My favourite section would be the short but exciting escape from the näkken. The best boss fight is against the mountain king. It got different phases with increasing difficulty surprising you several times with unexpected moves and killing you. Also, what could go wrong in a boss fight using a remix of a metal song with a fitting title?
My fav is when you enter the plague village and the song called "Du blomstertid nu kommer" starts. Its the song all the kids sing on school graduation every year. Weird to hear it while Olle is walking between all the crucified witches. Gives me goosebumps
Oh and btw! 2:37:02 1 kg Mjöl means 1 kg of flour. I belive its an easter egg from a swedish comedy sketch called 1 kg mjöl :) th-cam.com/video/AQIxZMUWUpU/w-d-xo.html
The swamp part was so well made it made me shiver at every moment. the pacing was perfect, ambient, and the tension it created was absolutely fantastic. this game is a real joy
Definitely reminds me of one of my favorite games ever called Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. Highly recommend. Would love to see you play it if you haven't already!
"In the Hall off the Mountain King" is a metal piece of music to begin with, and that was one heck of a boss fight. Did you notice that the attacks were in time to the music? So beautifuly crafted!
This was awesome. As a swede I really felt this, you know. The songs reminded me of school because we always sang "Den blomstertid nu kommer" before summer break. The text "Gud Välsigne" means God bless. Thank you for playing this in one video! ❤
I really love that Swedish folklore games are taking off more, our culture can really offer an adventure when given the chance. When Olle opened the book and started reading of the girl who went out despite being told not to I instantly knew what this was about; the old traditions from the times of my grandparents and back were that of using stories of the frightful woods and many dangers and supernatural horrors to dissuade children from straying, as Sweden is incredible rich in dense forest, vales, dales, many a treacherous terrain at night where children could injure themselves or die, not to mention wolves, bears etc. But conventional dangers do little to dim the gleam of curiousity, thus, many old legends of folklore were used to impart obedience and safety. Fun fact: I know an older lady who's named Lillemor, it's a very antiquated name by now but many of the older generations still bear it and it translates to "little mother".
I'm guessing this is folklore from Denmark Norway and Sweden? I've always found it insane how there hasnt been more with out folklore characters it would make a interesting openworld game.
@@eirik874 While the three share similar folklore and histories this is specifically set in Sweden, and Näcken is specifically in Swedish folklore while trolls and such also occur in Danish and Norwegian myths.
@@alexanderb5726 Sorry i see now that i miss understod what you said! You wrote Swedish folklore games and i thought u ment that all in the game was Swedish! So i was like wait.. im pretty sure both pesta and the hall of the mountainking is exclusive to Norway xD. My bad
@@alexanderb5726 Nah, Nøkken and Huldra and pretty much all of that stuff is Norwegian and Swedish. The 4 best known Norwegian creatures are Trolls (due to our very mountainous landscape), Nøkken (inland bodies of water) and Draugen (sea), as well as Huldra (forests). It's Norse mythology and folklore, not specifically Swedish at all.
Very beautiful game paying homage to Nordic folklore. The gnome sounds and society are so cute. I really like the intentional decision to narrate the game like a fairytale, without the characters having voices. The 3rd-person POV and swooping angles are really cinematic. Every little aspect is fantastically done, such as the movement of Olle through different mediums like guts and vegetation. Love the horror elements; although the character death animation and sounds can be a touch too realistic for me 🫣 The snap of the Näcken's head in Olle's direction upon first contact was really unnerving.
Your joy over this game just makes me happy. An incredibly beautiful game that isn't afraid to show the ugliness that is seen in some fables and myths. They also made what was already an epic song even more amazing - so smart to make it the background to the climatic battle; the music while they were escaping in the end was also pretty incredible. I hope this game gets all the recognition it deserves.
Game of the Year! Seriously, what an awesome experience and story. Just within a 3 to 4 hour play through this game delivered so much of an experience, more so than a number of triple-A games can deliver in 20 to 30 hour play through. Bravo to Dimfrost Studio, WELL DONE! Larger studios need to pay attention. This game was cute and ugly, tender and violent, heart warming and heart breaking all at the same time. It delivered on all fronts. I'm so happy you did this in one play though, I would have been driven mad if you would have broken this up into multiple videos. You would have seen the biggest temper-tantrum ever "When is Chris going to post another Bramble video!!!!!" 😂🤣😜 Thank goodness we all didn't have to experience that! LOL
This is going to stay with me for a long time. Enchanting and horrifying. I got chills when "In the Hall of the Mountain King" started playing: It's one of my favorite musical pieces. Thank you for playing it in one go Chris. It made the immersion complete. You were fabulous! And you're right, epic is the word for this!
What an absolutely phenomenal, epic game! Tuva and many of the visuals reminded me so much of The Dark Crystal, and if Jim Henson was alive today, I could honestly picture him turning this into a movie. The visuals were stunning, the music as epic as Olle's saga. Despite one or two minor glitches (which didn't detract at all from the game, I'd have to say this is about as good as it gets. 2023 has been a mind-blowing year for video games, but I have to agree, Bramble blows everything else we've gotten thus far out of the water! Can't wait for Shesez to do a Boundary Break on this one.
This was absolutely incredible! Loved every minute of this 3,5 hour long video, thank you so much! You asked what it said at some parts of the video and I tried catching some of them at least; The text on the wall at says 02:13:32 "Punishment awaits the heathen, and a rod for the fools back" 02:38:57 "1kg flour" The message on the wall in the Stavechurch said 02:40:04 "God bless (the light)"
Clearly one of the best games of the year, (aside from the glitches), this game has really caught the interest of several of us. Norse mythology is one of many that have very grotesque stories that would unfortunately not be seen as appropriate in today's society. I was told these when I was a kid and I had many books about these. Something that I then thought of, Olle is only 8 years old and has already been through far too much that an 8 year old should NOT be involved with. Once he found Lillemor, he must have changed mentally. even mentally scarred for life... But if you go back to Norse mythology, it was often like that. Among other things, the myths were used to scare the children - a method used by the parents to make sure that the children listened to what the parents said
That sign said roughly translated "punishment awaits the blasphemer, and a flogging for the fool" Mjöl = flour Gud välsigne = God bless Thank you so much for this playthrough, this game is amazing. I am born and raised in sweden but feel sad that i know so little about our folklore. Näcken i do know of course 😅 Also, the song that is sung in those beautiful scenic moments is an old hymn/psalm about how after winter is over nature comes alive again and flowers start to bloom, a sort of rebirth, winter turns to spring and then summer. It is often sung here when students leave for summerbreak. Roughly translated, the song is called the flowering season is upon us ( den blomstertid nu kommer). This game also shows the swedish forests beautifully, it is so spot on. I've never run into any of those monsters but the scenery is very familiar. Such a good story and such a beautiful game. Love it. Tyvm again for making this a one video playthrough it was lovely to get ro see the game this way.
