TALK ABOUT GAME

I finally finished Bramble: The Mountain King and I have to say this game surprised me. I thought it would be a simple adventure game but it turned out to be much darker than I expected. It was released in 2023 by Dimfrost Studio and if you like games based on old fairy tales and folklore, this one is worth looking at.

The first thing I noticed was the graphics. This game is beautiful but in a creepy way. The forests, rivers, mountains and small villages all look amazing. Some places feel peaceful and a few minutes later, they become scary.

The lighting does a great job of changing the mood. One moment you're walking through a quiet forest and the next you're trying to hide from something huge. The character designs are also interesting. Some creatures look friendly, while others are straight out of a nightmare.

The story was my favorite part. You play as a young boy named Olle, who is looking for his older sister, Lillemor. She is taken by a giant troll, and Olle goes on a dangerous journey to save her. Along the way, he enters a world filled with creatures from Scandinavian folklore. Some help him, but many want to hurt him.

I liked that the game doesn't make every fairy tale creature nice. Some of the monsters are honestly disturbing. The story gets darker as you play, and it shows that this world is beautiful but also cruel. There were moments that made me feel bad for the characters, and I wanted to keep playing to see if Olle and his sister would make it home safely.

The difficulty is pretty balanced. The game has puzzles, platforming, and chase scenes. Most puzzles are simple and don't take too long to figure out. The chase scenes were the hardest part for me because you have to react quickly, and some enemies are scary enough to make you panic. A few sections took me a couple of tries, but nothing felt impossible. The game is more about the experience and the story than making you struggle for hours.

I just finished A Plague Tale: Innocence and yeah I spent around 24 hours to complete it. The game was released in 2019 and made by Asobo Studio.

The graphics are really good for its time. The world looks dark, dirty and full of detail. You can see how destroyed everything is, with broken buildings, dead bodies and rats everywhere. The lighting plays a big role, especially with fire, since it keeps the rats away. Some areas look calm but you still feel uneasy. The character models also look realistic and the animations feel smooth.

The story is where this game really stands out. You follow Amicia and her little brother Hugo during a time of plague and war in France. At the start, they are part of a noble family, so yes, they are connected to a higher class, almost like a small noble house under the kingdom. But everything changes fast. Their home gets attacked by soldiers from the Inquisition and they are forced to run away.

Hugo is not a normal child. He has a strange condition called the Macula and it is connected to the rats and the plague. At first, you don’t understand it but later it becomes clear that Hugo has a strong and dangerous power. The more the story goes on, the more this power grows and it becomes harder for him to control it. Some moments with Hugo are emotional because he is scared and confused and Amicia has to protect him while also trying to understand what is happening.

The city and other places you visit show how bad the situation is. People are dying from the plague, soldiers are everywhere and the Inquisition is hunting Hugo because of his power. The world feels cruel. You meet a few other kids along the way and they help you survive, but danger is always close.

The difficulty is fair but can feel stressful. The game is mostly stealth, so you need to move slowly, hide, and use tools like fire, rocks, and alchemy items. Some parts require good timing and if you mess up, you restart.

Now we talk about Planet of Lana 2 because I finished the first game a while ago. This new one feels bigger and more detailed. The world has more areas to explore, and it looks even more colorful and alive. Compared to the first game, the environments are more dynamic, with moving creatures, wind in the trees, and light that changes with the day. It feels like the planet itself is alive, more than before.

The story is deeper in this one. While the first game was mostly about escaping and surviving, this one shows more of the problems in the world and how things are connected. There are new enemies, mysterious machines, and events that make you think about the planet’s history.

The puzzles and challenges are also improved. Compared to the first game, the platforming is trickier and some puzzles need more thought and timing. A few sections made me stop and think carefully before moving forward. The game encourages exploration, and trying different solutions feels satisfying. It’s not too hard, but it gives a nice sense of achievement when you solve a tricky part.

Planet of Lana is a game made by Wishfully Studios and came out in 2023. The graphics are very pretty. The world looks colorful and alive. The landscapes are wide and full of details. The characters and creatures look nice and have smooth movements. The animations are soft and make the game feel calm.

The colors and light make the planet feel magical. Even small things like wind moving leaves or water reflections add a lot to the game. The style is not realistic but it fits the story and makes the world feel unique.

The story is simple and easy to follow. You play as Lana, a girl who travels with her creature friend Mui to save her world from machines. The game shows the story with images and actions, not much talking. You feel the emotions through what happens around you. The story makes you care about Lana and Mui, and you want to keep going to see what happens next. It is short but it is interesting enough to make you want to finish it. Some parts are sad or tense but it is not scary.

The difficulty is not too hard. The game mostly has puzzles and platforming parts. You need to think a little and move carefully. Some puzzles are tricky but nothing is too unfair. The game lets you explore and try things without making you frustrated. The platforming challenges require timing and patience.

Little Nightmares is a game made by Tarsier Studios and came out in 2017. I was not really into this type of game at first, but I wanted to try it, and I actually finished it.

The graphics are pretty good. The game looks dark and creepy but in a cool way. The rooms and places feel big even though your character is small.

The light and shadow make it scary and tense. The enemies are big and strange and this makes you feel small and careful. Even small things like doors moving or water dripping make the game feel real. The style is not bright or colorful but it fits the game very well.

The story is simple but interesting. You play as a small girl named Six and she is stuck in a strange place called the Maw. You need to escape while avoiding monsters. There is not much talking in the game. Most of the story comes from what you see around you. You see clues and learn what is happening by watching. I liked this because it makes you feel part of the story. Even though I was not expecting to enjoy it, I wanted to see what happens next and that kept me playing. Some parts are creepy, but that is the point of the game.

The game is not too hard but it makes you think. You need to solve some puzzles and move carefully to avoid enemies. Some parts need good timing or thinking about what to do next. It is not unfair. You feel smart when you pass a hard part. The game makes you focus and pay attention. It is not super long but it keeps you interested until the end.