I was really hoping for a climbing mechanic with more friction, and more consequence. I expected a really robust and juicy climbing system, but if you hold up on the analog stick and wiggle the triggers in a pumping motion, you can ascend most of this game's rock faces.

That said - Jusant is gorgeous, and really narratively beautiful. Then again, I didn't read any of the text in this game beyond chapter 1, and neither should you! Having to stop for a paragraph every five minutes is a pacing error of severe nightmareulousness.

To be clear - I don't mind reading in games! I love rpgs, I get along great with visual novels, I read all the little emails in my immersive sims, and I know how to read books! It just really messed up my flow in this one.

Still really liked it though!