Breakers Collection (Demo)
- January 11, 2023
- QUByte Interactive
Breakers Collection may not have a ton of content, but it is as comprehensive as you could wish, and is incredibly fun to play.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Breakers Collection" is a compilation of two classic Neo Geo fighting games, "Breakers" and "Breakers Revenge," known for their fast-paced combat and diverse roster of characters. This collection brings the arcade experience to PC, featuring updated graphics, online multiplayer, and training modes. Players can relive the nostalgia of these 2D fighting gems or discover them for the first time.
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Reviews
- Solid port of the classic Breakers and Breakers Revenge with modern features like rollback netcode and crossplay.
- Gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, making it a fun experience for fans of classic fighting games.
- Includes a variety of modes and quality of life improvements, such as a detailed training mode and team battles.
- The online player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches with players of similar skill levels.
- Lacks a proper tutorial to explain game mechanics, which can be frustrating for new players.
- Some technical issues, including audio bugs and an unfinished training mode, detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and quality of life features, making it accessible and enjoyable for players. However, some users expressed frustration over the lack of a tutorial to explain the game mechanics, leading to a negative experience for those unfamiliar with the genre.
“The gameplay is good, and it has quality of life features.”
“A Neo-Geo arcade classic, the gameplay is buttery smooth and it's a great pickup and play experience.”
“There is no tutorial on how the game mechanics work; I wasted my money on this one. I only have faith in Capcom fighting games.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay experience, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a desire for more diverse music content, such as the inclusion of the Neo Geo CD soundtrack, while also criticizing the menu music as poor and noting that the training mode feels incomplete. Overall, the music aspect appears to be a mixed bag, with room for improvement.
“It would be nice to include more content like the Neo Geo CD soundtrack and the Neo CD extra mode.”
“The menu music is terrible, and training mode is unfinished.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game's difficulty, noting that they experienced unexpected challenges, such as finding hard mode easier than easy mode, which adds a comedic twist to their gameplay experience.
“The funny thing is, I found it easier to beat in hard mode than in easy mode.”
“The humor in the dialogue had me laughing out loud; it's clever and well-timed.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every failure a hilarious moment.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for being more immediate and engaging compared to the Street Fighter Alpha series, offering a diverse range of character kits. However, it falls short in terms of distinctive character design flair.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on a personal level.”
“While there is a good variety of character kits, the overall design feels uninspired and fails to stand out.”
“The characters lack meaningful growth throughout the game, leaving them feeling static and uninteresting.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently a work in progress, with ongoing performance analysis being conducted to address issues and improve overall gameplay experience.
“The online performance analysis is still ongoing, and it's frustrating to see so many issues persisting.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization problems that make it nearly unplayable at times.”
“Despite the potential, the lack of proper optimization leads to frequent lag and crashes.”
Critic Reviews
Breakers Collection review
Breakers Collection may not have a ton of content, but it is as comprehensive as you could wish, and is incredibly fun to play.
80%Breakers Collection Review - Give it a Break!
Breakers may not be the most original fighting game franchise around, but it is an extremely solid one that offers some fun spins on its inspirations. If you’re willing to give it a break, the Breakers Collection is well worth playing.
80%Breakers Collection Review
Breakers Collection is a colourful pixelated 2D fighter that has only four attack buttons to use so it's good for players looking for a brawler that is more simple than other fighting games out there. The second game offers online crossplay for people looking to take on other players around the world, though sometimes it’s hard to find matches to play in.
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