Bramble: The Mountain King Reviews

Bramble: The Mountain King is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
6 / 10
Apr 27, 2023

There's a lot to like about Bramble: The Mountain King. Through its narration and fantastical environments, Dimfrost Studio does a great job at making you feel like you're taking part in an unsettling, if a little too long, fable laden with mythological creatures. The game's puzzle-platforming segments do nothing extraordinary, yet strike a nice balance between simplicity and challenge, and though the set camera and cumbersome movement can often get in the way, frequent checkpoints alleviate much of the frustration. However, depending on how much performance issues annoy you – stuttering, pop-in, frame rate drops – this is an adventure that might be best played elsewhere.

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6.5 / 10.0
Apr 26, 2023

It's a shame Bramble: The Mountain King has such frustrating level design drawbacks because it undercuts a beautifully dark and disturbing fable. It's not doing a whole lot as a game that helps it stick out either, but the narrative structure behind it rescues it from the clutches of true disappointment.

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68 / 100
Apr 26, 2023

A triumph of sinister mood let down by archaic puzzle design.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 28, 2023

Bramble: The Mountain King is worth a single playthrough, but the lack of any real depth to its gameplay makes it a difficult recommendation to those that might not be drawn in by its gorgeous visuals and atmosphere.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 10, 2023

'Bramble: The Mountain King' is a puzzle platformer with a necessary dose of horror elements. This well-known concept comes with some unique additions so that the game can distinguish itself from the rest. It is very linear and has very little replay value. Nevertheless, the beautiful images, through the strong use of light, provide an experience that will leave your eyes open. A top of an indie game.

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 26, 2023

Bramble: The Mountain King is a beautiful, charming and disturbing interactive dark fairy tale that is undone slightly by some dated gameplay moments.

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 26, 2023

Bramble: The Mountain King finds ways to excel throughout the ~6-hour adventure. With superb audio design and some really satisfying and engaging storytelling centred around Nordic folklore, the game showcases glimpses of greatness and refuses to hold back from depicting the horrifying and grim world around you. It's a shame that every new enemy's introduction and build-up is undermined by the inevitable average boss fight. It's true there's obvious room for improvement with Bramble's gameplay, though the overall experience is certainly still worth uncovering, especially as the game goes from strength to strength with some seriously impactful core moments.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jul 8, 2023

Sometimes manipulative, sometimes incoherent, this work still has the powerful power of folklore.

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8 / 10
Apr 27, 2023

As long as you go into "Bramble: The Mountain King" with the right expectations, it will serve you well in the short time that you're a guest in its universe.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 5, 2023

Bramble: The Mountain King is an adventure game that shows a fictional story while including elements of horror and Norse mythological stories from a different perspective, to give us a unique and distinctive adventure, but it did not offer a variety of playstyle and was overly reliant on theses limited playstyle throughout the game, which affected this unique experience.

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8 / 10.0
May 4, 2023

An anthology of Nordic myths that is easy for anyone to understand, but while the gruesome production increases immersion, the volume of the stories feels somewhat short, and the monotonous boss battles and quiz composition lack the fun of conquest

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4 / 5.0
Apr 28, 2023

A focused horror adventure with mature themes and cursed imagery, Bramble: The Mountain King is a hidden gem that will irrevocably leave a mark on some people. Inevitably all decisions carry their weight and change oneself, and Olle’s chilling journey must be witnessed by all who are interested in an epic, suspenseful tale.

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8 / 10.0
May 16, 2023

Grim and engaging 3D adventure

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80 / 100
Apr 26, 2023

Bramble: The Mountain King combines elements of an under-explored culture in games to create a great fantasy and horror experience. It's a game that's definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre.

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8 / 10.0
May 1, 2023

The horror adventure game, Bramble: The Mountain King, effectively contrasts terrifying imagery with the pastoral scenery of its Nordic setting. Horror isn't generally my thing, but the compelling story and captivating music were more than enough to carry me through this dark tale.

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8 / 10
Apr 26, 2023

Bramble: The Mountain King is as gorgeous as it is horrifying, with surprises lurking around every corner. The game excels at building tension and suspense while maintaining visual splendor throughout. Although the game isn’t particularly long–I rolled credits around 7 hours–it is an experience that horror game enthusiasts will not want to miss.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 5, 2023

Bramble: The Mountain King is an adventure title that takes place in a world based on Nordic fables, where we will play as Olle, a little boy who must rescue his sister Lillemor, who will be kidnapped by evil creatures.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 18, 2023

Bramble: The Mountain King offers an adventure that’s beautiful and horrifying in equal measure, so expect to be kept on the edge of your seat when playing. Don’t get me wrong, it can be guilty of keeping things simple and there’s not much here you wouldn’t have seen before from a gameplay perspective, but the way that it keeps players hooked in with its luscious world and terrifying encounters with enemies is simply enthralling. It’s rare that a game manages to shock me time and time again when playing, but man, Bramble: The Mountain King maintained that unnerving sense of fear right until the very end.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 3, 2023

Bramble: The Mountain King is a horror adventure that knows what it's doing. Its world-building based on Nordic culture is impeccable, presenting mythological stories and characters to an audience that most likely did not know or had so much contact with them. Balancing mediocre platforming with simple puzzles, limited exploration, creative battles and an atmosphere that successfully manages to be scary and beautiful at the same time, this short little game doesn't prolong its stay, knowing how to stop while it is still on top.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 29, 2023

If you're not put off by heavy themes, I couldn't suggest this title more; Bramble: The Mountain King is one of the few titles of this genre I wish I had played sooner.

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