Beyond the Breach

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Beyond The Breach is a 3D, sci-fi, single-player, first-person, narrative, puzzle where you as a player will take on the role of an AI robot who is undergoing a seemingly ordinary test in a dystopian world, only to realize that you exist in a society where they mistreat robots who defy their rules. This leads you to become a deviant robot who will gain special abilities like detecting electrical e…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is free, which is a commendable effort by the developers to showcase their work without any monetary barriers.
It features a cute and simple premise with fun puzzle mechanics that can be enjoyable for a short playthrough.
Despite its flaws, the game shows potential for future development and has a unique visual style.

The game suffers from clunky controls and technical issues, including bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
The tutorial is overly long and boring, making it difficult to engage players from the start.
The overall lack of polish and low-quality visuals may deter many gamers from enjoying the experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for being buggy and imprecise, often feeling more like a tech demo than a complete game. While it features interesting puzzle mechanics and a unique graphics style, players must often figure out controls and interactions on their own, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, some users find it enjoyable for its originality and puzzle variety.
- “It demonstrates ground switches, entering codes into keypads, reading tablets, and other puzzle-type mechanics.”
- “For a refreshing graphics style, puzzler gameplay that isn't a direct (or near direct) copy of the Portal series and enough puzzles to be considered a fleshed-out tech demo, I would recommend this game.”
- “It would be a decent little puzzle game if it weren't so buggy and its mechanics so imprecise.”
- “This game feels more like a demonstration of gameplay mechanics than a fully fleshed-out game.”
- “The game is not perfect; it requires you to figure out some of the gameplay mechanics on your own, such as controlling other robots and constantly tapping the interact button to get out of at least one situation.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are characterized by low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that may turn off some players. However, others appreciate the unique art style and find it refreshing, particularly in the context of its puzzle gameplay and storyline.
- “I liked the idea, the graphics, and the storyline.”
- “For a refreshing graphics style, puzzler gameplay that isn't a direct (or near direct) copy of the Portal series and enough puzzles to be considered a fleshed-out tech demo, I would recommend this game.”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, with users appreciating its unique and engaging plot that features fun puzzle elements and emotional twists. However, some users noted a lack of depth, suggesting that the narrative could be more developed. Overall, it offers a motivational and moving experience.
- “I liked the idea, the graphics, and the storyline.”
- “Fun puzzle, plot twist, motivational, moving, emotional rollercoaster, super unique; I liked it.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful story, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
- “There is virtually no narrative to engage with, making the experience feel hollow.”
- “The story is so poorly developed that it fails to capture any interest.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is mixed; while some users report no bugs or glitches, others highlight significant issues with bugs and imprecise mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- “It would be a decent little puzzle game if it weren't so buggy and its mechanics so imprecise.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its fun and motivational puzzle plot twists, which create a moving and unique experience that resonates with players, often described as an emotional rollercoaster.
- “The emotional rollercoaster of the story left me feeling deeply connected to the characters.”
- “This game took me on a moving journey that was both motivational and unique.”
- “The plot twists were not only fun but also added an emotional depth that I didn't expect.”