JETT: The Far Shore

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JETT: The Far Shore is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Superbrothers and was released on October 5, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

JETT: The Far Shore invites you on an interstellar trip to carve out a future for a people haunted by oblivion in this cinematic action-adventure. As scout Mei, be the first to deploy to a mythic ocean planet. Take the helm of a 'jett' and explore a vast unknown – skim low over waves, roar up pristine coastlines and carve through otherworldly woods. Adapt to an intricate, systemic open world and p…

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music4 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Stunning visuals and art direction create a captivating atmosphere.
Exploration and flying mechanics can be exhilarating and rewarding.
Thought-provoking themes and a compelling universe that may resonate with players.

Clunky and awkward controls detract from the overall experience.
Underdeveloped narrative and uninteresting characters lead to a lack of engagement.
Repetitive missions and performance issues hinder gameplay enjoyment.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Jett: The Far Shore" presents a compelling universe with intriguing themes of struggle and hope, but it often fails to engage due to uninteresting characters and a lack of depth in narrative exploration. While the game features beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack, the convoluted missions and clunky controls detract from the overall experience, leaving players with an underwhelming narrative that doesn't fully satisfy. Ultimately, it may appeal to those who enjoy exploration over a strong narrative focus.
- “Jett: The Far Shore deftly blends exploration and narrative elements, telling a story of struggle and hope against the odds.”
- “Incredible-looking world, stunning soundtrack, intriguing story.”
- “Compelling universe, striking stylized visuals, thought-provoking story, fun when the pressure is off, good amount of content.”
- “Storywise, there were few sparks of interest to be found.”
- “The story doesn't satisfyingly explore the narrative themes it sets out to discuss; protagonist Mei is absent from the plot, leading to an unfulfilling conclusion.”
- “If you're here for a strong narrative experience and tight mission design, Jett: The Far Shore might not deliver.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Jett: The Far Shore" is a mixed bag, with some players finding moments of exhilaration in its mechanics and skill progression, while others criticize it for being tedious and unengaging. Despite a compelling narrative and interesting characters, the overall experience is marred by a lack of polish and an overload of mechanics that detract from enjoyment, leaving some players feeling bored if not invested in the story.
- “Flying from point A to point B is exhilarating, thanks to approachable mechanics and a rewarding sense of increased skill over time.”
- “That said, if you’re the type that can appreciate a game for its world and message, despite some issues with its minute-to-minute gameplay, feel free to join the Jett set.”
- “Jett: The Far Shore is home to a compelling cast of characters and a narrative worth playing and paying attention to, but it ultimately misses its mark and the less than compelling gameplay only further drags it down to an experience that overall feels just okay.”
- “It has no desire to lower itself to the medium of video games, and the mechanical tedium bears that out.”
- “Gameplay fails to engage, characters are uninteresting, minimal plot outside of 'carry out the mission'.”
- “Jett: The Far Shore has moments of brilliance, but they're buried under an overload of mechanics that aren't enjoyable and a general lack of polish.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Jett: The Far Shore" is widely praised for its stunning and immersive quality, enhancing the game's beautiful world and art direction. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a key element that elevates the experience, particularly during high-speed exploration and visually compelling sequences. Overall, the combination of captivating music and intriguing narrative elements creates a rich atmospheric experience.
- “Jett: The Far Shore is at its best when you’re zipping across landscapes at breakneck speeds, with the music swelling and countless elements of the landscape begging you to explore them.”
- “Narrative offers an interesting take on science and religion, first-person sequences are visually compelling, beautiful sci-fi soundtrack by scntfc.”
- “Alluring exploration and palpable atmosphere, looks great in motion, a deep, complex, and rewarding traversal system, mesmerizing soundtrack.”
- “The music in this game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “While the visuals are stunning, the soundtrack fails to match the intensity of the gameplay, leaving moments feeling flat.”
- “The background music is often too subtle and gets lost in the action, which detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Jett: The Far Shore" is characterized by its alluring exploration, stunning visuals in motion, and a mesmerizing soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience. While the world-building and traversal system are praised for their depth and complexity, the overall enjoyment is somewhat diminished by less favorable combat mechanics and a lackluster story.
- “Alluring exploration and palpable atmosphere, looks great in motion, a deep, complex, and rewarding traversal system, mesmerizing soundtrack.”
- “Jett: The Far Shore is an ambitious game with great dialogue and atmospheric world building.”
- “Flying around, soaking in the atmosphere, and gathering information on a foreign planet is relaxing fun.”
- “Flying around, soaking in the atmosphere, and gathering info on a foreign planet is relaxing fun, but it's scuppered by messy combat scenarios and a story that falls flat.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being inconsistent, with users reporting bugs and a lack of clarity in various aspects. Additionally, the narrative and character development are seen as underwhelming, contributing to an overall sense of dullness.
- “The game is buggy at times, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are moments when the game feels vague in more ways than one, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The stability issues lead to frustrating gameplay, with frequent crashes and glitches.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their striking stylized visuals and the compelling universe they create, contributing to an overall dazzling aesthetic. However, some users feel that other aspects of the game may not measure up to the visual experience.
- “The aesthetic I found so dazzling is still there, but everything else falls by the wayside.”
- “The game features a compelling universe with striking stylized visuals that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The aesthetic that I found so dazzling is still there, but everything else falls by the wayside.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting poor performance even on high-end consoles like the PS5, as well as uneven controls and frustrating camera mechanics. Many also noted issues with mission design that detracts from the overall experience, leading to a lack of engagement and clarity.
- “Dialogue is lost in pseudo-intellectualizing; horrible performance even on PS5; controls and camera in flight are woeful; main objectives lack agency or spectacle.”
- “Uneven controls; too easy to get lost; some missions are annoying; performance hiccups.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while "Jett: The Far Shore" offers a rich narrative experience, the initial frustrations can detract from the emotional engagement, particularly for newcomers. The addition of "Given Time" enhances the overall experience, but it may still challenge players' willingness to continue.
- “Jett: The Far Shore, given time, definitely makes for a more complete experience of Jett's narrative. As a newcomer, playing them back to back enhances the emotional depth, but even for a veteran player like myself, those initial frustrations made me feel hesitant to pick up the controller.”