Emberbane

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Emberbane is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Hamlet Games and was released on February 24, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ash and hymn, crown and chain - Elsinore has kept both. Once a throne of pledge and bread, now a map of embers and graves. From that ruin you will rise. You are Ophelia: a lonely orphan, a borrowed king, and a promise that will never die. A warrior bound by fire, haunted by betrayal and yet unbroken by chains. Through haunted forests, drowned citadels, frozen palaces and forgotten deserts, you …

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features smooth, fast-paced, and satisfying combat with fluid platforming, appealing to Metroidvania fans.
Art style, animations, and level design are praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal.
Developers are actively addressing bugs and improving the game with patches, showing dedication and responsiveness.

The game currently suffers from numerous bugs, including game-breaking and progression-blocking issues that hinder playability.
Map and UI design lack important features such as detailed markers or objective guidance, causing player frustration.
Controls feel clunky to some players, with concerns about lack of customizability and awkward mechanics like sliding and dashing.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The gameplay is praised for its smooth, fast-paced, and satisfying combat with versatile elemental mechanics and complex parkour elements. While initial versions had bugs affecting polish, recent patches have significantly improved stability and overall enjoyment. The game offers a fun and challenging experience, especially for fans of the genre, though some issues with bugs and polish may still persist.
- “The gameplay is incredibly smooth, fast-paced, and satisfying.”
- “With its cleverly designed details, complex parkour mechanics, and incredibly versatile combat mechanics, it's absolutely fantastic.”
- “After the last patch, they've fixed most of the bugs and the game became a lot better and fun. It has overall fun gameplay, decent boss fights, and enemies that you will probably struggle with.”
- “I could hear that the gameplay was still going and I was being attacked, but I couldn't see anything because of the grey screen.”
- “There are solid ideas and elements present, especially in the elemental movesets and the wonderful personality of the animations, but the overall gameplay polish is extremely subpar.”
- “I've come across multiple bugs within 2 hours of gameplay that I've posted to the discussion board.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The game has notable bugs and could benefit from additional polish, but overall it runs well without any game-breaking issues and delivers an enjoyable experience.
- “It is quite buggy.”
- “Wanted to like this because the trailer looked good but it’s super buggy right now.”
- “It’s definitely a bit buggy and could use some extra polishing, but I can confidently say this is one hell of an experience.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Users praise the graphics for being visually stunning and a real treat, complemented by great artwork and an appealing art style that enhances the overall experience.
- “The controls and combos make the combat incredibly satisfying, and the graphics are a real treat for the eyes.”
- “The music, art style, and gameplay feel great.”
- “Artwork is great, level design seems fun and the concept is great too.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game can be time-consuming and may require multiple attempts, but it remains enjoyable for a while.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Kinda grindy, which is fun for a time.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a story component, with no narrative or plot elements present.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game’s replayability has significantly improved since launch, as developers have addressed initial issues and enhanced the experience based on player feedback, making it more enjoyable and engaging over time.
- “Despite its initial problematic launch, the game has become much more playable and enjoyable thanks to the developers' attention to detail and their efforts to improve it by listening to players.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for complementing the game's art style and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. It contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making boss battles and level design feel memorable and engaging.
- “The music, art style, and gameplay feel great.”
- “The music, the level design, the way the game surprises the player with its difficulty, and the formidable boss battles make it a true work of art.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game's atmosphere and see great potential, expressing enthusiasm after a long wait, though some bugs currently detract from the experience.