Breachers
- April 13, 2023
- Triangle Factory
- 4h median play time
"Breachers" is a action-packed game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, with a focus on co-op and PvP. Players can choose to be an Enforcer, tasked with eliminating enemies and disarming bombs, or a Revolter, whose mission is to protect the bombs and defeat the Enforcer. The game features intense close-quarters combat, customizable powerful weaponry, and stunning visuals, making for a highly engaging and replayable experience.
Reviews
- Breachers offers a thrilling VR experience that combines elements of Rainbow Six Siege and Counter-Strike, providing engaging tactical gameplay.
- The game features smooth gunplay and responsive controls, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.
- The community is generally friendly, and the game encourages teamwork and communication, enhancing the overall experience.
- The player base is often filled with young children, leading to a lot of toxicity and distractions during matches.
- Currently, there are only a few maps and game modes, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive over time.
- The lack of a proper matchmaking system and the presence of cheaters can detract from the competitive experience.
- gameplay262 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, intuitive controls, and satisfying gunplay, drawing strong comparisons to titles like Rainbow Six: Siege and Counter-Strike. Players appreciate the variety of tactical options and gadgets, although some express concerns about the game's pacing and certain mechanics, such as reloading and movement restrictions. Overall, the game is seen as having great potential for competitive play, with a solid foundation that could benefit from additional content and refinements.
“The mechanics are amazing, and even if I die, I still have a blast because breaking doors, walls, rappelling, vaulting, using FPV drones, and much more is extremely satisfying.”
“The variety of weapons and tactical options add depth to the gameplay, allowing players to approach challenges in their preferred style.”
“The gameplay is really fluid, controls are intuitive, there's a good variety of weapons and gadgets, and the gameplay loop is quick and rewarding.”
“Its just more fast paced CS:GO with half-baked game mechanics.”
“The game just doesn't feel like it has been designed around VR, from broken virtual crouch mechanics to no manual reloads.”
“Built really well but the gameplay kinda sucks with all the bots and no mics.”
- story144 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely non-existent, with players noting that it primarily serves as a competitive shooter rather than a narrative-driven experience. The community is heavily populated by younger players, often leading to chaotic and distracting gameplay, which some find annoying but manageable through muting options. Overall, while the gameplay can be enjoyable, the lack of a substantial story and the prevalence of immature players detracts from the experience.
“Despite the number of quest children in the community, I can usually find enjoyable matches and mute them if I so please; I am curious to see how the upcoming ranked mode might affect the kind of lobbies I see.”
“Obviously this game has been optimized for quest so don't expect amazing graphics, however, I am impressed by the texture artist(s) for making cubes look like detailed furniture.”
“Playing with actual communication and a real patient strategy is where I see the most appeal but there is also room for aggression from roaming on defense or just solo mission counter roaming and pushing with offensive equipment on attack.”
“☑ no story”
“The main issue right now with this game that any quest compatible game has is the abundance of kids.”
“It's good on paper, but it feels like mostly every lobby is a daycare with all of the quest users.”
- graphics82 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their realism and attention to detail, contributing to an immersive experience, especially during firefights. While many users highlight the clean visuals and impressive texturing, some note limitations in graphic options and performance on lower-end systems, with a few describing the graphics as mid-tier or reminiscent of mobile games. Overall, the game is considered one of the better VR titles graphically, though it may not fully utilize high-end hardware capabilities.
“The graphics and attention to detail contribute to the overall realism, making each firefight pulse-pounding and dynamic.”
“Great graphics, probably one of the best VR games graphically to date. Very well thought out weapons and accessories like mines and drones.”
“Everything from the gunplay to the gadgets feels amazing, and the graphics are nothing to shy away from either.”
“There's one graphics option.”
“Has mobile phone graphics and overall just stinky.”
“Some may dislike the lack of graphic options on PC VR, as the game looks identical to its Quest standalone counterpart.”
