The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 122 Ratings

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  1. SgAkErRu
    Jan 16, 2022
    8
    Прикольная текстовая инди-игра, что-то типо интерактивной книги. Довольно атмосферная (благодаря фоновому звуковому сопровождению, поскольку тут только арты), особенно интересно первое прохождение без откатов и подсказок. Также довольно самобытный лор вселенной игры.

    Однако, все же это просто текстовая игра, поэтому чудес не ждите. И тут долго скипаются анимации перелистывания страницы,    Прикольная текстовая инди-игра, что-то типо интерактивной книги. Довольно атмосферная (благодаря фоновому звуковому сопровождению, поскольку тут только арты), особенно интересно первое прохождение без откатов и подсказок. Также довольно самобытный лор вселенной игры.

    Однако, все же это просто текстовая игра, поэтому чудес не ждите. И тут долго скипаются анимации перелистывания страницы, то есть вообще не скипаются. Половину геймплея я просто смотрел как листочек перелистывается.

    В первый раз я помер где-то на предпоследней главе и решил все же пройти на хоть какую-нибудь более менее положительную концовку.. и вышло у меня это не с первого раза. Должен сказать, почти вся игра это какая-то математическая (ну скорее арифметическая) душниловка по набору нужного количества характеристик для правильного действия. Приходится сидеть и вычислять при перепрохождении какой тот или иной выбор диалога или действие ГГ какие вам очки дает, чтобы потом этого при скиллчеке важном хватило где-нибудь позже. Ну, в целом, наверное это и есть самое настоящее РПГ, но желание открывать другие концовки, и пробовать другие пути прохождения (их тут глобальных в районе трёх) эта "математичность" и нескипываемое перелистывание страниц напрочь отбили.

    Короче, я думаю с первого раза пройти на нормальную концовку (с выключенным отображением последствий действий игрока) практически нереально. И это хоть и хардкорно и необычно, что игра практически не щадит игрока, и готова его убить в любую секунду, но и немного разочаровывает, поскольку действия в игре уже приходится принимать не в соответствии с логикой, а просто на основании зашитых очков характеристик разработчиками и как-то этот факт рушит всю атмосферу происходящего в игре, превращая её уже больше в какой-то симулятор.

    Но в первый раз было прикольно, [7.5/10].    … Expand
  2. vgolev
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    one of the best games i've played. or books i've read. or stories i've created.
  3. Traxillion
    Jan 22, 2022
    9
    Absolutely phenomenal, the story, the writing, the choices are all perfect.

    A real masterpiece of its genre.
  4. Bioreactor1987
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Впервые играл во что-то подобное.
    Игра непростая и мне пришлось переигрывать её, чтобы получить нужную концовку, но это было только в удовольствие.
    Хорошая история, представленная в виде интерактивной книги. Музыка и арты отлично дополняют её. Присутствуют нелинейность и рпг механики. Очень хотелось бы видеть больше подобных игр.    Впервые играл во что-то подобное.
    Игра непростая и мне пришлось переигрывать её, чтобы получить нужную концовку, но это было только в удовольствие.
    Хорошая история, представленная в виде интерактивной книги. Музыка и арты отлично дополняют её. Присутствуют нелинейность и рпг механики.
    Очень хотелось бы видеть больше подобных игр.
  5. ll2pakll
    Nov 4, 2021
    9
    Игра великолепна. Хорошо продуманный мир и атмосфера. Мир одновременно похож на наш и при этом совершенно другой. Интересно наблюдать и за развитием героя и узнавать как устроен этот мир. В персонажей веришь, в них влюбляешься и их ненавидишь, и вместе с главным героем, переживаешь за принятые решения и судьбы тех, на кого они повлияли.Игра великолепна. Хорошо продуманный мир и атмосфера. Мир одновременно похож на наш и при этом совершенно другой. Интересно наблюдать и за развитием героя и узнавать как устроен этот мир. В персонажей веришь, в них влюбляешься и их ненавидишь, и вместе с главным героем, переживаешь за принятые решения и судьбы тех, на кого они повлияли.
  6. TapokPapicha
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    Definitely worth to buy. Game with great story, where your choices really matter and change the world. I definitely recommend it and will play much more times.
  7. iVol
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Awesome game. I would like to recommend you somehow look at the podcast "ПИЛИМ, ТРЁМ #63. Федор Слюсарчук о разработке The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante" - it will show you that all the emotions you feel in the second half of the game - is exactly what they wanted you to feel, so... yes, That's a really good interesting game
  8. Teodore
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    Great game, a masterpiece.

    I want to give some piece of advice to those who want to start playing. It's fine, when things turn the way you don't like. The world is cruel and you can't bend at your own will. You can't please everyone either. My first play-through was on a hard difficulty, when you don't see the consequences of your actions immediately. I accepted my true death as the    Great game, a masterpiece.

