Break The Targets

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Break The Targets is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Qual and was released on June 21, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a ridiculous amount of content, including hundreds of levels, multiple game modes, and a level editor, making it highly engaging for players.
Controls are tight and satisfying, enhancing the gameplay experience, especially for speedrunning enthusiasts.
The game successfully captures the essence of the classic Smash Bros. Break the Targets mode, appealing to both hardcore speedrunners and casual gamers.

The game has a steep learning curve, with some vital mechanics not clearly explained, leading to frustration for new players.
Progression can feel slow and repetitive, as players are often required to replay earlier levels multiple times to unlock abilities and access new content.
The user interface and controls are primarily designed for mobile, which can lead to awkward experiences on PC, including issues with control mapping and UI layout.

gameplay
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Gameplay begins with basic movement and jumping mechanics that are easy to grasp, but players must invest significant time to unlock advanced abilities showcased in promotional materials. The pacing is criticized for being slow, and it does not effectively teach essential mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for some players.
- “In the trailer shown on Steam, they showcase gameplay where the character has unlocked all their abilities and is flying around the course, shooting lasers and moving super fast.”
- “In the actual gameplay, I have to get through many hours of progression to be able to do that.”
- “The pacing of the game is slow and fails to teach the player vital mechanics.”
- “You start out learning how to move and jump, which are the most basic mechanics that anyone can figure out.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are criticized for being lackluster, primarily consisting of silhouettes with minimal visual detail. Players have noted the absence of graphic options, limited to a single slider for visual effects intensity and a fullscreen toggle.
- “Graphics are lackluster as all the art in the game consists of silhouettes.”
- “There are no graphic options, just a slider for 'visual effects intensity' and a checkbox for launching the game in fullscreen.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music features a typical noisy 8-bit style, with some tracks being enjoyable while others are criticized for being repetitive and overly loud. Players appreciate the option to adjust sound effects and music volume individually in-game.
- “Sound effects and music volume can be adjusted individually in-game.”
- “The music is typical noisy 8-bit style music; some tracks seem alright, but others are very repetitive and loud.”
- “The music is typical noisy 8-bit style music; some tracks seem alright, but others are very repetitive and loud.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy primarily relies on advertisements and microtransactions, which has received mixed feedback from users.
- “The monetization relies heavily on ads and microtransactions, which can be frustrating.”
- “I feel overwhelmed by the constant push for in-game purchases and advertisements.”
- “The game is designed to encourage spending money, making it less enjoyable for free players.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the sense of freedom and agility players experience as they navigate the maps, evoking feelings of exhilaration and mastery akin to that of a ninja.