The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

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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. Hedgehogblanket
    Mar 31, 2021
    6
    If the last third of this game was anywhere near good as the first two thirds, I would have given it a 9.
    I had turned off the 'view consequences' option when I started the game, as I figured it would have killed the immersion. And this seemed to have been okay until the last third / last quarter of the game.
    Even though my character had schmoozed himself to near the top of society, had    If the last third of this game was anywhere near good as the first two thirds, I would have given it a 9.
    I had turned off the 'view consequences' option when I started the game, as I figured it would have killed the immersion. And this seemed to have been okay until the last third / last quarter of the game.
    Even though my character had schmoozed himself to near the top of society, had a reputation as a famously wise judge and also had maximum 20/20 'might' (loosely associated with swordfighting/intimidation?', my character's life seems to have fallen apart on a whim leading to the last act of the game, and I received a premature game over. This was because all the positive options in the events leading to the endgame were greyed out, as my character was psychologically exhausted / depressed. I married off my low status sister to an elite nobleman (who even didn't mind her illegal hobbies), which was the best thing I could do for her, but the game decided that this was a negative thing, so our mother died of sadness and for some arbitrary reason my elder brother and father who I had a great relationship with just split up the family. This made my character insanely depressed out of nowhere and so in the last act of the game I could not do anything and just stood around dumbstruck whilst my enemies killed me, even though my intelligence and combat stats were all maxed out. The game ended on a crappy note, which really stuck with me. And the last save point was half the game ago, so it's really not worth redoing it all either.
    Is it harsh to say a very poor last act can ruin a game? I don't know but it soured it hugely for me.    … Expand
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. heliomega1
    Mar 9, 2021
    6
    A great start, but suffers from excruciating railroading in the final 2 Acts. I was unable to make any meaningful choices in the last dozen or so prompts. Everything was grayed out except for the "do nothing" option, as I had somehow missed an esoteric way for the main character to do anything interesting. I literally watched as other characters finished out the story for me. It wasA great start, but suffers from excruciating railroading in the final 2 Acts. I was unable to make any meaningful choices in the last dozen or so prompts. Everything was grayed out except for the "do nothing" option, as I had somehow missed an esoteric way for the main character to do anything interesting. I literally watched as other characters finished out the story for me. It was insulting.

    You can replay chapters, but there is no "skip dialogue I've already seen" option, so you have to give yourself carpal tunnel clicking endlessly through old text. Easily a 8.5/10 game with a few tweaks to plot requirements and some quality of life changes. Until then, it left a sour aftertaste.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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!
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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!
  17. 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!
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Ratingss
    Mar 6, 2021
    4
    A good story and interesting setting wasted on a bare bones visual novel that has no voice acting and only basic animations, if you just want to read a fiction book, good for you.
    If you play with the consequences hidden you will reach true death or be locked out of most options to an inevitable disappointing end without knowing why or how you could have changed that, otherwise, with the    A good story and interesting setting wasted on a bare bones visual novel that has no voice acting and only basic animations, if you just want to read a fiction book, good for you.
    If you play with the consequences hidden you will reach true death or be locked out of most options to an inevitable disappointing end without knowing why or how you could have changed that, otherwise, with the consequences at display, you will do things just to max your stats because you have to go the extremes to not be locked out of options.    … Expand
  22. AllNewSuperfake
    Mar 6, 2021
    2
    This is a visual novel paired with a constant game of russian roulette, masking as choices and even touting a full blown skill system that does essentially nothing. In the end of the day you get to read a passable story with decent presentation- if you are lucky and don't die prematurely, but don't think too long about your path or how to manage your skills.

    More than once I was    This is a visual novel paired with a constant game of russian roulette, masking as choices and even touting a full blown skill system that does essentially nothing. In the end of the day you get to read a passable story with decent presentation- if you are lucky and don't die prematurely, but don't think too long about your path or how to manage your skills.

    More than once I was reminded of early 80's text adventures where gameplay went along the lines of "go west - you get eaten by a monster and die, GAME OVER", only with a lot more useless foreplay.

    The "game" will mercilessly railroad you because doing meaningful choices and having actual different outcomes in a story is hard. Lying about game mechanics in a trailer and having a blast with your 20 $ is a lot easier.    … Expand
  23. 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.
  24. Combiner
    Feb 3, 2022
    0
    Amazing "interactive" book about person's deciscions in life and ho thing may change.
    Great story, writing and visuals.
    Much love and effort were put in this game
  25. 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
  26. 4ya5h1
    Oct 24, 2021
    7
    игра очень понравилась атмосферой, задумкой, музыкой, текст хороший, сюжет, но очень много моментов где тупо выбор без выбора и много нелогичных моментов, но опять таки, игра хорошая, рекомендую всем
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. ghosttoyou
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    Крутая конечно игра, но лично мне всё зауринила система очков, мне всю игру не хватало по 1 очку до какого-либо варианта ответа, при том что не хватало очков в статах которые у меня больше всего вкачены)) Вообщем печально, игра меня душила последние 3 часа конца, жаль.Крутая конечно игра, но лично мне всё зауринила система очков, мне всю игру не хватало по 1 очку до какого-либо варианта ответа, при том что не хватало очков в статах которые у меня больше всего вкачены)) Вообщем печально, игра меня душила последние 3 часа конца, жаль.
  30. Jackwill
    Jul 21, 2022
    6
    Атмосферно написаная визуалка с мудацкой системой набора очков для хотя бы нормальной концовки
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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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