Summary
2023 has had no shortage of great games released so far. From early-year titles such asThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomand theResident Evil 4 Remaketo more recent releases such asMarvel’s Spider-Man 2andSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, it has truly been a stellar year so far. Among these household names, however, are some strong indie games also determined to make their mark.Soulslikes such asLies of PandBlasphemous 2have provided proof thatDark Souls' well-established formula can successfully be replicated by developers other than FromSoftware.Jusantis the latest indie game to join Game Pass, and early previews of the game have been hugely positive.
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Jusant Could Prove to Be Another Huge Hit For Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass had been having a rather mixed year up until September, with some lackluster months dampening some of its momentum.The release ofStarfield, backed up by other releases likeLies of PandPayday 3, significantly improved the strength of the subscription service’s offering, and has gone some way to alleviate any doubts about the quality of the service’s library.Jusantimmediately caught attention when it was unveiled at Xbox’s June Showcase earlier this year thanks to a striking art style and atmosphere, and it provides a change of pace that will surely be welcomed by gamers who seek something a little different.
Jusantis described as an action-puzzle climbing game. While none of these elements alone are anything new, they combine here in what seems like a pretty unique concept. HugePlayStation titles such asUncharted 4and theHorizonfranchiseallow players to skillfully free-climb hazardous terrain as part of their respective traversal mechanics, but making climbing the main aspect of the experience is something rarely seen before.
While high-octane action games seem to be in demand at the moment, there’s no doubt that playing game after game at this pace can see some players experience a degree of burnout.Jusantmay well provide the perfect remedy for this, allowing players to take their foot off the pedal and relax a little, with no bad guys to shoot or evil to vanquish, instead just being able to fully immerse themselves in the environment.
Despite the change of pace, the game should provide ample levels of challenge in different ways, with various tools to use on the climb, a stamina meter to keep an eye on, and several paths to unlock providing players with enough incentive to explore the mountain. OnceJusantjoins the platform on the last day of this month,Xbox Game Pass looks set to feature more key releases in Novembercontinuing its strong finish to the year, includingLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, andPersona 5 Tactica.
Jusantis set to be released on Jul 29, 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
