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Jotunn: Day of Judgement

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67%Game Brain Score
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92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Jotunn: Day of Judgement is a single player casual simulation game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Wetterfest and was released on October 27, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

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.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
music2 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • Beautiful graphics and soundtrack with references to Norse folklore create an immersive atmosphere.
  • Simple, fun, and chill horror walking sim gameplay suitable for a quick, enjoyable experience.
  • Completely free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience and demonstrating developer dedication.
  • Short gameplay duration with limited content and few features, leading to a shallow overall experience.
  • Performance and optimization issues cause low frame rates and excessive GPU usage even on moderate systems.
  • Lack of customization options (graphics settings, controls, sensitivity) and presence of invisible walls hinder gameplay quality.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-balanced and straightforward, with polished core mechanics and a clear plot enhancing the experience. While not highly innovative or complex, it offers an enjoyable and immersive adventure with appropriately challenging monsters and decent graphics for its scope. Some users note it lacks depth or creativity, but its simplicity and atmosphere contribute positively to the overall gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The very few features and gameplay elements you get are polished well enough, but not exactly to a shiny degree.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful art style and Norse folklore references, offering a visually pleasing experience despite being a Unity game. However, lack of resolution and graphics customization options, along with high GPU demands affecting performance, are notable drawbacks. Overall, the aesthetics are well-liked but technical limitations impact the visual experience.

    • “Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, I was so pleased to see references to Norse folklore everywhere.”
    • “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.”
    • “Fun 10 minute experience with pretty graphics.”
    • “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customise the graphics settings.”
    • “There's no way for gamers to try improve the low quality graphics.”
    • “Although the game runs poorly and the gameplay isn't terribly creative, I still really like the aesthetic and ending/story.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally simple and easy to follow, with some players appreciating its plot and ending. While not the main focus, the narrative complements the balanced gameplay and aesthetic, providing an enjoyable experience for those interested.

    • “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.”
    • “Although the game runs poorly and the gameplay isn't terribly creative, I still really like the aesthetic and the ending/story.”
    • “This little game has a great plot and excellent gameplay.”
    • “There is not much story if that's what you're looking for, but it was fun to wander around and escape the notice of the jotunn, who was thankfully visible from a distance!”
    • “☐ no story”
    • “Although the game runs poorly and the gameplay isn't terribly creative, I still really like the aesthetic and ending/story.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, heavily taxing GPUs and causing performance issues despite attempts to cap FPS. This high hardware demand detracts from the experience and is a key area needing improvement.

    • “Bad optimization is a must fix, and maybe adding a bit more content, or at least adding another one or two levels to the game before you finish it.”
    • “Bad optimization and the game tries to max out all your GPU's power consumption; capping FPS doesn't really help much.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music, praised for its beautiful soundtrack with Norse folklore influences, is a standout aspect that enhances the overall experience. Despite some technical issues like frequent FPS drops, players generally appreciate the quality and thematic fit of the music.

    • “Beautiful graphics and soundtrack; I was so pleased to see references to Norse folklore everywhere.”
    • “I liked the soundtrack.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is notably time-consuming and demanding, often requiring extensive repetition that can feel exhausting or overwhelming.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users suggest improving replayability by removing invisible walls and creating a fully playable square map, as current obstacles like forest walls and hills limit exploration.

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Jotunn: Day of Judgement is a casual simulation game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes.

Jotunn: Day of Judgement is available on PC and Windows.

Jotunn: Day of Judgement was released on October 27, 2022.

Jotunn: Day of Judgement was developed by Wetterfest.

Jotunn: Day of Judgement has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Jotunn: Day of Judgement is a single player game.

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