As a gamer who enjoys the hardcore action RPG genre of games like Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and Sekiro, I’m always looking for indie releases that try their hand at becoming the next great game. No Place for Bravery, developed by Ysbryd Games and Glitch Factory, grabbed my attention.
This pixel art game featured a captivating score, a promising combat system, and a promising progression loop, and I was eager to play it for many hours. As a first-time player of the game, I can honestly say that it is fun and will tick a lot of boxes, especially for new players.
The Biggest Takeaway From No Place for Bravery
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It’s up to you how steep the learning curve is.
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A gorgeous world begs to be explored.
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The pace of No Place for Bravery is organic.
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A great entry point for newcomers to hardcore action RPGs.
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Polish loses some points.
Rating: 8/10