That was absolutely amazing!!! Beautiful, horrible, wonderful, tragic, holy moly, it had it all and so greatly intertwined! There need to be more folklore games done like this. And the "In the hall of the Mountain King" was perfection. I am actually sad it's over! Thank you for playing this, Chris!
Thanks for playing through this game! The graphics look beautiful and it's not everyday we get to see games based on folklore. Surprised to see you upload a full 3 hour+ playthrough instead of splitting into parts.
Im even more pleasantly surprised by how brutal the game is - just like old folklore It really captures the feeling of being a child tucked in bed with one of your parents telling you stories and you being near petrified as the horror seeps in
@@elvingearmasterirma7241 I really appreciate that this game did not shy away from the more gruesome and bloody origins of these fairy tales/folktales. So many of us grew up with the more "watered down" and wholesome versions of these stories (mostly us in the West) that we have forgotten that these tales have incredibly dark beginnings and ends.
This game is truly something special! So rich in storytelling. And the environments are something to behold. The devs really do deserve so much praise on this game. I hope y'all keep making amazing games! And I hope the love of this game, from many people, far exceeds your expectations. Also, thank you Chris, for giving us the entire game in one uninterrupted video! This definitely brought a smile to my face. Great video!😁👍❤
Holy hell 3 hours?! Time to bring out the appetizer, main course AND dessert for this one lol! Thanks Chris, you're the best 🙌🏼 I'm sure we'll love this game~☆
This game is waaayyyy better than I thought it was going to turn out. It's absolutely stunning and beautiful visually🤩. The storyline is most interesting 🤯with all the folklore 🧝♀️🧚♀️you come across. Love 💜 how it explains each monster🧟♀️ you run into with a cool story book 📖
This game is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! This is what I call a psychological horror, all the story in this game, what the kid has gone through, has made me terrified 😮
Like the Lemus, you sir, are a bloody legend! Your longest and most ambitious playthrough to date, and what an epic experience it was. Equal parts enchanting and horrible, combined to make for a very memorable adventure. We were all entwined within this games spell, entranced & enriched beyond measure. Bramble is easily a GOTY candidate.
Omg, three and a half hours of fun! I couldn't be more excited than this! You're very kind, sir. Thanks a bunch! EDIT: Found myself smiling from ear to ear after watching this. The scenes is ethereal, superb, beautiful. It had gripping story, cute and creepy moments, great mini-bosses and boss fighting, beautiful music along the way., and of course it's one of CJU's best game play! Really enjoyed that. Echoing CJU at the end of the video, I am saying "Well done, Dimfrost Studio!"
I could really hear the joy in your voice playing through the game! It's beautiful, challenging, heartbreaking, with moments of triumph, I loved watching you play it
Thank you so much for the long playthrough, Chris! 👏😊 I love these types of games! This is such a well made game, and a fantastic representation of the Nordics, that perfectly captures our traditions and the magical nature we have here full of adventurous experiences, in addition to the many Nordic fables. 🤩❤️ All the small details which makes everything complete. I also think that being from the Nordics makes the game "hit" in a very special way as well. 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇫🇮
I haven't been this enthralled watching a game play through in a long time, but this was fantastic. Absolutely stunning game with so much emotion and your commentary was perfect (just the right amount and tone!) I don't even mind that I've "spoiled" the story for myself: I'm still playing this, just to experience it again and support the devs. Thanks for the incredible video!
I'm honestly so glad you've upladed this in one go because this game was fabulous. Just as you didn't want to stop playing, I didn't want to stop watching. Definitely going to get this game myself at some point because the team behind it deserves all the support.
This was an AMAZING game. Love the style and how the story was told. It really felt like a timeless fairytale story, from how innocent the start seemed to how (comparatively) horrifying the darker stuff was. Didn’t ever feel like there were any out-of-place anachronisms.
You know it's going to be good when he cant stop playing it xD The Hall of the Mountain King music- I was so hoping it would play and we got our wish! I loved how everything that fell from the ceiling and the swipes and slams of the sword and scepter were in time with the song! Fantastic and gorgeous!
I absolutely love this game. I watch you religiously and I have gone back and then watching some of your old stuff I didn't catch before. I do see a couple other gamers. But I absolutely love how you play your games and narrate it's fabulous thank you so much for the wonderful experiences.
Okay, who else thinks Chris should start doing more Full Game videos, especially for older or more obscure games? Like I think lots of us have requested Chris to play things like the Fatal Frame series, Point-&-Click games like the Nancy Drew series, many obscure PS2/Wii Horror games, etc. But of course probably one of the reasons Chris might not play these games yet is do to the issue of viewer counts (Reason he abandon A Plagues Tale 2), but when it just one playthrough video that would be much less of an issue.
Agreed! I know there’s logic behind splitting up a popular game because you get more viewers as people want to see what happens. But I truly enjoyed this in one video, which kept me immersed in the story so there was a catharsis of emotion at the end. That’s the way it should be!
@@Laura_5757 Yep, for current big popular titles, best split the playthrough up, but for some old/niche games can work as a one off long playthrough video.
@@AlexOlinkiewicz Yes, that would be nice! I was really disappointed when he didn’t continue Plague Tale: Requiem after the video didn’t do as well. Perhaps it wouldn’t be quite as much work to record one long video if it might not draw as many viewers? I’m sure that the process of editing and uploading numerous shorter videos would be more time consuming. But I could be way off, of course.
After all the awful things that happened over the course of the story, I was expecting a super-sad ending. And yet, the happy ending still hit me hard. TwT
Same! I thought Olle had died and I was about to tear up, but Tuva and Lemus came through and kept him and Lillemor alive. Bless this game for making me feel so much in three hours, lol. ❤
I have been looking forward to this since the first demo. It's like the movie Legend made into a game, only with music by Of Monsters and Men instead of Tangerine Dream. So, after watching the entire playthrough the only word that comes to mind is Epic. I never really saw anything do Hall of the Mountain King Justice until this game. I don't think Grieg had this in mind but he wouldn't have been disappointed.
I always love seeing how you react to certain things in games like the baby for instance or the gnome being pushed that was in the cage. It just shows how big your heart is 😊 This was seriously one of the best games I've seen in awhile, thank you for playing it!
I was impressed how it combines fable-like sections with brutal, unforgiving brother Grimm dark and cruel fable themes. Also the soundtrack is soooo good (and I hope they will release it eventually). The music with the Mountain king was excellent, becuse the music (which I expected, but blew me anyway) and the mechanics. Definitely adept for game of the year in this cathegory. Also thank you for taking me for this nightmarish trip and how enthustiastic you were during the gameplay!
When the Lemus showed up and the line that he’ll always look after his friend had me in tears. Happy tears. I may be sobbing right now. 🥲 Such a sweet end to a dark game. Thank you so much CJU for taking us along on this adventure! Your videos are an absolute joy and such a light when I need them!!
This was unexpected. I saw you play the demos and really wanted to see more. I will be rewatching this. It is like a really good movie! Thank you for sharing.
