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SeriesThe Longest Journey

The Longest Journey

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First release
Nov 19, 1999
Genres
Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle · Mystery, Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS

The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes. Embark on an exciting and original journey of discovery, where you will explore, solve puzzles, meet new people, face terrifying monsters, learn, grow, and live the adventure of a lifetime!

Also known as Бесконечное Путешествие, 無盡的旅程, The Longest Journey: D'un monde à l'autre, Den lengste reisen
… See more, The Longest Journey: Najdłuższa Podróż, Den längsta resan, Den Lengste Reisen, game.exe

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Storyline
With the power to pass between worlds like others pass from waking to sleep, April must embark on the longest journey of her life; a journey not only across twin worlds, but also into her very own heart and soul. Embark on a voyage across phenomenal worlds, encounter a fantastic cast of unforgettable characters, and unravel one of the most epic stories ever told.Read more

With the power to pass between worlds like others pass from waking to sleep, April must embark on the longest journey of her life; a journey not only across twin worlds, but also into her very own heart and soul. Embark on a voyage across phenomenal worlds, encounter a fantastic cast of unforgettable characters, and unravel one of the most epic stories ever told.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 19, 1999
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 16, 2000
iOS
Oct 28, 2014
All 4 release dates
iOS
Nov 27, 2014
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
20h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
female protagonist, graphic adventure, steam, parallel worlds, dystopian
… All 65, cyberpunk, time travel, immortality, detective, dark, magic, 2.5d, gambling, futuristic, bird, chosen one, dialogue trees, conspiracy, pizza, dreams, talking animals, digital distribution, single-player only, anthropomorphism, platform exclusive, world map, voice acting, bink video, pop culture reference, profanity, saving the world, potion, castaway, underwater gameplay, animal companions, movie reference, vending machine interaction, floating island, bread, non-linear storytelling, item combination, dimension travel, one-handed gameplay, fetch quests, recurring character, flashback, kidnapping, scripted events, propaganda, journalist, cutscene menu, escaping imprisonment, fast traveling, italian accent, dream sequence, bartender, cliffhanger, another world, pre-rendered backgrounds, reluctant hero, comic relief, infinite pockets, unresolved stories, lgbtq+, scummvm compatible

At a Glance

Critic Score
90
Main + Extras (IGDB)
20h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 1,894 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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