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Jusant

Mountain climbing somehow became extraordinarily peaceful and relaxing.
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87%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
optimization, stability
94% User Score Based on 3,124 reviews
Critic Score 81%Based on 41 reviews

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Jusant is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by DON'T NOD and was released on October 31, 2023. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Jusant is a single-player Fantasy Platformer game with an intriguing story and amazing gameplay, graphics, and music. Climb a mysterious tower, master your tools, and explore different paths to uncover secrets. Enjoy breathtaking biomes, atmospheric music, and a wholesome story, but be prepared for grinding, missing optimization, and bugs if you wishlist it now on Steam."

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,124 reviews
gameplay551 positive mentions
optimization30 negative mentions

  • Unique and gorgeous worldbuilding, visual design, and atmosphere.
  • The climbing mechanics are intuitive and engaging, providing a satisfying experience.
  • The game offers a meditative and emotional journey, with a beautiful soundtrack.
  • The story is primarily told through lengthy letters, which can be tedious and less engaging.
  • The game is relatively short, taking around 4-6 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • There are occasional bugs and glitches, particularly with character movement and interactions with the environment.
  • gameplay
    1,263 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of *Jusant* is centered around a unique climbing mechanic that emphasizes exploration and curiosity, allowing players to engage with the environment in a meditative and visually stunning way. While the climbing mechanics are generally intuitive and satisfying, some players find the gameplay to be simplistic and repetitive, with a lack of complexity and challenge as the game progresses. Overall, the game offers a relaxing experience with beautiful visuals and music, though it may feel short and less engaging for those seeking deeper gameplay mechanics.

    • “A genuine meditative climbing sim whose mechanics are as fun as they are simple.”
    • “The climbing itself is simple but mixed up at a good pace with new mechanics that don't overstay their welcome.”
    • “The gameplay is interesting and varied, the experience is quite immersive.”
    • “While the gameplay does evolve over time, if you try to rush its flaws will become apparent.”
    • “The core mechanics are strong but rarely are experimented with; what you do in the first hour is the same as the rest.”
    • “The only difference in gameplay is some location-specific mostly environmental obstacles that don't combine in interesting ways with other ones and don't develop either.”
  • story
    1,090 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Jusant" is primarily conveyed through environmental storytelling and collectible notes, which detail the history of a world affected by drought and the remnants of its past inhabitants. While some players appreciate the subtlety and emotional depth of the narrative, others find the reliance on text-heavy storytelling less engaging, leading to mixed feelings about its effectiveness. Overall, the game offers a meditative experience with a charming yet vague storyline that encourages exploration and personal interpretation.

    • “A meditative and intuitive experience, Jusant tells a barren yet hopeful story through environmental clues and notes as you climb your way up a tower that mourns the presence of the ocean.”
    • “The story is primarily told through notes and journal entries as you piece together what caused the collapse of the tower's society.”
    • “I loved how the story slowly reveals itself to you as you climb up the mountain and read the letters from the people who used to live in the tower.”
    • “The collectibles you do find are just notes that add to the incredibly bland and boring back-story.”
    • “The story being told through collectible notes was kind of lame, and the central intrigue of the plot never gets satisfactorily resolved.”
    • “The story is very weak.”
  • music
    619 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been widely praised for its serene and beautiful qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and emotional depth of the experience. Many players noted that the soundtrack complements the stunning visuals and gameplay, creating a meditative journey that captivates and immerses them. However, some critiques mention that the ambient music could be more frequent, as there are moments where silence prevails, leaving the experience feeling somewhat sparse in sound.

    • “The soundtrack is very serene.”
    • “The music is stunning and really fits the vibe the game is going for.”
    • “The music, gameplay, and visuals are breathtaking.”
    • “There is some pretty music but it's not amazing and much of the game has no music.”
    • “The music however, did not grab me at all.”
    • “The themes were basic, chord progressions and melodies were predictable, and there was only one bit of ambient music that really did anything for me (chapter 4).”
  • graphics
    617 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their stunning beauty and unique art style, often described as vibrant and painterly, which enhances the overall atmosphere and immersion. While some players noted performance issues and lower graphical fidelity in certain areas, the game's artistic direction and environmental storytelling were highlighted as standout features that create a captivating experience. Overall, the visuals, combined with a soothing soundtrack, contribute to a relaxing and engaging gameplay experience that many players found enchanting.