A beautiful game, but I seriously had to pause and have a good hard cry when Olle was too late to save the baby and bury them. It really hits home just how truly dark fairytales can be.
this was such a brilliant game! i do not mind for a second that you made a 3 and a half hour video...i do not mind that at all! i watched half of it before i had to go to work and finished the rest of it later! this one was AWESOME! Thanks Chris!
Oh my goodness! It was such a brilliant game! I only had time today to watch it cause I wanted to give it a one good full watch like you have played it on one sitting. I loved the graphics, audio - the fact you've mentioned about a story being super fun and cosy and very sad and frightening altogether. Definitely an indie game of the year! And you've played it great Chris even when dying. In the end I would like to give a moment of silence for all those poor gnomes that died in a very gruesome way throughout the game....
I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now. I had a feeling this would get a long video but not this long. This game definitely look interesting so I was happy to see it out, but never did I expect this long video. This is Awesome 👏👍👍👍
On my second watch, the creepiest thing I noticed was the lady with the rake standing in the background of the plague town as the character traversed from one building to the rooftop of another. Really great video!
EXCELLENT playthrough, man. I was so excited to watch you go through this one, and I was not at all disappointed by how wondrous this game ended up being. Story! Graphics! Variety in setting and antagonists! THE FRIGGIN' MUSIC.
I'm only one hour into this (I'll have to watch the video in several sessions), but it's already pretty amazing, the hype from the demos was more than justified ! Edit : finally finished the video, and yeah this was great. Along with the beautiful visuals and the audio, I think the biggest selling point here is the variety : I don't think more than 15 minutes went by without a change in the gameplay and/or the environments. Serious contender for indie GOTY for sure !
Everything about this game was extremely well done. The visuals, the lighting, and the story were top notch. There were some minor hitbox issues with the platforming, but considering how much work went into the game, a little hiccup isn't surprising. The developers did an amazing job with this game. Also gotta give them props for not shying away from the darker elements. The only issue I have is them trying to make Olle feel guilty for killing the monster in the woods. She lured him there to tear him open and use him like she did with lots of other people. Why should we feel guilty for retaliating? Not sure what they were trying to convey there, but it fell a little flat. Otherwise, everything was a joy to experience.
Nah, I think I understood it. Even if she was trying to kill him first, he *is* still an eight year old boy. Killing something that looks so very human, and in a very purposeful and violent way (boy's face was SOAKED in blood) can be a lot. It's normal to feel something like that.
Thank you very much for this wonderful play-through, Chris! It was a true delight. I agree with every word of your game evaluation. This game is a strong contender for game of the year. It is mind blowing. Everything comes together seamlessly from the story, soundtrack and game play as well as one of the most beautiful visuals ever.
! I dont think i say this enough! 3 hours straight! THANK YOU! This is litterally going to get me through the rest of this busy work week!!!! totally appreciate you CJU! Now to watch and enjoy!
This is one of the best games I have ever watched. Everything was perfect. I was like....OMG a 3 and a half hour video. I enjoyed the demos and was patiently waiting for the fulll game. I am so happy you played it all in one shot. Thank You Chris...for everything you do.
This was a work of art. The developers, testers, artists, writers, anyone involved deserve awards and recognition. This went far beyond a game and straight into an interactive piece of art. I am terrible at platforming games, so I don't know if I will ever play it, but I went straight out and bought the game anyway, because a rare jewel like this deserves all the support it gets.
This is definitely one of the best indie games this year, made even better by Chris's commentary. It has so many great things about, pretty much everything that was already said in the video & I am glad we got it all in one. I do have some random thoughts about it: I am curious as to why killing the shapeshifter was considered something worth regretting. It was clearly a malevolent creature, unlike the fiddler who was actually a tragic monster. The shapeshifter should of been glad it wasn't an American kid otherwise it would of been the Glock of courage. Lastly, I don't think those were supposed to be zombies but are most likely ghouls. which are actual mythical creatures that the modern zombie is based on (more or less).
This is by far one of the best games I have watched you play. I always enjoy listening to your commentary but this again, was one of the best. Loved every minute of it!
Yesterday, I saw this was the update and forced myself to wait until my day off (luckily, that's today); And the wait was absolutely worth it. It's silly and light when it needs to be, and is perfectly contrasted by the dark creatures and intense horror elements. Visuals are lovely, creepy *and* unique. Story is compelling. Music and sounds suit every arc beautifully. On another note, I love how (lately) I can hardly sit through a 2.5 hour movie without getting bored or antsy....But a 3.5 hour long video from you, and I can't get enough! 1:47:15 You really said "Swiper No Swiping!" Kidding aside, I actually felt really bad for Olle by the end of the next part. This game covers some really dark elements, and Olle has been through a LOT of trauma in a very short period of time. I thought the ferryman might be an equivalent of Charon or a reference to Hárbarðsljóð? Like Olle needs to prove he's worthy before he can officially cross the river to get to the mountain and save his sister? 3:16:35 Edvard Grieg - In the Hall of the Mountain King playing in the BG was somehow unexpected, but so cool and added to the intense atmosphere. I appreciated that the shadows of the scepter and the rocks falling gave you a little advantage in where to not be + that the blows came pretty much in tandem with the music. I got chills with this part. I can't pick a favorite part, because every part was stellar and I'm amazed at how much they could fit into one game so perfectly. I DO wish there was some way to learn more about this world they've created though. The world building is so vast and detailed that I wish there was a way to learn _more_ about it. Another future game, a book, a podcast, *_something_* I'm almost desperate to learn about this world. I'd even love to hear about how they went about creating this world before the game. How much planning went into it, how they organized it. I am in awe. The only time I can remember feeling this way was when I read the Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss (anyone who loves this game and loves the amount of detail going into their world building would probably appreciate this series, but be fair warned it is not complete yet). Speaking of which, 2:15:00 reminds me of Felurian, which I like very much ✨ I enjoyed watching you have SO much fun with this one, your commentary was great as always, and your excitement was infectious. I agree that it deserves awards.
Just finished watching this and I must say, I have the same thing to say as Chris; this is such a great game! From the sceneries, character models, and the folklore creatures, it got me intrigued. Also, for all those nightmarish and depressing things Olle went through, I'm glad he got a happy ending.
man this game really was amazing... loved the contrast between darkness and light. Beautiful to look at, great music and story. 3 and a half hours but was filled to the brim. Final boss and music was EPIC. I hope this does well too, the devs deserve to be rewarded for this!
Wow this was incredible! What a game! It even had zombies! That's so freakin awesome! Why arent there more games like this? What a good story line, and an awesome world to imagine. Incredible. Blew me away!
