Jusant Reviews

Very nice game! The game's highlights are definitely its world building, sound design and interesting movement mechanics. The puzzle elements aren't very hard, but given the rich and atmospheric world and the novelty of the game's mechanic staying fresh throughout the somewhat short, 8 (maybe less?) hours of gameplay, it is no issue. The game's focus and use of sound is brilliant! It sounds fantastic while moving through the bulk of the game(aside from the protaganist occasionally exaggerated moans), and then the sound is ramped up for cinematic moments, which is very well executed. The game suffers from quite a bit of jank. It is possible to lodge yourself into floaty places, and the way the protagonist grabs after holds can be weird at certain angles. The tools at your disposal are also very powerful, so you can with a little effort and intent, easily go places you are not meant to and clip through the rock. Performance also isn't great, but maybe that's just because my 1060 is gettting old. Overall I can really reccomend this game if you enjoy scenic, atmospheric games and are looking to delve into an interesting world for a little bit, if you would like to try a unique and fun take on movement puzzles and can forgive the occasional rough edges in a game with clear love and imagination put behind it. Edit: Turn down the camera sensitivty and take time to enjoy the view as well as trying to make sense of the envireoment you walk through. If that sounds like something you'd enjoy, this game is definetly for you :)

This game is a work of art. It's peaceful and relaxing without being boring, the music is gorgeous, the graphics are simple but beautiful, the story is intriguing, and the game-play is just challenging enough to require some thought without being frustrating.

It's a really pretty art-focused game. Gameplay is good enough to get through it. It's a bit of a bittersweet story (my favorite) which is almost entirely environmental. I went in completely blind (didn't watch trailers, etc) and enjoyed it a lot. I'm not sure how I got it or why I considered getting it, but it was in my library and it was a great playthrough. Relatively short game too, it took me 9 hours to 100% it. I recommend it as a buy, or at least to wishlist it for when it goes on sale. That's probably how I ended up buying it. Soundtrack is top shelf. Only complaint is I wish it had been more challenging. The tough puzzles that make you think really only appear in the final chapter, but for most of the game you can brute force through a majority of the puzzles without having to think hard. It's a great game for the casual crowd.

I had a good time playing through this. Pretty relaxing without much cause or concern that you’re going to make a mistake. It’s very linear and the gameplay is quite forgiving. I think most reviews will rave about the story but I was a bit underwhelmed with that part. Still had quite a bit of enjoyment for a game that’s just about the right length of time for me.

Ce jeu est ce que vous voulez quand vous attendez une nouvelle expérience. C'est génial, j'adore l'histoire et, bien sûr, l'escalade de cette énorme montagne. J'ai un test plus long sur ma chaîne : https://youtu.be/-tatwyKxUUg?si=otdUGZrc4oz5DptU.

Wow what a beautiful experience. The artstyle is absolutely beautiful and feels so relaxing and calm. This game felt a lot like playing Journey, The Last Guardian or Far: Lone Sails, same vibe. Feels like you’re only a companion to the main character and joining them on their lonely journey through a dead world. I really did fall in love with this game. Immediately preordered the artbook as well, super excited. Oh the game also feels like walking through a ghibli movie. The gameplay is very simple and repetitive but in a very nice and relaxing way. I really enjoyed the way the climbing works. The mechanics might be very simple but the visuals are stunning and you will encounter a lot of different biomes on your journey. Even tho there is no dialogue in the game (only text messages from past inhabitants) you could really emerge yourself in the story and the world…made me very emotional.

Jusant is a beautiful experience of discovery. At first sight your only goal is to climb up high. People who will only stop at that might for sure be disappointed, but the reality is that this game is very subtle. [spoiler] Reading all the elements you can gather around allows you to follow the story of the people who lived there. If you also pay attention to your environment you will understand numerous things about the lore : your characters and the people who lived there. [/spoiler] The music and the environments (noting a real work on composition with the use of verticality) makes it a quiet yet immersive game with a real sense of immensity sometimes, even though it is pretty linear. I would say the only issue I had was with the camera which sometimes decided to do some funny things - but rare enough not to spoil my experience. Overall a poetic and peaceful break worth taking !

I absolutely fell in love with this game, it is one of the most stunning visually i have ever played. I adore the world and the landscape. Climbing is also very dear to my heart, and the way this game captures the phisicality of it, the body language of the protagonist when climbing, and how natural and organic it all feels, is nothing short of insane. It made me want to pick up the sport again. I love, love, love this game. Chapter one is my favourite. [spoiler]I just wish they'd let me climb the whole thing myself. Still love it[/spoiler]

fun and relaxing chill game, with a very nice soundtrack, the climbing system can be a little finicky at times but besides that it's a must play

This game is a work of art. The stylized design, the music, the atmosphere, the "story" told through letters and the environment, and a neglected game mechanic, made fun, challenging, rewarding, and moving. This was an emotional experience, and my only gripe, is that there isn't a more clear explanation of what happened, and what your actions mean for the world. It all feels a little arbitrary and depressing, in spite of the beauty of the world. This is the type of experience I play games for. I wish more games could make me feel like Jusant did.