Breach: The Archangel Job
- November 14, 2019
- Hosted Games
Get on SteamIn Breach: The Archangel Job, navigate a dangerous world of crime and violence as you choose to play as a vigilante or informant in a war against the mafia. Your choices and a randomized dice system control the story, offering diverse character identities and romantic options. Plan and execute critical missions in this interactive crime novel.
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Reviews
- The game features an engaging story with well-developed characters and a unique D20 mechanic that adds depth to the gameplay.
- It offers a lengthy playtime with plenty of replayability due to multiple paths, character choices, and a New Game+ mode.
- The humor and action are well-integrated, making for an entertaining experience that keeps players invested throughout.
- The ending feels abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving players with a sense of incompleteness and a clear setup for a sequel.
- There are numerous typos and formatting issues that detract from the overall experience, indicating a need for more polish.
- The narrative sometimes feels more focused on the supporting characters than the player's character, leading to a lack of player agency.
- story82 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging and action-packed, featuring a choose-your-own-adventure format with multiple branching paths, though it is noted that the narrative can feel disjointed, particularly in the last third where new characters and plot threads are introduced. While the overall arc remains consistent, the game ends on a "to be continued" note, leaving some players unsatisfied with the lack of resolution. Despite its ambitious scope and occasional cheesy writing, the story is praised for its humor, character depth, and immersive heist-like experience, making it a fun journey for players.
“The story that the game presents over the course of a playthrough is absolutely fantastic.”
“Lengthy, engaging story, lots of options, great detail, good characters and romance, etc. The random dice rolls add a fun element as well.”
“This story oozes with style, and feels like you are playing an extended heist movie throughout.”
“The last third in particular really drags on, and you can tell they got tired of this story and wanted to write something else instead when they start adding entirely new characters and completely random plot threads that go nowhere.”
“Ending however came out of nowhere just when I thought things were about to escalate, even allowing you to buy new weapons and equipment one page before the ending, leaving a bad taste in my mouth with no conclusion to anything in the story and obviously hinting at a sequel, if it even manages to get one in the far future.”
“Story feels at times as though it's less about you than it is about others, and I am not a fan of 'to be continued' games.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging RPG elements and innovative dice-rolling mechanics, which significantly influence player stats and outcomes. Reviewers appreciate the fun writing and well-developed characters, contributing to an enjoyable experience, with an overall gameplay rating of 8/10. The simplicity of the game mechanics is noted as a strength, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the story.
“Really enjoy the D&D type of gameplay where rolls can affect your stats and what happens.”
“Gameplay: 8/10 -- there are RPG elements in the story, which makes your playthrough interesting.”
“A great and fun story, the dice rolling was a nice mechanic.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of absurdity and clever references, often resulting in laugh-out-loud moments that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the witty writing and colorful characters, which contribute to a fun and engaging narrative filled with action and replayability. While some humor may feel chaotic or stream-of-consciousness, it ultimately adds to the charm and enjoyment of the game.
“Tons of action and humor!”
“However, this is saved by the hilarious but excellent writing, action-filled events, lots of references, and a cast of colorful characters.”
“I absolutely love this game; so many references and so much humor! I could just imagine Rook and Bishop in the taco and burrito costumes during a firefight. I have never laughed that much while reading a story, and I am about to start my third playthrough. This is well worth the price.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its New Game Plus mode, various difficulty levels, extensive romantic options, and weapon customization. Players can also experience different side stories based on crew choices, all while enjoying engaging characters and humor, making each playthrough feel fresh and entertaining.
“There is a lot of replayability, between difficulties, romantic options (there are a lot), weapon customization and optimization, who is in your crew (which affects what side stories you experience), and on top of all that.”
“There is a lot of replayability, between difficulties, romantic options (there are a lot), weapon customization and optimization, who is in your crew (which affects what side stories you experience), and on top of all that?”
“Great characters, great mystery, lots and lots of humor, and absolutely plenty of replayability in this one.”
“This game even has a NG+ mode, hinting at the possibility of even more ludicrous heists using overpowered equipment that might cost you millions and adding lots of replay value.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game received mixed reviews; while some players praised it as top-notch, particularly highlighting the romance options, others felt that the relentless action overshadowed the depth of character growth.
“The character development was top notch, as were the romance options.”
“Too much relentless action and not enough character development.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization features are hampered by a cumbersome inventory management system that complicates accessory handling. While there is significant replayability through various customization options and crew dynamics, the clunky menu detracts from the overall experience.
“There is a lot of replayability, between difficulties, romantic options (there are a lot), weapon customization and optimization, who is in your crew (which affects what side stories you experience), and on top of all that?”
“Inventory is managed through a pretty clunky menu system based on having to handle accessories for optimization.”
“The optimization system feels overly complicated and not user-friendly, making it difficult to enhance my character effectively.”
“The game lacks a streamlined approach to optimization, resulting in a frustrating experience when trying to improve my gear.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is reminiscent of the energetic and eclectic soundtrack found in GTA V, enhancing the gameplay experience with a lively and engaging atmosphere perfect for action and exploration.
“Slap on some GTA V music and get ready for some bruisin' and cruisin'.”
