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Burly Men at Sea
Burly Men at Sea is a folktale about a trio of large, bearded fishermen who step away from the ordinary to seek adventure. Set in early 20th-century Scandinavia, the game's story branches through a series of encounters with creatures from folklore.
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21 reviews found100
Time
Sep 29, 2016
This is a game that speaks in plaintive accordion tunes and whispers, airy sighs and polyphonic hoots, that marries quirky activities with starlit encounters and aquamarine serpents plucked from Norwegian myth. It’s a little bit The Old Man and the Sea, a little bit O Brother, Where Art Thou? And a reminder that the journey is a maundering circle, filled with both farce and delight.
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GamingTrend
Apr 12, 2018
Burly Men at Sea is a lesson in simple elegance and whimsical storytelling. Almost more of an experience than a game, it's intended to be enjoyed, soaked in, rather than beaten. This short yet fantastic tittle is a fantastic addition to the Switch lineup, and a must-play for everyone's inner child.
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Nintendo Insider
Apr 23, 2018
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85
GamePitt
Nov 24, 2017
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85
PS4Blog.net
Oct 2, 2017
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80
Telegraph
Oct 18, 2016
Burly Men at Sea is the closest thing I’ve played to an interactive fairy-tale. Developers Brain&Brain (who have a very interesting backstory) describe it as ‘a quiet adventure game’ and that’s the perfect description.
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PSX Extreme
Nov 2, 2017
Burly Men at Sea will definitely charm you though. And although it can get repetitive if you try to get all the endings for the game, the stories are all well written and it’s exciting to see what happens next. Lots of color, fun music and sound, and witty writing bring this to a very well rounded game that is likely to please most people. 11/2/2017 Christopher D.
80
Without the Sarcasm
Sep 29, 2016
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TechRaptor
Oct 15, 2016
Burly Men at Sea is a beautifully realized dive into Scandinavian Folklore. The stories Brain&Brain tell are unique and interesting, but they get stale after a handful of playthroughs.(
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Everyeye.it
Nov 14, 2016
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