No Place for Bravery

No Place for Bravery is another stellar soulslike for genre fans to add to their library on the Switch. By taking the best elements from Sekiro and translating those into a fast-paced, isometric ARPG with deep world-building and compelling narrative hooks, No Place for Bravery does more than enough to provide a title that stands out amidst a sea of samey competition.

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stability, grinding

70% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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No Place for Bravery is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Glitch Factory and was released on September 22, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"No Place for Bravery" is an indie pixel art action RPG, where a retired warrior, Thora, seeks to find her lost child in a grim world filled with danger and tough choices. The game features challenging combat, deep narrative, and thought-provoking themes. Thora's journey will test her skills and determination, while forcing her to confront the consequences of her past actions.

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story17 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The pixel art and soundtrack are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
The combat system is engaging and offers a good balance of challenge, requiring players to learn enemy patterns and utilize strategy.
The story, while simple, has intriguing elements and explores themes of parental obligations and choices, keeping players invested.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including crashes and issues with achievements.
Combat mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, leading to frustrating encounters, particularly with certain enemies and boss fights.
The narrative can feel shallow and lacks depth in character development, with many characters lacking personality and engaging dialogue.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
53%
7%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-paced, while others describe it as boring and clichéd, revolving around a simple quest to rescue a daughter. Although there are elements of intrigue and strong world-building, many feel that the narrative is undermined by player choices that lead to unsatisfying outcomes. Overall, while the story has its moments and can be enjoyable as a cinematic experience, it often falls short of being compelling or original.
- “The music is involving and the story keeps you in the flow.”
- “It won’t give endless texts that you must read and become tiring; the story flows in a perfect way, so you understand well what is going on, what is next, and still keeps you intrigued about what is coming next.”
- “There's a good story at the heart of Thorn's arc, and it's interesting despite it completely running out of steam towards the end.”
- “So I tried to play for the story and it's boring as hell.”
- “A fairly rote story by all accounts, and the devs have tried to set no place for bravery apart by claiming the story explores the themes of strong father figures, parental obligations, and consequences of their choices, but it's undermined so often that it's rendered meaningless.”
- “When it came to some of the more esoteric elements of the story, such as the reoccurring enemy 'dark thorn', I was left clueless about why he existed, where he came from, or what was to be gained by beating him.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
50%
13%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the well-crafted mechanics, beautiful pixel art, and engaging soundtrack, while others criticize frustrating elements, clunky combat, and poor design choices. Many players appreciate the challenge and aesthetic appeal, but feel that the execution of mechanics, particularly in combat and platforming, detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant issues in gameplay mechanics and design prevent it from reaching its full potential.
- “From the art to the soundtrack and all the gameplay mechanics, everything is very well-crafted.”
- “The gameplay flows in a great direction as well, with some challenging situations but still 'keeping you alive' so you can carry on.”
- “Good gameplay combined with beautiful pixel art.”
- “I kept playing to see the 'souls-like' gameplay and there isn't.”
- “The pixel art is gorgeous and the OST is incredible, but the platforming (unnecessary and annoying) and the gameplay are awful.”
- “Bugs, poor combat, tedious gameplay, and some awful design mar what could have been an exciting and moving experience.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting the engaging soundtracks that complement the art style and gameplay. The atmospheric and thematic compositions, particularly in titles like "No Place for Bravery," effectively immerse players in the game world, although some players noted that the slow-paced combat may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the music stands out as a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's emotional and immersive qualities.
- “From the art to the soundtrack and all the gameplay mechanics, everything is very well-crafted.”
- “The music is involving and the story keeps you in the flow.”
- “The incidental background music for the rest of the game matches each area and helps give the landscape art the extra bit of impact to make each zone stand out.”
- “Music is the only area where No Place for Bravery has no issues.”
- “The soundtrack is urgent and primal.”
- “In conclusion, the best parts of No Place for Bravery are the art design, music, and some parts of the narrative, which, despite its sparse delivery, has a fair amount of depth to it.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
20%
10%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous visuals and excellent art style, complemented by impressive sound design and music. However, some players noted that the screen movement can be disorienting, and while the visuals are strong, they feel the game lacks substance beyond its aesthetic appeal. Overall, the graphics are a highlight, but opinions vary on their impact on gameplay.
- “The art style and music are great.”
- “Not only are there three difficulty settings, but the visuals are excellent and it comes with extra violence.”
- “The graphics and sound design are very well done.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its brilliant music, visually appealing environments, and immersive qualities that enhance the player's experience. However, some reviewers noted issues with level design that detract from the overall impact. Despite these concerns, the combination of art, sound, and setting effectively draws players into the game's world.
- “It's brilliant, my favorite track being the intensely atmospheric title tune with its choral chanting and rumbling tribal drums.”
- “The atmosphere is really good; the environment illustrations and assets are very visually appealing, bringing a fresh look to the legacy of Hyper Light Drifter left in our time.”
- “The atmosphere of the world does well to put you in Thorn's position, thanks to haunting music and good environments.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it difficult to immerse myself in the experience.”
- “Despite the potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to evoke any real emotion.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized, with users noting significant bugs that detract from the experience, overshadowing its potential as a spiritual successor to HLD.
- “What could have been a great spiritual and visual successor to HLD, with a developed main character who has motivation, instead turned into a buggy souls-like mess.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing hours of gameplay.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that not only broke immersion but also hindered my ability to complete quests.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight that while the game features stunning visuals and a decent story, the grinding aspect is marred by tedious gameplay, poor combat mechanics, and frustrating design choices. Players express a desire for more engaging combat and less backtracking, indicating that the grinding experience can feel burdensome rather than enjoyable.
- “Bugs, poor combat, tedious gameplay, and some awful design mar what could have been an exciting and moving experience.”
- “Some stunning scenes, good music, and a decent story do not make up for the brutal, unfair combat, the tedious back-tracking, a host of obnoxious design choices, and a plethora of bugs.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character development, highlighting strong world-building and appealing character designs that initially captivated them, even inspiring fan art. Overall, the characters are well-crafted and contribute positively to the game's immersive experience.
- “I loved the animated trailer; I really liked the world-building and character designs. At first, I was so into that I even did a bit of fan art for it.”
- “The character design is quite good too, for the most part.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartfelt narrative and engaging gameplay, complemented by impressive visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- “Glitch Factory has delivered a heartfelt adventure that looks great and is fun to play.”

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80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

No Place for Bravery Review (Switch)
No Place for Bravery is another stellar soulslike for genre fans to add to their library on the Switch. By taking the best elements from Sekiro and translating those into a fast-paced, isometric ARPG with deep world-building and compelling narrative hooks, No Place for Bravery does more than enough to provide a title that stands out amidst a sea of samey competition.
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No Place for Bravery is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

No Place for Bravery is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, Windows and others.

The main story can be completed in around 8 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 11 hours to finish. On average players spend around 8 hours playing No Place for Bravery.

No Place for Bravery was released on September 22, 2022.

No Place for Bravery was developed by Glitch Factory.

No Place for Bravery has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

No Place for Bravery is a single player game.

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