Breathedge

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 5,570 reviews
  • humor
  • story
  • gameplay
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"Breathedge is a single-player open world Science Fiction game with stellar graphics, phenomenal music, and hilarious moments, despite being full of bugs. As the Man, carry your grandpa's ashes to a galactic funeral and stumble upon a universal conspiracy in a massive, wrecked space hearse. Despite the game's lack of replayability and its grindy nature, the intriguing story and good mechanics create a dense and wholesome atmosphere."

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 5,570 reviews
humor2,612 positive mentions
grinding484 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of humor and survival mechanics, making it an entertaining experience.
  • Visually stunning with a captivating atmosphere that immerses players in the vastness of space.
  • The crafting and resource management elements are engaging, providing a satisfying sense of progression.
  • The game suffers from tedious backtracking and slow movement, which can make exploration feel frustrating.
  • The humor often falls flat and can become repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Technical issues, including crashes and bugs, can hinder gameplay and lead to a loss of progress.
  • humor2,695 mentions

    The humor in "Breathedge" is a polarizing aspect, with many players finding it either delightfully absurd or excessively juvenile. While some appreciate the dark, self-referential jokes and the quirky AI's commentary, others feel that the relentless barrage of crude humor detracts from the gameplay experience, making it tedious over time. Overall, the game's comedic style resonates well with those who enjoy irreverent humor, but it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those seeking a more serious narrative.

    • “Breathedge – a hilariously chaotic space adventure 🚀🐔”
    • “The humor is top-notch – I mean, an immortal chicken in space?”
    • “This game is hilarious and a bit challenging; it is a shame there is no DLC for it :(”
    • “The game tries very hard to be funny, but it is painfully unfunny.”
    • “I'm putting emphasis on 'unfunny' because this game is trying very, very hard to be funny literally all the time, and it literally never works.”
    • “Trying to play this game is like being trapped in an elevator with an extremely unfunny human being who doesn't realize he mistakes himself for a comedian and just... keeps... going.”
  • story1,479 mentions

    The story of "Breathedge" is a humorous and absurd narrative that unfolds in a space survival setting, blending dark comedy with quirky elements reminiscent of classic adventure games. Players navigate through a series of fetch quests and crafting tasks, often interrupted by the witty commentary of an AI companion, which adds a layer of charm to the experience. While the initial chapters focus on exploration and resource gathering, the latter parts shift towards a more linear storytelling approach, which some players find less engaging, leading to mixed feelings about the overall pacing and depth of the narrative.

    • “The best game ever for me, the humor, the story, the visuals, just everything is perfect for me.”
    • “The game is a masterpiece, the comedy is excellent, the gameplay is fun, the story is great.”
    • “The story is captivating, and flows nicely.”
    • “After achieving the 6 major objectives and getting onto the craft, you're stuck without the base that you've built and the game suddenly turns into a fetch quest where the level design is very boring due to lack of shortcuts to make the journey less tedious with the constant back and forth.”
    • “The main issue is with story progression.”
    • “The story is basically a spoof of several sci-fi games, particularly Subnautica and Mass Effect.”
  • gameplay1,244 mentions

    The gameplay of "Breathedge" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its similarities to "Subnautica" in terms of survival mechanics, crafting, and exploration. While the initial chapters offer engaging mechanics and humor, the gameplay reportedly becomes tedious and linear in later sections, often feeling like a grind with limited oxygen and repetitive tasks. Overall, players appreciate the humor and visuals but express disappointment in the pacing and depth of gameplay as the story progresses.

    • “It's a surprisingly well-rounded experience, with great visuals, fun mechanics, and a unique story that makes it stand out from other survival games.”
    • “The gameplay is fantastic, the story is compelling, the easter eggs are fun.”
    • “The gameplay is well balanced between exploration and looting/crafting.”
    • “But gameplay-wise, there's a lot of things missing for a survival game.”
    • “The gameplay is long boring walks and tedious crafting for the next plot item.”
    • “The gameplay loop is terrible as well.”
  • graphics535 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals and polished aesthetic, often described as breathtaking and immersive, particularly in the depiction of space. Many players appreciate the unique art style, which combines retro-futuristic elements with a humorous tone, enhancing the overall experience. However, some reviews note occasional graphical glitches and performance issues, though these do not significantly detract from the game's visual appeal.

