Puzzle

Burly Men at Sea

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

2.8

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 29, 2016

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieRPGCasual

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About this game

Burly Men at Sea is a folktale about a trio of large, bearded fishermen who step away from the ordinary to seek adventure. Set in early 20th-century Scandinavia, the game's story branches through a series of encounters with creatures from folklore.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Clean, colorful minimalist artwork defines the game's visual style.
Scandinavian folklore and unusual creatures shape the seafaring atmosphere.
Branching encounters lead to alternate story paths.
Low-pressure structure uses straightforward interactions throughout.
Narrator-like storytelling and storybook staging frame simple character control.

Cons

Main adventure lasts only a few hours.
Guiding characters and observing events limit player interaction.
Short length and limited gameplay shape value at different prices.
Repeated sections and familiar encounters recur across later runs.

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