Dimfrost Studio’s action-adventure game, Bramble: The Mountain King, is set to join the Xbox Game Pass lineup on Tuesday, June 27th. Published by Merge Games in 2023, the game takes players on a thrilling journey through a world steeped in Norse mythology.
In Bramble: The Mountain King, players control a young boy named Olle, who embarks on a quest to rescue his kidnapped sister from a host of mythological creatures. The game is played from a third-person perspective and combines elements of adventure and horror genres.
Olle’s journey takes him through locales reminiscent of fairy tales, with gameplay that includes puzzle-solving, platform jumping, and engaging in boss fights against terrifying monsters. The game’s development was inspired by Swedish mythology and cautionary fables for children, with monster designs influenced by the work of John Bauer.
While Bramble: The Mountain King has a grim atmosphere, the developers at Dimfrost wanted to emphasize the game’s beautiful elements and Olle’s character growth. They aimed to create more than just a horror game, crafting a narrative that is both gripping and unsettling.
The game also features the Spark of Courage, an enchanted fragment that grants players the abilities needed to overcome the challenges in their path. However, players must be cautious, as courage without kindness can lead to a dark path.
Bramble: The Mountain King was initially released for Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on April 27, 2023. With its addition to the Xbox Game Pass on June 27th, more players will have the opportunity to experience this unique blend of adventure, horror, and mythology.