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BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue is a single player role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by COWCAT and was released on December 2, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews

story38 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

Unique blend of classic point-and-click adventure with beat 'em up and RPG elements, offering multiple ways to solve puzzles either by brains or brawn.
Highly polished and well-crafted with excellent voice acting, memorable characters, engaging story with mature themes, and charming 90s cartoon-inspired art style and animations.
Good gameplay balance with accessible difficulty options, replayability through branching choices, comprehensive hint system, and flexibility in controls supporting keyboard, mouse, and controllers.

Combat system considered by some to be underdeveloped, repetitive, or stiff with limited variety and occasional control responsiveness issues.
Dialogs can sometimes be long, slow-paced, or dull, causing some players to skip through them; occasional pacing issues with investigation elements.
Minor bugs and graphical glitches reported; certain difficulty spikes like instant death traps without clear warnings can feel frustrating; localization mistakes also noted.

story
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
49%
4%
The story is a mature, richly layered narrative centered on Brok, a detective in a dystopian world, blending dark themes with emotionally charged content and social commentary. It offers branching paths with meaningful choices, puzzles, and action elements, all supported by strong voice acting and engaging characters. While some find the juxtaposition of serious topics with cartoon-style animal characters odd, most praise its depth, replayability, and immersive storytelling.
- “Not only does this game have an incredible art style, multi-dimensional characters, and great storytelling, it hits you with emotionally charged adult themes and social/political commentary on classism, poverty, and environmentalism.”
- “I realized this is just a prologue after staring 4.5 hours at my screen playing, the combat is a bit hard and repetitive, but the variety of gameplay styles made this issue not really an issue, the story is dark and emotional, the very last choice in the prologue got me to show mercy and felt my consequences, this just blew my mind, in simple terms: this game is very interesting if you are into detective games, definitely a must-buy, I can't wait.”
- “As you play and meet new people you will have various missions and side missions to complete, puzzles to solve, some you will need to use your brains, others you might just need to beat up, the story will change depending on the choices you make, giving you different endings depending on those choices.”
- “I realized this is just a prologue after starring 4.5 hours at my screen playing, the combat is a bit hard and repetitive, but the variety of gameplay styles made this issue not really an issue, the story is dark and emotional, the very last choice in the prologue got me to show mercy and felt my consequences, this just blew my mind.”
- “At least in the prologue it doesn't really affect the main story.”
- “Can't really judge the story, as I've not finished, and even if I did this is just the prologue, the first chapter.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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The gameplay offers a unique and engaging blend of point-and-click adventure, beat-em-up combat, and RPG elements, allowing players to switch between cerebral puzzles and action sequences seamlessly. While the combat is relatively simple and occasionally repetitive, it incorporates some depth through mechanics like super moves and health management, complementing the rich narrative and branching story paths. Overall, the gameplay is accessible, well-executed, and diverse, appealing to both adventure purists and those seeking a fresh hybrid experience.
- “The ability to make impactful choices and the option for a pure point & click experience added layers to my gameplay, allowing me to tailor the adventure to my liking.”
- “It's an amazing blend of beat-em-up combat and puzzle solving point-n-click gameplay.”
- “The developer somehow combined point and click and beat em up mechanics along with good RPG elements and branching story paths flawlessly.”
- “The gameplay for the beat-em-up sections needs some more polish and variety.”
- “I realized this is just a prologue after staring 4.5 hours at my screen playing; the combat is a bit hard and repetitive, but the variety of gameplay styles made this issue not really an issue.”
- “Now, you can cheese the combat (like any beat'em up), but let's be honest that'll always happen—but the combat system has a little more going for it other than just punch and jump-kick, and if you learn the mechanics, you can clear places out without resorting to cheese.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique, nostalgic 80s/90s cartoon-inspired art style, vibrant animations, and expressive character designs that enhance the storytelling. While generally well-executed and lightweight for a 2D game, minor graphical glitches and clipping issues are noted but do not significantly detract from the overall visual experience. The combination of distinctive visuals and strong voice acting creates an engaging, immersive atmosphere reminiscent of classic adventure games.
- “Not only does this game have an incredible art style, multi-dimensional characters, and great storytelling, it hits you with emotionally charged adult themes and social/political commentary on classism, poverty, and environmentalism.”
- “The art style and animations are very appealing and I feel like this could be an animated series.”
- “The art style is unique and really felt reminiscent of the cartoons I grew up with.”
- “There are some issues with graphics in some places (the fountain in the drummers' area has some visual glitches in its animation, the glass ceiling you walk on before getting into the pyramid building seems to always display as an object over Brok, even when he stands on it), but they do not make the experience of playing the game less enjoyable!”
