smeethan
2023
Jusant was quite literally just a pleasant stroll. Sometimes I don't like games that are littered with collectable story bits because it feels a bit tired, but it really works for Jusant. Collecting notes and letters from previous inhabitants allows you the time to think about them and their lives while you advance up your next climb. I didn't 100% it on my first climb, but I think I'll take another one sometime.
2023
This game felt like it didn't know what it wanted to be, and because of that it was an unpolished collection of ideas more than a cohesive game. I like the concept of being able to approach the game from any angle but I think it doesn't work practically. It was "space skyrim" to its own detriment. Nothing was risked and nothing was gained.
2013
2018
A sweet and simple metroidvania. Took me just under 20h to 100% the game on steam. I enjoyed the mechanics but I felt that all things considered they lacked a certain level of depth. That being said I think that most of the weapons are balanced, and I enjoyed finding new familiars and trying all the possible gear combinations. Newgame+ barely added any challenge, and anyone looking for more than a walk in the park should consider using a password to enable nightmare mode by default.
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