Jusant

"Though Jusant gets a bit fanciful in its last level, abandoning its natural elements for an astronomical excursion, the rapturous feeling of climbing the seemingly unclimbable continues to drive the game forward. This is where Jusant’s deliberate, precise mechanics are …"

"Jusant is a gorgeous and relaxing puzzler with well-design climbing mechanics that evolve over the course of a very tight five-hour runtime."

"Jusant is a mesmerizing and almost melodic experience on the Xbox Series X and is probably the must play game of the year."

"Jusant is a distinct adventure with striking presentation, simple yet fun climbing mechanics, and an engaging atmosphere that&s;s worth the hike."

"When Jusant works as intended, it’s a calming, peaceful experience that’s occasionally let down by some somewhat underwhelming functionality."

"Climbing to the peak in Jusant may sound like a boring gameplay loop, but for those looking for a meditative and genuinely enjoyable experience, it&s;s anything but."

"A contemplative adventure that won’t set the world on fire, but its logical and tactile climbing mechanics are genuinely fun and present a compelling proposition to keep exploring in spite of its relatively short length."

"Jusant is wonderful and never fails to impress. It&s;s at its best when it&s;s offering you the quiet, contemplative moments, teasing passed on civilisations with its very apt environmental storytelling. Offering climbing gameplay that is more focused on fluidity and …"

"Jusant is a strong entry from DON&s;T NOD that offers a chilled out experience with a balanced sense of discovery, challenge, and beauty."

"Jusant may seem like a game about just scaling a tower, but the calmness of the climb manifests itself in a way that feels peaceful in the ascension. Movement is focused and deliberate without feeling clunky, and the involvement of …"

"Jusant is a bit hard to be included in a genre, but truth to be told it does not really need to. It is a breath of fresh air, an artistic production that is not scared to break away from …"

"One of the games with the most personality of the year, offering a quiet, but increasingly interesting experience. Ideal to escape from the noise of the big blockbusters and let yourself be surprised little by little."

"Jusant mixes adventure, exploration, a cryptic and mysterious storyline and lots of climbing sections with good results. It&s;s not a genre for everyone, but if you&s;ve always dreamed of a mix of Grow Home, Journey and The Climb, here it …"

"Even if I tried hard not to recommend this game, I don&s;t think I would find them. Jusant is an ideal game to relax, have fun and enjoy a really pleasant and fun experience that manages to hook and captivate …"

"Jusant is a puzzle game about climbing that offers the player a variety of beautiful scenarios, a wonderful soundtrack, and a captivating narrative while addressing important topics with grace and sensitivity."

"Jusant is a wonderful, meditative puzzle adventure framed around climbing that effectively draws you into its mysterious world. With creative level designs that make the most of the vertical tower setting, the climbing mechanics are fun and intuitive, and the …"

"Jusant&s;s melancholic world may be built on the absence of life but through its methodically refined climbing mechanics and richly rewarding thematic work, it carves a path that rarely ever leaves you looking down."

"Jusant is one of my favorite gaming experiences of 2023. The rock-climbing gameplay is simple yet extremely satisfying to play, and it&s;s masterfully interwoven with the narrative and lore of the world. It&s;s a surprisingly quaint, emotional story that packs …"

"A way up, in this case. Jusant is another banger in a year of endless bangers, as notable for everything it isn’t as much as what it is: a meditative, evocative odyssey up a big tower, with plenty of time …"

"Combining a gorgeous art style, intriguing setting and a surprisingly old-school yet welcome nod to platforming of the past, Jusant is a terrific adventure full of accomplished set-pieces and smart design throughout."

"A subtle and intriguing story encourages you to climb ever higher in this melancholy adventure."

"Jusant is one of those titles to be played at your own pace, while enjoying its landscapes and enjoying every moment of its characters&s; journey. More than a game of climbing, Jusant is a work of friendship and awareness, set …"

"Jusant is my favorite Don’t Nod title since the original Life is Strange and is one of the year’s best gems. The climbing mechanics are so smart and well-executed that I hope other games take notes. Add an inviting presentation, …"

"Justant is where ideas looks good on paper, but when it comes to execution, they somewhat disappoint. It has some sporadic interesting moments but those aside, Jusant is struggling with many issues regarding level design and platforming mechanisms."

"In a gaming landscape often dominated by frantic and intense titles, Jusant serves as a serene beacon of tranquillity and introspection. It reminds us that not every gaming experience needs to be an adrenaline rush. Instead, it offers an opportunity …"

"Jusant from developer Don’t Nod is a wonderful example of balancing well-crafted gameplay mechanics to perfectly matched puzzles to use them on."

"Jusant is a courageous, intense and detailed work. Full of originality, with a brilliant and intelligent plot, it tells of a cross-section of the world that is explored through long crossings and climbs that are always different, but still complex. …"

"A perfectly paced vertical exploration of a lost civilisation, that offers the most authentic climbing simulation ever seen in a game and retains its air of mystery and discovery right up to the closing credits."

"All in all, Jusant is a delightful joy of a game, and one I’ll use as a standard for indie games from this point on. Not only was it visually striking, but the developers had something to say and they …"

"Jusant mixes rock climbing and platforming with a calm atmosphere and an interesting story. It&s;s an unexpected, but still welcome, surprise from DON&s;T NOD."

"A beautiful world of exhilarating gameplay that wants no more than to burst out with originality and excitement, which is marred by a want to rush to empty platitudes without thinking of the ripple effect it has on everything else."

"Despite one or two missteps, Jusant hangs together thanks to a well-realised, unique location and, more importantly, a fun and engaging way to interact with it. The climbing at its core is wonderfully tactile and finds a balance between complexity …"

"Jusant&s;s creative take on climbing and a minimalistic approach to storytelling make it one of the boldest titles from Don&s;t Nod so far."

"Apart from brief moments of frustration, Jusant is a beautiful and relaxing puzzle-adventure game."

"A wonderful adventure that you&s;ll want to return to later for its delightful artstyle and enjoyable rock climbing."