{
  "id": 9622551,
  "title": "I definitely suck at Iron Bramble's metroidvania grappling hook platforming, but its cyber-gothic megastructure world has me hungry for more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/i-definitely-suck-at-iron-brambles-metroidvania-grappling-hook",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T20:34:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/i-definitely-suck-at-iron-brambles-metroidvania-grappling-hook-platforming-but-its-cyber-gothic-megastructure-world-has-me-hungry-for-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iron Bramble, a metroidvania game from the creators of Rusted Moss, is generating excitement with its cyber-gothic megastructure world and grappling hook platforming mechanics. Set in a futuristic landscape where humans have perished and their souls inhabit robotic bodies, players embody a demon-like character tasked with devouring the story. The game features a distinctive pixel art style, with artistically rendered environments that evoke both intrigue and perplexion. The grappling mechanism allows for swift traversal across complex platforms, but its execution is not immediately intuitive. Players must master the timing of jumps and develop the necessary momentum to navigate the treacherous terrain. Additionally, a gun is introduced, adding a twin stick shooting element to the gameplay. While the controls may initially pose a challenge, the game's forgiving design ensures players can progress without being hindered by setbacks. As the demo provides only a glimpse of the expansive world, anticipation builds for the full release in 2027. For those eager to experience this unique fusion of cyberpunk aesthetics and traversal-based gameplay, the demo is available on Steam, or players can add Iron Bramble to their wishlist for future updates.",
  "summary": "If it ain't broke, why fix it? That seems to be the thought process behind Iron Bramble, the next game from the devs behind Rusted Moss . Like its predecessor, Iron Bramble is a pixel art metroidvania , one where you have a grappling hook that lets you swing about the place at rapid pace, only this time the setting is a \"cyber-gothic megastructure\" and you play a story-eating demon (?) woman in a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Iron Bramble is a cyber-gothic metroidvania game",
    "Players control a demon-like character devouring a story",
    "Demo available on Steam for release in 2027"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}