You know the games that just make your whole week, and you go on talking about such a game long after you've played it? Bramble: The Mountain King is definitely one of them. With epic music that rivaled some in the newer God of War games, to ensuring you have quick reaction for a satisfactory escape not only in boss battles (think the plague village), this game is a true fairytale wonder. Boss battles ensure you're not starting over from scratch because they don't want you too stuck on them (which allows you to keep on with the story, not get frustrated) to cutscenes placed frequently throughout the game, it's narrative never slowing the story down, and keeping you on your toes. Plus, with all the morbidity we see, it makes us truly wonder what will come at the end. (I'm not spoiling). Thank you Chris for giving this game a platform, and the praise is so deserves.
Very relieved they didn't pull a "it was all a dream". It was more a coming of age story for Olle, learning independence through strength and perseverance. Also glad that the sister carried him through the final leg of escaping the castle. He had done so much, but not in a triumphant knight in shining armor way, more pushing beyond his limits to do what needed done. The sister (presumably) carrying him home also gave her something to make up for putting them in danger in the first place.
Ive been waiting for this game so its very exciting to see he full thing, thanks for such a long videoChris. Kinda sad this game wasn't longer though they gave us a great story with the time allotted.
This is the best day ever. A 3 hr video is amazing, I’m always looking for the longer videos on this channel so I’m excited to watch this later this week. Thanks CJU!!!
Took me a minute to realise, but the zombies are all covered in the Bramble! Explains why they're reacting to the courage light. The attention to detail like this just makes this game for me. The visuals are absolutely stunning and I'm loving the amount of games being released based on Scandinavian folklore. There's something so rich and deep about these stories, and even though I'm not Scandinavian, they feel nostalgic, like memories of half remembered dreams.
This is the most incredible game I've seen so far ... I'm so glad you played this... everything, the visuals, the music, everything. Absolutely striking. I've watched this video atleast a few times. Thank you so much for showing us such a remarkable game/story.
you're not like most gaming youtubers.. you told us to stop and play the game before coming here to watch it and i knew you meant it because the sincerity in your voice said it all. 11/10 i always will recommend you to anyone who asks me for some good youtubers :)
The narrator gives me lord of the rings vibes and it just makes me love this game even more! Love the Nordic folklore! Great job and thanks for sharing it with us!
Been watching your channel 7 years dude and its so awesome to see how the momentum is really picking up for the channel ❤️ you deserve it! You're the only commentary for games that I personally don't find annoying 😂❤️ Big love bro and this game is so sick!
Unbelievable! Just finished watching and this game is amazing - visually beautiful, awesome boss fights and fantastic storytelling. Thank you for bringing this to us and for all the work you put into your videos.
I absolutely loved the storytelling of this game. It kept me invested the whole time without a second of boredom. I adored the cute forest creatures. I really want to see more games like this from other cultures around the world, that would be awesome. Edit: btw who's the lady with the rake? This one I need a backstory on. Who is she? Why does she spread the plague? Why does she have a rake? I was hoping to get a storybook about her
A truly beautiful game with a beautiful score, makes you homesick for a place you’ve never been. I do love these games that speak of a country’s folklore and legendary creatures. You can learn so much about a culture and a people by their folklore. Truly beautiful.
I have pinned this game so I can return to spend time in the stunning world created by Dimfrost Studio. Frankly, I'm thunderstruck by the beauty, the story, the animation, the singing, everything. This MUST be the game of the year. Bless you, Chris, for walking us through it.
Utterly fantastic in every way! AAA games rarely even come close to evoking the emotions and sense of adventure this magnificent indie title managed to pull off. Brilliant, just brilliant.
Wow the Story was amazing 🤯 and beautiful Visuals, the Contrast from Day to Night was insane how it changes the Atmosphere and the whole Vibe from Fairytale to Horror in a very smooth Way😱😆 loved it.❤
An enchanting, magical, beautifully crafted game. I love Faerytales, and this just satisfied that longing for magic, sweetness, adventure and mystery. I'd go as far as to say that this is one of my favorite games of all time, now. A truly beautiful creation. I'm also a little bit in love with the Naecken. He's lovely. All praise to the Devs, for a PERFECT game. Beautifully played and showcased by yourself, Chris. Thank you. This was a treat!
Oh wow, what a game... I have to ask, did anyone else notice the plague witch standing in the background of the village at 2:21:19 watching while Chris was trying to cross the roofs? 😱 CREEPY. Also, the fight with the plague witch had to be THE coolest, hands down! That was sufficiently creepy and interesting to watch! Also, the Hall of the Mountain King remix for the final battle was just epic chef's kiss! Thank you for playing this!
Alrighty, I am back after playing the game myself. SPOILERS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This game is phenomenal. The soundtrack has to be one of the best things I've heard so far this year. In The Hall of the Mountain King was an incredibly on the nose and appropriate choice for the final boss battle, I think I kept dying so much because the song was distracting me lol. The game was unfortunately not as long as I expected it could be, but the content we got is so incredible I can forgive that. Each boss battle felt different, even if the ball of light was utilized as a tool for a repeating mechanic it didn't feel reused because each setting and chapter was distinct and brought a fresh new feeling to the game. The dev team did an absolute banger job in combining a fable world with some real, truly horrifying historical elements, and that's probably one of the best ways that I've seen a story being told; with fiction and facts intermingling. Honestly, if this game isn't nominated for something, there may be riots in the streets. Now time to go back and make sure none of the baby gnomes get got by a bear trap. D:
What was your favourite section/boss fight?
My favourite section would be the short but exciting escape from the näkken.
The best boss fight is against the mountain king. It got different phases with increasing difficulty surprising you several times with unexpected moves and killing you. Also, what could go wrong in a boss fight using a remix of a metal song with a fitting title?
My fav is when you enter the plague village and the song called "Du blomstertid nu kommer" starts.
Its the song all the kids sing on school graduation every year. Weird to hear it while Olle is walking between all the crucified witches. Gives me goosebumps
Oh and btw! 2:37:02 1 kg Mjöl means 1 kg of flour. I belive its an easter egg from a swedish comedy sketch called 1 kg mjöl :) th-cam.com/video/AQIxZMUWUpU/w-d-xo.html
The swamp part was so well made it made me shiver at every moment. the pacing was perfect, ambient, and the tension it created was absolutely fantastic. this game is a real joy
Definitely the Mountain King. The music was a special treat too.
This game blew me away and I think it definitely deserves your support. I hope you enjoy it!
Glad you enjoy it
and chris definitely deserve our support for daily uploading 🥺
You will always have our support
i liked it too clunky though ... but I liked it
Definitely reminds me of one of my favorite games ever called Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. Highly recommend. Would love to see you play it if you haven't already!
No way, a 3 and a half hour video? And it’s the game I’ve been dying to see since Chris played the two demos? This is so exciting!
I love how it captures the light hearted moments followed by the dark parts of the monsters of classic fairy tales.
"In the Hall off the Mountain King" is a metal piece of music to begin with, and that was one heck of a boss fight. Did you notice that the attacks were in time to the music? So beautifuly crafted!
This was awesome. As a swede I really felt this, you know. The songs reminded me of school because we always sang "Den blomstertid nu kommer" before summer break.
