweed Park which I also love. Lovely graphics, great atmosphere, sensible puzzles, nice flow and a dash of humour.  My perfect combination.  Maybe those of us that like these things are in the minority.

### 3/5 — Traducción

*2019-10-03, version 1.5.5*

Parece bastante entretenido, pero agradecería una traducción al español

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Русская локализация

*2025-05-11, version 1.6.0*

В квесте и нет русского языка.

### 1/5 — Boring

*2024-03-24, version 1.6.0*

Terrible music you cannot mute, boring and very long cutscenes you can’t skip. I can’t believe i paid money for this 😭

### 1/5 — Can’t get game to start

*2023-10-28, version 1.5.5*

I’ve watched the intro about 10 times by now and as soon as it gets to the dock with the plane it won’t let me click or do anything, nor does it progress the scene. The lights go dark and nothing else changes (except the music keeps playing). Then when I restart the app I have to watch the intro scene all over again just to have the same issue. Frustrating to pay for something and not be able to play it. Save your money.

### 1/5 — Fine Game. 0 Stars for Caricatures

*2023-02-13, version 1.5.5*

What do they add to the game? Nothing

### 1/5 — viel zu kurz

*2019-12-21*

Amüsant, aber es gibt bessere Adventure fürs Tablet. Für den Preis (5€) viel zu kurz. Abzocke.

### 1/5 — Réservé au Brexit

*2019-10-26*

Une HONTE , comment aucun commentaire n’ose dire que si vous ne comprenez ni l’anglais ni l’allemand ce jeu est un CALVAIRE !!!!

### 1/5 — 面白くない

*2019-06-17*

ゲーム要素が入ったアニメ。キャラは好き嫌いが分かれるタイプ。どこかの南からの移民風。英語もソレ風に訛りあり。会話というか独り言もどきのセリフ過多に萎える。探し物要素も面白くない。最初ボートで本を探すだけで疲れた。まったく入り込めないし、イライラ感しか無い。

### 1/5 — Più di 5 euro per mezz’ora di gioco.

*2019-05-02, version 1.5.5*

Mi trovo costretta a lasciare solo una stella per via del prezzo esagerato. Più di 5 euro per poco più di mezz’ora di gioco è una follia. Dai commenti mi pare di capire che un tempo fosse gratuito, io son disposta a pagare senza problemi ma il prezzo deve essere consono a quanto mi stanno offrendo. Di sicuro non acquisterò gli altri capitoli.

### 1/5 — Stuck

*2017-09-22, version 1.5.5*

Great game but sequels are overpriced

### 1/5 — игнор

*2017-03-29, version 1.4*

игнор за отсутствия русского

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — A must have for point-and-click fans

*2024-06-15, version 1.6.0*

Beautiful art style, relaxing music, fun characters and dialogue. One of my favorite point-and-click games. Happy I can play it on my phone.

### 5/5 — Absolute must for adventure gamers

*2023-09-06, version 1.5.5*

The love put into this strategy game is overwhelming. From the character design, the graphics to the music. The story is compelling, funny and keeps you playing, wanting to know more.

I am looking forward for more of these developers work!

### 5/5 — Just incredible

*2023-07-10, version 1.5.5*

This is genuinely one of the best video games I’ve ever played. I recently redownloaded it and it’s even better than I remembered almost 10 years later. Chapter 1 is a little short, but it still is practically incomparable with modern games. It’s immersive, funny, innovative, and very smartly written. Quite literally, every single aspect of the game is important to the story and is involved in some way with the plot. I wish more people knew about this game, I couldn’t rate it any higher!

### 5/5 — Great fun.

*2022-11-30, version 1.5.5*

More puzzle games! Regular ‘gaming’ is rubbish and this is closer to real games: board games.

### 5/5 — Liked it a lot.

*2022-06-10, version 1.5.5*

Good old school point n click game with a vibe of Grim Fandango

### 5/5 — Buy this!

*2022-01-05, version 1.5.5*

Charming, beautiful, fun and just difficult enough so you won’t get frustrated. This is a perfect PnC adventure and all 3 parts are available to play. Give at least the first Chapter a try - you will be hooked.

### 5/5 — Way fun!

*2021-05-30, version 1.5.5*

A great tale, engaging characters, a masterpiece. Each part supersedes the prior in plot depth, complexity, and graphical excellence. The music is quality, and the mood is driven well by the characters. Indie at its best!

### 5/5 — 원숭이섬의 비밀의 추억을 원한다면. 강추

*2020-08-19*

챕터3까지 완료했습니다. 많은 사람들이 플레이해보시길

잘만들어진 게임입니다!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2020-07-15*

Großartiges Game. Super Atmosphäre und Musik. Hammer Stimmung. Tolle Charaktere und Storyline. Freue mich auf Teil 2

### 5/5 — More please

*2020-06-29*

Really nice game, I really liked it. Played the trilogy and I would be happy about more adventures from Bwana and Kito Man :-)
Chapter one was really short, chapters 2 and 3 were longer, but in my opinion not long enough for this price. I would like to have longer playing fun. Chapter 3 had no German subtitles. Go ahead, SkyGoblin, more games like this please :-D

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