    • “The visuals are stunningly beautiful and the music is just magical.”
    • “No, this game finds beauty in its vibrant, almost painted-on art style, and it makes every freeze frame look like a masterpiece.”
    • “The art style is absolutely gorgeous, and the fact each chapter had its own color theme was a wonderful touch.”
    • “No joke, it's such crap that I could not afford to turn up the graphics without tanking an already miserable framerate.”
    • “Also, graphics quality is 'crude' in some scenes; you can see obvious illumination errors and triangle mesh 'chunks'... I know it may not matter, but that's really annoying.”
    • “The graphics give everything a plastic feel, so we have neither a realistic image nor a stylized one that would suit the mood.”
  • atmosphere
    269 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in *Jusant* is widely praised for its unique and stunning worldbuilding, characterized by beautiful visuals and a haunting soundtrack that enhances the meditative experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke emotions through its serene environments and engaging sound design, creating a captivating and immersive exploration journey. Overall, the atmosphere is considered the standout feature, making it a highly recommended title for fans of atmospheric and contemplative gaming experiences.

    • “Add to it the haunting atmosphere and the sadness implicit in the picturesque environments, and you have a memorable and very meditative experience.”
    • “The atmosphere is gorgeous and the soundtrack is amazing.”
    • “Jusant is a relaxing climb that blends breathtaking scenery, intricate routes, and a mystical atmosphere into a short but meaningful exploration into humanity's relationship with nature.”
    • “Light pollution atmosphere makes people dizzy, and numerous light sources increase the burden on the GPU, leading to lower FPS and making people feel dizzier.”
    • “I spent most of my time playing this game wondering what it's building up to, rather than taking in the relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “Art, music, atmosphere, lore, etc. are all top-notch, but it's all just marred by the most bafflingly unpolished, inconsistent, and ultimately frustrating climbing/swinging mechanics.”
  • emotional
    151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game "Jusant" is widely praised, with many players reporting that it moved them to tears through its touching narrative, beautiful visuals, and evocative soundtrack. Reviewers describe it as a relaxing yet profound experience that combines climbing mechanics with a heartfelt story, creating a sense of emotional journey and introspection. Overall, players find it to be a uniquely emotional game that resonates deeply, making it a memorable and transformative experience.

    • “A truly transformative experience that will linger in the best of ways, Jusant knows exactly how to masterfully transition from strategic challenge to emotional crescendo.”
    • “By the end of the game, you feel like you have been on an emotional journey.”
    • “Jusant is a rare gem of a game, likely going unnoticed by many but offering those who find it a highly polished and emotionally-rich experience with a simple premise: climb an immense tower one hand at a time.”
    • “The game tries to be emotionally captivating, but it often feels forced and contrived.”
    • “While it aims for emotional depth, the execution falls flat and leaves players feeling disconnected.”
    • “The emotional moments seem to lack genuine impact, making it hard to invest in the characters.”
  • optimization
    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent crashes, and subpar frame rates even on high-end systems. While some appreciate the visual quality and art style, they feel that the game is resource-intensive and not well-optimized, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite the potential for a great game, the optimization issues detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Performance is very solid and scales incredibly well while keeping the core of its visuals still striking.”
    • “Jusant also looks deceptively simple - but requires a decent GPU to run smoothly: it uses all tricks in the Unreal 5 engine toolbox (Lumen, Nanite...), so while it looks and runs decently well on a RX570 4GB, it truly shines with something like a RX6600 instead.”
    • “Performance could be better, but it's understandable given the geometric detail and the amazing global illumination featured.”
    • “Also, a warning: the game has atrocious performance in some areas, to the point that lowering everything to minimum settings didn't help my fps.”
    • “Poorly optimized and constantly crashing.”
    • “To start, it is both unoptimized and unfinished in many ways.”
  • stability
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is generally solid but marred by frequent bugs and glitches, particularly during complex maneuvers and interactions with the environment. Players report issues such as getting stuck on geometry, wonky physics, and occasional control failures, which can disrupt gameplay. While some users found the glitches manageable and not overly detrimental to their enjoyment, others described the experience as frustratingly buggy.

