Controls are mostly terrible, though story is interesting.

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A good and fun game built around grim Swedish folklore tales. Great narrative, sound and graphics.
The details to Swedish things is spot on! Bravo!

I'd probably rate Bramble as a 6.5/10. It's not a bad game, don't get me wrong. It has a solid story to tell and it sets out to do it. Its not the deepest of plots or anything super innovative, but the entire premise is an interesting exploration of dark Nordic Fables. As someone coming in fresh and not knowing what to expect, it was a really great mix between whimsical and horrifying.

The graphics of our main character and many parts of the environment fall short for a modern game, especially one released only 2 years ago. While there are definitely some artisticly done and gorgeous moments scattered throughout, it does sometimes detract from the scene. That said, they did a wonderful job on the designs of all the bosses, so much so I feel inspired for my own art.

The horror elements of the game largely lay with the suspense it manages to build up and excellent atmospherics, coupled with great music and sound design. It often pushes things just over the edge to being a moment to stop and stare taking it in, or being gut-wrenching in its somber or goriest moments. A few jumpscares throughout are there to spook you, but overall, its nowhere near an ever-present danger requiring vigilance throughout.

I'm mixed about the length of the game -- I wish I could have explored the setting more and that there was more exposure to many of the bosses and their backstories and actions. They ARE really interesting... but I genuinely think if this game had been much longer, it would have overstayed its welcome, *just* because of the actual gameplay.

The gameplay of this game is frustrating and awkward. The camera angles are terrible with very little control. The movement and aiming is clunky, often resulting in you fumbling jumps. With how often platforming and timing are important to advance, I found myself irked. Worse still are jumps or walking that have poor or no visual indicators for you to make them. By the time I got to the final two bosses, I had almost considered quitting. So many times, I found myself dying from being barely clipped by some weird hitbox that extends past the visuals. And the AIMING. The number of times the reticle wouldn't properly lock on and extended the fights was ridiculous.

Overall, I think its a nice enough experience for a weekend and some light play, but it hardly leaves the price tag of $30 feeling justified.

Cautiously recommended, but on atleast 50% off sale. If you aren't one to get payoff from story time with dark, creepy fairy tales and some atmospheric exploration, it might not be for you.

Solid little game, was a fun experience.

What a night story it was.

This is a beautiful narrative driven game. What starts as a children fairytale very quickly takes a dark turn. Game takes inspiration from scandinavian folklore about scary stories and presents it in a unique fashion. Gameplay is simple but what is special in this game for many will be the beauty of the atmosphere and the creatures. For me personally, what makes it special is that it was a gift from a beloved person.

I went in not really knowing what to expect and i was so impressed with this game. I got so immersed into the beautiful forrest scenery, the music and of course the story. You never know whats going to happen next and the game really takes you on a journey. The game is not too difficult mechanic wise but still never gets boring and i never experienced any bugs. Its fairly short but so well made and i would definitely recommend it to people who likes an immersive experience and i would also recommend playing it without looking up any spoilers first. But do be aware that the game does get dark and plays on different kinds of fear, but not too intense. I enjoyed it a lot!

bad game play and frequent frame drops

Nice game, great atmosphere, best soundtrack