I’m truthfully stunned that I can’t consider one other game off the highest of my head that makes use of the stained glass window aesthetic just like the lately launched Little Briar Rose does. Its vivid colors and blocky composition instantly caught my eye, and on nearer inspection it seems to be even higher, becoming in properly with the game’s fairy story themes.
Little Briar Rose is predicated on the Grimm Brothers’ story, which is best referred to as Sleeping Beauty in English. The game attracts on extra than simply the fable itself, although, pulling from conventional storytelling from all over the world as nicely. And after all, it wouldn’t be full with out Disney references to be discovered.
The game’s description calls it an “adventure full of magic” in a world “inhabited by weird and unique creatures,” and it’s broadly some extent and click on journey game, although it guarantees to shake issues up sometimes with puzzles and minigames, together with the traditional fishing diversion. I’ve solely had time to dip into it for a short time, however I used to be particularly taken in by the music, which is simply as lovely because the artwork. You can hear a few of it for your self within the trailer:
The crew behind the game, Elf Games Works, additionally has some fascinating particulars on their website explaining how they developed varied points, together with the stained-glass impact. There’s an immensely satisfying pace portray embedded there too, so you’ll be able to watch a complete beautiful background come collectively from paper scribble to completed product in just some minutes.
Little Briar Rose is at the moment obtainable for £1.99/€2.49/$2.49 due to its launch sale on Steam and itch.io.
