Over the millennia of its development, humanity has never been able to found a single nation. Who knows, maybe the Babylonian Pandemonium actually played an important role in this, but what definitely cannot be denied is the constant development of society. Over these centuries, different peoples have been able to form unique and unusual cultures that coexist well with each other. The abundance of folk legends and tales, special stylistics, traditions and the transfer of knowledge from generation to generation to this day excite the imagination of casual listeners and surprise with an unusual look at everyday phenomena. Bramble: The Mountain King is an excellent successor to the legacy of the harsh and cruel Scandinavian culture, which is not at all going to entertain its viewer. Since ancient times, the Normans have fought for survival in hostile conditions, proven their superiority on the battlefield and learned about the world through the tenacity of the human spirit. Their epics are saturated with horror, blood, and suffering, but still feel like life-affirming stories. Although Bramble won’t tell us about the harsh life of the Vikings, we can instead immerse ourselves in the gloomy aesthetics of the northern forests, where hundreds of hungry creatures wait in the dark.

Olle and Lillimore's relationship was a great example of how close people should care for each other. These two beautiful angels were together everywhere and laughed fervently. Young Olle doted on his sister and always tried to be there, helping her in various matters. Lillimore, on the contrary, had a rebel spirit and was constantly looking for sources of new experiences, despite danger and injury. Being an older sister, she tried to take care of her younger brother, but was constantly distracted by various activities. One night, when the mother read the fairy tale and put her children to bed, Lillimore again conceived a prank - the thought of a night walk in the forest suddenly came to her mind and she could not resist it. Having tied a rope from the sheets, she deftly slipped out of the window and headed straight into the forest thicket. Olle could not sleep and was tormented by nightmares, constantly turning over in his memory the terrible legends that his mother told him before bed. When he woke up, he wanted to cuddle up to his sister, but found that her bed was empty. The boy was not taken aback and only smiled slyly - he knew his sister too well to immediately start worrying about her. After some time, the brother and sister were able to find each other in the night forest and rustled the leaves for a long time on the thoughtful edges. At one point, a secret path opened up among the trees and they discovered a magical oak forest full of unusual creatures. Jumping on huge mushrooms and playing with gnomes, the children did not notice how dusk was gathering over their heads, and terrible creatures were sticking their heads out of various holes. Very soon this childish carelessness will backfire on the playful children, and young Olla will have to take on the difficult burden of responsibility for his missing sister. Now the boy needs to track down the troll who kidnapped Lillemore and prevent a terrible tragedy.

Before us is a third-person quest, where we will take control of a boy named Olle, who must save his sister from the clutches of evil forces. The local forests are full of dangers, and the growling of hungry creatures can be heard everywhere. The gameplay consists of solving puzzles and fighting opponents. Olle is just a child, so he won’t be able to resist some enemies, which means we’ll have to master stealth in rough terrain. Fallen trees, stones and ruins of houses will provide excellent shelter for us, but it is worth remembering that many creatures cannot be stopped by such obstacles. The gameplay is full of action and spectacular scenes that literally won’t let a relaxed player breathe. We will quickly be forced to switch into tense mode, constantly confronted with various dangers and traps.

Bramble's visuals can be called bewitching and magical. It combines sunny landscapes with clear rivers and flowering fields, and abandoned burial sites with mountains of corpses. Scandinavian culture, at first glance, seems inhumane and cruel, but it is worth remembering that the main motive of such legends is the harsh force of nature, which is indifferent to everyone around. Yes, the local forests are teeming with monsters, and the ancient gods send curses, but it was precisely these tests, according to the Normans, that were supposed to educate people into warriors who could not be broken by ordinary weapons. Bramble perfectly demonstrates the stage of growing up of a child, through overcoming dangers and confronting opponents. On the one hand, Olle will be able to clearly see that not all monsters are evil, and on the other hand, he will feel the bestial cruelty in himself, which pushed the local creatures to commit atrocities. The final touches to the brutal story are complemented by beautiful soundtracks in which Scandinavian chants excite the heart and instill a sense of beauty in the soul.

Bramble: The Mountain King is a brutal stealth action game where we come face to face with creatures from Scandinavian folklore. Detailed graphics and particularly brutal scenes instantly put you in a serious mood, and Olle’s story evokes empathy and a desire to help him. The boy does not try to kill or maim local creatures of his own free will, and the terrible actions that fate pushed him to were done only out of self-defense. If you are a big fan of Scandinavian folklore and are accustomed to its bloody brutality, then I am sure that the story of Olle and Lillemor will definitely resonate in your heart. Here you can admire the beautiful scenery and test your strength by watching brutal scenes.

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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2024


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