"Broke Protocol" is an open-world action game with a focus on city roleplaying and custom content, similar to GTA. Players start with nothing and can build their wealth and influence through various jobs and activities, while also managing their home, health, and relationships. With a strong emphasis on community-run servers and user-generated content, the game offers a limitless range of roleplaying possibilities. However, actions such as Grand Theft Auto or Armed Assault can lead to prison time.
The game offers a unique blend of sandbox gameplay reminiscent of GTA and Minecraft, allowing for creative freedom and various roles.
Active development and frequent updates from the developers show commitment to improving the game.
The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wider audience.
The game suffers from a small player base, leading to a lack of engaging multiplayer experiences.
Many players report bugs, glitches, and a confusing user interface that detracts from the overall experience.
The community can be toxic, with instances of random killing and poor role-playing behavior.
gameplay
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
61%
19%
The gameplay experience is highly variable, with players enjoying the dynamic and emergent moments that arise from coordinating activities with friends, but many also criticize the lack of structured missions and the prevalence of bugs and broken mechanics. While some find the sandbox nature and community-driven servers engaging, others feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating, particularly for newcomers due to poor tutorials and unbalanced mechanics. Overall, the game offers potential for fun but is marred by inconsistencies and a need for further refinement.
“The dynamic environment and emergent gameplay moments create a sense of unpredictability and provide some enjoyable moments of chaos.”
“Coordinating heists or car chases with friends can be a blast, and the community-driven servers offer a variety of unique gameplay modes and modifications that extend the game's replayability.”
“With its sandbox gameplay and freedom to pursue various roles, from law enforcement to criminal activities, every session feels unique and full of possibilities.”
“The gameplay is just awful; you do something and instantly get killed, whether it's robbing a car or defending yourself.”
“Because the gameplay is boring as hell, the cops will always screw you up no matter what, and you really can't fight back most of the time.”
“There's no real help text, other players in this game are unhelpful, and the main gameplay loops are incomplete and half-broken.”
graphics
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
66%
16%
The graphics in the reviewed games vary significantly, with some titles like "Broke Protocol" featuring simplistic, voxel-inspired visuals reminiscent of games like Roblox and Minecraft, which some players find charming despite their low quality. Others, such as "BattleBit," are noted for being well-optimized but still lack visual depth, leading to mixed feelings about their aesthetic appeal. Overall, while some players appreciate the low-stress graphics that run well on various PCs, many criticize the dated and simplistic designs, suggesting that the graphics may detract from the overall experience.
“Broke Protocol's graphics are high-quality, offering players a detailed and immersive experience.”
“The game's high-quality graphics, immersive gameplay, and engaging story make it a must-play for fans of open-world games.”
“However, the graphics are good for what the developers are heading for, and the concept of the game and how far the game has come is absolutely amazing.”
“The graphics and visual presentation are lackluster, with dated textures and simplistic character models.”
“It's quite simply really, the graphics are just ugly to look at; everything looks like it was rushed non-stop, the effects, the models, the map, everything.”
“Servers aren't stable, ugly graphics, bad bad bad.”
stability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting persistent performance issues, including frame rate drops, glitches, and bugs that have remained unfixed since its early access. Many users describe the gameplay as "buggy" and "unfinished," with specific mechanics like AI behavior and combat being particularly problematic. While some players still find enjoyment in the game, the overall consensus is that its stability issues detract from the experience.
“The game can suffer from performance issues, including frame rate drops and occasional glitches.”
“There are glitches still in the game from day one that have yet to be fixed.”
“This game is unfinished, buggy, and at first confusing.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
59%
22%
The game's story is described as engaging and well-written, providing an immersive experience that appeals to fans of open-world gameplay. However, some players criticize the lack of substantial missions and structured objectives, leading to a sense of confusion and dissatisfaction with the narrative progression. Overall, while the story is a highlight for many, others find it lacking or broken, detracting from the overall experience.
“The game has gained popularity due to its immersive gameplay and engaging storyline.”
“The story in Broke Protocol is engaging and well-written, offering players a unique and immersive experience.”
“The game's diverse gameplay and well-written story are its biggest strengths, making it a must-play for fans of open-world games.”
