Jusant Receives Positive Reviews For Its Intricate Climbing Mechanics and Engaging Storyline
Innovative Climbing Game Jusant by DON'T NOD Debuts on Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, Receives Accolades for Its Riveting Gameplay and Artful Storytelling Amidst a Climatically-Challenged Game World.
- Jusant, developed by DON'T NOD, is a captivating climbing game hailed for its intuitive mechanics, intriguing storyline, and stunning visual representation.
- The game's primary objective is for players to scale a massive tower, encountering remnants of different civilizations and revealing a narrative through environmental storytelling and exploration.
- Characterized by its realistic portrayal of the physical strain of climbing, players must effectively manage their character's stamina through resting and establishing anchor points using three pitons.
- Players are assisted by 'ballasts', creatures likened to flying whales with the ability to rehydrate the game’s drought-stricken world and enhance the climber's abilities through environmental interaction.
- Jusant's narrative is also enhanced through collectibles like letters, journals, or rock carvings scattered throughout the game, providing a deeper understanding of the tower's history and the civilizations that once inhabited it. The game ends leaving several questions open to interpretation, enriching replayability.