JETT: The Far Shore + Given Time
Superbrothers · 2023 · Adventure, Action-Adventure, Exploration, Space, Sci-fi
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About JETT: The Far Shore + Given Time
JETT: The Far Shore + Given Time
JETT: The Far Shore releases on Steam in early 2023, including the all-new free expansion Given Time.
Download the JETT demo now and embark on an interstellar trip to carve out a future for a people haunted by oblivion.
An ambitious, cinematic and unorthodox science fiction adventure from Superbrothers, co-creator of Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP (2011).
"Between the environmental tilt, invented rituals, and fictional topolect, Jett: The Far Shore recalls the gently radical fiction of Ursula Le Guin."
-WIRED
FEATURING
- EMBARK on an exploratory single player adventure presented in five captivating acts encompassing monumental moments, laid-back exploration, occasional white-knuckle action, moments of heartfelt companionship, with a dollop of existential dread.
- SOAK in a sea of music and immersive audio with a breathtaking score by Scntfc and sound bolstered by A Shell In The Pit and Priscilla Snow. Featuring the song "Out Of My Hands" by Jim Guthrie.
- DEPLOY to the surface of a mythic ocean planet: skim up undiscovered coastlines, inspect indigenous flora and fauna, adapt to new perils, and problem-solve tough obstacles using your jett's array of scientific tools.'
- INVESTIGATE the source of 'the hymnwave', an interstellar invitation that propelled a people to look beyond their troubled skies and across the sea of stars, for salvation
- RENDEZVOUS at 'Ground Control' and get to know fellow scouts in relaxed first-person sequences, as the scouts struggle together to satisfy Jao's directives and be absolved.
- ENDURE hardships, evade pursuers and grapple with massive 'kolos' creatures by out-pacing or out-smarting adversaries and navigating hazards.
- DELVE DEEPER to explore an expansive mysterious world where the open-world immersive sim elements linger on the horizon.
THE FAR SHORE - THE ORIGINAL 2021 CAMPAIGN - SYNOPSIS
Step into the snug space boots of jett scout Mei and take your leave of everyone and everything you've ever known, then traverse deep space while in torpor in The Far Shore's memorable prologue "0. Embark". << STEAM DEMO AVAILABLE
A thousand years later, be the first to explore a mythic ocean planet in the feature-film length episode "I. Deploy". Take the helm of a jett and explore a vast unknown. Skim low over waves, roar up pristine coastlines and carve through otherworldly woods. Learn to take shelter and work together with fellow jett scouts to survive encounters with local hazards and looming 'kolos' in order to establish a secure foothold for your scout unit.
The Far Shore's narrative heart and JETT's wild-eyed science fiction ambitions are laid bare in "II. Investigate" when the assembled jett scout unit gathers on Tsosi Massif to seek out the source of an interstellar siren song known as 'the hymnwave' beneath the mantle of Tor, a vast solemn cone. Story threads are introduced here, some of which are left intentionally dangling by the end of the 2021 campaign.
In a multi-hour segment of the experience, in the aftermath of a series of cosmic revelations, Mei and the scouts are tasked with getting familiar with an intricate, systemic open world in "III. Adapt" while they explore islands beyond Tsosi Massif, to Ozu and beyond.
There's some significant adversity for the scouts to push through in "IV. Persevere" as Mei sets out alone in a desperate bid to salvage some hope to bring this story of courage, wonder and regret to its interim conclusion.
GIVEN TIME - THE NEW 2023 CAMPAIGN - KNOWN INFO
Given Time takes place 3 years after the events of the original campaign's ending, as Mei arises from torpor into Ground Control, which is still in hibernation with only one other scout awake, and a weathered jett awaiting outside.
“We’re thrilled to have another JETT campaign to offer. Given Time will continue and conclude Mei's story, while progressing and resolving key story threads that were left intentionally dangling at the end of The Far Shore.” said co-creator Craig D. Adams from Superbrothers A/V. “This new campaign is much more free-roaming and player-driven, we're getting more out of our distinct ecosystem-puzzling and light survival systems this time out, but not to worry, we aren't shy about having some cosmic prog rock spectacle in unexpected places."
