Embracelet

 Switch
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Player 2
    Oct 15, 2020
    58
    An adventure that doesn’t stand out in anyway. Embracelet isn’t buggy, broken or busted, but it is decidedly average.

Awards & Rankings

49
#49 Best Switch Game of 2020

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. jcasualmente
    Nov 6, 2020
    9
    Simplicity is what defines Embracelet. Everything was done with the aim of simplifying all the work as much as possible and this should not beSimplicity is what defines Embracelet. Everything was done with the aim of simplifying all the work as much as possible and this should not be questioned. Working in games is an arduous challenge, always requiring a lot of knowledge and time. Now imagine doing it all by yourself? Using tools intelligently and paying more attention to key factors such as plot and art, Mattis managed to make a very beautiful adventure that warms anyone's heart, especially at the end, making me feel an immense curiosity in knowing the trajectory of such striking.… Full Review »
  2. Retrobonde
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    An amazing game! This is the coming to age game for everbody. My gaming experience of the year
  3. sabinVox
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    I have to give this game a perfect score simply because it accomplishes what no game before it has been able to do: relax me. The music isI have to give this game a perfect score simply because it accomplishes what no game before it has been able to do: relax me. The music is phenomenally good— like up there with the original Final Fantasy VI soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu. Like that composer, the music here is made by a self-trained musician (who also made the art, story, and programmed the game). It’s similarly melodic and simple. I’d recommend buying the soundtrack just because it’s so special. Many games pretend to be Miyazaki / Studio Ghibli inspired, but this game (without promising any of those references) actually pulls off the slice of life vibe of My Neighbor Totoro. I should point out that the game has a bit of a strange control scheme where you move the character independently of the point/clicking which can be an adjustment but it’s not as much of an adjustment that it should stop anyone from enjoying this one of a kind experience.… Full Review »
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