Old Man's Journey dev explains why the game doesn't have written/spoken dialog

Old Man's Journey is out now on Switch, and it's a pretty unique adventure. Full of puzzles, exploration, and a touching story, the experience seems to be really hitting home for those who pick it up. One interesting thing about the game is its choice to tell story without any words or dialog. Clemens Scott of Broken Rules explains why the team chose this direction.

The main reason we chose a wordless narrative was to make the game as accessible as possible to a wide audience. It demanded a focus on the core elements of the story, making sure that complex emotional issues could be communicated with as little barrier as possible.