Broken Ground

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Broken Ground is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Bad Viking and was released on April 12, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Broken Ground is a multiplayer artillery game with destructible terrain and lots of weapons.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is fun and enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
It features a great art style and interesting mechanics, reminiscent of the Worms series.
Players appreciate the potential for improvement and the developer's responsiveness to feedback.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including server connectivity problems and bugs that hinder gameplay.
Many players feel the game is pay-to-win, with essential weapons locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating for free-to-play users.
The player base is low, leading to long wait times for matches and a lack of competitive balance.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its polished mechanics, unique weapons, and engaging atmosphere, while others criticize the lack of depth, limited weapon variety, and absence of meaningful progression or grinding opportunities. Overall, while the gameplay is solid and visually appealing, it may feel repetitive and underwhelming for some players.
- “Gameplay, atmosphere... everything is masterfully crafted.”
- “The gameplay looks solid for now and I enjoyed the cartoony drawings.”
- “Well polished UI, unique weapons and interesting mechanics; it's not just some flash game, and it features polished maps and progression.”
- “Disappointing because I enjoy the gameplay, but you can't even grind for stuff.”
- “There's not even a way to earn the currency to buy them through gameplay.”
- “All of the weapons are the same; there are only four weapon packs and there are literally no new mechanics or game types. It appears like it's just a re-release with the intention to bring back lost players.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches causing crashes and video freezes during gameplay. Users report that these problems severely impact the overall experience, leading to negative reviews until they are addressed.
- “Too many glitches.”
- “Every time I press play, it glitches out.”
- “Works for about five minutes, then the video freezes.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and overall visuals, while others express frustration over technical issues such as freezing during gameplay, which detracts from the experience. Additionally, aiming accurately can be challenging due to the graphics design.
- “Love the graphics!”
- “Great art style.”
- “Game graphics are complicated to aim accurately.”
- “I don't care how many times you apologize: having the game's visuals freeze (but the game continues) mid-game completely ruins your product.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that it is masterfully crafted and seamlessly integrated with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The gameplay, atmosphere, and overall design are masterfully crafted.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the humor in the game falls flat, with many criticizing the weapon ideas as unoriginal and not funny. Players feel that attempts to modernize the game have failed to capture the charm of its predecessor, and there are complaints about misleading claims regarding the game's monetization, which detracts from the overall comedic experience.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates funny elements into its gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “The comedic timing and witty dialogue really elevate the experience, making it a joy to play.”
- “The weapon ideas are poorly conceived and lack any real humor.”
- “The jokes fall flat and fail to elicit any genuine laughter.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and often miss the mark.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the game to have good replay value, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game has excellent replay value, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “I love how each playthrough feels fresh and offers new experiences.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to replay it multiple times.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a negative perception of the game's monetization strategy, with users feeling that the focus on microtransactions suggests a prioritization of profit over player experience.
- “I guess you guys don't really care though, by the looks of the microtransactions, you're only in it for the quick buck anyways.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is primarily driven by daily missions that challenge players to achieve specific objectives, such as getting kills with certain weapons or accumulating headshot kills, which in turn rewards them with additional experience points (XP). This structure encourages ongoing engagement and progression within the narrative framework.