A relaxing, beautiful game of exploration, Jusant has no antagonist. The story is told through discovering artefacts, some revealing soundscapes from the past, others communication between people. The main mechanic of climbing is the best I've ever encountered, with the environment being both engaging and challenging, but not brutal. There wasn't a point in the game where I felt I didn't know how to proceed or where the skill level was impossible.
I do wish there was more interaction with the environment. Doors are locked and can't be opened. Objects other than the few that progress the story can't be examined or used. I keep hoping there are more tools to be found to do new and interesting things, but I see now, that it's all climbing and activating paintings and altars. I also wish save states didn't depend on checkpoints. I've often stopped play and come back to find I've regressed several stages. If you're looking for a fighting game, this isn't it. But if you want to relax and explore a beautifully crafted environment through a unique climbing mechanic, then I recommend you play.

A relaxing, beautiful game of exploration, Jusant has no antagonist. The story is told through discovering artefacts, some revealing soundscapes from the past, others communication between people. The main mechanic of climbing is the best I've ever encountered, with the environment being both engaging and challenging, but not brutal. There wasn't a point in the game where I felt I didn't know how to proceed or where the skill level was impossible. I do wish there was more interaction with the environment. Doors are locked and can't be opened. Objects other than the few that progress the story can't be examined or used. I keep hoping there are more tools to be found to do new and interesting things, but I see now, that it's all climbing and activating paintings and altars. I also wish save states didn't depend on checkpoints. I've often stopped play and come back to find I've regressed several stages. If you're looking for a fighting game, this isn't it. But if you want to relax and explore a beautifully crafted environment through a unique climbing mechanic, then I recommend you play.