Breakers World
- October 5, 2022
- Zygobot
Get on SteamBreakers World was created by students at Full Sail University's Game Design Master course as well as many skilled externs who assisted in the making of this product. Breakers World was developed in 9 months starting around mid-January 2022 and ending development on October 31, 2022. While this was an ambitious, and well managed game, many features were not able to be fully fleshed out in the allo…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The sound, voice acting, and ship design are all very good.
- The general concept is a tried and true rogue-like, 3rd person shooter with leveling, gear upgrades, and ship improvements.
- The graphics are pretty decent and the voice acting is passable.
- Movement is choppy, and the graphics seem dated despite being developed on Unreal Engine.
- Gameplay is buggy, with issues like freezing, getting stuck on screens, and lack of exits in certain rooms.
- The developers have confirmed they will not be doing any updates, leaving the game in its current state.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics, while created using Unreal Engine, are perceived as dated and choppy, detracting from the overall experience. Although some users find the visuals decent for a budget title, they express disappointment given the potential of the engine.
“The graphics are pretty decent, and the voice acting is passable; nobody expects voice acting in a budget title.”
“Normally, I can play AAA games on high to ultra graphic settings, depending upon optimization.”
“Normally, I can play AAA games on high to ultra graphic settings depending on optimization.”
“The graphics are pretty decent, but the voice acting is passable (nobody expects voice acting in a budget title).”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs causing it to freeze, lock up devices, and require hard resets to regain control. Users report that these problems severely disrupt gameplay and overall experience.
“Gameplay is buggy.”
“My main complaint is that the game freezes, will not relinquish the mouse, locks up my laptop, and I must disconnect the power supply and remove the battery.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game's optimization significantly affects their ability to play AAA titles at high to ultra graphic settings, suggesting that performance varies based on how well the game is optimized.
“Normally, I can play AAA games on high to ultra graphic settings, depending on optimization.”
“The optimization in this game allows for smooth performance even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making it accessible for a wider range of systems.”
“Normally, I can play AAA games on high to ultra graphic settings depending on optimization.”
“The game's optimization is severely lacking, causing frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite having a powerful PC, the poor optimization makes it unplayable at higher settings.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a very basic loop, which may lead to a lack of depth and engagement for players.
“The gameplay loop is incredibly engaging and keeps you coming back for more.”
“The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“The variety of challenges in the gameplay keeps it fresh and exciting.”
“The gameplay loop is extremely basic.”
“The mechanics feel repetitive and lack depth.”
“There is little to no challenge, making the gameplay feel dull.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as somewhat repetitive, but players find it acceptable due to the rewarding upgrades received after each mission, which adds a layer of motivation to progress.
