Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas
- December 13, 2024
- COWCAT
Get on Steam"Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas" is a free visual novel serving as a prequel to "BROK the InvestiGator." It introduces characters and game terminology within a dystopian setting, where the ancient tradition "Natal Untail" is celebrated. Expect an intriguing hour-long story that highlights the enduring values of sharing and friendship. Donations are welcome to support future BROK projects.
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- The visual novel offers a heartwarming and emotional story that beautifully captures the spirit of the holidays, making it a delightful experience for fans of the Brok universe.
- The characters are well-realized and their interactions provide depth, making it enjoyable to see familiar faces and learn more about their backgrounds.
- As a free game, it serves as a great introduction to the Brok world, with charming art and a cohesive narrative that expands on the lore of the main game.
- The game lacks voice acting and gameplay elements, which may disappoint players expecting a more interactive experience.
- Being a short visual novel, it may feel brief for those looking for a more substantial adventure, taking only about an hour to complete.
- Some scenes may seem to prioritize cameos over story development, which could detract from the overall narrative flow.
- story38 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story is a heartwarming and emotional prequel set in the world of "Brok: The Investigator," focusing on character backgrounds and holiday themes. Users appreciate its well-written narrative, which effectively expands on the lore and character traits while providing a sweet, relatable experience. Despite being a brief visual novel without gameplay choices, it offers a delightful exploration of the characters and their conflicts, making it a recommended treat for both new players and fans of the series.
“Seeing the background of the characters before the main game was awesome (can't have enough of the brok lore!) and the story, while it was a little emotional rollercoaster, really did touch my feelings. Splendid writing!”
“There's a very sweet storyline in this one about finding the true meaning of the holidays in times when we may lose sight of it.”
“This little story set prior to the game events served as a good tie-in to certain elements seen in the main plot and was absolutely enjoyable.”
“It's a visual novel with no dialogue choices, and there's no voice acting, so those are different from the main game, but I mean come on: it's a really well-written story for no cost at all (not to say that a lack of story choices or voice acting are even *bad* in any capacity, just different).”
“This dystopian Christmas story is heartwarming and cute, took around 1 hour to see the characters and their conflicts that I may assume was prior to the story of the main game, and I see they're introducing new characters to know more, or would be a clue for the upcoming DLC, I guess?”
“This little story set prior to the game events served as a good tie-in to certain elements seen in the main plot, and was absolutely enjoyable.”
- emotional14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, which effectively explores the backgrounds of the characters and their conflicts. Players describe the story as an emotional rollercoaster, blending both touching and heartbreaking moments that provide insight into the characters' lives before the main game. Overall, it serves as a delightful introduction for newcomers while offering depth and nostalgia for existing fans.
“Seeing the background of the characters before the main game was awesome (can't have enough of the brok lore!) and the story, while it was a little emotional rollercoaster, really did touch my feelings, splendid writing!”
“There's heartwarming parts, heartbreaking parts, and gives a good insight into life prior to the events of the main game.”
“At some points I felt emotional and a bit uptight on where some things went, but at another, I felt warm inside when all was well.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with a dedicated soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some players have encountered technical issues that prevent the audio from playing initially, which can detract from the immersion. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset to the game's storytelling and atmosphere.
“Thank you for giving us broke fans such an amazing visual novel with an incredible story, art, and music!”
“I think it even has a soundtrack composed just for it, though sadly I failed to realize this until I reached the end. I think my computer messed up when starting it up and didn't play the audio for the game. So if you have that problem, make sure to relaunch it before you get too engrossed in the story to want to exit and open it up again.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is deeply rooted in a dystopian future, and while prior experience with "Brok the Investigator" enhances understanding, it is not essential for enjoying the game's context and setting.
“You don't need to play Brok the Investigator before playing this, but it definitely helps to better understand the context and atmosphere of this dystopian future the setting takes place in.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in its world.”
“Despite the intriguing premise, the overall atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or urgency.”
“The game’s atmosphere is disappointingly generic, making it hard to feel connected to the story or characters.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's humor for its ability to blend funny moments with relatable themes, such as the stress of the holiday season. The narrative effectively balances intense and happy elements, while also providing insights into cultural traditions, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
“The funny parts, the sad and stressful parts (I can relate to that during Christmas... hehe), the intense parts, and the happy parts. I love how the story unfolds, and I learned about the traditions of Natal Tail!”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily narrative-driven, lacking traditional physical interactions, yet it remains enjoyable, particularly for fans of the genre.