    • “The visuals are stunning, immersing you deeply into your character's world.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous with each region managing to have its own feel despite the fact that you're in space which means biomes aren't a thing.”
    • “The graphics are astonishingly good, with rays of light perfectly falling upon celestial bodies around the player.”
    • “Unfortunately, it comes off as an odd westernized parody of Russian/Soviet aesthetic rather than the real thing.”
    • “The graphics, the mechanics, the gimmicks, everything in this game could have made it good.”
    • “Buggy graphics and glitchy interface, extremely boring gameplay loop, mind-numbingly annoying music, and my good gods, the devs couldn't even manage something as easy as getting achievements to pop on Steam.”
  • grinding498 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players describing it as tedious and frustrating. Many reviews highlight the slow movement, limited oxygen supply, and frequent backtracking as significant contributors to the game's grindy nature, making resource gathering feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience. While some players appreciate the humor and potential of the game, they often feel that the tedious mechanics overshadow the enjoyment, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.

    • “The game isn't as grindy as Subnautica either.”
    • “Survival game where you collect materials (not very grindy) to create tools that help you advance in a funny story.”
    • “It's not too grindy for a survival game and progression is fair in my opinion; graphics are great and don't even get me started on all the beautiful references put in there.”
    • “The gameplay is just not fun, the constant rebuilding of tools and mindless gathering of resources just to be able to recraft tools and the constant lack of air is just tedious and not fun at all.”
    • “Breathedge is a boring tedious game that does not respect your time or give you much in return.”
    • “The crafting and the gathering of materials are really tedious with tools often breaking and the traveling between locations feeling slow and sluggish, to the extent that it feels as if the only reason it's in the game is to extend the play time.”
  • music237 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its atmospheric and relaxing qualities that enhance the space exploration experience, while others find it repetitive and occasionally annoying. Many appreciate the humorous and quirky tracks that fit the game's tone, but express disappointment over the limited variety and the absence of music in certain areas, such as player-built bases. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance, it could benefit from more diversity to maintain engagement over longer play sessions.

    • “The music and the scenery are perfectly matched to each other; never did anything feel out of place.”
    • “The music is beautiful, and the graphics are nice to look at.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredible; sure it's funny, but just go out of your wrecked ship and feel the void of space, filled with beautiful music.”
    • “The music is sometimes okay, but mostly very boring and safe, and I had to turn it off in record time.”
    • “I found myself turning the music off pretty early in the run because it is the same track every time you leave the ship and the same panic music when you start to lose oxygen, even when you're 5 feet from the ship entrance.”
    • “The music when you are drifting through space is very calm and relaxing (which is a good thing, because if I didn't have that music I probably would have ripped my hair out), but unless you are somewhere with a radio, the world feels very quiet and boring.”
  • atmosphere137 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and unique blend of humor and space exploration, creating a captivating experience. However, others criticize the constant comedic interruptions and lack of tension, which detracts from the intended dramatic setting. Overall, while the game offers a visually appealing and atmospheric environment, its tonal inconsistencies may leave some players wanting a more serious or cohesive experience.

    • “While its humor may not appeal to everyone, the game's stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere make it a standout title for fans of offbeat adventures in outer space.”
    • “The combination of this game's atmosphere and its visual style creates an incredible immersion experience.”
    • “The atmosphere is beautiful and the way you explore is amazing.”
    • “Failing to deliver on an atmosphere of high pressure due to its relentless insistence it's a comedy, and lacking a lot of atmospheric effects, there's very little drama to the setting (despite its dramatic nature).”
    • “The constant (and I mean constant!) no-effort humor rips away any chance of establishing an atmosphere.”
    • “Despite the dark and lonely atmosphere of space, you are immediately removed from the environment by the constant jokes that are unceasing throughout your entire playthrough.”
  • stability77 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While some users experienced a relatively smooth experience with minimal issues, the overall consensus leans towards the game being quite buggy, particularly in later chapters and during specific gameplay mechanics. Players have expressed frustration over the need to reload saves due to these issues, indicating that stability remains a major concern for many.

