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Jusant 2023
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Completed
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Time Played
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Days in Journal
1 day
Last played
December 26, 2023
Platforms Played
Man, Journey was a phenomenal game, wasn't it?
This one's on me, I went in with expectations that'd it'd be something else, much more mechanically or puzzle driven. As it stands, Jusant is charming, gorgeous (both visually and aurally), evocative, mysterious, and relaxing. The story does
unfortunately hit that uncomfortable middle ground where there's too much (well crafted!) detail around the edges for how slight the core of it is.
All in all, I was just left wanting a bit more substance, but the style is very well executed. In a game about climbing, it's a real sin that the question was never "What path should I take?" It was always "Oh, is it really that straightforward?"
Finished in one session, about five hours, getting the majority of collectibles/secrets, but not exactly dallying.
This one's on me, I went in with expectations that'd it'd be something else, much more mechanically or puzzle driven. As it stands, Jusant is charming, gorgeous (both visually and aurally), evocative, mysterious, and relaxing. The story does
unfortunately hit that uncomfortable middle ground where there's too much (well crafted!) detail around the edges for how slight the core of it is.
All in all, I was just left wanting a bit more substance, but the style is very well executed. In a game about climbing, it's a real sin that the question was never "What path should I take?" It was always "Oh, is it really that straightforward?"
Finished in one session, about five hours, getting the majority of collectibles/secrets, but not exactly dallying.