Bramble: The Mountain King

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
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  1. Ska-Tea
    Jun 20, 2023
    7
    Little Nightmares eat your heart out, is What I would say if some of the graphics and dead eyes of characters weren't a factor. however when the game pulls out and reveals the beauty and terror from Folk Lore brings in a great feeling of dread and overcoming both physical and psychological trauma. The story is solid and reminds me of the Little Nightmares odyssey and would recommend forLittle Nightmares eat your heart out, is What I would say if some of the graphics and dead eyes of characters weren't a factor. however when the game pulls out and reveals the beauty and terror from Folk Lore brings in a great feeling of dread and overcoming both physical and psychological trauma. The story is solid and reminds me of the Little Nightmares odyssey and would recommend for folks looking for a short low stakes gameplay. I love my platforming and some of the jumping can be tricky.… Expand
  2. adrianuzumaki
    May 2, 2023
    9
    Very good and underrated game, hope it does better in sales the devs deserve it.
  3. Jarbotron
    Jul 3, 2023
    3
    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 feelsI 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.… Expand
  4. Gamm0n
    May 2, 2023
    5
    It's good. Worth a playthrough but halfway through I found myself wanting to move on to another game. Gave it a 5 because I think it's being updated when at best it's a 6.
  5. Whiteout
    May 2, 2023
    10
    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    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!    … Expand
  6. Breikzer
    May 20, 2023
    10
    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.
  7. TheLastPlay
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Juego corto pero que rebosa calidad, increíble que fuese creado por universitarios amateurs. Recomendable si te gustan los juegos tipo little nightmare
  8. Daniel0809
    May 4, 2023
    9
    For an Indie game im once again blown away by this game. Its a must play. The protagonist looks like a 10yr old julian assange, not the best looking character but thats just me. Very scary game by the way, the character creations give me goosebumps and the story is narrated perfectly. Combat is very very mild but thats not the point of the game, the visuals and the world they put theFor an Indie game im once again blown away by this game. Its a must play. The protagonist looks like a 10yr old julian assange, not the best looking character but thats just me. Very scary game by the way, the character creations give me goosebumps and the story is narrated perfectly. Combat is very very mild but thats not the point of the game, the visuals and the world they put the player in are beautiful. I love playing with a headset and just soaking in the calm relaxing music while having a cold beer or a glass of wine kicking my feet up and chilling with this game. If you loved indie games like Stray, Dredge, Weird West, And Man Eater then you'll have fun with this game.… Expand
  9. Exlee3000
    May 6, 2023
    9
    This is a great little indie title focused on nordic folklore. First thing the graphics and art direction are top notch. The character designs are creepy and effective. Another high point is the music and sound design. It really elevates the game. In addition all the boss encounters are a highlight. All were quite unique and fun. One last point I want to make is this game is quiteThis is a great little indie title focused on nordic folklore. First thing the graphics and art direction are top notch. The character designs are creepy and effective. Another high point is the music and sound design. It really elevates the game. In addition all the boss encounters are a highlight. All were quite unique and fun. One last point I want to make is this game is quite savage and gorey. I don't mind it, but if you're sensitive to that sort of thing this may not be up your alley. A game very similar to this is Little Nightmare. If you liked those games than you will probably like this. My only real complaint is the game is quite short. You can easily beat it in a day as it clocks in around 6 hours. But this was a nice change of pace after Jedi Survivor. Really looking forward to their next game!… Expand
  10. illuvatar_1st
    Jul 8, 2023
    8
    Bramble is a very good indie game which is heavily inspired by games such as Little Nightmares where you control a small boy named Olle in a Quest to find his Sister. The game takes you in unique areas that are well designed. Whats fascinating is that the game has plenty of enemies that are taken directly from the Nordic Folklore. The boss encounters are all very unique and different.
    The    Bramble is a very good indie game which is heavily inspired by games such as Little Nightmares where you control a small boy named Olle in a Quest to find his Sister. The game takes you in unique areas that are well designed. Whats fascinating is that the game has plenty of enemies that are taken directly from the Nordic Folklore. The boss encounters are all very unique and different.
    The only main negative in my opinion is that weird Hit-boxes which is nothing a small patch cant fix. Overall is a great experience which i believe is worth your time    … Expand
  11. allan_oliveira
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Ótimo jogo, Mt imersivo e criativo. Uma narrativa inteligente e satisfatória.
  12. AllHitsTaken
    May 24, 2023
    7
    It was fun. It wants to be Little Nightmares but is far inferior. Still, sometimes it was good. The fights are ridiculous and often too hard and grindy, but you can get through them by finding the trick by pure trial and error. I did finish the game. The final boss battle was almost insultingly narrow but it was the last one so ok i guess. Way overpriced at $30. About 1/2 the price of aIt was fun. It wants to be Little Nightmares but is far inferior. Still, sometimes it was good. The fights are ridiculous and often too hard and grindy, but you can get through them by finding the trick by pure trial and error. I did finish the game. The final boss battle was almost insultingly narrow but it was the last one so ok i guess. Way overpriced at $30. About 1/2 the price of a premium game and 1/10 the content or less.… Expand
  13. KeithsKingdom
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    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 intoIf 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!… Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
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  1. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    80
    Short but sweet (and deliciously sour), it’s difficult to imagine these fables being adapted any better than they have been here. Cross your fingers for a sequel. [Issue#29, p.96]
  2. BaziCenter
    May 21, 2023
    85
    Bramble: The Mountain King is a superb story driven adventure with solid gameplay and astonishing atmosphere that switches its tempo continually, emphasizing on the fact that even through the darkest of times, there is still hope for light at the end, although it may come with a price.
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  3. INVEN
    May 11, 2023
    80
    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.
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