    • “Runs great on my 2012/13 hardware - 780gtx / i7-3770k”
    • “My playthrough was completely bug free; it's a very well polished experience for early access.”
    • “For this early in an early release, I'm amazed at how polished and bug free the first chapter was!”
    • “Slow gameplay, buggy interface, not worth paying for.”
    • “Even if I were to overlook the various glitches and bugs this game has that cause you to need to reload saves and make you lose items, the game is not fun. It promises humor and attempts to be gross and offensive to achieve that, which I actually don't have a problem with.”
    • “Game was good at first but slowly the fun started to dwindle. Do not build a game in which you have to manually save when you know your game may be full of glitches. This game has crashed on me 4 times and my progress has been cut back so many times.”
  • optimization69 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback. While many players report solid performance with minimal bugs and smooth gameplay, some have noted issues with optimization on lower-end systems, leading to occasional lag and stuttering. Despite these concerns, several users praised the game's ability to run well even on older hardware, indicating that it is generally well-optimized for a variety of setups.

    • “The game runs smoothly, even in larger areas, with only the occasional stutter during certain transitions and player deaths.”
    • “I will also say I'm impressed, it's very well optimized and runs smooth, even when you have a mountain of garbage laying on your floor.”
    • “The game is already very well optimized and runs absolutely perfectly.”
    • “The game itself warns you that building too big a base will impact performance.”
    • “Seems to seriously lack any optimization for different systems.”
    • “The game also suffers from bugs impacting performance and stability, judging by the official discord.”
  • replayability38 mentions

    Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many reviewers noting that once the story is completed, there is little incentive to play again due to a lack of content and linear progression. While some players find it somewhat replayable, especially with potential future updates, the consensus is that the current state offers minimal replay value, primarily due to its reliance on a fixed narrative and limited customization options.

    • “Overall, I think it's a ton of fun with even some more potential for replayability than Subnautica for all the little bits and bobs you can get.”
    • “The game itself is replayable to an extent; I would recommend personally giving it a month or two between playtimes to really get the whole experience again.”
    • “The infinitely replayable survival-exploration from Minecraft mixed with the stylization, gorgeous modeling, and environmental work from Prey set the foundation for this game.”
    • “The things I disliked about the game were: the limited number of internal space station modules that could be built, some resources were scarce compared to others, the limited replayability once the storyline had been played, and the lack of customization ability for the shuttles (interiors and exteriors).”
    • “Due to the tons of dialogue and the way the story is forced on you, there is literally no replay value to the game.”
    • “Don't expect much in terms of replayability; after finishing the story, you get the option to go back and keep playing, but unlike a fully fleshed sandbox game, there really isn't much to do other than collecting random junk.”
  • emotional21 mentions

    The emotional aspect of "Breathedge" is polarizing; while some players find it heartwarming and humorous, others feel it lacks depth and compassion, particularly in its treatment of death and character representation. The game elicits a mix of laughter and discomfort, with some moments resonating emotionally, yet many players feel detached due to its superficial storytelling and gameplay mechanics. Overall, it seems to evoke strong reactions, ranging from enjoyment to disappointment, depending on individual expectations and experiences.

    • “It's one of the most heartwarming survival games I've ever played.”
    • “This game made me feel what I felt with Subnautica but to a 10x degree.”
    • “I laughed so I cried in several places and the end had me laughing so hard I woke up those I am living with.”
  • monetization8 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for perceived overhype and a lack of substantial content, leading some players to suspect it may be a cash grab. While the game's advertising is noted as energetic and engaging, the absence of updates and the disparity between promotional material and actual gameplay have left users feeling disappointed.

    • “Update: no updates for half a year... somehow it feels this is going to be another cash grab abandonware game...”
    • “My gripes are with the lack of content despite advertising a lot more than there actually is.”
    • “I rarely ever leave reviews because most games speak for themselves with advertisements and hype and their price, but I had only heard of this through Jacksepticeye and I'm pretty sure I would never have heard of it otherwise.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development is a key focus in the game's first half, emphasizing open-world exploration and personal growth. Players appreciate the rich backstory and engaging character design, complemented by impressive environmental aesthetics. Overall, the game offers a delightful experience for those who value character depth and narrative.

    • “I would recommend this to anyone who likes to have a good time with backstory, character development, and random space chickens.”
    • “The character design, the environmental aesthetics, and the use of shaders... it's all amazing.”
    • “The first half is all open world exploration, where progression and personal character development are prioritized.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful choices that impact the story.”
    • “I expected more depth in character arcs, but they all seem one-dimensional and predictable.”
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Play time

16hMedian play time
17hAverage play time
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*Based on 70 analyzed playthroughs

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