There are several stories you can experience, and something that I absolutely loved about the game was that even though you would have to repeat a few story beats (sometimes) in order to get to make a different choice, there was slight variations in the story.the Brothers would comment on how things had gone "last time" or what they expected, in such a sweet way that it made every story feel well worth it. The adventures themselves (and I will not spoil them for you, I promise) tend to involve creatures from Scandinavian folklore, and you can easily complete one in roughly twenty minutes-to-half an hour. Over the course of the game, you (the Player) are put in control of what is essentially a "choose your own adventure" story wherein you make a set of 50/50 decisions and see how the story plays out for the Brothers Beard. It’s an asset for those who enjoy shorter play sessions on their Vita, but others might expect more for their 10 dollars/euros.Burly Men at Sea follows the exploits of three, burly, heavily-bearded fisherman (brothers) who leave their normal, early 20th century Scandinavian lives behind and set off for adventure. The writing is of a high quality and as an interactive story it’s hard to fault it except for its short length. A lot of the story elements come straight from Scandinavian folklore, and for people like me (who have zero knowledge of such things) Burly Men becomes an interesting look at another culture’s history and traditions.īurly Men at Sea is a relaxing and audiovisually pleasing indie adventure that tells a grand tale on a small scale. The handmade animations give the game a storybook-like aesthetic as well, which adds to the atmosphere. Price-conscious gamers might want to hold off until a sale hits.ĭisregarding the long term replay value (because in the short term, it’s a lot of fun to see the different directions the story can take), Burly Men at Sea is a wonderfully charming, almost fairytale-like adventure tale. Of course this holds true for any game, but in this case the game’s short length becomes a consideration when you look at the price tag for the game. Of course, the more you replay the game, the less it holds your attention as you see more and more repetition. A full playthrough is surprisingly short, but that works well for a system like the Vita and you always have some replay value due to the branching storylines that the game uses – each route through the adventure resulting in a different story. Gameplay, just as in It’s Spring Again, is limited – with the narrative element coming first and your main way of interacting with it being a few multiple choice moments along the way. Of course that’s a children’s title and as such geared to a completely different audience, but it’s visual and auditory charm is just as enchanting as Brain&Brain’s little game about three bearded gentlemen who weave their way through several possible storylines all relating to Scandinavian folklore. I found Burly Men at Sea actually somewhat similar to another Vita title I recently looked at: It’s Spring Again by Sometimes You. Low on traditional gameplay but high on story and charm, Burly Men at Sea is an interactive tale that we’re reviewing on the Playstation Vita.
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