Brain Break
- November 18, 2020
- Astralis Games
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamBrain Break is a fast-paced, physics-based puzzle game. Players must navigate through increasingly complex levels by rotating and moving a cube to guide a ball to the goal. With simple controls and challenging gameplay, Brain Break offers a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages.
Reviews
- The game features interesting and challenging puzzles that require critical thinking, providing satisfying 'AH-HA' moments.
- The graphics and music are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere while playing.
- Despite its flaws, many players found the game addictive and a good value for its price, with a variety of levels that increase in difficulty.
- The controls are often unresponsive and inconsistent, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially with the lack of an undo feature.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and camera movement problems that can be disorienting.
- There are only 20 levels, and some players found the achievements to be bugged, which detracted from the overall experience.
- music31 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being enjoyable, fitting well with the gameplay, and enhancing the overall experience. However, many users expressed frustration over the lack of an in-game menu to adjust audio settings, leading to issues with volume control. Overall, the soundtrack is described as great, relaxing, and well-integrated into the game's aesthetic, despite some initial loudness.
“The game is made in a simple and concise style, which is very combined with the musical accompaniment.”
“I especially liked the presence of nice music and well thought out levels.”
“A cool puzzle game with a lot of thoughtful levels and all this is accompanied by pleasant music.”
“Just a few minutes in, I wanted to turn off the music, and then I noticed there is no menu; changing settings is done through the game's main board... weird and unintuitive.”
“When entering the game, I found an unpleasant moment - there is no slider to reduce the volume of music.”
“Also, there is no menu at all to adjust or toggle sounds/music.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of interesting mechanics and enjoyable puzzles, though it suffers from inconsistency and unintuitive controls that can frustrate players. While the game features a variety of levels and a captivating soundtrack, the lack of clear tutorials and the occasional unresponsiveness of the mechanics detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players find the gameplay engaging and appreciate the developers' ongoing efforts to improve it.
“A complex game with interesting gameplay, cool mechanics and animation.”
“The game has many different levels, interesting gameplay, and simply amazing music.”
“Enjoyable gameplay, very interesting to play.”
“The exact mechanics are unintuitive - when the green box is right between a blue box and a wall, sometimes it can push the blue box and sometimes not, and there is no hint whatsoever as to why or when.”
“It's inconsistent regarding gameplay; for example, there are two types of blue blocks that are moved differently, and there's no way to tell them apart until you try moving them.”
“The controls are super inaccurate; keeping a button pressed will mess up everything, which makes fast gameplay (which I guess is the challenge behind this, as there are timers everywhere) almost impossible.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the art style and quality. However, some users find that the movement mechanics can detract from the experience, as the controls feel slippery and imprecise, which can lead to frustration during gameplay. Despite these issues, the graphics are described as pleasant and immersive, complementing the game's music effectively.
“The concept of the game is good and the graphics quality is fine.”
“Good graphics, good music.”
“Also, there are quite nice graphics and great music.”
“The art style doesn't look that bad in the screenshots, but once you're playing it and seeing it move... it feels a bit off.”
“You don't even notice the simple graphics while playing, because you are completely immersed in blurring about the passage.”
“Wish there was a minor delay or something on the button input registering, as it is I find myself accidentally walking two spaces when I meant to walk one. Very easy to slide around; I don't know if that's meant to be in theme with the jello graphics, but it makes precision puzzles frustrating.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including unresponsive controls, poor performance, and problematic camera movement, which detracts from the overall experience. While there are numerous bugs and clunky mechanics that need addressing, some players remain optimistic about its potential for improvement.
“Yes, there is a lot to work on in terms of bugs and optimization, but I am sure that the game will be played by many.”
“The controls are unresponsive, the performance is bad, and the camera movement is hard on the eyes.”
“Poor performance, clunky controls, and annoying achievements all the time for every level.”
“Yes, there is a lot to work on in terms of bugs and optimization, but I am sure that the game will be played by many.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it often involves navigating around frustrating mechanics rather than engaging in enjoyable gameplay.
“Once you figure out what the intended 'gotcha' is, you just have to work around it, which is not fun, just tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly becomes boring and frustrating.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Current reviews suggest that the game's replayability is limited, with some users expressing hope for future updates to enhance its playability. As it stands, many do not recommend it due to these concerns.
“The game lacks the depth needed for replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
“After finishing the main storyline, I found myself with no desire to play again, as the side quests felt repetitive and uninspired.”
“While the initial experience was enjoyable, the lack of varied content means I won't be revisiting this game anytime soon.”
