Embracelet

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  • Summary: Embracelet is an adventure game set in Northern Norway - a unique coming of age story about love, loss, friendship and family - and a magical bracelet with mysterious powers. Embracelet is a puzzle adventure game with a gripping story, gentle and satisfying puzzles, exploration and aEmbracelet is an adventure game set in Northern Norway - a unique coming of age story about love, loss, friendship and family - and a magical bracelet with mysterious powers. Embracelet is a puzzle adventure game with a gripping story, gentle and satisfying puzzles, exploration and a beautiful, orchestral soundtrack. You play as Jesper, a Norwegian teenager who lives with his mom in the city. One day he is handed an old bracelet by his Grandfather who grew up in a fishing community up north. This bracelet has powers - strange, mysterious powers. Jesper is given the task to unravel the mystery behind the bracelet. Where does it come from? Who does it belong to? And why did his Grandfather leave the island and his old life behind?… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 23, 2020
    90
    Reviewing a game like Embracelet is difficult. It can be hard to convey the allure of something so simple, or the emotional impact of such a calm, quiet game. I think the only way to truly explain it is to describe the moment of watching the credits roll by. I felt honest joy for the characters. After four hours, I cared about them. I felt a deep sense of sadness that my time with them was over. I wanted to stay in this world. Not because there was some grand adventure to be had, but because I wanted to keep spending time with these characters. I wanted to see where their lives would take them. Embracelet is a brief glimpse into a beautiful world, and while I’m sad it's over, I’m glad I was able to be part of it while I could.
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 6, 2020
    85
    Embracelet is a beautiful and emotional puzzle game with a focus on a story that explores maturity, identity and responsibility, both as an individual and as a global community.
  3. God is a Geek
    Oct 4, 2020
    80
    A charming adventure in a unique Norwegian setting, Embracelet is a delightful coming of age story full of magic, mystery and friendship.
  4. Gamer.no
    Sep 23, 2020
    80
    Who would’ve thought that a Norwegian island far, far north could be so idyllic and memorable?
  5. TouchArcade
    Oct 6, 2020
    80
    It’s a bit point-and-click adventure, a bit puzzle game, and a bit walking simulator. The story takes you on a real ride, but the gameplay itself is rather relaxed. As long as you’re not expecting too much on the mechanical end of things, you’ll probably find yourself as engrossed in Embracelet as I was.
  6. KeenGamer
    Oct 12, 2020
    80
    Embracelet is a fantastic and emotive coming of age story set in a land steeped with history. With a beautiful art style and interesting characters, if you're looking for an engaging yet relaxing game to sink your teeth into, look no further.
  7. Player 2
    Oct 15, 2020
    58
    An adventure that doesn’t stand out in anyway. Embracelet isn’t buggy, broken or busted, but it is decidedly average.

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  1. Retrobonde
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    An amazing game! This is the coming to age game for everbody. My gaming experience of the year
  2. jcasualmente
    Nov 6, 2020
    9
    Simplicity is what defines Embracelet. Everything was done with the aim of simplifying all the work as much as possible and this should not beSimplicity is what defines Embracelet. Everything was done with the aim of simplifying all the work as much as possible and this should not be questioned. Working in games is an arduous challenge, always requiring a lot of knowledge and time. Now imagine doing it all by yourself? Using tools intelligently and paying more attention to key factors such as plot and art, Mattis managed to make a very beautiful adventure that warms anyone's heart, especially at the end, making me feel an immense curiosity in knowing the trajectory of such striking.… Expand

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#54 Best Switch Game of 2020

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