Breakneck

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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.

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is addictive and offers a fun, fast-paced experience with daily challenges and leaderboards.
Graphics and sound design are praised, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
The mechanics of skimming walls for boosts and the variety of power-ups add depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for short sessions.

The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs, poor controls, and a lack of customization options, which can frustrate players.
Many reviews highlight that the game feels like a mobile port with limited content and depth, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The user interface is often criticized for being confusing and not well-suited for PC, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
41%
11%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and detail, with many users noting that they are visually appealing and well-optimized for various devices, particularly on PC. However, there are complaints about the lack of customization options, such as resolution and fullscreen settings, which can hinder the experience for some players. Overall, while the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay, there are areas for improvement in terms of optimization and user settings.
- “Amazing timekiller game, graphically stunning at speeds that make the mind blur.”
- “The graphics are very nice, especially the craft detail.”
- “Crisp 3D graphics complemented by a detailed post-apocalyptic environment.”
- “Funny that it has a modern VR option but not even a single volume slider. It actually 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.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The gameplay is characterized as easy to learn but challenging to master, with a mix of engaging mechanics and a reliance on mobile game tropes like currency and daily challenges. While some players appreciate the smooth mechanics and addictive nature, others criticize the repetitive levels and exploitative progression system, likening it more to an endless runner than a traditional racing game. Overall, the gameplay offers a blend of simplicity and depth, appealing to those who enjoy honing their skills over time.
- “Most mechanics don't need an explanation: the bonuses you get as you level up help you go farther on your next run, and unlocking currency through mini challenges makes the experience engaging.”
- “It seems simple in its gameplay mechanics, but the longer I play, the more I figure out new techniques to get 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 coupled with in-level pick-ups and creates 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.”
- “Yes, you can say the levels are repetitive and the gameplay takes a little getting used to.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
40%
15%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and epic qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a fitting electronic soundtrack that complements the fast-paced action. However, many users note that the soundtrack can feel repetitive due to its limited variety, suggesting a desire for more diverse tracks to maintain engagement. Overall, while the music is a highlight, there is room for improvement in terms of variety and options for customization.
- “The music fits the pace of the game.”
- “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.”
- “Limited soundtrack variety, the music feels repetitive after a while.”
- “Really repetitive electro music.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
60%
30%
The game's story is notably lacking, with many reviewers expressing a desire for a more developed narrative, characters, and structured missions beyond the endless arcade mode. While the gameplay is enjoyable for casual play, the absence of a compelling storyline and depth leaves much to be desired, suggesting significant room for improvement in future iterations. Overall, players seek a richer experience that includes a cohesive plot and varied gameplay elements.
- “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.”
- “Unfortunately, the depth of the story is lacking by comparison.”
- “There is no story to this game, either.”
- “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!”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, with many achievements requiring significant long-term commitment. While the absence of purchasable currency has made the grind somewhat more tolerable compared to other mobile games, it still feels overwhelming and lacks compelling reasons to continue beyond completing achievements.
- “It's grindy and boring.”
- “Some achievements and unlocks are a bit grindy and require a long-term commitment.”
- “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.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Breakneck is criticized as a cash grab, originally a mobile app poorly adapted for PC, featuring an endless runner format that heavily relies on ads. While it lacks microtransactions, many users feel this absence highlights the game's overall monetization strategy, which still prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “The good thing is that it lacks microtransactions.”
- “Microtransactions are probably the only thing missing from the full mobile experience.”
- “Breakneck is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. This mobile app looks like some kind of futuristic arcade racing game, but don't let looks deceive you.”
- “It's an endless runner with so much space for microtransactions and ads.”
- “Microtransactions, probably, are the only thing missing from the full mobile experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game is generally stable but is plagued by occasional bugs and brief freezes, particularly during intense gameplay moments, which can negatively impact performance and player 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 occasional 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 great value for its price.
- “It has great replay value, and the tournaments are always fun.”
- “The price is a steal when considering the replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its strong soundtrack, reminiscent of Gesaffelstein, but it lacks a feminine touch and depth, with players expressing a desire for a more expansive playlist to enhance the overall experience.
- “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 through its ironic lack of customization options, such as the absence of a volume slider despite offering a modern VR experience. This juxtaposition elicits a chuckle from players, who find the oversight amusing. Overall, the humor stems from the game's quirky contradictions rather than traditional comedic elements.
- “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 uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
- “The quirky characters and their funny interactions add a delightful charm to the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 underoptimized for Mac.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite having high-end specs; it feels like it hasn't been optimized at all.”
- “I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, which indicates a lack of proper optimization for various hardware configurations.”

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2253h Median play time

1506h Average play time

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