Breaking Lockdown
- June 17, 2020
- Lappi Soft
"Breaking Lockdown" is a challenging, gory game set in a hostile urban environment, where you must avoid authorities and the undead. With die-and-retry mechanics, this 30-60 minute experience offers exploration, secret endings, and even a special one for speed-runners. The game boasts a rich, detailed environment for those who love to delve into danger. Add it to your Steam wishlist today.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and humorous experience with a variety of creative ways to die.
- As a first game from a solo developer, it showcases impressive voice acting, smooth movement, and a nostalgic atmosphere.
- Players appreciate the challenge and the numerous achievements available, making it engaging for those who enjoy trial and error gameplay.
- The game has some bugs and design choices that can detract from the overall experience.
- Voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some parts feeling chopped off and overly loud.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing and creative ways to die, which players find both entertaining and frustrating, encouraging repeated playthroughs. The concept of breaking lockdown adds a humorous twist, and while the death animations may vary in quality, they often elicit laughter. Overall, players appreciate the game's comedic elements, rating it highly for its fun factor.
“This game is fun! Really funny ways to die. I could not get the last ending; I think it's the speedrunner one. Not fast, I guess. Ahaha! Would 10/10 recommend.”
“I found the concept behind breaking lockdown funny and frustrating at the same time, but each time you lose, you want to start the game again and again, trying to collect all deaths possible!”
“Player death animations aren't that bad looking; sometimes they're funny.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the music and sound design effectively enhance the experience, complemented by strong voice acting that contributes to a creepy ambiance.
“I felt that the music and sounds worked well to create a surprising amount of atmosphere.”
“Good voice acting and a creepy atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design effectively enhance the game's atmosphere, with particular praise for the menu screen and overall music selection.
“I felt that the music and sounds worked well to create a surprising amount of atmosphere.”
“I really like the menu screen and videos, as well as the music choice.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of beloved classic games, enhancing the overall enjoyment for players.
“The visuals just took me back to a kind of game that I loved to play (and still do), and I enjoyed a certain nostalgia when playing.”
“The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
“Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
“The graphics look outdated and remind me of games from a decade ago.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”