    I want to give some piece of advice to those who want to start playing. It's fine, when things turn the way you don't like. The world is cruel and you can't bend at your own will. You can't please everyone either.

    My first play-through was on a hard difficulty, when you don't see the consequences of your actions immediately. I accepted my true death as the consequence of my previous decisions.

    The word "suffering" in the game title speaks for itself. It's deeply philosophical and emotional. I'm sure you can fall in love with the game (like I did) or hate it with all your heart (because it's not an easy one), but you can't be somewhere in the middle, uninterested.

    I recommend it with all my heart.
    11/10    … Expand
  9. Ivan67Rus
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    A good narrative game is like a book that your grandmother gave you for Thanksgiving. Happy with the game as a vacation in the Bahamas!
  10. CAPS_LOCK
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Great writing! Deep themes (religion, justice, freedom, responsibility etc.) are done in a mature way, and the writing is concise and not a drag to read.

    The game slowly guides you into an entire world in which you must find your place, and then puts you in the middle of a pivotal moment of its destiny. You feel connected to the characters, and care about their fate. Your decisions feel    Great writing! Deep themes (religion, justice, freedom, responsibility etc.) are done in a mature way, and the writing is concise and not a drag to read.

    The game slowly guides you into an entire world in which you must find your place, and then puts you in the middle of a pivotal moment of its destiny. You feel connected to the characters, and care about their fate. Your decisions feel meaningful and important, even though your character is not omnipotent, as is common in video games. Be prepared to make some tough choices that may bring unforeseen and unwanted consequences.

    Really nice illustrations and fitting music. Deep lore, but not overwhelmingly complicated. Solid replayability. So glad I stumbled upon this!
    10/10    … Expand
  11. TatyG
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Hey! My opinion might be a bit biased, but hear me out - this game is rad and has the potential to become one of the best indie narrative-driven games of 2021. Don't expect to be a hero and win against the system - most probably this won't happen. Instead try to find something personal in this beautiful story, something that touches your soul and helps you to reflect on your acts.
    There    Hey! My opinion might be a bit biased, but hear me out - this game is rad and has the potential to become one of the best indie narrative-driven games of 2021. Don't expect to be a hero and win against the system - most probably this won't happen. Instead try to find something personal in this beautiful story, something that touches your soul and helps you to reflect on your acts.
    There are NO black and white moral choices in this game, everything lies in a grey area. You have to think long and hard, you have to suffer, you have to make sacrifices and oh it ain't easy.
    If you tried Long Live The Queen, We. The revolution, Werewolf. Heart of the forest - then The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is definitely for you.
    Took me 12 hours to do my first playthrough and I can play three times more as there are tons of content I'd like to unlock, pretty much impressive for an indie title.
    Strongly recommend!    … Expand
  12. Krair91
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    By far, this is probably one of the better narrative-driven RPG games which I've played for a long time now. With the addition of the unique scenery, lore of the game itself and their cities. As well the characters you encounter throughout the game. I've enjoyed every single detail of it. Not to mention the replayability of the game itself with its different routes you can chooseBy far, this is probably one of the better narrative-driven RPG games which I've played for a long time now. With the addition of the unique scenery, lore of the game itself and their cities. As well the characters you encounter throughout the game. I've enjoyed every single detail of it. Not to mention the replayability of the game itself with its different routes you can choose throughout the game.… Expand
  13. TheBellJar
    Mar 9, 2021
    9
    Excellent text-based RPG. I really loved the story, meaningful choices, and some Game of Thrones-level drama in the second half of the game.
  14. Royal_engineer
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    I can't say how dev's surprise me with the quality of the story and the general replayability!
    If you're looking for something really "story reach" and a fan of the RPG genre, this game should be in your library. Loved it!
  15. Rippero
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best world building in text-based games I've ever seen. The lore is deep and intriguing. Must play for every fan of CYOA games! The length and replayability won't dissapoint you, i've spent around 25 hours in the world of Arknian Empire and would love to come back in future!
  16. princessfurios
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    Игра - прекрасна. Невероятный нарратив и действительно сложные поднимаемые вопросы, которые в других играх особо и не пытаются задавать. Впечатлило и приятно удивило.
  17. Slayver
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Best RPG for last years!
    Very interesting plot.
    I really enjoyed the world building of this game and the fact that your past choices really do matter in your future path.
  18. Rockstarthegrea
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Splendid 12hr played enjoying it so far. Must worth a try. A great story to try. Art is sometime generic.
  19. UncleWillard
    Apr 19, 2021
    9
    This was a nice surprise. I really got totally wrapped up in this world and the character I was building in it. I'm looking forward to playing a gain to see where I end up.
  20. BulgarianCritic
    Mar 31, 2021
    8
    I really enjoyed the world building of this game and the fact that your past choices really do matter in your future path and it can screw you over big time, the world and the way it was build and described was really nicely done and every bit of detail that you learn the further you go made this really interesting.I loved also some of the plot points in one of the life path that you choseI really enjoyed the world building of this game and the fact that your past choices really do matter in your future path and it can screw you over big time, the world and the way it was build and described was really nicely done and every bit of detail that you learn the further you go made this really interesting.I loved also some of the plot points in one of the life path that you chose which was really bloody well written.Characters were fine for the most part and the ideas the game tried to represent were also really well done.Music wasn't anything special sadly and there were a bit of a few grammar mistakes which will most likely get fixed in a future update. Overall except that the fact that you can't skip some parts when you get a true death and small bugs, the game was really decent 8/10… Expand
  21. Welkinz
    Jun 15, 2022
    8
    The game is intriguing. It is mostly made up of texts, but I couldn't help keep playing it. They made the choices really matter. I just wish they make it easier and rewind choices after each true death.
  22. Riverland
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    Близнецы в мир приходили
    Нам уделы подарили
    Их не много раз, два, три Всё за мною повтори Есть удел для дворянина, Правител грозно и страптиво Духовенство видет суть Их удел наставить в путь А простых людей удел Чтоб работал и терпел.    Близнецы в мир приходили
    Нам уделы подарили
    Их не много раз, два, три
    Всё за мною повтори
    Есть удел для дворянина,
    Правител грозно и страптиво
    Духовенство видет суть
    Их удел наставить в путь
    А простых людей удел
    Чтоб работал и терпел.
  23. bronn_43
    May 1, 2021
    10
    The game keeps surprising me... i had a good go with free two chapters before the release, and yet... made thru the peaceful time only on 4th full chapter restart. main condition - make the choices the way i would in real life... i pray i would.
    So, the variety of choices and conditions are amazing - this game earns the real RPG status fully and honestly.
    The writing is fantastic - book    The game keeps surprising me... i had a good go with free two chapters before the release, and yet... made thru the peaceful time only on 4th full chapter restart. main condition - make the choices the way i would in real life... i pray i would.
    So, the variety of choices and conditions are amazing - this game earns the real RPG status fully and honestly.
    The writing is fantastic - book grade A+, not ♥♥♥♥♥♥ wanna-be-an-RPG-but -never-will grade a la fallout 4.
    The problems being brought up - the main reason to play this game. The universe narration is great, but never fool yourself - with all fantasy decor, it is about us and our world, it is about our life and suffering. Bless the game creators for having guts to make you face it the way it is, without fake, but too common "p-correctness".
    Music is awesome.
    all-in-all: the game is truly a jewel.    … Expand
  24. Oshiri_Maeda
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    AMAZING! Not ideal, but still an amazing story that everyone should give a chance!
  25. GVB
    Jun 21, 2022
    9
    An almost perfect Choose your Own Story, with a complex plot and moments with certain characters that are surprisingly touching.

