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Bramble: The Mountain King
Released On: Apr 27, 2023
80
7.6
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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80% Positive
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8 Reviews
20% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
80
80% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
20% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
At its core, Bramble: The Mountain King is a storybook brought to life in the best way possible. Olle’s search for his sister is a wonderful journey inspired by Nordic folklore that is aided by magnificent landscapes, unsettling mythological creatures and an intriguing narrative that culminates in a touching tale of bravery in the face of darkness.
Bramble: The Mountain King is a fascinating adventure. Each character you meet on your Nordic expedition is wonderfully designed and will instantly capture your imagination. Even though the movement is a little rigid and the game is extremely linear, it manages to deliver a unique experience that will fester in your psyche.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 79 User Ratings
7.6
66% Positive
52 Ratings
52 Ratings
27% Mixed
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
8% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 79 User Ratings
7.6
66% Positive
52 Ratings
52 Ratings
27% Mixed
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
8% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
It's a hidden gem, I don't have the exact words to describe this true work of art, just know if you play it for sure you'll love it. It has incredible graphics, great sound and an interesting narrative. In addition, the design of the enemies are memorable.
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PlayStation 5
This game gave me so many good vibes from just the preview images on the PS Store, that I got it day one, without watching trailers, gameplays, or anything else.
Glad I did it, and played it without knowing anything.
Survival horror at its finest, thanks to its setting.
Managed to cared me, and made me feel very uncomfortable countless times.
The Story is a bit short, got the plat in 9 hours, including the brutal no-deaths speedrun, but beautiful and well written.
Level design is good and every area is kinda unique, although the mechanics are simple, but what I loved the most are the bosses.
At least two of them have better design and mechanics than 90% of the one I faced in many other AAA games.
Maybe with a 2/3 hours longer story, and a couple of other boss fights, it'd have been perfect for my tastes.
But I won't complain, I look forward to dlcs, sequels, or other projects from this talented studio!
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PlayStation 5
Bramble: The Mountain King might not be the best game for players who like challenging puzzles and advanced platform sections, but it is a very interesting adventure game with dark themes and enough diversity in gameplay to keep the game interesting.
A collection of Nordic telltales, easy to understand for everybody. While gruesome visual is increasing overall immersion, it is quite regretful that the game is offering somewhat short story, monotonous boss battle and puzzles.
Bramble: The Mountain King combines elements of an under-explored culture in games to create a great fantasy and horror experience. It's a game that's definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre.
The Mountain King weaves a powerful and at times disturbing tale, but falls a bit short on its gameplay.
It’s a shame Bramble: The Mountain King has such frustrating level design drawbacks because it undercuts a beautifully dark and disturbing fable. It’s not doing a whole lot as a game that helps it stick out either, but the narrative structure behind it rescues it from the clutches of true disappointment.
If you like little nightmares, then this is a must buy. A fantastic game with some platforming, stealth and fantastic grim-like horror characters. Going into it was not what I expected and I am completely satisfied with what I played and only wish it was longer or comes out with some form of DLC soon! A game from a non-AAA studio like this just shows how much these developers put into creating a fantastic game. Do not rest on this game, buy it!
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PlayStation 5
Short and different kind of game. It takes about 5 hours to beat. You'll probably die many times but most times you'll respawn right before you died. As you can't change difficulty you'll also find a few bosses a bit challenging but, nothing that you cannot beat overtime. The first hour or so is like a fairy tale kind of game but it becomes darker, darker. Not a game for kids, that's for sure. It's rating +18 but honestly, teenagers of 16 years old could play this game and probably some of around 12-13. I think this game deserve a rating of 6-7. It's not a bad game but it's not a mindblown game either.
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PlayStation 5
До чего же красочный и атмосферный днбют получился у разрабов. В лучших традициях Playdead и Tarsier Studios. Чего не скажешь о геймплейной и технической состовляющей. Они вышли явно слабее первых пунктов. Плюс: самая концовочка слегка подкачала скомканностью и толикой ядовитого пафоса в постановке. В прочих достоиствах: умопомрачительный визуал и местами неожиданно хорровые сегменты, которых я не ожидал. А ещё качественный звук и чарующая музыка. И идеальная продолжительность для подобных проектов.
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PlayStation 5
I thought this game was incredibly boring unfortunately. The story and theme were enjoyable - it’s why I bought it and I imagine why it has any audience at all - but that’s about it. It’s just pushing the character along a predetermined path with occasional “puzzles” that were no barely a challenge. I’ve sunk a few hours into it hoping it will pick up speed at some point but it all feels like like an extended tutorial. Movement is slow, controls are extremely limited, it becomes boring quickly. I regret paying full price for this. Do yourself a favor and get something like Little Nightmares, Inside, or Limbo instead. Sorry, but this one just wasn’t it for me.
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PlayStation 5
No real chalange , bad controlls , dificulty for kindergarden kids !
the only thing is the atmosphere very beautiful but good graphics dont make a good game
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PlayStation 5
Summary Bramble The Mountain King takes you on a gripping and unsettling journey through stunning environments. Take on the role of Olle, a young boy setting off to rescue his sister, kidnapped by a dreaded troll. Not everything in Bramble is exactly how it seems - in this strange land with creatures big and small, you must be careful when to ap...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Apr 27, 2023
Developer:
- Dimfrost
Publisher: Merge Games
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