Jusant

Sharing my walkthrough: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL957yPFpIoy8Jp_fsPQQMZmeSJsM5fbcu&si=OBrfr-9nm7FjDt9H Summary: Jusant is a narrative adventure game centered on climbing and exploration, set in a mysterious world devastated by a catastrophic loss of water. We take control of a solitary climber who ascends a gigantic, abandoned mountain accompanied by a small aquatic creature called Balast. As we climb higher, we discover the remains of a civilization that once lived on the mountain and uncover the story of the people who were forced to leave. The gameplay focuses on realistic climbing mechanics, environmental exploration, and solving light puzzles rather than combat. We must carefully manage stamina, choose climbing routes, and use equipment to reach increasingly difficult areas while discovering hidden paths and collecting fragments of the past. Through environmental storytelling, letters, drawings, and recordings, the history of the vanished inhabitants gradually becomes clear. As per my experience, Jusant offers a calm and atmospheric adventure centered on the journey to the summit, combining peaceful exploration, beautiful landscapes, and a touching story about natu…

For being a simple game with very basic textures, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The different scenes/levels are so full of life that once was. Also, for no dialog ever being spoken, the story is quite intriguing. If you enjoy stylized graphics, then this game is for you.

I honestly didn't think a game entirely about climbing could hold my attention, but Jusant completely blew me away. This is not just a climbing game. It’s incredibly peaceful. The climbing mechanics are so satisfying that you just fall into a beautiful flow state. The story is subtle but deeply moving—you're a lone climber bringing a small water spirit back to the top of [b] The Tower [/b]. There are no enemies, no timers, and no tricky puzzles. Just you, the mountain, the wind, and an amazing soundtrack. Highly recommended if you just want to relax and enjoy a masterful atmosphere.

If I could give this one a mixed review, I would. I guess I'll recommand only on sale? Or if the thing I mention wouldn't bother you then, by all means, go for it! This is such a beautiful game. I like that there are long moments of with no music at all. And when there is music, it's calm and meditative music. It can be very relaxing. I would say that for experienced gamers, this one will feel more like a casual game: there is no real challenge whatsoever. So if that is what you are looking for, you won't find it here. Overall, there are some issues that significally drop the rating for me. [h3]Exploration[/h3] I tend to want to explore everything I can to make sure I don't accidentally skip a collectible on the way. The environment is very confusing at times. I spent a very large amount of time trying to get to places that looked reachable but were actually impossible to get to. Since I had no way to know if I needed to try harder or if it was, indeed, impossible to reach these spots, I've wasted so much time. But, that's mostly on me, though. I suspect I was looking for more of a challenge with the climbing sections, so I tried to get to spots that were outside of the linear…

Juicing my Aunt, or something.

The graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay is fresh and unique. It’s not overly difficult either. I can really see the effort put into creating new mechanics. If you enjoy casual puzzle games that aren't too challenging, you'll probably like this one.