Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World
- November 1, 2010
- Cateia Games
Get on SteamIn "Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World," play as the brave but misunderstood Kaptain Brawe in an alternate 19th-century reality where humans have already conquered space travel. Embark on a seventy-hour journey filled with quests, conspiracies, and chaos as you uncover aSpace Age conspiracy in this old-school adventure game. Despite some production shortcomings, the game offers humor and excitement for adventure game fans.
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and humor reminiscent of classic LucasArts adventures, making it visually appealing and entertaining.
- The puzzles are generally intuitive and provide a decent challenge, making it a fun experience for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
- Despite its short length, the game offers a nostalgic experience and is enjoyable for fans of point-and-click adventures.
- The lack of voice acting and reliance on text dialogue can detract from the overall experience, making it feel less engaging.
- Many players found the game to be too short, with some completing it in under five hours, leading to a sense of underdevelopment in the story.
- Some puzzles are criticized for being overly simplistic or illogical, which can lead to frustration and a lack of satisfaction in solving them.
- story34 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of "Kaptain Brawe" is generally considered standard and entertaining, though it suffers from underdevelopment and significant plot holes that detract from the overall experience. While the game features a humorous and visually appealing narrative set in a charming 19th-century world, many reviewers feel it could benefit from deeper character development and a more cohesive plot. Overall, the story is seen as decent but lacking the depth and engagement expected from similar titles.
“Set in a beautiful, hand-drawn alternative 19th century world, Kaptain Brawe's cartoon appearance will suit younger, as well as mature players, who enjoy games filled with a humorous storyline and challenging puzzles.”
“The comical – sometimes satirical – plot is interesting, but very short, making up for less than five hours of gameplay.”
“Still a fun game with a decent story.”
“While the art and voice acting are well done, the story falls pretty flat, and the puzzles along with the overall atmosphere of the game make Kaptain Brawe feel like it was made more for a younger audience.”
“A lot of the game made no sense, and seemed to depend upon you having some innate knowledge that simply hadn't been imparted by the story.”
“Sometimes plot holes can be excused, but these are of the severe type that if you catch them you'll be wondering, 'where did he come from?' or 'how does he know all of this?' and it's never explained later on how one of the characters knows what he knows (which would have been acceptable).”
- humor32 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, described as funny, charming, and reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures like those from LucasArts. While the cartoonish graphics and humorous storylines appeal to both younger and mature players, some reviewers noted that the dialogue can occasionally lack coherence and depth, and the absence of voice dubbing may detract from the experience for some. Overall, the game delivers solid humor and enjoyable gameplay, making it a fun choice for fans of the genre.
“The art style and humor are great.”
“Set in a beautiful, hand-drawn alternative 19th century world, Kaptain Brawe's cartoon appearance will suit younger, as well as mature players, who enjoy games filled with humorous storylines and challenging puzzles.”
“For people who enjoy point-and-click games like the classic LucasArts games (Monkey Island series, Day of the Tentacle, Sam & Max), you'll feel right at home with the controls and humor.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and original art style, reminiscent of classic titles like Monkey Island. While some players noted the absence of voice dubbing, many found the well-written dialogues and cartoonish visuals to be engaging and nostalgic. Overall, the presentation is considered excellent for an indie adventure game, with a strong emphasis on humor and artistic quality.
“Excellent graphics for an indie adventure game.”
“The art style and humor are great.”
“Presentation is good, overall: while the absence of voicework may sound – or rather, not sound – strange to players of modern works in the genre, dialogues are well written and the artwork is beautiful.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally decent but criticized for being too short, lasting under five hours, which leads to mixed feelings among players. While some enjoy the comical and satirical elements, others express frustration with certain aspects, resulting in a range of experiences from enjoyable to exasperating. Overall, the gameplay is seen as mostly good but lacking in depth and length.
“Decent gameplay overall.”
“Gameplay is mostly good.”
“The gameplay ranges from 'I knew it' to 'frustrating'.”
“Short, almost too short, but filled with frustrations in the gameplay.”
“The comical – sometimes satirical – plot is interesting, but very short, making up for less than five hours of gameplay.”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its enjoyable quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside the inventive puzzles and humor. Many reviewers note its inspiration from classic titles like Monkey Island and The Dig, complementing the game's impressive 2D art and fluid character animations. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and atmosphere.
“The 2D art is amazing, character animation is very fluid and pleasant to the eye, the music is enjoyable; it greatly enhances the experience.”
“The puzzles were inventive (for the most part) and the art style/music was great.”
“The humor, graphics style, and music seem heavily inspired by Monkey Island and The Dig.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Kaptain Brawe" is characterized by its appealing art and voice acting, but it is perceived as simplistic and geared towards a younger audience, which detracts from the overall experience. The story and puzzles contribute to this feeling, leaving some players wanting more depth.
“While the art and voice acting are well done, the story falls pretty flat, and the puzzles along with the overall atmosphere of the game make Kaptain Brawe feel like it was made more for a younger audience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players note that the game's "hardcore" mode offers extended puzzles that enhance replayability, similar to the challenging modes found in classic adventure games. However, some users found the "casual" mode less engaging, suggesting that the replay value may vary depending on the chosen difficulty. Overall, the game provides opportunities for replayability, particularly for those seeking a more challenging experience.
“In my playthrough, I chose 'casual' mode, believing 'hardcore' was this game's version of Monkey Island 3's 'mega monkey' mode: extended puzzles, providing replayability.”
