Nirvana Journey

Glistening sand surrounds a cloaked figure with a long crimson scarf as the radiant sun above shines down upon him. The desert, with long shadows cast by innumerable hills, stretches out to the farthest reaches of the horizon, converging with a distant figure of a looming mountain; a ray of light pulsates from the peak upward into the heavens. Another traveler appears in the distance; the cloaked figure walks on to greet him, leaving behind two trails of valleys that are soon lost to the wind. Braving the dangers and uncertainties throughout the vast, unknown world, the two strangers become strong companions and eventually reach the apex the mountain. As the two crawl steadily closer to the light, an understanding overcame them both: this is Nirvana--the end of the line. A sharp pang of sorrow hits, and, with a heavy heart, the cloaked figure walks on. This is Journey. This is a video game. …show more content…
Special in a way that I truly believe no other medium can compare to what it does. Journey, the game I experienced above, differentiated itself from the stereotypical idea where games are only meant to entertain--nothing more, nothing less. Instead, it was a beautiful work of interactive art, weaving together stunning visuals, a phenomenal musical score (which was nominated for a Grammy award), and most of all, true feelings of empathy and compassion. While many people believe video games are nothing more than a way to kill time, I believe that they have the potential to convey the same artistic visions and evoke the same human emotions as highly respected mediums such as film and