Broken: Paranormal Investigation
- September 29, 2022
- Andromede Studio
Get on SteamIn the Broken world, you incarnate a team of investigator who leads investigations on paranormal phenomena. Prepare yourself to survive in a hostile and mysterious environment. Take on the challenges that will allow you to exorcise the enemies you will meet. In single or multiplayer mode, Broken proposes to solve various missions. You will have to investigate a paranormal phenomenon and exorcis…
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Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential with a scary atmosphere and clever puzzles that require thought.
- The developers are actively working on improvements and bug fixes, showing commitment to the game's future.
- The idea of different characters and classes with unique skills adds depth to the gameplay.
- The tutorial is lacking and fails to provide adequate guidance on gameplay mechanics and objectives.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in low frame rates and performance issues.
- Many players have reported bugs and glitches, including issues with ghost behavior and game mechanics.
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express excitement for the story mode, highlighting the enjoyment derived from puzzles and random events experienced during the beta. There is a strong anticipation for further developments in the story, indicating a positive reception overall.
“I had so much fun playing the game, even in beta. The puzzles and the random events are really fun; I can't wait to see more of the story mode!”
“I can't wait to play the story mode!”
“Looking forward to seeing the story mode!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, complemented by clever puzzles that challenge players' thinking. Reviewers highlight the promising visuals and the impressive design of the ghost model, contributing to an overall engaging experience.
“The atmosphere is very scary, and the puzzles require you to think a bit.”
“The game looks very promising and interesting, with nice clever puzzles, a great atmosphere, and a very nice ghost model.”
“The atmosphere is very scary and the puzzles require you to think a bit.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its inadequate tutorial, which does not effectively teach players how to defend against the entity or establish the core gameplay loop, leading to confusion and frustration.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
“The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“It fails to tell you how to defend yourself from the entity; it also fails to establish the basic gameplay loop.”
“Getting into the gameplay, starting with the tutorial.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance and a lack of polish.
“The game is not optimized at all.”
“Performance issues make the game unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate poor optimization.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game's use of familiar Unity assets, particularly noting the amusing similarity to intros seen in other titles like Obsideo. This unexpected repetition adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“Finally, getting into the game, the intro and menus all used Unity assets. It made me laugh since I'm so used to seeing the same intro that Obsideo and another game use.”