- “Although I see it as well done, there are some clipping issues which is normal for graphical adventure games.”
- “There are some audio and graphical issues (some of the characters' portraits have weird edges when they talk) and it can be easy to get stuck on a few crucial points of the game (there's a puzzle that serves as a 'branching path' later on that isn't really communicated unless you pick up a 'hint' ad).”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its memorable, high-quality tracks that evoke nostalgic 80s/90s and SNES fighting game vibes. It dynamically evolves with gameplay, enhancing the experience, and fans eagerly anticipate an official soundtrack release. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that ties the entire game together.
- “Great music that reminds one of SNES fighting games.”
- “The music is also memorable and really, really good.”
- “With every piece you connect, the music gains more instruments and layers, and it's a rush to hear.”
- “Collecting money (fighting mode) to unlock music, fanarts, and original materials is tedious.”
- “The music and art-style are reminiscent of your average 80s/90s cartoon on a Saturday morning, which may feel outdated.”
- “I hope they release the soundtrack along with the game in the final release.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for its clever, well-written character comedy and subtle running gags that enhance enjoyment without overstaying their welcome. Players find the witty dialogue and interactions, especially between characters like Brok and Shay, genuinely funny and charming, adding a unique and lovable personality to the game. This blend of humor and engaging characters significantly contributes to the game's overall appeal and immersive atmosphere.
- “The humor is well-written - jokes consist mostly of good character comedy, and running gags are subtle without overstaying their welcome.”
- “The things Brok would say while I tried to solve the puzzles were very clever and even made me laugh out loud at times!”
- “The characters are very enjoyable; I found myself bursting out laughing at Brok and Shay's interactions, and the 2D animation really gives the game a unique charm.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a deep, emotionally charged narrative with multi-dimensional characters reminiscent of classic cartoons, enriched by adult themes and social commentary. Players become deeply invested in the story and characters, experiencing meaningful choices that evoke strong emotional responses. Overall, the emotional depth and storytelling are standout features that greatly enhance the experience.
- “The game's narrative is deep and emotional, with characters that could fit right into the classic 80s/90s cartoons I watched as a kid.”
- “Not only does this game have an incredible art style, multi-dimensional characters, and great storytelling, it hits you with emotionally charged adult themes and social/political commentary on classism, poverty, and environmentalism.”
- “The story is dark and emotional; the very last choice in the prologue got me to show mercy and feel my consequences, which blew my mind.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's monetization involves collectible ads that encourage replayability, though hints tied to ads may be limited and sometimes difficult to find. Users appreciate the varied story paths and rewards but note potential challenges with ad availability and occasional unblockable game-overs.
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization offers a good price-to-performance ratio, ensuring smooth gameplay. Additionally, the game features well-voiced characters with solid performances that enhance the overall experience.
- “+ good price/performance ratio”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability through its unique gameplay, multiple story paths, collectible items, and varied puzzle-solving methods. Unlockable story highlights and a helpful hints system further encourage multiple playthroughs, providing strong incentive to revisit the game after the initial run.
- “Great game with unique gameplay and a lot of replayability.”
- “The replayability is smartly encouraged through collectible ads, noted possible unblockable "game-overs", different paths the story can take, and highlights at the end of a certain story arc!”
- “With multiple ways to solve the puzzles, a helpful hints system, some solid combat action, and plenty of replay value once the first run is complete, I have been sold on the full game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development received mixed feedback, with praise for excellent and clean designs as well as engaging animation, though some users did not connect with the character designs personally.
- “Game character design, animation production, and dunning all make me feel interested and excited!”
- “The character designs are excellent and clean.”
- “The character designs aren't for me.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, bolstered by solid voice acting and a richly detailed world with engaging lore. Users appreciate the evident effort put into creating a compelling and unique futuristic setting.
- “Solid voice acting and atmosphere, more immersive than I thought it would be.”
- “You can tell a lot of work went into this game, the world, the lore (funny futuristic words!), and the atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has a few glitches and visual issues, such as occasional softlocks and some animation errors, but these stability problems are minor and do not significantly impact the overall gameplay experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is considered challenging and may require significant effort, to the point where players feel they need extra resources or retries to progress effectively.

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BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue is a role playing game with mystery theme.

BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue was released on December 2, 2020.

BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue was developed by COWCAT.

BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue is a single player game.

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