    I love three things in particular: first, the mechanics are intertwined with the story and each one of them feels justified, becoming more and more complex while you grow in a more and more complex world. second, each decision has a deep impact in the    An almost perfect Choose your Own Story, with a complex plot and moments with certain characters that are surprisingly touching.

    I love three things in particular:

    first, the mechanics are intertwined with the story and each one of them feels justified, becoming more and more complex while you grow in a more and more complex world.

    second, each decision has a deep impact in the outcome.

    And third, the writing is superb. Could be a good novel with no problem.    … Expand
  26. Sevoal
    May 27, 2021
    10
    This game touches the deepest emotions in the heart. I am happy to have experienced this story.
  27. suak
    Aug 15, 2021
    10
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  28. Temnostool
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    I don’t know if it’s better to call this a visual novel or a text RPG, but this game is the best visual novel I’ve ever played. Gripping storyline, incredible replay value and the feeling that every decision you make can change everything. And, of course, suffering. A lot of suffering. Especially in the end.
  29. Bazoslav
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Приятная и атмосферная игра, но главное в ней, как по мне, это драки с дедом

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best PC Game of 2021
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#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 15, 2022
    100
    You can call it perfection. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a brilliantly written story, which lets you fight your own demons or embrace them as a part of yourself. Be the Sir Brante you want to be!
  2. Games.cz
    Jan 13, 2022
    90
    We certainly did not expect this story-driven, narratively focused game to be as good as it is. Its world is truly original, the characters inhabiting it feel lifelike and the whole game, with its book-like treatment, is simply marvellous to look at.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Jun 9, 2021
    68
    A decent text-based RPG with a disappointing illogical ending.
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