Breach

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Breach is a third-person action RPG featuring co-op and single-player modes. The game offers a good story and phenomenal mechanics, allowing you to create your character and choose from various classes for missions across the globe. However, Breach is very grinding and can be quite buggy. Modern and Mythological Earth collide in this unique RPG experience.

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews

gameplay31 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that combines dungeon crawling with asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay, allowing for engaging 4v1 matches.
The combat mechanics are fun and offer a variety of classes with customizable abilities, providing players with different playstyles.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and have a roadmap for future content, indicating potential for growth and improvement.

The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and poor optimization, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay experience.
There is a lack of content, with only a few maps and repetitive objectives, leading to a feeling of monotony after a short playtime.
The monetization model is criticized for being pay-to-win, as players can purchase characters and upgrades, creating an imbalance in gameplay.

gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
54%
6%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of fun mechanics and a focus on PvP elements, particularly in its 4v1 mode, which can create intense moments. However, many players feel that the game suffers from a lack of content, repetitive gameplay, and performance issues, leading to a sense of boredom after extended play. While the core mechanics are well-executed and the graphics are appealing, the overall experience is marred by bugs, clunky controls, and a need for more diverse gameplay options.
- “The gameplay is fun and feels rewarding when you win.”
- “The core gameplay is fantastic and a lot of fun, but there is little to no content.”
- “The gameplay base itself, while in an unrefined state, is very enjoyable with fast-paced combat on top of a solid strategic layer based around your team composition against the kind of demon you are facing.”
- “Aside from a good story, the game is in dire need of more content. It is far too easy to have 'done everything' within a few sessions of gameplay, and if you are relying on pick-up groups, the game quickly becomes more of a chore than fun.”
- “Some of the bugs will quite literally kill your executable levels of game-breaking, but there's a plethora of bugs that make the game in terms of its basic gameplay loop actually unplayable.”
- “A lack of skill diversity in classes, repetitive gameplay, and button-mashing strategy is enough to put anyone to sleep.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
71%
8%
The game's story is largely criticized for being uninteresting and poorly integrated, often feeling forced upon players despite its lack of depth and engagement. While there are hints of a more intriguing backstory involving mythical creatures, the overall narrative is seen as minimal and uninspired, leading to a gameplay experience that prioritizes mechanics over storytelling. Many players express hope for future improvements as the game is still in early access, but currently, the lack of compelling lore and mission variety detracts from the overall experience.
- “The art design is great, and right now there's some semblance of a story that I can't quite understand just yet (but I imagine I will in the future).”
- “I find the backstory interesting and the gameplay to be a ton of fun.”
- “The design is amazing, the story is decent, the balancing is done pretty well, and all around the game is a joy to play.”
- “The most unfortunate part of the game is there is very little story and really even less to care about in the aspect of lore.”
- “There is a story that is broadcasted at you in missions, but not in any fashion I'd consider an RPG.”
- “What the game needs is an overworld, a story, character progression, and development.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the clean and nice visuals, while others criticize the poor optimization, leading to stuttering and lag. Many users report issues with blurriness and a lack of customizable graphic settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the art style has potential, significant improvements in optimization and clarity are needed to enhance gameplay.
- “Graphics are amazing and well optimized.”
- “The graphics are very nice and clean; gameplay is amazing.”
- “The graphics are incredible and the gameplay is really interesting.”
- “Game is very fun, but seems to be very unoptimized. I can run PUBG and BO4 at max graphics just fine, but this game on a low-high mixture is giving me awful stutters, very bad lag, and it seems to freeze my entire PC.”
- “The graphics are not up to par even with a cartoon style setting.”
- “The mechanics are slow and the graphics have an annoying blur to them all the time, which gives you a headache.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
57%
29%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players experiencing significant performance issues such as stuttering, lag, and crashes, even on capable hardware. Many reviewers note that while the game is enjoyable, its current state is marred by poor optimization that detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration and, in some cases, refunds. Overall, there is a consensus that substantial improvements in optimization are necessary for the game to reach its potential.
- “Needs a bit of optimization for graphics and movement; however, it can be quite a fun experience.”
- “I really like this game; the combat is fun, and the way you can customize your character is cool too, but I just think the game needs way more optimization and content.”
- “Optimization is still needed, yes, but what game doesn't require optimization in beta.”