The text "Gud Välsigne" means God bless.
Thank you for playing this in one video! ❤
I really love that Swedish folklore games are taking off more, our culture can really offer an adventure when given the chance. When Olle opened the book and started reading of the girl who went out despite being told not to I instantly knew what this was about; the old traditions from the times of my grandparents and back were that of using stories of the frightful woods and many dangers and supernatural horrors to dissuade children from straying, as Sweden is incredible rich in dense forest, vales, dales, many a treacherous terrain at night where children could injure themselves or die, not to mention wolves, bears etc. But conventional dangers do little to dim the gleam of curiousity, thus, many old legends of folklore were used to impart obedience and safety. Fun fact: I know an older lady who's named Lillemor, it's a very antiquated name by now but many of the older generations still bear it and it translates to "little mother".
I'm guessing this is folklore from Denmark Norway and Sweden? I've always found it insane how there hasnt been more with out folklore characters it would make a interesting openworld game.
@@eirik874 While the three share similar folklore and histories this is specifically set in Sweden, and Näcken is specifically in Swedish folklore while trolls and such also occur in Danish and Norwegian myths.
@@alexanderb5726 Sorry i see now that i miss understod what you said! You wrote Swedish folklore games and i thought u ment that all in the game was Swedish! So i was like wait.. im pretty sure both pesta and the hall of the mountainking is exclusive to Norway xD. My bad
Kul att hitta en annan svensk här.
Fantastiskt spel..
@@alexanderb5726 Nah, Nøkken and Huldra and pretty much all of that stuff is Norwegian and Swedish. The 4 best known Norwegian creatures are Trolls (due to our very mountainous landscape), Nøkken (inland bodies of water) and Draugen (sea), as well as Huldra (forests). It's Norse mythology and folklore, not specifically Swedish at all.
Very beautiful game paying homage to Nordic folklore. The gnome sounds and society are so cute. I really like the intentional decision to narrate the game like a fairytale, without the characters having voices. The 3rd-person POV and swooping angles are really cinematic. Every little aspect is fantastically done, such as the movement of Olle through different mediums like guts and vegetation.
Love the horror elements; although the character death animation and sounds can be a touch too realistic for me 🫣 The snap of the Näcken's head in Olle's direction upon first contact was really unnerving.
Your joy over this game just makes me happy. An incredibly beautiful game that isn't afraid to show the ugliness that is seen in some fables and myths. They also made what was already an epic song even more amazing - so smart to make it the background to the climatic battle; the music while they were escaping in the end was also pretty incredible. I hope this game gets all the recognition it deserves.
Game of the Year! Seriously, what an awesome experience and story. Just within a 3 to 4 hour play through this game delivered so much of an experience, more so than a number of triple-A games can deliver in 20 to 30 hour play through. Bravo to Dimfrost Studio, WELL DONE! Larger studios need to pay attention. This game was cute and ugly, tender and violent, heart warming and heart breaking all at the same time. It delivered on all fronts.
I'm so happy you did this in one play though, I would have been driven mad if you would have broken this up into multiple videos. You would have seen the biggest temper-tantrum ever "When is Chris going to post another Bramble video!!!!!" 😂🤣😜 Thank goodness we all didn't have to experience that! LOL
This is going to stay with me for a long time. Enchanting and horrifying. I got chills when "In the Hall of the Mountain King" started playing: It's one of my favorite musical pieces. Thank you for playing it in one go Chris. It made the immersion complete. You were fabulous! And you're right, epic is the word for this!
What an absolutely phenomenal, epic game! Tuva and many of the visuals reminded me so much of The Dark Crystal, and if Jim Henson was alive today, I could honestly picture him turning this into a movie. The visuals were stunning, the music as epic as Olle's saga. Despite one or two minor glitches (which didn't detract at all from the game, I'd have to say this is about as good as it gets.
2023 has been a mind-blowing year for video games, but I have to agree, Bramble blows everything else we've gotten thus far out of the water! Can't wait for Shesez to do a Boundary Break on this one.
I thought the same! The trolls had a "Dark Crystal" feeling, especially the guy in the library. Made me want to watch that movie again!
This was absolutely incredible! Loved every minute of this 3,5 hour long video, thank you so much!
You asked what it said at some parts of the video and I tried catching some of them at least;
The text on the wall at says 02:13:32 "Punishment awaits the heathen, and a rod for the fools back"
02:38:57 "1kg flour"
The message on the wall in the Stavechurch said 02:40:04 "God bless (the light)"
Clearly one of the best games of the year, (aside from the glitches), this game has really caught the interest of several of us.
Norse mythology is one of many that have very grotesque stories that would unfortunately not be seen as appropriate in today's society.
I was told these when I was a kid and I had many books about these.
Something that I then thought of, Olle is only 8 years old and has already been through far too much that an 8 year old should NOT be involved with. Once he found Lillemor, he must have changed mentally. even mentally scarred for life...
But if you go back to Norse mythology, it was often like that. Among other things, the myths were used to scare the children - a method used by the parents to make sure that the children listened to what the parents said
This is Norse folklore not Norse mythology. With exception of Skogsrå none of the creatures in the game appears in Norse mythology.
That sign said roughly translated "punishment awaits the blasphemer, and a flogging for the fool"
Mjöl = flour
Gud välsigne = God bless
Thank you so much for this playthrough, this game is amazing. I am born and raised in sweden but feel sad that i know so little about our folklore. Näcken i do know of course 😅
Also, the song that is sung in those beautiful scenic moments is an old hymn/psalm about how after winter is over nature comes alive again and flowers start to bloom, a sort of rebirth, winter turns to spring and then summer. It is often sung here when students leave for summerbreak. Roughly translated, the song is called the flowering season is upon us ( den blomstertid nu kommer).
This game also shows the swedish forests beautifully, it is so spot on. I've never run into any of those monsters but the scenery is very familiar.
Such a good story and such a beautiful game. Love it. Tyvm again for making this a one video playthrough it was lovely to get ro see the game this way.
That was absolutely amazing!!! Beautiful, horrible, wonderful, tragic, holy moly, it had it all and so greatly intertwined! There need to be more folklore games done like this. And the "In the hall of the Mountain King" was perfection. I am actually sad it's over!
Thank you for playing this, Chris!
Thanks for playing through this game! The graphics look beautiful and it's not everyday we get to see games based on folklore. Surprised to see you upload a full 3 hour+ playthrough instead of splitting into parts.
Im even more pleasantly surprised by how brutal the game is - just like old folklore
It really captures the feeling of being a child tucked in bed with one of your parents telling you stories and you being near petrified as the horror seeps in
@@elvingearmasterirma7241 I really appreciate that this game did not shy away from the more gruesome and bloody origins of these fairy tales/folktales. So many of us grew up with the more "watered down" and wholesome versions of these stories (mostly us in the West) that we have forgotten that these tales have incredibly dark beginnings and ends.
