Little Briar Rose

About

Little Briar Rose is a point-and-click adventure game inspired by classic fairy tales. As the elven Thorn, you must navigate a beautifully hand-drawn world to awaken the cursed princess Rose. Solve puzzles, meet enchanting characters, and uncover the truth behind the mysterious sleeping spell. Immerse yourself in a captivating story full of magic, romance, and suspense.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 220 reviews

story26 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful stained glass art style that enhances the fairytale atmosphere.
It's a charming and cute game with humorous dialogue and light puzzles, making it enjoyable for casual gamers and children.
The unique mechanic of transforming into different princes upon failing puzzles adds a fun twist to the gameplay.

Many puzzles rely on vague hints and fetch quests, leading to frustration and a lack of clear direction.
The fishing mini-game is particularly criticized for being unplayable and a major obstacle to progress.
The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth in the story.

story
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
74%
3%
The story is a whimsical retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty tale, featuring charming characters and humorous dialogue, though it is often criticized for being simplistic and short. While the narrative includes enjoyable twists and beautiful artwork, many players find the fetch quests tedious and the overall plot underdeveloped. Despite its clichés, the game offers a cute and visually stunning experience that appeals to fans of light-hearted fairy tales.
- “After falling in love with the story and mechanics in my first playthrough, I was eager to dive back into the world of Little Briar Rose for another magical adventure.”
- “The story may sound straightforward and cliché, but it has its own quirky sense of humor and an interesting twist at the end.”
- “A cute little game with a simple fairytale story, funny writing, and stunningly beautiful stained-glass inspired art.”
- “The story isn't very fleshed out.”
- “My only complaints are the abrupt ending and how short the overall story is.”
- “The story is very simplistic, a take on Sleeping Beauty.”
graphics
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
46%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and unique stained glass art style, which adds a whimsical and enchanting quality to the overall experience. Many players find the visuals to be eye-catching and reminiscent of classic games, although some note that the intricate design can make it challenging to identify interactable objects. Overall, the artwork is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “A nice little puzzle game with stained glass graphics, which give it a unique and more whimsical feel.”
- “The art style is definitely eye-catching and beautiful; it was my initial reason to buy this game.”
- “Gorgeous colorful graphics.”
- “Graphics are fine although the animation is poor.”
- “Unfortunately, there's a core part of the game that makes spotting interactable objects difficult, although it pains me to say it: the art style.”
- “It's annoyingly easy to search a room several times and just not see it because the art style makes it hard for any one thing to pop out.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it calming and enjoyable, while others describe it as forgettable or lacking depth. Many appreciate the nostalgic quality of the soundtrack, reminiscent of classic games, but some criticize it for being repetitive or overshadowed by annoying sound effects. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, opinions vary on its memorability and impact.
- “The graphics style is very unique, but there's more to the game than just that, like the soundtrack that brought me back to the captivating tunes of the AGS from the 90s (which is a good thing in my book).”
- “Beautiful artwork, simple gameplay, lovely soundtrack, some nice humor, and with a few puzzles sprinkled in for good measure.”
- “The music has an ear-worm quality and sticks in your head for days.”
- “Lastly, the music itself is very forgettable.”
- “I could barely remember any except the game over and ending music.”
- “There are multiple things that could be better in this game, like even the soundtrack is lame.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its charming humor, featuring witty dialogue and funny interactions among characters that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the clever integration of humor into the story and puzzles, along with a lighthearted twist on classic fairy tale motifs, making it both entertaining and visually appealing. Overall, the combination of cute characters, snappy conversations, and a quirky sense of humor contributes to a delightful gaming experience.
- “Overall, the characters are cute, the conversations are snappy and hilarious, and overall this was a great gaming experience.”
- “The dialogue is funny and overall the game is fun!”
- “The story may sound straightforward and cliché but it has its own quirky sense of humor and an interesting twist at the end.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The gameplay is primarily a point-and-click adventure featuring simple mechanics and engaging puzzles, though some players find it repetitive and occasionally frustrating, particularly with the fishing mini-game reminiscent of Stardew Valley. While the game can be completed in 3-5 hours, its charming art style and clever puzzles provide a delightful experience, despite some elements that may disrupt immersion. Overall, the gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “From the enchanting art style to the engaging gameplay, it initially had me hooked and brimming with enthusiasm.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and easy; you can finish the game in 3-5 hours, so long as the puzzles don't stump you too much.”
- “The puzzles are pretty clever (though perhaps a tad frustrating at times, but this is more or less made up for by the game's brilliant and hilarious death mechanic) and the achievements can be challenging without feeling unfair.”
- “The fishing mechanic is what finally did me in.”
- “I quit immediately on realizing just how tedious, mundane, and enraging that was going to be - I have no idea how much gameplay is left after that, but if it's short, it's not worth the effort to get through it, and if it's long, then that's only the second puzzle that you've gotten, and already there's one in there that destroys any immersion in the game by annoying the hell out of you.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it does sound quite simple; it's a point-and-click game in a very small game world tied to puzzles (doing NPCs' quests by fetching them the correct item), occasionally a minigame would pop out too.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly with repetitive mazes and complex puzzles that can detract from immersion. While the NPC interactions are enjoyable and add personality, the overall gameplay can feel mundane, especially during replay for achievements. Some players express frustration with the potential length of the game, questioning whether the effort to progress is worthwhile.
- “I quit immediately on realizing just how tedious, mundane, and enraging that was going to be - I have no idea how much gameplay is left after that, but if it's short, it's not worth the effort to get through it, and if it's long, then that's only the second puzzle that you've gotten, and already there's one in there that destroys any immersion in the game by annoying the hell out of you.”
- “The gameplay could get a bit tedious at times (especially with the click-to-walk and the complexity of the mushroom puzzles), but I loved the concept and the mechanism for dealing with 'losing a life' was brilliant.”
- “There are some mazes you need to solve, too, and those end up being a bit too tedious, but easy to solve when using the hints provided.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere effectively aligns with its fairytale theme, featuring beautifully designed stained glass-style environments and characters. However, while it complements the overall aesthetic, it lacks distinctiveness and does not particularly stand out.
- “It does match the atmosphere of the game, but it doesn't stand out at all.”
- “The places and the characters themselves are designed in a beautiful stained glass style, enhancing the whole fairytale atmosphere of the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
Players note that the game offers strong replayability due to its branching endings, which vary based on the choices made throughout the gameplay. This encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different outcomes.
- “The replay value is significant, as the ending appears to change based on your choices.”
- “The replay value is substantial, with different endings that depend on the choices you make.”
- “Replay value is there, I'd say since the ending seems like it might give you something different depending on your choices.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some users reporting smooth performance on high-end systems while others experience significant lag and frame rate drops on mid-range setups. Overall, the optimization appears to vary widely depending on individual hardware configurations.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting a lack of depth and an inability to evoke strong feelings or connections with the characters or story.