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Jett: Far From Shore has
some epic highs but
fiddly ship controls and
unanswered questions
bring it down.
VERDICTexciting. However, when these events
happen in open waters or in
expansive plains, they’re nothing
short of thrilling. Darting across the
sea trying to outpace a red haze that’s
cast down from a blood moon was
one of the game’s many highlights.
Those moments where you’re
speeding across exposed waters,
pedal to the metal, feel amazing.
The main hook for Jett’s story is
its cryptic spirituality. Without giving
too much away, there’s talk of visions,
legends, promises, and scripture –
everything you need to weave
together a foundation for a grand
narrative. But many of these intrigues
fall to the wayside, with many of the
missions being simply busywork –
collecting resources, finding lost
parts, running away from enemies –
and not about uncovering the
mysteries of the planet.
Jett: The Far Shore has an epic
hook: A civilisation trying to outpace
oblivion, so desperate to escape
extinction that they’ll follow the lull
of an ominous intergalactic force at
the promise of sanctuary. The finicky
controls leave much to be desired,
but at its best Jett: The Far Shore is a
spellbinding adventure.
ABOVE: (^) The scout’s
homebase, it’s
prettier on the inside.
RIGHT: (^) Mei has cryptic
visions – don’t ask me
what they mean.
IN SHIP-SHAPE
Gadgets to help with your space expedition
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4
5
1
2
It’s only when you leave
the ship that you realise
just how small you are.
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SCANNER
Discover details about the lovely flora and
fauna around you.
2
BOOSTERS
For quick getaways when being chased by
an angry alien pterodactyl.
3
FLASHLIGHT
Great for caves and dark crevices. May
cause some plant life to burst into spores.
4
REPAIR
A quick repair system is a must if you
happen to be a terrible driver (me).
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GRAPPLING HOOK
The perfect mechanical claw for
collecting plants and rocks.