Breakneck

About

Breakneck is a single-player Science Fiction Racing game with splendid visuals and good music. In the game, you master your speeder and evade pursuers in high-speed action across an alien-occupied world. Featuring thrilling action gameplay, 3D graphics, daily/weekly missions, and VR mode support for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Your mission: fly further, rank higher, and keep going.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is addictive and easy to pick up, with a satisfying gameplay loop that encourages players to improve their skills over time.
It features great graphics, an engaging soundtrack, and daily tournaments that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.
The mechanics of skimming walls to build boost add a unique twist to the racing experience, making it both thrilling and challenging.

The controls can feel loose and unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments where players may crash unexpectedly.
There are reports of bugs, such as invisible obstacles and issues with the game's performance, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game lacks depth and variety in content, with some players feeling it is too similar to other mobile games and not offering enough to keep them engaged long-term.

graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
40%
12%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and vibrant design, providing a visually appealing experience that enhances the fast-paced gameplay. However, many users express frustration over the limited graphic options available, which can hinder customization and optimization, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, while the visuals are considered impressive, the lack of settings to adjust them detracts from the experience for some players.
- “Amazing timekiller game, graphically stunning at speeds that make the mind blur.”
- “The graphics are very nice, especially the craft detail.”
- “It has amazing graphics and tons of action.”
- “Funny is that it has a modern VR option but not even a single volume slider. Actually, it has very few options to adapt the game to your liking or your computer system (brightness, resolution, graphics options are missing).”
- “Graphic whiteout - takes a few restarts after crashing, but it always fails at some point, making the game unplayable.”
- “The machine is capable of handling games with much more detailed graphics, and even accounting for the high speed, it seems to be a bit underoptimized for Mac.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive and atmospheric qualities, with many reviewers noting its fitting electronic and sci-fi themes that enhance the gameplay experience. While the soundtrack is described as epic and well-suited for high-speed action, some players express a desire for more variety and a longer playlist, as it tends to be repetitive. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's ambiance, making it a highlight for many players.
- “I enjoyed the soundtrack a lot and bought it to support the devs & the artist.”
- “The soundtrack is awesome with epic music suited exactly for the high-speed action the game delivers.”
- “Definitely worth picking up if you enjoy speeding to the beat of some insane music while an unseen enemy hunts you down and massive columns collapse all around you.”
- “Sound/music is on/off, no easy to spot volume control.”
- “- really repetitive electro music”
- “- barely any options currently, you can change the language, turn sound and music on/off, and that's it.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, making it easy to pick up but challenging to master as players discover new techniques over time. While the mechanics are smooth and the game features motivating elements like daily tournaments, it heavily relies on a repetitive loop and a mobile economy model that may feel exploitative. Overall, the game offers a unique experience akin to an endless runner, but lacks the depth and variety expected from traditional racing games.
- “The gameplay itself is easy to pick up and hard to master.”
- “It seems simple in its gameplay mechanics, but the longer I play, the more I discover new techniques to achieve better times.”
- “Although it only gives the player 3 control inputs (left/right steering & boost), it cleverly combines them with typical mobile game upgrade mechanics and in-level pick-ups, creating a de facto rogue-lite racer.”
- “Crash boxes are mushy and overlarge, the game is entirely reliant on the 'skim obstacles to build boost and outrun the baddie' mechanic, and the game's reward/progression system feels like an exploitative mobile economy that's had some of its extortive malice pulled out, with multiple currencies, one of which you're expected to expend every run for 'boosts', and low-effort rewards, not to mention a reliance on daily 'tournaments' to reward players in a classic case of live service attempted 'engagement'.”
- “What I actually got: a game made by 'best practices' for mobile runner games to keep you hooked - gems, leveling, unlockables, spendables, dailies, etc., but very little of quality gameplay.”
- “The levels are divided into 'zones', as the game is not a true 'racing' game; the actual gameplay is more similar to an endless runner, with objectives and leaderboards always focusing on how far the player drives.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players expressing a desire for a more structured narrative, including characters, missions, and bosses. While some appreciate the simplicity of the gameplay for casual play, many feel that the lack of a compelling storyline limits the game's potential and depth. Overall, there is a strong call for more content and a cohesive narrative to enhance the gaming experience.
- “I think Breakneck is a very cool game, but I also think there is so much room for improvement: more content, more levels, more power-ups, more aliens, perhaps a different approach with an actual storyline to the game, cut scenes with voice-over actors, different enemies with varieties of attacks, and more ships!”
- “There is no story to this game, either.”
- “As a side note, I do wish a game like this could be created with the PC in mind, with a storyline, actual levels, characters, missions, bosses, and a final 'goal' in addition to an endless arcade mode, which is what comprises the entirety of this game.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, with many achievements and unlocks requiring a long-term commitment. While the absence of purchasable currency has led to a somewhat balanced experience, the overall sentiment is that the game can feel like a grindfest, primarily driven by the pursuit of achievements.
- “Some achievements and unlocks are a bit grindy and require a long-term commitment.”
- “There's literally no reason to continue playing other than achievements, and those are grindy as hell.”
- “You can't actually buy any of the currency, and I assume the game has been balanced to make it a bit less grindy than most mobile games in light of that, but even after playing just a few minutes it already looks like a hopeless grindfest.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game is generally visually appealing and runs well, but users report frequent bugs and occasional freezing, particularly during critical gameplay moments, which can negatively impact performance and high scores.
- “The game runs smoothly most of the time, but there are occasional moments where it freezes for a split second, which can be frustrating during intense gameplay.”
- “Overall, the stability of the game is impressive, with only rare instances of minor lag that don't significantly impact the experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is, as it allows for a more immersive experience, even though there are a few rare hiccups.”
- “It's also very buggy.”
- “Looks nice, but somewhat buggy.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts excellent replayability, with engaging tournaments that keep players coming back for more, making it a worthwhile investment.
- “It has great replay value, and the tournaments are always fun.”
- “The price is a steal when considering the replayability.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is viewed positively due to the absence of microtransactions, which some players feel is a notable omission in the mobile experience.
- “The good thing is that it lacks microtransactions.”
- “Microtransactions are probably the only thing missing from the full mobile experience.”
- “The 'good' thing is that it lacks microtransactions.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is noted to lack a feminine touch, which some players find disappointing. However, the soundtrack is praised for its engaging, gesaffelstein-inspired vibe, though it is criticized for being limited due to a short playlist.
- “But the main drawback for me was the atmosphere, which is missing even the slightest feminine touch.”
- “The great soundtrack gives it a Gesaffelstein-esque atmosphere, yet could use some expansion over the currently very short playlist.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the irony of its modern VR capabilities juxtaposed with a lack of basic customization options, such as volume sliders, which users find amusingly frustrating.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with hilarious character interactions and absurd situations that always catch me off guard.”
- “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is impeccable, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining and fun.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that while the machine can handle graphically intensive games, it appears to be somewhat underoptimized for macOS, affecting performance despite its high-speed capabilities.
- “The machine is capable of handling games with much more detailed graphics, and even accounting for the high speed, it seems to be a bit under-optimized for Mac.”
- “The machine is capable of handling games with much more detailed graphics, and even accounting for the high speed, it seems to be a bit underoptimized for Mac.”