Bramble: The Mountain King

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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

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  1. 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 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    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.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. DankMozart
    May 8, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal indie game, every battle feels unique, the Nordic mythology and culture is spilling through the screen. Absolutely amazing!
  4. bokarsh-z
    May 15, 2023
    5
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    -only worth 15 dollar
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    - 3 - 3:30 hour long (30 dollar really)

    -some places have bad camera, boring meh mini games, repetitive walking moments and game very short.
    -great graphic but ruined by blurr effect and u cant turned it off (console game).

    -great atmosphere, music, book stories, u fight bosses and escape sections.
  5. Brousitch
    May 15, 2023
    4
    Trial and error: The Game, trying to out-nightmare Little Nightmares not knowing anything about restraint and pacing.
  6. lonewolf3264
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Yet another indie gaming treasure.!!! With absolutely stunning graphics / visuals Bramble just runs like a dream even on a potato PC. This is a breath of fresh air compared to this years poorly optimised AAA pc games that are released in a shambles. Sound design is also incredible. The game is charming yet foreboding with intriguing characters and a storyline that hooked me in from startYet another indie gaming treasure.!!! With absolutely stunning graphics / visuals Bramble just runs like a dream even on a potato PC. This is a breath of fresh air compared to this years poorly optimised AAA pc games that are released in a shambles. Sound design is also incredible. The game is charming yet foreboding with intriguing characters and a storyline that hooked me in from start to finish. It is short and sweet and another must play title produced by Indie developers. It now sits firmly among my indie favourites like Stray, Hades, and Cassette Beasts. The gameplay reminded me of Little Nightmares and Inside, and you should definitely play this if either of those games appealed to you. Loved it!!!!… Expand
  7. tdebug
    Jul 6, 2023
    0
    Unbalanced. Not sure why the horned lady boss fight must be so difficul. Difficulty is made up by weird camera angle, poor controls and perfect timing which makes it simply annoying and repetitve, but not smart or enjoyable in any way.
  8. Zeneko90
    Jul 10, 2023
    6
    Atmosphärisches Abenteuer

    Interessante Geschichte die erzählt wird von Märchen die wohl den meisten nicht bekannt sein dürften. Spielerisch aber relativ belanglos und langweilig.
  9. slanderbot
    May 7, 2023
    9
    Incredible game, just suffers somewhat from wonky controls at times. Otherwise a real gem of a game.
  10. Enhelm
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    A beautiful game if you want to get lost in a world of wonder filled with European classic fantasy but also creepy mythological horrific creatures. This is an experience, presented as a tale, a child nightmare or even a fable. The graphics are great and the music works well for the immersiveness. The weakest part may be how it plays, some times it feels too simple or even easy, but inA beautiful game if you want to get lost in a world of wonder filled with European classic fantasy but also creepy mythological horrific creatures. This is an experience, presented as a tale, a child nightmare or even a fable. The graphics are great and the music works well for the immersiveness. The weakest part may be how it plays, some times it feels too simple or even easy, but in general the game experience is solid and it will leave you craving for more.… Expand
  11. MadnessisRising
    Jul 15, 2023
    8
    Pros:
    The atmosphere is outstanding without any doubt.
    Creative and good looking environment Storytelling is fantastic, a great fairytale. Good narrator and beautiful music which intensifies the atmosphere. Downsides: Graphics aren't the best but it's not a big deal. The sounds of the creatures are a bit loud and repetitive sometimes which annoys. Face expressions are pretty    Pros:
    The atmosphere is outstanding without any doubt.
    Creative and good looking environment
    Storytelling is fantastic, a great fairytale.
    Good narrator and beautiful music which intensifies the atmosphere.

    Downsides:
    Graphics aren't the best but it's not a big deal.
    The sounds of the creatures are a bit loud and repetitive sometimes which annoys.
    Face expressions are pretty cheap.
    Playtime is short (around 4 hours) for 30 €

    Worth a buy it's a good indie game in general!    … Expand
  12. UncleWillard
    Apr 29, 2023
    6
    Looks amazing and can be truly terrifying at parts and I love the little gnomes, but the PC controls and camera angles can be frustrating. I may try on a console as that's my only beef with the game.
  13. WellEvil
    May 7, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  14. GeraltOfGilead
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Wondrous and lovely. Twisted and horrifying. Loved it utterly. Deserves more recognition.
  15. phantomromano
    Jul 8, 2023
    7
    First off - the positive. The game looks and feels great. The atmosphere is amazing and the attention to detail is huge. I really enjoyed the story as well, it didn´t bore me one bit and made we want to come back to the game as much as possible.

    The negative - the gameplay. The gameplay is pretty boneless. You are introduced to basically all mechanics right at the start and then they    First off - the positive. The game looks and feels great. The atmosphere is amazing and the attention to detail is huge. I really enjoyed the story as well, it didn´t bore me one bit and made we want to come back to the game as much as possible.

    The negative - the gameplay. The gameplay is pretty boneless. You are introduced to basically all mechanics right at the start and then they stay that way. The idea of mixing some platformer elements into this adventure game worked out well, but it lacks substance. That combined with the at times really difficult camera angle making you not able to see where you´re supposed to go and where you will fall to your death left a lot to desire for.

    Overall I would still recommend the game, just to experience the world and the story. They made up for the lacking gameplay so much, that I can´t bring myself to rate this game any less than a 7.    … Expand
  16. o1nk
    May 30, 2023
    10
    Отличная игра, как по геймплею, так и по сюжетной линии.
    Прекрасное звуковое и визуальное оформление.
    Отлично передан дух скандинавской мифологии, а схватки с боссами доставляют как хлопоты, так и удовольствие после победы. Отличный инди проект, который сделан на совесть и для радости пользователей.    Отличная игра, как по геймплею, так и по сюжетной линии.
    Прекрасное звуковое и визуальное оформление.
    Отлично передан дух скандинавской мифологии, а схватки с боссами доставляют как хлопоты, так и удовольствие после победы.
    Отличный инди проект, который сделан на совесть и для радости пользователей.
  17. TuGordoBello
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Juegazo, graficamente es muy bueno. La mitlogia nordica le dió un hermoso toque a la trama
  18. zdfa
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wasted potential. This could have been a good game, but the character physics are a disaster…… Expand

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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. 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.
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  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.
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  3. Games.cz
    May 25, 2023
    70
    A wonderful story drawing from Germanic and northern folklore. It blends an innocent fairy-tale with actual horror and some completely bizarre sights. The game is short, but it manages to cram in a lot of ideas and make it all into a feast for the eyes. If only the gameplay itself reached the same lofty standards…
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