Jotunn: Day of Judgement

Jotunn is a small First-Person-Horror experience. Set in a dark and mysterious norse forest, the player is tasked with activating multiple magic runestones to open the Serpent-Gate and to escape the mystical forest.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating aesthetic.
It's a free game that offers a short but enjoyable horror experience with some interesting lore.
The gameplay mechanics are simple and fun, making it accessible for a wide range of players.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to significant performance issues and low frame rates.
There are limited customization options for graphics and controls, which can hinder the experience for some players.
The gameplay is considered shallow and lacks depth, making it feel more like a demo than a fully developed game.

gameplay
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Jotunn - Day of Judgement" is generally well-received, with balanced monster difficulty and polished mechanics, though some players note a lack of creativity and features. The game is praised for its aesthetic and plot, making it an enjoyable experience despite technical issues. Overall, it offers a straightforward and engaging adventure, particularly appealing to fans of horror.
- “The mechanics are good, the monster difficulty is balanced fairly, the plot is easy to understand, and the graphics (for a Unity game) were very well done.”
- “You should play this right after watching 'The Ritual' movie for an even more shivering gameplay experience.”
- “This little game has a great plot and excellent gameplay.”
- “Jotunn - Day of Judgement is a genuinely and sincerely made first-person adventure clearly trying to riff off the success of Valheim... and the thing about Valheim that developers should at least try to understand is that it succeeded because of the gameplay, despite the fact that it looks bad, not because it looked bad.”
- “Making a game that looks as bad as Valheim, but without the gameplay, well that's doomed to fail.”
- “Although the game runs poorly and the gameplay isn't terribly creative, I still really like the aesthetic and the ending/story.”
graphics
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and quality, especially considering it is a Unity title. However, players have noted performance issues and a lack of customization options, which hinder the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the art style remains a highlight for many users.
- “Fun 10 minute experience with pretty graphics.”
- “The mechanics are good, the monster difficulty is balanced fairly, the plot is easy to understand, and the graphics (for a Unity game) were very well done.”
- “I loved the art style; it really enhances the overall experience.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “Although the game runs poorly and the gameplay isn't terribly creative, I still really like the aesthetic and the ending/story.”
story
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its clarity and engaging plot, despite some criticism of the gameplay mechanics and performance issues. The aesthetic and ending are particularly highlighted as strong points, contributing to an overall positive impression of the narrative.
- “The mechanics are good, the monster difficulty is balanced fairly, the plot is easy to understand, and the graphics (for a Unity game) were very well done.”
- “This little game has a great plot and excellent gameplay.”
- “No story.”
- “Although the game runs poorly and the gameplay isn't terribly creative, I still really like the aesthetic and the ending/story.”
optimization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, demanding excessive GPU power and failing to improve performance even with frame rate capping. While the art style is appreciated, the high hardware requirements are seen as unnecessary.
- “The main issue was, of course, performance. I loved the art style, but it should definitely not require an incredibly high GPU to run.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, causing it to max out all of your GPU's power consumption, and capping the FPS doesn't seem to help much.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to significant performance issues even on high-end hardware.”
- “The game's optimization is so bad that it frequently drops frames, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users suggest that enhancing the game's map design by removing invisible walls and creating a more open, square playable area could significantly improve replayability, as it would allow for greater exploration and varied gameplay experiences.
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game doesn't offer any new experiences.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating the soundtrack, although some have noted that technical issues like frequent FPS drops can detract from the overall experience.
- “I really enjoyed the soundtrack; it added so much to the overall experience of the game.”
- “The music in this game is fantastic and perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is a standout feature, enhancing the atmosphere and immersion.”