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Broken Lens

89%Game Brain Score
story, music
grinding
89% User Score Based on 142 reviews

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"Broken Lens" is a calming game inspired by the classic "spot the differences" game, where you play as a little robot with a sight problem. You explore works of art, moving the point of view and zooming in to find and eliminate differences between your two visual sensors. The game features adorable creatures and environments, and encourages you to take your time and explore at your own pace. Collecting lost pages helps you learn more about the world, making for a rich and peaceful gaming experience.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews
story26 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • It offers a good balance of challenge and casual gameplay, allowing players to progress easily while also providing opportunities for completionists.
  • The hint system is well-designed, allowing players to customize the difficulty and still enjoy the satisfaction of spotting differences.
  • Some differences are extremely subtle or hidden behind foreground objects, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The game can overheat devices and has performance issues, making it difficult to play for extended periods.
  • The story elements can feel convoluted and the need to decipher text in a foreign language may deter some players.
  • story
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as deeply buried yet emotionally impactful, with a blend of cute art and a bittersweet narrative that unfolds as players progress. While some find the story intriguing and beautifully told through visuals, others note its complexity and the challenge of understanding it, especially due to language barriers. Overall, the narrative adds significant depth to the gameplay, making it memorable despite its convoluted elements.

    • “The music and art is nice, the story being told is sad but beautiful.”
    • “The artwork and the storytelling through them is beautiful, and as you progress through the game you get to see wholesome and epic scenes with cute yet so mysterious creatures.”
    • “It's such a sweet, cute, cozy game that's challenging at times but overall, very fun and relaxing with an emotional story.”
    • “It's not worth your time and effort to get a story.”
    • “A hidden object game with an interesting but confusing story that tries to tie everything together.”
    • “A straightforward spot the difference game with a very deeply buried story.”
  • music
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall cozy and soothing atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the varied soundtrack that complements the game's themes, with some tracks described as serene and epic. Overall, the audio design is considered top-tier, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.

    • “It's hard to mention everyone in the credits but I would just love to thank everyone who came together to make this game and personally I would like to say thank you to yomoeh for making one of the most immersive soundtracks I've had the pleasure of listening to in a while, combined with the gorgeous art, it got every intended tone and mood across perfectly.”
    • “With the music, the tracks are varied, and they fit really well with the theme of this game, of taking the role of a little robot stranded in an alien world.”
    • “A really cozy, chill game with a relaxing soundtrack and really pleasant art direction.”
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around a spot-the-difference mechanic that starts off easy but becomes increasingly challenging as players progress, featuring complex details and hidden differences. While the game offers a cozy and relaxing atmosphere with polished mechanics and a charming aesthetic, some players note a shift from engaging photo-hunt gameplay to more tedious pixel-hunting in later levels. Overall, the experience is enhanced by a soothing soundtrack and a helpful hint system, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a mix of challenge and relaxation.

    • “Really nice game: cozy, soothing, peaceful (there are some more intense scenes but nothing crazy), well polished gameplay, relaxing OST, and a great hint system you can even min-max to an extent.”
    • “The main spot-the-difference game is entertaining with a good split-screen mechanic, and is relatively easy at first, but it quickly becomes much more complex due to increasing detail in the images, shrinking sizes of some differences, and the complexities of parallax - the difference between two images may be hidden behind other items in the foreground, and only visible from a very particular angle.”
    • “An overall relaxing and charming aesthetic with fun, easygoing gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is difficult.”
    • “As for the gameplay, one would think that finding differences would be easy.”
    • “The first few levels have proper photo-hunt gameplay and then it quickly devolves into pixel-hunting.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cozy art style, which complements the gameplay and storytelling beautifully. Players appreciate the vibrant color palette and the ability to convey narrative through visuals, creating a relaxing aesthetic. However, some users express frustration with the gameplay, feeling that it detracts from the overall cozy experience the graphics aim to provide.

    • “Loved the art style, the music, and the entire presentation!”
    • “This game will make you smile at the color palette choices and adorable art style over the course of several different 'spot the difference' puzzles.”
    • “Not relaxing at all this way, which is a shame because I really like the art style and the first few levels.”
    • “The artwork and the storytelling through them is beautiful, and as you progress through the game you get to see wholesome and epic scenes with cute yet so mysterious creatures.”
    • “It's rare when a game narrates a story without any words, simply using pictures and visuals.”
  • emotional
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game surprisingly emotional, with a touching narrative that culminates in a heart-wrenching final level that evokes strong feelings, even leading some to tears. The beautiful artwork and storytelling enhance the experience, making it a cozy and wholesome game suitable for both adults and children, while still providing moments of challenge and relaxation. Overall, the emotional depth of the story is a standout feature that resonates deeply with players.

    • “I'm not exaggerating, that last world got to me and made me cry.”
    • “The artwork and the storytelling through them is beautiful, and as you progress through the game you get to see wholesome and epic scenes with cute yet so mysterious creatures.”
    • “It's such a sweet, cute, cozy game that's challenging at times but overall, very fun and relaxing with an emotional story.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the secrets and notes are intriguing, the process of collecting everything can become tedious and less enjoyable. Many recommend avoiding the pursuit of 100% completion due to the repetitive nature of the task.

    • “It can feel a bit tedious to do so.”
    • “I suggest not trying to 100% it, as it's quite tedious to find everything, and not very fun in my opinion.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a decent level of replayability, particularly for fans of spot-the-differences and mini-puzzles, as players can revisit levels to achieve 100% completion and unlock all achievements.

    • “If you're a fan of spot-the-differences games, you enjoy mini-puzzles, and you don't mind some replayability (well, that's only if you want to get all of the achievements), then this game is worth checking out.”

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