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 neutral 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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51%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features impressive and versatile combat mechanics with rewarding and satisfying fights.
The art design, animations, and atmosphere are highly praised and contribute to a unique and engaging experience.
The developers show dedication by actively patching and improving the game, addressing many bugs and player feedback.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs including game-breaking ones that affect progression, map functionality, respawning, and keybindings.
Controls can feel clunky or awkward, with issues around slide/dash mechanics and lack of customizable keybindings.
The map and navigation system are often criticized for being poorly implemented, lacking useful markers and resetting frequently, which causes player frustration.

stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game suffers from notable bugs that can impact playability, with some issues potentially making it unplayable. However, many users find it mostly stable and enjoyable despite these bugs, though it would benefit from additional polishing to enhance overall stability.
- “The game basically becomes unplayable if certain things don't happen in the game, and those things are buggy as well.”
- “Wanted to like this because the trailer looked good but it’s super buggy right now.”
- “It is quite buggy.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is praised for its intricate parkour mechanics, versatile and tight combat system, and engaging elemental movesets, offering a fantastic and enjoyable experience. However, several users report technical issues and bugs that hinder overall gameplay polish, affecting smoothness and visibility during combat.
- “With its cleverly designed details, complex parkour mechanics, and incredibly versatile combat mechanics, it's absolutely fantastic.”
- “Got as far as unlocking 3 fighting styles (fire, earth, wind) and the combat is tight and it has a good gameplay loop.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game's atmosphere, finding it engaging and full of potential, though some bugs currently detract from the overall experience.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the graphics for their great artwork and enjoyable level design, highlighting an overall appealing visual concept.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is highly praised for enhancing the game's artistic quality, complementing the level design and challenging gameplay to create a memorable experience.
- “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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is somewhat repetitive but can be enjoyable for a limited period.