Bram The Toymaker

About

A scary bedtime story or a horrid physical entity? The story goes that the toymaker is an undead figure who comes out at night leaving a toy on the children’s bedroom window to lure and capture them. Upon finding an old hidden journal, Blake discovers that a folktale passed through generations in his family might hold some dark secrets. He embarks on a journey to unravel what’s behind his ancesto…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully crafted environment with impressive graphics and a chilling atmosphere.
Puzzles are well thought out and engaging, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The game has potential with a good story setup and some effective scares, making it enjoyable despite its flaws.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with saving and puzzles not functioning correctly.
Timed puzzles are frustratingly short and lack clear instructions, leading to confusion and repeated failures.
The lack of an autosave function and poor optimization result in a frustrating experience, especially for players who encounter frequent crashes or performance issues.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing setup and effective scares, while others criticize it for being poorly developed or lacking depth. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the environment and puzzles contribute positively to the narrative experience. Overall, the story seems to be a highlight for some, while others find it minimal or underwhelming.
- “I enjoyed the story and it had some pretty good scares.”
- “Nice setting, an intriguing story setup, and some nice puzzles within the environment that helped the story unfold.”
- “Epic story.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “It's like playing Temple Run for the story.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews; while many players praise the stunning visuals and atmospheric design that enhance the gameplay experience, others report significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and stuttering, even on high-end hardware. Additionally, some users have experienced problems with graphic settings not saving between sessions. Overall, the game's visual appeal is highlighted, but technical performance concerns may detract from the experience for some players.
- “I was really impressed by the graphics and the atmosphere; it really spooked me at times.”
- “The game graphically is amazing, as well as the combination of timed puzzles to add to the creepiness.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous with a very nice welcoming setting.”
- “I was getting constant frame rate drops and heavy stutter while trying to play in 4K resolution with an RTX 3080 and i9 processor, no matter what I lowered the graphic settings down to.”
- “Also, the graphic settings often do not save and have to be reset every time you play.”
- “🔲 Graphics don't matter in this game.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being quite buggy, with players experiencing glitches that can hinder progress and affect gameplay. While some found enjoyment in the game, the frequent bugs and issues with the save system have led to recommendations against playing it in its current state. Overall, the stability concerns detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “Tl;dr: it could have been great, but the game is a bit too buggy as it stands.”
- “The bad is that the game is very buggy and the scares were not super effective for the most part.”
- “With how buggy the game was for me, I wouldn't be able to recommend it to others in its current state.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant bugs, performance issues, and stuttering even on low settings. While the overall experience is enjoyable, many believe that improvements in optimization are necessary for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “If there were optimization issues fixed and the puzzles wouldn't just bug out on you while you're actively trying to complete them, the game might work.”
- “There are also some other bugs and performance issues.”
- “Optimization is really poor in this game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay is engaging, featuring a labyrinthine mansion filled with timed puzzles and key-hunting mechanics. While players may initially struggle with a buggy save system, mastering the environment and memorizing door-key combinations becomes essential for progression. Overall, the experience is reminiscent of navigating a haunted house, offering a unique blend of exploration and challenge.
- “The gameplay is engaging and immersive, providing a thrilling experience as you navigate through the challenges.”
- “I got through the game very well after I figured out how to deal with the buggy save system and memorized all of the gameplay mechanics.”
- “I got through the game very well after I figured out how to deal with the buggy save system and memorized all of the gameplay involuntarily.”
- “Other than the timed puzzles, gameplay is a key hunt through a huge labyrinth of a mansion that looks more like an intentionally designed haunted house than anything real, where you look for keys and then try to remember which one of the hundreds of doors it goes to.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The atmosphere is consistently described as bone-chilling, enhanced by effective sound design that keeps players on edge. Impressive graphics further contribute to a spooky and immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere was bone-chilling, and the sound design had me on edge the whole time.”
- “The atmosphere was bone chilling and the sound design had me on edge the whole time.”
- “I was really impressed by the graphics and the atmosphere; it really spooked me at times.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music aspect of the game is noted to be minimal or virtually absent, with users expressing disappointment over the lack of a significant musical score.
- “There is little to no music in the game, which makes the experience feel empty.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay at all.”
- “The lack of variety in the music leads to a monotonous atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Users highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs. This suggests a strong variety in gameplay elements or outcomes that keep players engaged over time.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “Every run feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers very few variations in gameplay, which makes replaying it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found that there was nothing new to discover, leading to a lack of motivation to replay.”