    • “Honestly, I would have given it a thumbs up for just being a bug-free release.”
    • “The game is quite buggy; a lot of times the rope would not release and quite a few times the kid would get stuck in odd places behind objects or would not jump.”
    • “When falling while attached to the wall, I end up inside the character's model looking at the void inside its head, or the whole model glitches out, or the controls stop working so I'm stuck dangling from a rope, or I get stuck on the geometry, and all of it ends up with me having to reload from the beginning and doing the whole thing all over again.”
    • “Unfortunately, the physics engine is extremely buggy, and 100% of the gameplay is the physics engine.”
  • replayability
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game has mixed reviews regarding replayability. While some players appreciate the inclusion of collectibles that enhance replay value, many criticize it for being too short and lacking substantial replayability beyond collecting achievements. The general consensus suggests that while the game can be enjoyable for a brief experience, it may not offer enough incentive for multiple playthroughs.

    • “A little short (I finished it in 7 hours) but with replayability in collectibles, and it's fun enough that I did exactly that.”
    • “Short and sweet, but the collectibles offer great replay value.”
    • “I do feel like it has some replay value in terms of exploring all of the little details that the developers so lovingly included, and the climbing mechanic is fun enough that I can see myself trying to push the boundaries of what is possible and trying to 'break the beta' on different sections.”
    • “I don't recommend this game unless you just want a relaxing, zero-stakes, easy game that offers basically zero replayability.”
    • “It's also just a really short game with no replay value.”
    • “The visuals are fantastic, and it's fun to play, but it's quite short for the price, and doesn't seem to have much replayability.”
  • grinding
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be largely tedious, particularly when revisiting areas for collectibles, which lacks rewarding incentives. However, the innovative climbing mechanics and control scheme provide a refreshing experience that mitigates some of the repetitiveness, making the act of climbing enjoyable rather than tiresome. Overall, while some elements feel superficial and repetitive, the game's unique approach to climbing offers a break from traditional grinding frustrations.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Revisiting areas you've already been to isn't very rewarding, so coming back to find the collectibles can be a little tedious.”
    • “The inputs are repetitive and tedious.”
    • “It's all very pretty but incredibly tedious and superficial.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humorous gameplay and charming companion character, with players enjoying the natural and occasionally funny writing in the notes. While some mechanics are introduced late in the game, leading to humorous moments, minor glitches like getting stuck briefly add to the lighthearted experience. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “It's very pretty and I love the funny companion character.”
    • “The notes are a bit on the long side, but the writing feels fairly natural and is sometimes pretty funny.”
    • “There are additional mechanics like running out of rope or anchors, but, frankly, the game is so easy that I only found out about the former at the literal last climb of the game, which prompted a tutorial pop-up, a funny and a bit sad thing considering that I got to the end credits about 3 minutes later.”
  • character development
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development for its beautiful and unique design, particularly highlighting the protagonist's aesthetic appeal. The overall world and character design contribute to a visually striking experience, enhancing the game's immersive qualities.

    • “The character design on the protagonist is beautiful.”
    • “Great character design.”
    • “World and character design is very unique and looks pretty.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting a lack of substantial advertising despite the game's quality. Additionally, there are concerns about the visuals not meeting the high expectations set by promotional materials.

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Jusant is a platformer game with fantasy theme.

Jusant is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Jusant.

Jusant was released on October 31, 2023.

Jusant was developed by DON'T NOD.

Jusant has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Jusant is a single player game.

Similar games include RiME, stray, LOST EMBER, Omno, Valley and others.