Mantle

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Mantle is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Burning Light Games and was released on November 5, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Delve deep through the dark corners of the soul, and descend into - the Mantle. "What is this place? What is wrong with me? I might need help" Mantle is an Emotional Platformer set beneath the crust of the Earth. Falling deep into the pit of despair: Can you overcome this inner turmoil? Make use of your Guiding Light , and traverse a variety of precarious subterranean enviro…

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

The game features a unique mechanic that makes it both fun and challenging, providing a perfect balance of relaxation and strategic thinking.
The visuals and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience and emotional impact of the game.
It effectively explores themes of mental health and personal growth, leaving players with a meaningful message and a sense of satisfaction.

The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some players may find the pacing slow, which could be a drawback for those who prefer faster-paced platformers.
While the mechanics are easy to learn, mastering them can be challenging, which might frustrate some players.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a perfect blend of enjoyment and challenge, featuring unique mechanics that are easy to learn yet difficult to master. Players appreciate the stunning level design and emotional storytelling, which enhance the overall experience. The game successfully revitalizes the platformer genre, offering a mix of relaxation and strategic thinking.
- “I had the perfect balance of frustration and enjoyment playing this game; it's a great platformer with a pretty inventive mechanic!”
- “The mechanics feel smooth and easy to use, while the levels require strategy to work through. It's a perfect balance of relaxation and bursts of strategic thinking.”
- “It's very fun and challenging while also breathing new life into the platformer genre by using unique mechanics, stunning level design, and an emotional story.”
- “I had the perfect balance of frustration and enjoyment playing this game, great platformer with a pretty inventive mechanic!”
- “Mechanics are easy to learn but hard to master.”
music
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The music in the game has received enthusiastic praise from users, with many expressing a strong desire for it to be available on platforms like Spotify. Reviewers highlight that the music complements the visuals effectively, enhancing the overall experience.
- “OMG, I love the music! Please put it on Spotify ASAP.”
- “The visuals and music are also on point.”
story
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The story is highly praised for its ability to set the mood and enhance the gameplay experience, contributing to a fun and challenging atmosphere. Reviewers note that it breathes new life into the platformer genre through its emotional depth and unique mechanics, complemented by stunning level design.
- “Highly recommend this game; the gameplay is enjoyable and the story really sets the mood.”
- “It's very fun and challenging while also breathing new life into the platformer genre by using unique mechanics, stunning level design, and an emotional story.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their beautiful aesthetic and intricate stage design, evoking nostalgia for classic side-scrolling games while effectively exploring themes of mental health. The combination of stunning visuals and engaging mechanics enhances the overall experience.
- “The aesthetic is beautiful and accompanied by interesting mechanics.”
- “It takes me back to the side-scrolling games I loved as a kid, though it has more depth and explores the concepts of mental health through beautiful visuals and complex stage design.”
emotional
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The game revitalizes the platformer genre through its unique mechanics and stunning level design, while also delivering an emotionally engaging story that enhances the overall experience.
- “It's very fun and challenging while also breathing new life into the platformer genre by using unique mechanics, stunning level design, and an emotional story.”