This game is truly something special! So rich in storytelling. And the environments are something to behold. The devs really do deserve so much praise on this game. I hope y'all keep making amazing games! And I hope the love of this game, from many people, far exceeds your expectations. Also, thank you Chris, for giving us the entire game in one uninterrupted video! This definitely brought a smile to my face. Great video!😁👍❤
Holy hell 3 hours?! Time to bring out the appetizer, main course AND dessert for this one lol! Thanks Chris, you're the best 🙌🏼 I'm sure we'll love this game~☆
This can even fit into my breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Even snacktimes! 🤣
This game is waaayyyy better than I thought it was going to turn out. It's absolutely stunning and beautiful visually🤩. The storyline is most interesting 🤯with all the folklore 🧝♀️🧚♀️you come across. Love 💜 how it explains each monster🧟♀️ you run into with a cool story book 📖
This game is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! This is what I call a psychological horror, all the story in this game, what the kid has gone through, has made me terrified 😮
Like the Lemus, you sir, are a bloody legend! Your longest and most ambitious playthrough to date, and what an epic experience it was. Equal parts enchanting and horrible, combined to make for a very memorable adventure. We were all entwined within this games spell, entranced & enriched beyond measure. Bramble is easily a GOTY candidate.
Omg, three and a half hours of fun! I couldn't be more excited than this! You're very kind, sir. Thanks a bunch!
EDIT: Found myself smiling from ear to ear after watching this. The scenes is ethereal, superb, beautiful. It had gripping story, cute and creepy moments, great mini-bosses and boss fighting, beautiful music along the way., and of course it's one of CJU's best game play! Really enjoyed that. Echoing CJU at the end of the video, I am saying "Well done, Dimfrost Studio!"
I could really hear the joy in your voice playing through the game! It's beautiful, challenging, heartbreaking, with moments of triumph, I loved watching you play it
What a journey! By far one of the best indi games ever. Kudos to the developers! They really nailed it. Thank you for an amazing playthrough.
Oh, I remember the other video you did on this not too long ago. It was so gorgeous. A 3+ hour playthrough of it is an exciting treat!
This has to be the first game where both siblings survived, I was half expecting one of them to die close to the end.
Thank you so much for the long playthrough, Chris! 👏😊 I love these types of games! This is such a well made game, and a fantastic representation of the Nordics, that perfectly captures our traditions and the magical nature we have here full of adventurous experiences, in addition to the many Nordic fables. 🤩❤️ All the small details which makes everything complete. I also think that being from the Nordics makes the game "hit" in a very special way as well. 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇫🇮
I haven't been this enthralled watching a game play through in a long time, but this was fantastic. Absolutely stunning game with so much emotion and your commentary was perfect (just the right amount and tone!) I don't even mind that I've "spoiled" the story for myself: I'm still playing this, just to experience it again and support the devs.
Thanks for the incredible video!
I'm honestly so glad you've upladed this in one go because this game was fabulous. Just as you didn't want to stop playing, I didn't want to stop watching. Definitely going to get this game myself at some point because the team behind it deserves all the support.
I really like the use of color in this game. And the story telling, but the colors at certain sections were just so incredible.
This was an AMAZING game. Love the style and how the story was told. It really felt like a timeless fairytale story, from how innocent the start seemed to how (comparatively) horrifying the darker stuff was. Didn’t ever feel like there were any out-of-place anachronisms.
You know it's going to be good when he cant stop playing it xD
The Hall of the Mountain King music- I was so hoping it would play and we got our wish! I loved how everything that fell from the ceiling and the swipes and slams of the sword and scepter were in time with the song! Fantastic and gorgeous!
I absolutely love this game. I watch you religiously and I have gone back and then watching some of your old stuff I didn't catch before. I do see a couple other gamers. But I absolutely love how you play your games and narrate it's fabulous thank you so much for the wonderful experiences.
Okay, who else thinks Chris should start doing more Full Game videos, especially for older or more obscure games? Like I think lots of us have requested Chris to play things like the Fatal Frame series, Point-&-Click games like the Nancy Drew series, many obscure PS2/Wii Horror games, etc. But of course probably one of the reasons Chris might not play these games yet is do to the issue of viewer counts (Reason he abandon A Plagues Tale 2), but when it just one playthrough video that would be much less of an issue.
Agreed! I know there’s logic behind splitting up a popular game because you get more viewers as people want to see what happens. But I truly enjoyed this in one video, which kept me immersed in the story so there was a catharsis of emotion at the end. That’s the way it should be!
@@Laura_5757 Yep, for current big popular titles, best split the playthrough up, but for some old/niche games can work as a one off long playthrough video.
@@AlexOlinkiewicz Yes, that would be nice! I was really disappointed when he didn’t continue Plague Tale: Requiem after the video didn’t do as well. Perhaps it wouldn’t be quite as much work to record one long video if it might not draw as many viewers? I’m sure that the process of editing and uploading numerous shorter videos would be more time consuming. But I could be way off, of course.
After all the awful things that happened over the course of the story, I was expecting a super-sad ending. And yet, the happy ending still hit me hard. TwT
Same! I thought Olle had died and I was about to tear up, but Tuva and Lemus came through and kept him and Lillemor alive. Bless this game for making me feel so much in three hours, lol. ❤
I have been looking forward to this since the first demo. It's like the movie Legend made into a game, only with music by Of Monsters and Men instead of Tangerine Dream. So, after watching the entire playthrough the only word that comes to mind is Epic. I never really saw anything do Hall of the Mountain King Justice until this game. I don't think Grieg had this in mind but he wouldn't have been disappointed.
I always love seeing how you react to certain things in games like the baby for instance or the gnome being pushed that was in the cage. It just shows how big your heart is 😊
This was seriously one of the best games I've seen in awhile, thank you for playing it!
I was impressed how it combines fable-like sections with brutal, unforgiving brother Grimm dark and cruel fable themes. Also the soundtrack is soooo good (and I hope they will release it eventually).
The music with the Mountain king was excellent, becuse the music (which I expected, but blew me anyway) and the mechanics. Definitely adept for game of the year in this cathegory.
Also thank you for taking me for this nightmarish trip and how enthustiastic you were during the gameplay!
When the Lemus showed up and the line that he’ll always look after his friend had me in tears. Happy tears. I may be sobbing right now. 🥲 Such a sweet end to a dark game. Thank you so much CJU for taking us along on this adventure! Your videos are an absolute joy and such a light when I need them!!
This was unexpected. I saw you play the demos and really wanted to see more. I will be rewatching this. It is like a really good movie! Thank you for sharing.
What a treat! This game is absolutely beautiful, thanks for the extra long gameplay Chris 😊👍🏼
A beautiful game, but I seriously had to pause and have a good hard cry when Olle was too late to save the baby and bury them. It really hits home just how truly dark fairytales can be.
I had the same experience
this was such a brilliant game! i do not mind for a second that you made a 3 and a half hour video...i do not mind that at all! i watched half of it before i had to go to work and finished the rest of it later! this one was AWESOME! Thanks Chris!
