Brass & Bramble
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About Brass & Bramble
Brass & Bramble is a narrative-driven deck-building RPG set in a steampunk Victorian world. Developed by Puca Labs, it drops you into a clash between myth and empire as Avalon’s Envoy, traveling from Ireland to Egypt and beyond. Released in 2027 for PC and Mac, it’s a single-player adventure that blends strategic card combat with story-driven exploration. The game’s core hook? Building and customizing your deck to counter the brass-forged Empire while uncovering ancient myths. Think of it as a mix of strategic cardplay and atmospheric storytelling, with a focus on regional lore and combat mechanics tied to each location.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time managing a deck that evolves as you collect new cards. Each expedition, like a scenario in Japan or Egypt, has unique objectives and mechanics. Combat is turn-based, using steam and mythic energy to play cards that attack, defend, or manipulate the battlefield. Resource management is key: balance energy costs and hand size to avoid getting overwhelmed. Cards reflect the setting, brass gadgets vs. mythic relics. Progression feels organic: stronger enemies force you to adapt combos. The game’s pacing mixes short skirmishes with longer story segments. Controls are straightforward but tactile, with card placement and upgrades adding depth.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 8.2/10, with 72% completing the game. Average playtime is 12.5 hours, though 17% hit the 35-hour max. Community moods skew curious and determined, with 83% of reviews calling it “engaging but uneven.” Critics praise the worldbuilding but note combat can feel repetitive. Completion rate dips at the end, where 23% of players abandon it. The 42 achievements include beating all expeditions and collecting rare cards. One user wrote, “The deck-building is clever, but pacing drags in the final act.” Steam ratings mirror this, averaging 82%, with 15% calling it “a hidden gem.”
PlayPile's Take
Brass & Bramble is worth playing if you like deck-builders with narrative heft and steampunk aesthetics. At $39.99, it’s a mid-tier buy with 42 achievements to chase. The story shines brightest in early regions, but the final act tests patience. It’s not for fans of fast-paced action or open-world exploration. If you enjoy methodical strategy and don’t mind slower pacing, it offers 15, 35 hours of curated cardplay. Just don’t expect a perfect blend of myth and mechanics, it leans more myth than mechanics in the end.
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