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IGN PC Preview
"The writing in The Longest Journey is a cut above normal gaming fare."
http://pc.ign.com/articles/130/130848p1.ht...
Review by David Tanguay
Rated +5 on -5 to +5 scale. "Everything, including the challenges, works to further the story."
http://www.sentex.net/~datanguayh/games/tl...
Game Industry News
Reviewed by John Breeden, score: 4-1/2 out of 5.
http://www.gameindustry.com/review/item.as...
UHS Review
Rated 5/5 by Jason Strautman. "Easily one of the better adventure games published, bringing together good puzzles, graphics, and story."
http://www.uhs-hints.com/articles/reviews/...
Adrenaline Vault Review
Rated 4.5/5 by Nick Stewart. "It is utterly rife with quality in all areas, as the graphics, sound, music and gameplay all mesh in near-perfect unison to create one of the single most immersive and addictive adventure offerings, ever."
http://www.avault.com/reviews/review_temp....
Quandary Review
Review by Len Green. "TLJ is a masterpiece and one of the best Adventures to be released during the past few years."
http://www.quandaryland.com/jsp/dispArticl...
Adrenaline Vault Preview
Previewed by Bob Mandel. "There is no forthcoming adventure title I know of that I am anticipating as much as this one."
http://www.avault.com/previews/preview_tem...
Just Adventure Review
Rated A+ by Randy Sluganski. "It is a breakaway game that would be equally effective as a novel on the order of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy or a live-action, special effects-laden Hollywood blockbuster."
http://www.justadventure.com/reviews/TLJ/T...
Womengamers Review
Rated 10/10 by Annette Bechamp. Minor puzzle spoilers. "TLJ is fresh right down to the smallest detail, captivating the player in a world that is paradoxically realistic and fantastical at the same time."
http://www.womengamers.com/revprev/adv/adv...
PIB Review
Review of the game split into description, game play hints, gripes, and conclusion. "This is a must have for anyone serious about adventure games."
http://www.pibweb.com/review/longest.html
Cosmo3D Review
Rated 8/10 by Anders Steinlein. "This is a very good game. It combines a complex, yet very exciting story with excellent graphics and sound."
http://www.cosmo3d.com/site/features/revie...
Review by Andrew "Zarf" Plotkin
"If I hadn't spent so much time wincing at the dialogue, muttering about the puzzles, and flat-out bored with the game, I would have said 'Nice game. Large and detailed. Nothing brilliant in there, but entertaining.'"
http://www.eblong.com/zarf/gamerev/longest...
GameSpot Review
Rated 9.3/10 by Ron Dulin. "The Longest Journey is one of the best adventure games in years." 29 screen shots. Reader reviews.
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/longe...
Strange Horizons Review: The Reluctant Heroine
Review by R Michael Harman. "The Longest Journey may be just the thing to give you hours of entertainment, mystery, and maybe just a little bit of inspiration."
http://www.strangehorizons.com/2001/200105...
IGN PC Review
Rated 9.3/10. "The Longest Journey delivers a mature, intelligent and amazing adventure."
http://pc.ign.com/articles/160/160848p1.ht...
Stratos Group Review
[4.7/5] "The Longest Journey is hands-down the best adventure game I've played since the glory days of Sierra and LucasArts, and is maybe even better than those."
http://www.stratosgroup.com/reviews/games....
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2006