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Jendo: Origins

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

This is a comedy about high-schoolers friends, getting into extremely absurd and ridiculous situations.

What works

  • Free to play
  • Engaging and well-written story
  • Well-developed characters
  • Pleasant visuals and music
  • Substantial length for a free kinetic novel

Things to keep in mind

  • No player choices or interactivity
  • Linear and sometimes clichéd narrative
  • Some pacing issues and text verbosity
  • Lack of character customization or expression
  • Technical and translation issues reported

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Jendo: Origins: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Autonomy, Strategy, Experimenting, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 26/08/2026