JETT: The Far Shore

"It was unclear before publication what Jett: The Far Shore wanted to be, which was as alien as its setting. Unfortunately it is not even now. It is a reference not at all veiled to the intuitions of No Man&s;s …"

"JETT: The Far Shore provides a truly otherworldly experience. With a unique look, stunning soundtrack, and a ship that controls like a dream, strap in and fulfill Jao’s directive. Late game choices take the wind out of things a bit, …"

"Jett: The Far Shore deftly blends exploration and narrative elements, telling a story of struggle and hope against the odds. Small issues aside, the game shines with great writing and believable characters who press on even as challenges arise."

"JETT: The Far Shore is a cathartic trip that makes you feel a part of something special in such an unknown and beautiful new world."

"A finely struck balance of the grim dark expanse between the stars and the whimsy to be found on far away planets, definitely one worth your time and money. I just wish Isao would shut the hell up from time …"

"JETT: The Far Shore has so much potential wasted due to its abysmal gameplay, the same gameplay that hinders the overall experience and undermines what good has been done on the artistic and narrative sides of the game."

"Jett The Far Shore + Given Time definitely makes for a more complete experience of Jett&s;s narrative if you&s;re a newcomer, who&s;ll get to play them back to back, but those initial frustrations even for a veteran player like myself …"

"JETT - The Far Shore is an adventure that, at its best, conveys a sense of absolute freedom to the player in the exploration of an alien planet. The setting is full of ideas ... and it is a pity …"

"A sci-fi odyssey of great vision and promise that proves to be its own worst enemy."

"JETT: The Far Shore, which I entered with great expectations, manages to distract the player from the game with its bad dialogue design and storytelling."

"A game of exploration with its lights and shadows that presents very good plot bases, although it does not go too deep into them."

"Afflicted with some atrocious performance problems, Jett predominantly left me feeling frustrated rather than awed."

"JETT: The Far Shore is at its best when you&s;re zipping across landscapes at breakneck speeds, with the music swelling and countless elements of the landscape begging you to explore them. Unfortunately, JETT struggles the most when it slows down, …"

"It seems to be at odds with itself as to what kind of game it wants to be. There are calm moments of catharsis and reflection, but this is undercut by enemy encounters and poor flying mechanics. Even the brief …"

"A space odyssey that should have been more, Jett: The Far Shore is a high-level concept that needs refinement on the execution front."

"JETT: The Far Shore is an ambitious game that is unrelenting in its vision. Placing peaceful exploration at the forefront, missions lack direction and purpose. Although great when flying long distances, the Jett encounters many issues in compact areas. With …"

"There are highlights in this game&s;s visuals and storytelling, though these get bogged down by basic mechanics and uninteresting moment-to-moment gameplay"

"Jett: The Far Shore delivers a tranquil, discovery based sci-fi experience that allows you to feel what it may be like to colonise a brand new planet. Everything is new and you’re unaware what is friend or what is foe …"

"Jett: The Far Shore is thrilling when you&s;re flying through the air, but boring puzzles and an unsatisfying conclusion keeps it from soaring."

"JETT: The Far Shore has moments of brilliance, but they&s;re buried under an overload of mechanics that aren&s;t enjoyable and a general lack of polish. Similarly any philosophical value in its narrative ideas is ruined by needlessly obfuscated dialogue. There&s;s …"

"JETT: The Far Shore has an impressive world with well-crafted lore, an intriguing story and eye-catching visuals. Unfortunately, you actually have to play through the game to experience any of it, and that ends up being a slow, plodding mess …"

"Aside from some performance issues and a rushed ending, JETT: The Far Shore provides a solid experience with fantastic flying mechanics, interesting world lore and a keen grasp of the spectacle of space exploration. While it&s;s not the best among …"

"With striking cinematic superstructures and landscapes, gliding through JETT: The Far Shore can be an incredible sight."

"JETT: The Far Shore is a beautifully staged action-adventure that beautifully captures the fascination of space."

"Jett&s;s heavy narrative is a perfect complement to its gameplay. Whenever you start feeling trapped, whenever things get a little too real, you can get into your jett and lose yourself in the little vessel&s;s delightful speed."

"You are told at the game’s opening that you belong to the future, but confronting the nature of that future is what JETT is all about."

"Jett: Far From Shore has some epic highs but fiddly ship controls and unanswered questions weigh this space adventure down."

"At best, the gameplay teased me with what could have been. At its worst, it was a frustrating and laborious mess."

"Jett: The Far Shore is a frustrating jaunt through space, with a stunning world and narrative let down by clunky, awkward controls."

"While it presents itself well and has some neat ideas, Jett: The Far Shore never launches into the stars. Flying around, soaking in the atmosphere, and gathering info on a foreign planet is relaxing fun, but it&s;s scuppered by messy …"

"Beautiful and elegant though it may seem on the outside, Jett: The Far Shore too often lets its stylistic tics drag the experience into varying degrees of frustration."