- optimization30 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, delivering smooth performance even on high-end GPUs and particularly excelling on the Quest platform. Reviewers noted that it is well-polished at launch, with solid controls and settings, making it a fun experience overall. While the graphics may not be cutting-edge, the game's design and optimization have received strong commendations, with many considering it a must-try, especially for VR enthusiasts.
“Oh wow, a new game that's actually polished and well optimized on release?”
“9/10 fun little game, very well optimized especially for a day one release and I'm happy that it is crossplay compatible with Meta and PCVR.”
“The gameplay itself is incredibly polished, optimization is 10/10.”
“Try to focus on the optimization first as lag will turn people away from a VR title.”
“They've optimized and rehauled the game so much better since the beta!”
“Initially was concerned it would be a performance-heavy game, but it runs very smoothly.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many users feeling it requires an excessive time commitment, likening it to needing a "second life." While some players enjoy grinding, especially in multiplayer settings, others find it tedious, particularly when playing with random teammates. Overall, there is a desire for a balance that avoids turning the game into a mere grind for cosmetic rewards.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Depends on how much you like grinding.”
“But I also don't want a skin grinding sim, so yeah.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a vibrant and diverse community, where players range from serious competitors to lighthearted goofballs, creating a fun and chaotic atmosphere. Users appreciate the comedic elements of gameplay, such as funny gadgets and unexpected team interactions, which contribute to an overall enjoyable experience despite some toxic behavior. The blend of humor and gameplay dynamics makes it a standout choice for those seeking a lighthearted yet engaging multiplayer experience.
“Funny game, it's like R6 and Pavlov had a child.”
“Loads of funny gadgets to use, and the recoil isn't a pain unlike in Pavlov.”
“Sooo fun! I flashed my own team and they were so mad, it's funny.”
- stability12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no significant bugs or glitches and a smooth performance on their systems. While there are minor issues related to Steam connectivity, the game is considered well-polished and enjoyable, making it a standout release in terms of stability.
“This game runs great, looks great, plays great.”
“Games are very well polished and run great!”
“It also runs great on my system and has a great selection of maps.”
“It is so rare to have a game launch that isn't completely loaded with bugs and glitches.”
“Minor glitches with Steam not connecting to the game server, but above all, this is probably turning into one of my favorite new VR games.”
“No bugs or glitches I could find.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game elicits mixed reactions, with some players enjoying spontaneous moments of fun and teamwork enhanced by music, while others criticize the quality of the music being played, particularly when it comes from younger players. Overall, there is a desire for a more polished and engaging soundtrack to elevate the gaming experience.
“We were having jokes, fun, music, and generally stomping the other team because of how great we worked together.”
“It just needs a cool soundtrack.”
“A kid played questionable music down the mic.”
“Somebody played music and the whole team danced until we got shot in the face.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features expensive microtransactions for skins, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience, especially given its unfinished state. Additionally, the presence of cheaters and toxic behavior in the community further diminishes its appeal, leading reviewers to suggest purchasing it only during sales.
“That being said, it feels unfinished and I would recommend getting it on sale. Adding microtransactions for skins, while the game feels rough around the edges, wasn't a smart PR move.”
“The game feels unfinished and I would recommend getting it on sale; adding microtransactions for skins while it feels rough around the edges wasn't a smart PR move.”
“The game includes expensive microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Breachers creates an engaging competitive atmosphere by seamlessly integrating the classic "bomb defusal" game mode into VR, featuring intuitive mechanics that appeal to both newcomers and experienced VR FPS players. The overall experience is enhanced by impressive gunplay, realistic physics, and responsive controls, contributing to a thrilling environment.
“Breachers organically provides a competitive atmosphere by bringing the classic 'bomb defusal' game mode to VR with mechanics that are very easy to get used to, even for VR FPS veterans.”
“The gunplay, physics, controls, atmosphere, etc. are all awesome!”