Gothicc Breaker
- March 28, 2018
- HeHeHe! Productions
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive artwork and a great heavy metal soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a unique gothic aesthetic that appeals to fans of the genre, with fun power-ups and engaging gameplay.
- At its price point, the game provides good value with 20 levels and a level editor, making it a decent time-waster.
- The controls can be awkward and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game is quite short, with only 20 levels, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There are numerous glitches and bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment, including issues with ball physics and paddle control.
- graphics17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and stylish artwork, particularly appealing to fans of gothic aesthetics. While some reviewers find the artistic execution to be average, the coherent art style and thematic elements are highlighted as strong points. Overall, the visuals are considered a significant draw, though there is a desire for more content and levels to enhance the experience.
“The graphics are really nice, the soundtrack is good and the sound effects as well.”
“The artwork is original and has a unique spin.”
“It's got a coherent art style and color palettes!”
“Honestly, I wish there were more levels and artwork.”
“Could use more content (hey, the base is already here - just add more levels and artwork).”
“The artwork is original and has a unique spin (plus the 'patch').”
- music16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in Gothic Breaker has received mixed reviews, with many praising its heavy metal soundtrack and dynamic instrumental rock elements that complement the game's gothic aesthetic. However, some players noted issues with repetitive music loops and suggested improvements, such as incorporating tracks from well-known metal bands. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, there are calls for more variety and quality in the music selection.
“And definitely recommended for the artwork and music.”
“The graphics are really nice, the soundtrack is good and the sound effects as well.”
“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.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and solid, with a classic brick-breaker style enhanced by interesting power-ups and a unique gothic aesthetic. While some users noted minor glitches and distractions, the overall experience is described as addictive and enjoyable, with a good balance of challenge and entertainment. The game offers a variety of levels and unlockables, contributing to its replay value.
“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 pure unadulterated goth imagery.”
“Standard brick-breaker gameplay, with an interesting power-up mechanic.”
“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 and power-downs, and a lot of different levels to play and unlockables.”
“The developers 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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users noting that the gameplay is not particularly enjoyable and the overall experience feels short. While players can replay unlocked levels from the menu, the limited lives and lack of engaging content diminish the incentive to revisit the game.
“Really good Arkanoid with goth chicks, but it's really disappointing that it was so short and had 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.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is centered around a mission from Lucifer, suggesting a dark and intriguing narrative. While some players see potential for additional chaotic elements in future levels, the current storyline is engaging and sets a compelling tone for the game.
“It's on a mission from Lucifer himself 🎮”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”
“The plot twists are predictable and do not add any depth to the overall experience.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Gothicc Breaker" is straightforward and transparent, with no deceptive practices in its advertising, earning the game author commendation for honesty.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm being pushed to spend more than I'm comfortable with just to keep up with other players.”
“The in-game purchases are way too expensive and don't offer enough value for the price.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players report experiencing frequent glitches and bugs that detract from the overall gameplay experience, leading to frustration. Additionally, some users have noted issues with the in-game music, describing it as somewhat buggy.
“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.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is described as eerie and unsettling, contributing to a sense of intrigue and tension that enhances the overall experience.
“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?”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving the world feeling empty and lifeless.”
“Despite the visuals, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to immerse the player in the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect 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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its wholesome and heartwarming qualities, making it suitable for players of all ages and fostering a sense of emotional connection within families.
“Wholesome game for the entire family”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as charming and slightly risqué, effectively complementing its gameplay without becoming excessive or tiresome. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone that enhances the overall experience.
“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.”
