Bramble: The Mountain King

This one is a mixed bag for me, I recommend it because the story and visuals far overcome how janky the game is to play. The story is pretty great and keeps you interested the entire time. It's also extremely dark. I really like that they didn't put skip buttons and big warnings. People are to weak anymore being allowed to hide from anything that bothers them even slightly. There is a lot of jank though. Due to the fixed camera perspective is sometimes wonky and this can lead to repeat deaths. Sometimes your character just doesn't grab something for no real reason and dies. This isn't end of the world as it saves pretty often, but there is an achievement for beating the game without dying. Good luck to those that must 100% games as that one will involve a lot of RNG.

HOLY SH.T !! What did I just witness?! What did I just play? I don't think I'll ever be able to play anything average again. Questlog, Map, Inventory Management???? I´m done with this kind of stuff! What a rollercoaster ride this was! I´m playing since "Commodore Plus 4", have done and tried it all, just name it. But Bramble, HOLY F..., intensity through the roof! I have to reflect and process this trip. I´m at a loss for words. UNREAL !

Frog king. 10/10 stars

The game is beautiful and the folklore is placed nicely in the story. Mostly, the lovely atmosphere, the story and the music is what kept me until the end. If you haven't played a lot of (similar) video games you might struggle to find the solutions to move forward, but I really liked the fact that the game doesn't really give you hints on what to do. You have to figure it out yourself. A negative thing: Sometimes, the game is kind of repeating itself, especially on how to defeat the enemies and how to escape. Personally, it didn't really bother me but it makes the horror part disappear a little bit... Still, it is well structured, it doesn't really get you tired or bored and it has a wonderful environment. If you like atmospheric story rich games, I recommend it for sure.

This one flew completely under my radar, and I'm glad I gave it a chance. Drawing heavily from Scandinavian folklore, it feels like playing through a dark fairy tale instead of another generic horror game. Every creature has a purpose and history behind it, making the world feel far more authentic than most games in the genre. The art direction is easily the star of the show. Inspired by the work of Swedish illustrator John Bauer, the environments are both beautiful and unsettling, and several of the boss encounters are genuinely unforgettable. Playing as a small child only amplifies the scale of these towering creatures and makes the journey feel surprisingly tense. The gameplay is fairly straightforward, with simple platforming and puzzles that never overcomplicate things. While it won't reinvent the genre mechanically, the atmosphere and presentation more than make up for it. It also runs great on Steam Deck and is the perfect length to finish over a couple of evenings. 8.5/10. A hidden gem that deserves far more attention, especially if you enjoy games like Little Nightmares, Inside, or Limbo.

I regret buying it on sale I wish I could pay full price 10/10 <3

good game, not for the soft hearted. ends well.

Like a creepy Nordic little nightmares. The game hits some really dark themes and will make you a little scared too. If you like Little Nightmares grab this. Even better if you like Nordic stuff.