BRKÖUT
- September 29, 2017
- Simon Wagg
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Brköut is a single-player action game that offers a fresh twist on classic brick-breaking mechanics, with a falling apart paddle that you must rebuild using the blocks you destroy. The game was remastered for modern screens from an archived Vic-30 version and features keyboard-centric controls, providing a unique and challenging experience for players. It takes around 3 hours to complete, making it a compact and engaging title."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging story that combines psychological horror with classic brick-breaking gameplay.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, with a mix of catchy chiptune tracks and dark guitar riffs that enhance the gaming experience.
- For its price, the game offers a fun and intriguing experience, making it a worthwhile purchase for casual and intense gamers alike.
- The game suffers from poor physics, making ball movement unpredictable and frustrating, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- Players are forced to use the keyboard for menu navigation despite using a mouse, which can be inconvenient.
- The need to restart at the main menu after each new plot screen can become tedious, especially as the game progresses and becomes more challenging.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of brköut is a blend of classic brickbreaker mechanics enhanced by engaging music and a unique psychological horror narrative. While some players find the core gameplay enjoyable and addictive, others feel it lacks challenge and has significant flaws that detract from the overall experience. Ultimately, the game is praised for its storytelling and atmosphere, which elevate the simple gameplay to a more captivating level.
“This game takes a simple and well-known gameplay element from the original breakout and kicks it up like 10 notches by adding amazing music and sound effects, a story full of psychological horror, and just feels addicting and satisfying to play throughout.”
“What begins as a deceptively simple and delightfully hectic take on the classic brickbreaker gameplay slowly becomes an engaging, bizarre, and sometimes disturbing story told through glitches and system errors.”
“I really wish the main gameplay was fixed, then this game would easily be worth a purchase.”
“The core idea behind brköut is kind of fascinating - the old-school Arkanoid gameplay hiding a deeper meta-level tale.”
“Classic gameplay, catchy music, and unorthodox storytelling.”
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its captivating and unique narrative, blending psychological horror with engaging gameplay elements. Players appreciate the unexpected twists and the integration of music and sound effects, which enhance the overall experience. However, some find the repetitive grinding through stages to detract from the enjoyment of the story.
“Just finished a few minutes ago and I have to say the story and music were the strongest parts.”
“What begins as a deceptively simple and delightfully hectic take on the classic brickbreaker gameplay slowly becomes an engaging, bizarre, and sometimes disturbing story told through glitches and system errors.”
“Beautifully simple gameplay as a vehicle for a story that was not only captivating, but unique.”
“Classic gameplay, catchy music, and unorthodox storytelling.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as one of its strongest elements, with many reviewers highlighting the amazing soundtrack and sound effects that enhance the overall experience. The catchy tunes and atmospheric compositions not only complement the gameplay but also contribute significantly to the psychological horror narrative, creating an engaging and immersive ambiance. Overall, the music is described as addictive and satisfying, making it a standout feature of the game.
“This game takes a simple and well-known gameplay element from the original breakout and kicks it up like 10 notches by adding amazing music and sound effects, a story full of psychological horror, and just feels addicting and satisfying to play throughout.”
“The soundtrack was amazing, and playing through it was very intriguing!”
“The soundtrack also creates the perfect atmosphere throughout, and coupled with the art style, it provides the perfect ambience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers notable replayability through its multiple endings and the ability to revisit brickbreaking levels, encouraging players to explore different outcomes and experiences.
“There's a significant amount of replay value thanks to multiple endings and the option to go back and replay the brick-breaking levels.”
“There's even a certain amount of replay value thanks to multiple endings and the option to go back and replay the brickbreaking levels.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is characterized by a mix of engaging gameplay and narrative elements, but it is marred by glitches and system errors that can disrupt the experience. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable, the increasing presence of technical issues may detract from the overall immersion.
“What begins as a deceptively simple and delightfully hectic take on the classic brickbreaker gameplay slowly becomes an engaging, bizarre, and sometimes disturbing story told through glitches and system errors.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with the soundtrack and art style working in harmony to create an immersive and captivating ambience. Reviewers consistently highlight how these elements enhance the overall experience.
“The soundtrack creates the perfect atmosphere throughout, and coupled with the art style, it provides the perfect ambience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their art style, which, along with the soundtrack, creates an immersive and atmospheric experience. Reviewers highlight the effective combination of visual and auditory elements that enhance the overall ambiance of the game.
“The soundtrack also creates the perfect atmosphere throughout, and coupled with the art style, it provides the perfect ambience.”