“Additionally, the lack of substantial missions or objectives leaves players to create their own fun, which may not appeal to those seeking more structured gameplay.”
“This game has no story.”
“The gameplay is bad because the AI is broken and the story is broken too.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it hilarious, especially when played with friends. While some aspects of the game may be flawed, the comedic elements, including funny NPC interactions and absurd situations, contribute to an entertaining experience. Overall, players recommend it for its fun and humorous moments, despite acknowledging its imperfections.
“Honestly, with friends, it is a hilarious game to play, and for such a modest price, I recommend it for the fun of it.”
“This game is a drug dealer simulator, a sort of GTA Online but without graphics. It's really funny and can provide a good experience if played with a bunch of friends and good roleplayers.”
“Very fun and addicting, also has funny moments. Great for videos and a great game if you like games where you can do whatever you want. I recommend this game.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
46%
31%
The optimization of the game is a mixed bag, with some users reporting significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and lag, even on capable systems. Conversely, others praise its optimization, noting smooth performance across various hardware configurations, including lower-end PCs. Overall, while some players enjoy a well-optimized experience, many express frustration with the game's inconsistent performance.
“The game runs well on a variety of hardware configurations and is optimized for performance.”
“Incredibly optimized, runs 60fps even on my potato.”
“It needs optimization for low-spec PCs; such a great and fun game to play with friends.”
“Although this is a bloxy game, it is very poorly optimized.”
“The game is poorly optimized, making you lag or freeze for a few seconds even with a good computer.”
“In terms of optimization, broke protocol struggles.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed, with some players finding it excessive and tedious, describing it as "boring" and "grindy," while others note that it can be manageable or even decent. A few users mention that grinding is necessary for progression, but it often leads to frustration, especially when setbacks occur due to player interactions. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant aspect that can detract from enjoyment.
“Decent grinding.”
“A lot of grinding.”
“Your lifetime of grinding.”
“Gameplay is boring at the beginning, farming money for houses, licenses, etc.”
“Boring, grindy, and just bad.”
“Do you like a game where it's seemingly impossible to get ahead without grinding like crazy only for the $100 you just earned to be taken away by some guy who decides to kill you at random, thereby leaving you with no money and unable to get another job (because you always have to buy work clothes, etc.) to make back your measly $100?”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the high-quality sound effects and relaxing tracks, others criticize the lack of a cohesive soundtrack, leading them to rely on their own playlists. Additionally, the multiplayer experience is marred by disruptive audio from other players, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The game features a variety of sound effects and music tracks, all of which are high-quality and well-produced.”
“There is no soundtrack in the game, so I had to listen to my own playlist throughout the game.”
“Just filling noises, no music.”
“When I first started playing, I was met with a mix of ear-piercing sounds, the main menu theme which can be found here: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7awfmmo0su]main menu music[/url].”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Reviews indicate that while the game has potential, there are concerns about its monetization strategy, with some players fearing it may lean towards a cash grab model similar to other low-quality simulators. They suggest that effective monetization could be implemented without compromising the game's integrity, emphasizing the need for thoughtful updates and advertisements.
“Because, you know, monetization is a thing.”
“If you're worried about ruining the game with monetization, there's plenty of ways to monetize this without being shoddy about it.”
“This is like one of those cash grab 'simulators' that you see everywhere on Roblox.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players find the game highly replayable due to the excitement of coordinating heists and car chases with friends, alongside community-driven servers that provide diverse gameplay modes and modifications. This variety significantly enhances the overall replay value, making it feel almost infinitely replayable.
“Coordinating heists or car chases with friends can be a blast, and the community-driven servers offer a variety of unique gameplay modes and modifications that extend the game's replayability.”
“Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's sound effects effectively enhance the overall atmosphere, but some users find the overall ambiance to be lacking or dull.
“The sound effects are fitting and add to the game's overall atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, particularly feelings of sadness and attachment, as they navigate challenging scenarios that impact their relationships with characters. The emotional weight of the narrative is enhanced for those familiar with the GTA franchise, suggesting that prior experiences can deepen the player's connection to the game's story.
“This game made me cry because I failed to save my friend from hunger.”
“I must admit the game would barely be enjoyable if I had not played the GTA franchise previously, because emotional attachment plays an important role in player retention.”