CREATORS / ORG
JETT was created by Superbrothers A/V + Pine Scented with songs and sounds by scntfc, and it was bolstered and sharpened by JETT Squad.
This moonshot of a DIY videogame and universe was quietly developed principally by two people with a composer/sound designer from 2013 to 2018. From 2019 to 2021 this vision took shape with the help of PlayStation and Epic, and it was delivered upon with the help of an all-star squad of contributors working through COVID times in timezones around the globe, with personnel including C Andrew Rohrmann (Oxenfree), Randy Smith (Looking Glass Studio, Thief series), Sam Bradley (Don't Nod), Priscilla Snow (Half Mermaid, IMMORTALITY), Flaminia Grimaldi (Wheels of Aurelia), Terri Brosius (Looking Glass Studio, voice of SHODAN), Jim Guthrie (Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Below), A Shell In The Pit (Rogue Legacy 1+2), Dustin Harbin, Skymap Games and others.
To hear about JETT Squad 1.3 and Given Time's production, wishlist/follow the project and keep an eye on the newsfeed.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
I really wanted to like it, but playing is just too frustrating. The mood and pacing of cutscenes, dialogue, and first person segments seem to want to be a slow, contemplative journey with layers of meaning. Gameplay seems to want to be fast, snappy, full of stunts. Dialogue is text, not spoken, so when I'm flying my jett I have to look away to read, potentially taking damage from collisions or hazards. When I'm exploring and in the middle of a task, I keep getting interrupted and control taken away and settings changed to focus on something other than what I was doing. I keep finding that I understand and play faster than I'm expected to, and the game keeps pausing to tell me things I've already learned or seen. It's a shame because the themes and art direction and story seem so interesting, and yet it seems I'm only allowed to experience them in an extremely specific way that doesn't mesh with how I'm actually playing. It's an exploration game that either won't let me explore, or when I've already done all the exploring, won't let me move on until the hidden timer runs out. Got so frustrated I gave up before finishing.6 found this helpful
Hmmm. I go not recommended. I find the controls clumsy and the game-play fairly uninspiring and slow. The alien world almost feels cool but doesn't quite manage to be sufficiently alien or awe-inspiring. The weird fake speech and faux soviet-era-technology/clothing-crossed-with-a-tribal-vibe are also probably supposed to add to novelty and the feel of an alien culture exploring an even more alien world, but they don't quite achieve that effect. The whole art direction is actually like that - a near miss. It doesn't quite gel for me - I think because none of them are all that alien. They are semi-familiar things mixed in a way that is supposed to be alien but just comes across as a hodge-podge of 'I've seen all of this before'. I also find it weird that I am flying a 'Jett' that acts more like a skimmer. It is really quite annoying to tumble into a ditch/ravine and then have to go the long way around to get out because you cannot fly or even jump very well. It is also very slow and frustrating when moving without the 'scramjet' and yet way too fast when moving with the scramjet in a tight space. And in an open space, as soon as it starts to get fun and mayb even a bit…1 found this helpful
certainly not for everyone and it is missing some polish. but the experience is top notch! Gotta say though that I feel like they should have somehow combined both The Far Shore and Given Time into one experience because then I think it would have been the perfect mix of Gameplay and Storytelling. The way it is now feels like The Far Shore is the cinematic introduction to the actual "game" that is Given Time. edit: thanks to Adam Hammond and his book "The Far Shore" for letting me look a this game from a different angle. I do wonder how the team looks back at Jett and its creation from [i] the future [/i].
boring
In my top ten best games I have ever played. The last time I came across such a fleshed-out alien world to explore was Panzer Dragoon Saga. Also, the sense of exploration I sometimes had reminds me of playing Mario 64 for the first time. Plus you have a great soundtrack and an interesting story with all sorts of symbolism present. Undeniably, the amount of hand-holding and interruptions at the beginning of the game is not ideal, but those sections are still very much worth playing and you get more freedom as the game goes on. Note that I have only done the Far Shore, not played Given Time yet.
Very good game! It's really fun jetting around and exploring. Interesting puzzles, exciting narrative and a moving sountrack.
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