That was really fun! What a great game! Thank you for playing, CJU!
Oh my goodness! It was such a brilliant game! I only had time today to watch it cause I wanted to give it a one good full watch like you have played it on one sitting. I loved the graphics, audio - the fact you've mentioned about a story being super fun and cosy and very sad and frightening altogether. Definitely an indie game of the year! And you've played it great Chris even when dying.
In the end I would like to give a moment of silence for all those poor gnomes that died in a very gruesome way throughout the game....
I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now. I had a feeling this would get a long video but not this long. This game definitely look interesting so I was happy to see it out, but never did I expect this long video. This is Awesome 👏👍👍👍
I’ve been looking forward to your “Let’s Play” of this game, ever since the demos!
It’s stunning! 😊🙌🙏🏻
What a mindblowing adventure! This in a view from a Swede is marvelous and heartwarming. :) Well played Chris!
On my second watch, the creepiest thing I noticed was the lady with the rake standing in the background of the plague town as the character traversed from one building to the rooftop of another. Really great video!
EXCELLENT playthrough, man. I was so excited to watch you go through this one, and I was not at all disappointed by how wondrous this game ended up being. Story! Graphics! Variety in setting and antagonists! THE FRIGGIN' MUSIC.
So excited for this! I love the illustrations in the picture book at 4:02. So detailed!
I'm only one hour into this (I'll have to watch the video in several sessions), but it's already pretty amazing, the hype from the demos was more than justified !
Edit : finally finished the video, and yeah this was great. Along with the beautiful visuals and the audio, I think the biggest selling point here is the variety : I don't think more than 15 minutes went by without a change in the gameplay and/or the environments. Serious contender for indie GOTY for sure !
I LOVED that it seemed like the final bosses attacks were in time to heavy beats in the song! That was so well coordinated!
Everything about this game was extremely well done. The visuals, the lighting, and the story were top notch. There were some minor hitbox issues with the platforming, but considering how much work went into the game, a little hiccup isn't surprising. The developers did an amazing job with this game.
Also gotta give them props for not shying away from the darker elements. The only issue I have is them trying to make Olle feel guilty for killing the monster in the woods. She lured him there to tear him open and use him like she did with lots of other people. Why should we feel guilty for retaliating? Not sure what they were trying to convey there, but it fell a little flat. Otherwise, everything was a joy to experience.
Nah, I think I understood it. Even if she was trying to kill him first, he *is* still an eight year old boy. Killing something that looks so very human, and in a very purposeful and violent way (boy's face was SOAKED in blood) can be a lot. It's normal to feel something like that.
Thank you very much for this wonderful play-through, Chris! It was a true delight. I agree with every word of your game evaluation. This game is a strong contender for game of the year. It is mind blowing. Everything comes together seamlessly from the story, soundtrack and game play as well as one of the most beautiful visuals ever.
Omg! 3 hours? Thank you Chris! 💓👌
! I dont think i say this enough! 3 hours straight! THANK YOU! This is litterally going to get me through the rest of this busy work week!!!! totally appreciate you CJU! Now to watch and enjoy!
This is one of the best games I have ever watched. Everything was perfect. I was like....OMG a 3 and a half hour video. I enjoyed the demos and was patiently waiting for the fulll game. I am so happy you played it all in one shot. Thank You Chris...for everything you do.
This was a work of art. The developers, testers, artists, writers, anyone involved deserve awards and recognition. This went far beyond a game and straight into an interactive piece of art. I am terrible at platforming games, so I don't know if I will ever play it, but I went straight out and bought the game anyway, because a rare jewel like this deserves all the support it gets.
This is definitely one of the best indie games this year, made even better by Chris's commentary. It has so many great things about, pretty much everything that was already said in the video & I am glad we got it all in one. I do have some random thoughts about it:
I am curious as to why killing the shapeshifter was considered something worth regretting. It was clearly a malevolent creature, unlike the fiddler who was actually a tragic monster.
The shapeshifter should of been glad it wasn't an American kid otherwise it would of been the Glock of courage.
Lastly, I don't think those were supposed to be zombies but are most likely ghouls. which are actual mythical creatures that the modern zombie is based on (more or less).
This is by far one of the best games I have watched you play. I always enjoy listening to your commentary but this again, was one of the best. Loved every minute of it!
Yesterday, I saw this was the update and forced myself to wait until my day off (luckily, that's today); And the wait was absolutely worth it.
It's silly and light when it needs to be, and is perfectly contrasted by the dark creatures and intense horror elements. Visuals are lovely, creepy *and* unique. Story is compelling. Music and sounds suit every arc beautifully.
On another note, I love how (lately) I can hardly sit through a 2.5 hour movie without getting bored or antsy....But a 3.5 hour long video from you, and I can't get enough!
1:47:15 You really said "Swiper No Swiping!"
Kidding aside, I actually felt really bad for Olle by the end of the next part. This game covers some really dark elements, and Olle has been through a LOT of trauma in a very short period of time.
I thought the ferryman might be an equivalent of Charon or a reference to Hárbarðsljóð? Like Olle needs to prove he's worthy before he can officially cross the river to get to the mountain and save his sister?
3:16:35 Edvard Grieg - In the Hall of the Mountain King playing in the BG was somehow unexpected, but so cool and added to the intense atmosphere.
I appreciated that the shadows of the scepter and the rocks falling gave you a little advantage in where to not be + that the blows came pretty much in tandem with the music. I got chills with this part.
I can't pick a favorite part, because every part was stellar and I'm amazed at how much they could fit into one game so perfectly. I DO wish there was some way to learn more about this world they've created though. The world building is so vast and detailed that I wish there was a way to learn _more_ about it. Another future game, a book, a podcast, *_something_*
I'm almost desperate to learn about this world. I'd even love to hear about how they went about creating this world before the game. How much planning went into it, how they organized it. I am in awe.
The only time I can remember feeling this way was when I read the Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss (anyone who loves this game and loves the amount of detail going into their world building would probably appreciate this series, but be fair warned it is not complete yet). Speaking of which, 2:15:00 reminds me of Felurian, which I like very much ✨
I enjoyed watching you have SO much fun with this one, your commentary was great as always, and your excitement was infectious. I agree that it deserves awards.
Just finished watching this and I must say, I have the same thing to say as Chris; this is such a great game! From the sceneries, character models, and the folklore creatures, it got me intrigued.
Also, for all those nightmarish and depressing things Olle went through, I'm glad he got a happy ending.
That was absolutely stunning! Thank you for 3 hours of beautiful gameplay, this was quite the adventure.
man this game really was amazing... loved the contrast between darkness and light. Beautiful to look at, great music and story. 3 and a half hours but was filled to the brim. Final boss and music was EPIC. I hope this does well too, the devs deserve to be rewarded for this!
Wow this was incredible! What a game! It even had zombies! That's so freakin awesome! Why arent there more games like this? What a good story line, and an awesome world to imagine. Incredible. Blew me away!
