Reviews

So most of my childhood was just me sitting around not doing a whole lot, never had too many friends, never had anywhere to go, nothing to do but go to school and come home to pass out. Now in retrospect, I believe it was a pretty shitty childhood, not because it was particularly difficult, but rather because it was so uneventful. If I didn't exist at all at the time, it wouldn't have changed much.

I was directionless and bored out of mind and desperately trying to find some inspiration. So when I watched Kino's Journey it was like a big punch in the teeth, the biggest inspiration it gave me was the need to go outside and exercise and chill out. Another was the need to travel to distant lands, get the hell out of America and just...experience I guess. Adrenalin and adventure were two things I was lacking considerably.

Now, as an adult, I can say my life has improved and I feel a lot better about myself. But Kino's Journey is more than just an inspiration to me, it really is a fantastic experience to watch, if you can move past the very dated visuals. Its filled with atmosphere and mystery as well as it's own unique charm. There is a lot of nuance to it. It can get you thinking and excited.

I would recommend Kino's Journey to literally anyone, no matter what your tastes may be.

P.s My feelings here match the remake as well.