Breaking Survivors
- November 30, 2023
- Axel 'Vlad' Born
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Get on itch.io Store"Breaking Survivors" is a brick-breaking game with survival mechanics, where you must destroy bricks before they reach you while leveling up and picking up upgrades. Features include easy-to-learn controls, procedurally generated waves of increasing difficulty, and a wide selection of powerful balls. Compete for high scores in online leaderboards and unlock new kinds of balls for diverse strategies. The only differences between the Steam and Itch.io versions are Steam-specific features like achievements, cloud save, and leaderboards . Steam keys are included with the DRM-free version.
Reviews
- The game is a fun and addictive mashup of Breakout and Vampire Survivors, providing a unique gameplay experience.
- It offers a simple yet engaging concept that is perfect for short bursts of play, making it a great time killer.
- The game features a variety of upgrades and strategies, allowing for different play styles and enhancing replayability.
- The soundtrack is repetitive, with only one track playing throughout the game, which can become monotonous.
- Some players experience eyestrain due to the fast-paced gameplay and multiple balls on screen, making it difficult to follow the action.
- The game could benefit from more polish, including improvements to the UI and menu navigation, as well as more variety in the gameplay elements.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its variety and depth, featuring diverse balls and artifacts that enhance the experience, especially during intense moments. Players appreciate the strategic elements and persistent unlocks that allow for different gameplay styles, making it a compelling and versatile remake of the breakout genre. Overall, the combination of minimalist aesthetics and engaging mechanics contributes to a challenging yet rewarding experience.
“The variety in balls and 'artifacts' (non-ball gameplay affecting items) more than make up for the bricks being boring, especially in frantic moments with dozens of balls falling down and forcing me to prioritize the most useful ones in a split second.”
“Excellent remake, you can play it a long time thanks to the gameplay which offers many strategies.”
“The core loop of the 'survivor' genre works surprisingly well with the breakout gameplay.”
“A breakout, with added gameplay and versatility linked to survivors-like upgrades.”
“The game also adds persistent unlocks that will allow you to experience different gameplay types and also go from 'noob lvl 1 gnome' to 'wowkiller999 lvl 999 paladin of light'.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its repetitiveness, with players noting that the single track quickly becomes tiresome. While the soundtrack is considered weak, the sound effects are generally well-received and do not detract from the gameplay experience.
“But please, more music; it is just one track repeating over and over again...”
“Apart from the aforementioned eyestrain, the soundtrack is a little weak, but you know.”
“The background music gets repetitive fairly quickly (the sound effects felt well-done, though, as they didn't bother me even with dozens of balls bouncing around at once).”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a minimalist aesthetic that enhances its intriguing design, complementing the challenging gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute to a unique visual experience that aligns well with the game's mechanics.
“The graphics are stunning, with a beautifully crafted art style that enhances the overall experience.”
“The game's visuals are incredibly immersive, drawing you into its vibrant world.”
“I was blown away by the attention to detail in the graphics; every environment feels alive and unique.”