Wow! What a game. What a play through! We loved it Chris. Thanks for the long video. 😊
You know the games that just make your whole week, and you go on talking about such a game long after you've played it? Bramble: The Mountain King is definitely one of them. With epic music that rivaled some in the newer God of War games, to ensuring you have quick reaction for a satisfactory escape not only in boss battles (think the plague village), this game is a true fairytale wonder. Boss battles ensure you're not starting over from scratch because they don't want you too stuck on them (which allows you to keep on with the story, not get frustrated) to cutscenes placed frequently throughout the game, it's narrative never slowing the story down, and keeping you on your toes. Plus, with all the morbidity we see, it makes us truly wonder what will come at the end. (I'm not spoiling).
Thank you Chris for giving this game a platform, and the praise is so deserves.
Very relieved they didn't pull a "it was all a dream". It was more a coming of age story for Olle, learning independence through strength and perseverance. Also glad that the sister carried him through the final leg of escaping the castle. He had done so much, but not in a triumphant knight in shining armor way, more pushing beyond his limits to do what needed done. The sister (presumably) carrying him home also gave her something to make up for putting them in danger in the first place.
Ive been waiting for this game so its very exciting to see he full thing, thanks for such a long videoChris. Kinda sad this game wasn't longer though they gave us a great story with the time allotted.
This is the best day ever. A 3 hr video is amazing, I’m always looking for the longer videos on this channel so I’m excited to watch this later this week. Thanks CJU!!!
Took me a minute to realise, but the zombies are all covered in the Bramble! Explains why they're reacting to the courage light.
The attention to detail like this just makes this game for me. The visuals are absolutely stunning and I'm loving the amount of games being released based on Scandinavian folklore. There's something so rich and deep about these stories, and even though I'm not Scandinavian, they feel nostalgic, like memories of half remembered dreams.
The music and nordic folklore here is just a masterpiece.
This is the most incredible game I've seen so far ... I'm so glad you played this... everything, the visuals, the music, everything. Absolutely striking. I've watched this video atleast a few times. Thank you so much for showing us such a remarkable game/story.
you're not like most gaming youtubers.. you told us to stop and play the game before coming here to watch it and i knew you meant it because the sincerity in your voice said it all.
11/10 i always will recommend you to anyone who asks me for some good youtubers :)
Amazing! I could watch this all day. I love that you did an entire game❤️
The narrator gives me lord of the rings vibes and it just makes me love this game even more! Love the Nordic folklore! Great job and thanks for sharing it with us!
Been watching your channel 7 years dude and its so awesome to see how the momentum is really picking up for the channel ❤️ you deserve it! You're the only commentary for games that I personally don't find annoying 😂❤️
Big love bro and this game is so sick!
Unbelievable! Just finished watching and this game is amazing - visually beautiful, awesome boss fights and fantastic storytelling. Thank you for bringing this to us and for all the work you put into your videos.
OMG I am sooo excited!! LONG playthough, can't wait to get off work and hang out with you Chris for a few hours!!! Nice surprise!
Such an amazing game -- best 3 hours ever! I'm so glad you played it all in one go
The game soundtrack is on spotify if anyone is interested! What a stunning game ❤
A-maz-ing! I remember watching you play the first demo and knew this would be an awesome game. Great video
I absolutely loved the storytelling of this game. It kept me invested the whole time without a second of boredom. I adored the cute forest creatures. I really want to see more games like this from other cultures around the world, that would be awesome.
Edit: btw who's the lady with the rake? This one I need a backstory on. Who is she? Why does she spread the plague? Why does she have a rake? I was hoping to get a storybook about her
@@alexanderb5726 thanks!
A truly beautiful game with a beautiful score, makes you homesick for a place you’ve never been. I do love these games that speak of a country’s folklore and legendary creatures. You can learn so much about a culture and a people by their folklore. Truly beautiful.
Oooooo! Over 3 hour playthrough; I love it! I adored the demo of this game that you played so I'm looking forward to this,
Whoa 😮 no way!!! Yeeeeeeeee ❤❤❤❤❤ I’m so stoked you’re playing this as the full game! Spoilt!! Yew
YASSS 3hrs long! Srsly I love long playthroughs. I'mma start work in a few hrs so will definitely have this on play while working ❤️
Don't have time for a 3 hour video now but I look forward to binging this Friday night :)
thank you for playing full game in once. that is truly fantastic!
Roommates and I binged this. Absolutely awesome game and fantastic playthrough as always Chris!
I have pinned this game so I can return to spend time in the stunning world created by Dimfrost Studio. Frankly, I'm thunderstruck by the beauty, the story, the animation, the singing, everything. This MUST be the game of the year. Bless you, Chris, for walking us through it.
A new 3 hour cju video?! Perfect way to start the day.
Absolutely beautiful game. I hope it wins awards too. It definitely deserves them.
I also hope there is a sequel 😍
Utterly fantastic in every way! AAA games rarely even come close to evoking the emotions and sense of adventure this magnificent indie title managed to pull off. Brilliant, just brilliant.
Wow the Story was amazing 🤯 and beautiful Visuals, the Contrast from Day to Night was insane how it changes the Atmosphere and the whole Vibe from Fairytale to Horror in a very smooth Way😱😆 loved it.❤
An enchanting, magical, beautifully crafted game. I love Faerytales, and this just satisfied that longing for magic, sweetness, adventure and mystery. I'd go as far as to say that this is one of my favorite games of all time, now. A truly beautiful creation. I'm also a little bit in love with the Naecken. He's lovely. All praise to the Devs, for a PERFECT game. Beautifully played and showcased by yourself, Chris. Thank you. This was a treat!
Oh wow, what a game... I have to ask, did anyone else notice the plague witch standing in the background of the village at 2:21:19 watching while Chris was trying to cross the roofs? 😱 CREEPY. Also, the fight with the plague witch had to be THE coolest, hands down! That was sufficiently creepy and interesting to watch! Also, the Hall of the Mountain King remix for the final battle was just epic chef's kiss! Thank you for playing this!
Alrighty, I am back after playing the game myself.
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This game is phenomenal. The soundtrack has to be one of the best things I've heard so far this year. In The Hall of the Mountain King was an incredibly on the nose and appropriate choice for the final boss battle, I think I kept dying so much because the song was distracting me lol. The game was unfortunately not as long as I expected it could be, but the content we got is so incredible I can forgive that. Each boss battle felt different, even if the ball of light was utilized as a tool for a repeating mechanic it didn't feel reused because each setting and chapter was distinct and brought a fresh new feeling to the game. The dev team did an absolute banger job in combining a fable world with some real, truly horrifying historical elements, and that's probably one of the best ways that I've seen a story being told; with fiction and facts intermingling. Honestly, if this game isn't nominated for something, there may be riots in the streets.
Now time to go back and make sure none of the baby gnomes get got by a bear trap. D: