Bramble: The Mountain King

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Noisy Pixel
    Apr 26, 2023
    90
    Bramble: The Mountain King is an excellent horror adventure that doesn’t overstay its welcome and constantly delivers nail-biting moments of gameplay. Its narrative and characters immerse the player in this world heightened by the wonderful sound design and environments. You should make this your next weekend game. Sure, you might lose some sleep for a few nights after, but you’ll have a really good time.
  2. GameGrin
    Nov 30, 2023
    85
    If you're not put off by heavy themes, I couldn't suggest this title more; Bramble: The Mountain King is one of the few titles of this genre I wish I had played sooner.
  3. Adventure Game Hotspot
    Feb 14, 2024
    82
    Bramble's action elements might prove challenging for those used to relaxed adventuring gameplay, but with its main focus on platforming, stealth and boss battles, this stunning and terrifying survival horror game artfully weaves Scandinavian folklore into its dark but gripping narrative.
  5. TheGamer
    Apr 26, 2023
    80
    “Play this game” if you’ve ever wanted a puzzle platformer, Limbo-esque horror game that drags you through a swamp of grim-dark Nordic fairy tales by your ears. It’s an excellent, labor-of-love game filled with little details that make the world feel very much alive - although no one wants that. I’d never leave my house again.
  6. Shacknews
    Apr 26, 2023
    80
    Bramble: The Mountain King is as gorgeous as it is horrifying, with surprises lurking around every corner. The game excels at building tension and suspense while maintaining visual splendor throughout. Although the game isn’t particularly long–I rolled credits around 7 hours–it is an experience that horror game enthusiasts will not want to miss.
  7. Checkpoint Gaming
    Apr 26, 2023
    75
    Bramble: The Mountain King finds ways to excel throughout the ~6-hour adventure. With superb audio design and some really satisfying and engaging storytelling centred around Nordic folklore, the game showcases glimpses of greatness and refuses to hold back from depicting the horrifying and grim world around you. It’s a shame that every new enemy’s introduction and build-up is undermined by the inevitable average boss fight. It’s true there’s obvious room for improvement with Bramble’s gameplay, though the overall experience is certainly still worth uncovering, especially as the game goes from strength to strength with some seriously impactful core moments.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 40
  3. Negative: 9 out of 40
  1. Sakmael
    Jul 27, 2023
    6
    I feel that the game wanabe little nightmares, but not wanabe, although was a fare attempt from the devs. A nice dark pagan fairytale, try it
  2. Jt0429
    May 23, 2023
    7
    Good-
    Graphics look amazing; Great atmosphere.
    Bad- No depth to the gameplay; Pacing issues in the opening. Thoughts- However, if you    Good-
    Graphics look amazing; Great atmosphere.

    Bad-
    No depth to the gameplay; Pacing issues in the opening.

    Thoughts-
    However, if you can set aside your expectations of a “game”, you might find Bramble: The Mountain King to be quite charming. It isn’t a particularly long game, and while it has a number of gameplay mechanics, none of them get particularly deep. I don’t think I’ll ever find myself revisiting Bramble: The Mountain King years down the line, however, since there really isn’t all that much to revisit. The story is simple, and while the visuals and atmosphere are all great, there’s nothing in its gameplay that draws me in.    … Full Review »
  3. Brousitch
    May 15, 2023
    4
    Trial and error: The Game, trying to out-nightmare Little Nightmares not knowing anything about restraint and pacing.
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