Jendo: Origins
- November 4, 2020
- KLP Company
Get on SteamA comedic story about high school friends who constantly find themselves in extremely absurd and ridiculous situations.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features good storytelling and well-developed characters, making it engaging despite its flaws.
- The art and music are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience.
- The finale is considered strong and satisfying, leaving a pleasant aftertaste.
- The game lacks humor and romance, which were expected based on its tags, leading to disappointment.
- The narrative can be overly drawn out, with some scenes feeling aimless and boring.
- There are issues with direction and coherence in the plot, with many story threads abandoned without resolution.
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered decent, with a strong finale and engaging characters, though it disappoints those seeking more humor and romance. Some narrative threads feel abandoned, impacting the overall coherence, but the length and quality of storytelling keep it from being boring. Overall, it offers a satisfactory experience, especially for its price point.
“Good storytelling and characters.”
“The story was decent; the finale was pretty good and lengthy from the narrative, but it wasn't boring.”
“It starts threads of story then just abandons them completely, having little impact on what is going on.”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me disconnected from their motivations and struggles.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a disappointment in the humor aspect, with players expecting more comedic elements and romance based on the game's description. Many felt that the humor was either absent or poorly translated, detracting from the overall experience, despite finding the story decent and engaging.
“The story was decent, and the finale was pretty good. It was lengthy from the narrative but it wasn't boring.”
“I wouldn't feel scammed at all for the price, but I hoped for more humor and romance, which is my only disappointment.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting that it complements the art effectively and enhances the overall experience through its background presence.
“The art is fantastic, and the background music perfectly complements the atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
“The music selection is diverse and adds a unique layer to the gameplay.”
