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.
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Reviews
- Breakout Survivors is a fun mashup of Breakout and Vampire Survivors, perfect for short bursts of gameplay.
- The game offers a simple yet addictive concept with various strategies and upgrades to explore.
- It successfully captures the tension of fighting hordes of enemies while maintaining the classic breakout mechanics.
- The game suffers from a repetitive soundtrack and limited variety in the bricks, which can make gameplay feel stale.
- Players prone to eyestrain may find the fast-paced action and small play area challenging to follow.
- The user interface and menu navigation could use improvement, as they feel awkward and lacking polish.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its variety and depth, featuring a mix of balls and artifacts that enhance the experience, especially during intense moments. Players appreciate the strategic elements and persistent unlocks that allow for diverse gameplay styles and progression. Overall, the combination of breakout mechanics with survivor-like upgrades creates a compelling and engaging experience.
“Excellent remake, you can play it a long time thanks to the gameplay which offers many strategies.”
“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.”
“A breakout, with added gameplay and versatility linked to survivors-like upgrades.”
“The core loop of the 'survivor' genre works surprisingly well with the breakout gameplay.”
- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being limited to a single repetitive track, leading to a lack of variety and engagement. While the sound effects are generally well-received, the overall soundtrack is considered weak and fails to enhance the gaming experience.
“But please, more music; it is just one track repeating over and over again...”
“The soundtrack is a little weak, apart from the aforementioned eyestrain.”
“The background music gets repetitive fairly quickly, though the sound effects felt well-done and didn't bother me even with dozens of balls bouncing around at once.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a minimalist aesthetic that has garnered positive attention, complementing its engaging and challenging gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute to a unique visual experience that enhances the game's appeal.
“Really interesting game with a minimalist aesthetic and amazing gameplay.”
