Jusant is a climbing traversal game where you take a (sometimes) meditative journey to the top of a tall tower. Play involves using each trigger to hold on and then a jump you power up with a hold and then direct with one of the sticks. In this way you methodically work your way up climbs using handholds and other tricks to get the purchase you need. It stands out for taking the simple challenge of the climb and folding it into a game with deft controls and just the right amount of path-finding, while you unravel the secrets of an ancient civilization.

Starting at the bottom of the climb, you need to find a good route that makes the best use of the available purchase points. At your own pace, you climb and are soon confronted by breathtaking views of flora and fauna. You brace yourself on arid, windy slopes, and seek refuge in tunnels lit only by bioluminescence. This takes you to different locations and the chance to stop off in the brutalist architecture and structures you find along the way.

As you progress you are helped by the mysterious Ballast. This creature guides you throughout your journey by magically waking nature along your path. It's a help for the climb but also reveals clues to piece together about the tower's past. Along with Ballast you learn to master your climbing tools and manage your stamina meter to find the many routes - both to progress as well as to find side quests for hidden clues.

The result is a game that balances an extreme challenge with the welcome of mediation. It can be tough if you want it to be, but without the ability to die (or inflict violence), it's also a game that can be taken at your own pace.