- “The game is currently lacking content (to be expected since it's early in development) and is horribly optimized.”
- “But as it is now, my computer, which can run most games, can't get past the tutorial; it's not just bugs, they gotta work on optimization.”
- “Astonished they're asking $25 for a game that's optimized so poorly.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, significant lag, and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, even on high-end systems. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy its unique aspects, many recommend waiting for a more polished version or a free-to-play release due to its current state of instability and performance issues. Overall, the consensus is that the game is not ready for early access, despite ongoing developer support and promises of future improvements.
- “Game runs terrible and freezes for five seconds every ten.”
- “Buggy, clunky, lags a lot: playing on RTX 2080 with lowest settings and 50% render scale and it is still unplayable (drops below 20 fps), everything costs insane amounts of gold.”
- “Cannot even get out of the tutorial, it's a buggy mess and not ready for early access.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it monotonous and tedious, often requiring extensive time investment to unlock characters and classes. While some enjoy the cooldown-based combat and variety of characters, the grind for gold and class access can feel excessively slow and frustrating, leading to a negative impression of the game's monetization system. Overall, the grind is a significant factor affecting player enjoyment and contributes to the game's mixed review scores.
- “The game itself is so monotonous and grindy; it's like Anthem with less aiming.”
- “Don't use the goal of unlocking heroes; it feels very slow and tedious.”
- “Grinding the same 3 missions over and over and over until your fingers lock up, your eyes dry out, and your flesh falls off your skeleton.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The monetization in the game has been widely criticized as exploitative, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of microtransactions for essential features like XP boosts and cosmetic items. Reviewers express frustration over the developers' focus on adding more monetization options rather than addressing gameplay issues, and some feel misled by the pricing structure of early access packs. Overall, the monetization practices are seen as excessive and detrimental to the gaming experience.
- “Since monetization seems to be brought up - it's only XP/gold boosts and fashion that require cash money.”
- “The only rub I can see with this game is that the monetization methods need a lot of improvement, even beyond the weird choice of early access/starter packs they offer.”
- “Real buggy and laggy, which is fine for early access, but they charge $35 for basic entry then lots of monetization and microtransactions everywhere.”
- “The worst part about it, however, is that the devs - instead of fixing any of these issues - are way more concerned about adding in more microtransactions and silencing criticisms via bans.”
- “Cash grab to the maximum -- everything is repetitive and locked!”
- “Real buggy and laggy, which is fine for early access, but they charge $35 for basic entry and then have lots of monetization and microtransactions everywhere.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with good quality and controller support during missions, though some players feel it doesn't quite fit the game's atmosphere. Additionally, there are suggestions to enhance the experience by increasing the bass during the results screen. Overall, opinions on the music's suitability vary among players.
- “The music is good, has controller support in missions (menu not so much), people are nice and helpful in-game, and you can solo it if that is what floats your boat.”
- “You need to turn the bass of the song in the results screen to eleven.”
- “I feel like the music doesn't fit the game; it just seems out of place, but that's just my opinion.”
- “You need to turn the bass of the song in the results screen up to eleven.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Character development in this game is noted for its unique and visually appealing designs within the fantasy punk, cyberpunk, and steampunk genres; however, players seeking a game with profound storytelling and intricate character arcs may find it lacking.
- “The character designs of fantasy punk, cyberpunk, and steampunk are all impressive.”
- “You rarely see character designs with such a wide range of diversity.”
- “If you're looking for a game with exceptional storytelling and deep, meaningful character development, this is the right choice.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I found the characters to be one-dimensional and unrelatable.”
- “There is little to no impact from the choices you make regarding character growth.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the provided text, indicating that users may have mixed feelings or unresolved issues that detract from their overall emotional experience. Further context is needed to fully understand the emotional impact of the game.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the game's replayability, particularly for fans of third-person action RPGs and progression systems, highlighting its engaging rinse-and-repeat gameplay. However, some suggest that balancing the AI veil demon could enhance the experience further, especially in PvP and PvE modes.
- “If you enjoy third-person action RPGs and progression systems, along with quick rinse-and-repeat gameplay, this game offers great replayability value, whether in PvP or PvE modes, especially if they balance the AI Veil Demon better.”
- “The variety of character builds and playstyles keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple playthroughs to experience everything it has to offer.”
- “With its dynamic world and evolving challenges, each playthrough feels unique, making you want to dive back in for more.”