Broken Tape

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Broken Tape is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Lotok INC and was released on July 29, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Broken Tape is a narrative-driven first person walking simulator with the elements of psychological horror, where you take the role of a test subject in a big organization created to find, study and deal with anomalies. You were tasked with a job to locate and eliminate anomalies in a series of old unknown tapes, containing more inside of them than meets an eye. Anomaly Fighting Foundation® (AFF)…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

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Unique and refreshing anomaly-hunting gameplay with a focus on finding unusual elements across multiple VHS tape locations.
Rich lore and detailed background stories for over 70 anomalies, enhancing the game's depth and appeal to fans of SCP-like narratives.
Well-crafted spooky atmosphere and visuals with realistic bodycam graphics, making it both fun and engaging for newcomers and horror fans alike.

Character movement and head bobbing can be disorienting and may cause nausea, with no current option to disable it.
The game is relatively short, with some players completing it very quickly, which may leave those seeking longer experiences wanting more.
Some anomalies are quite easy to find, making part of the challenge more about survival and achievement hunting than anomaly detection.

atmosphere
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The atmosphere is praised for effectively capturing the mood, especially through its use of videotape aesthetics, which enhances the overall concept and immersion.
- “The concept of it is also interesting and even the atmosphere of the videotapes is captured perfectly.”
graphics
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The game features realistic bodycam-style graphics that enhance immersion, paired with engaging and enjoyable level design.
- “A very short anomaly game with realistic bodycam graphics and fun levels.”
replayability
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Users find the game's replayability to be a positive aspect, indicating it encourages multiple playthroughs.