Gothicc Breaker

About

"Gothic Breaker" is a pixelated, action-packed platformer game where players control a character named "Mr. Gothic" on his quest to defeat dark creatures. Using an array of weapons, players navigate through levels filled with hazards, boss battles, and challenges. The game features a unique gothic-noir art style and a chiptune soundtrack, providing a nostalgic experience with modern gameplay elements.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 183 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique gothic aesthetic with appealing pixel art and a heavy metal soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gothicc Breaker offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience with various power-ups and a level editor, making it enjoyable for fans of the brick breaker genre.
At a low price point, the game provides good value for its content, including 20 levels and unlockable artwork.

The controls can be awkward and unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially with mouse and paddle mechanics.
The game is relatively short, with only 20 levels, which may leave players wanting more content and replayability.
Glitches and bugs can detract from the experience, including issues with ball movement and unexpected game behavior.

graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
46%
9%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, particularly for their gothic aesthetic and unique artwork, which many players find visually appealing. However, some critiques point to a lack of detail and a somewhat tame art style, suggesting that while the graphics are stylish, they could benefit from more content and refinement. Overall, the combination of a coherent art style and a good soundtrack enhances the visual experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- “For us based and cultured folk who adore goth aesthetics, it's like stumbling upon a treasure trove of black velvet and eyeliner 🖤”
- “The graphics are really nice, the soundtrack is good, and the sound effects as well.”
- “The artwork is original and has a unique spin (plus the 'patch').”
- “Graphics: 6/10”
- “Art style: pixelated; moderate quality, but low amount of detailing; dimly lit.”
- “- could use more content (hey, the base is already here - just add more levels and artwork)”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
25%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as fun, engaging, and solid, with classic brick-breaker mechanics enhanced by interesting power-ups and a captivating soundtrack. While some users noted minor glitches and a lack of freshness, the overall experience remains enjoyable and challenging, particularly with the added distraction of its unique aesthetic. Players appreciate the variety of levels and unlockables, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay is fun and engaging while still providing quite the challenge on its own, although the true difficulty comes from trying to focus on what's happening when the background displays distracting elements.”
- “Gothic Breaker is an arcade brick breaker game based in the subculture of rock and roll known as gothics. It has a good soundtrack and cool gameplay, with power-ups, power-downs, and a lot of different levels to play and unlockables that are genuinely rewarding.”
- “Standard brick-breaker gameplay, with an interesting power-up mechanic.”
- “The devs do understand that game-over mechanics were built for coin-eating arcade machines, and for no other real purpose, right?”
- “The gameplay isn't super fresh, but is fun in its own right.”
- “Gameplay is solid, but there was a small glitch where the paddle seemed to get stuck to the right-hand side of the screen.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
32%
13%
The music in Gothicc Breaker is generally well-received, featuring a heavy metal soundtrack that complements the game's gothic aesthetic. While some players appreciate the dynamic and instrumental rock elements, others criticize the repetitive nature of the music loops and suggest improvements by incorporating tracks from well-known metal bands. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's appeal, but its limited variety may detract from the experience for some players.
- “The pixel art is really cool and surprisingly alluring, and the music is pretty good...”
- “Short nice game with amazing art and cool soundtrack.”
- “Awesome art and fun music.”
- “If I have any complaints, it's with the stock, somewhat buggy music.”
- “The music sucks in my opinion; replace it with Darkthrone or Kreator and this game will be a nice distraction if you are bored and want to waste some time.”
- “The same short music loop is played throughout the game.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
38%
The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users noting that the gameplay is not particularly enjoyable and the overall experience is short. While players can replay unlocked levels from the menu, the lack of engaging content diminishes the incentive to return.
- “You only have a few lives, but each new level you unlock is immediately replayable from the menu.”
- “Really good arkanoid with goth chicks, it's really bad that it was so short and with little replay value.”
- “All in all, very little replayability because the gameplay itself is not that enjoyable.”
- “You only have a few lives but each new level you unlock is immediately replayable from the menu.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial story, with one user humorously referencing a mission from Lucifer but ultimately suggesting that there are no significant narrative elements to engage with. Overall, the story aspect is seen as minimal or non-existent, leaving players wanting more depth and creativity.
- “Story: none”
- “I could think of a few block ideas that could add some fun and chaos in later levels, but that's a story for another day.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy for "Gothicc Breaker" is transparent and straightforward, with no deceptive practices noted in its advertising, earning the game author commendation for honesty.
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report significant stability issues, citing frequent glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. The presence of buggy music has also been noted as a point of frustration.
- “As they continue playing, glitches and bugs rear their ugly heads, further adding to their frustration.”
- “If I have any complaints, it's with the stock, somewhat buggy music.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a lighthearted and slightly lewd tone, with players appreciating the amusing start menu text and the overall playful nature of the gameplay. It effectively maintains its comedic elements without becoming excessive or tedious.
- “What you see is what you get—an adorable, reasonably lewd arkanoid clone that plays nicely, doesn't lose its sense of humor, nor overstays its welcome.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is described as quite eerie, contributing to a sense of unease and intrigue within the game. This unsettling ambiance enhances the overall experience, drawing players deeper into the game's world.
- “Wainwright (as wain-wight): Quite the eerie atmosphere, wouldn't you agree, my dear Hammerlock?”
- “Wainwright (as wain-wight): quite the eerie atmosphere, wouldn't you agree, my dear hammerlock?”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the paddle's minimal impact on the ball's launch trajectory, resulting in frustratingly difficult block clearing.
- “The paddle has very little influence over the ball's launch trajectory, making stray blocks tedious to clear.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its wholesome and family-friendly nature, evoking positive emotions and fostering a sense of togetherness among players.