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Ground Breakers

68%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, graphics
73% User Score Based on 44 reviews

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In "Ground Breakers," build a robot army and dominate the world in single-player campaign or multiplayer matches, with over 15 robot types, various skills, and customizable abilities. Fight on dynamic battlefields, adjusting strategies based on five distinct environments. Earn chips to enhance robots and gather parts to craft new ones, competing against other players online to climb the leaderboards.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • Ground Breakers offers a unique blend of turn-based strategy and robot customization, providing players with a variety of gameplay modes and deep tactical options.
  • The game features charming graphics and distinct robot designs, enhancing the overall visual appeal and immersing players in its quirky world.
  • Despite some bugs, the game has a dedicated community and responsive developers who are eager to improve the experience, making it a hidden gem for fans of the genre.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, including issues with the user interface and freezing during missions.
  • The tutorial is brief and lacks depth, leaving players confused about game mechanics and objectives, which can lead to frustration.
  • Multiplayer functionality is reportedly broken or underdeveloped, limiting the game's potential for cooperative play and reducing its overall appeal.
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a blend of various mechanics, including robot building, turn-based strategy, and RPG elements, which creates an engaging experience that encourages replayability. While many players find the gameplay fun and rewarding, especially with its unique mechanics and dynamic terrain, some have noted issues with the tutorial, HUD, and occasional bugs that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation with intriguing elements, though it may benefit from further refinement and clearer instructions.

    • “It is extremely fun with multiple gameplay elements that really keep you going back for more.”
    • “It takes multiple intriguing and exciting gameplay mechanics and mashes them all into one giant lovable game.”
    • “Simple but pleasing visuals, very nice soundtracks, a well-thought turn-based gameplay with a few twists like different height levels, changing terrain, etc.”
    • “The tutorial (and gameplay, for that matter) don't make a lot of sense.”
    • “Other than that and the unintuitive HUDs, the balance of the game and some of the mechanics feel a bit odd, especially with the multiplayer aspect.”
    • “There are a few gameplay bugs that I have encountered and I wish that there was more instruction or pop-up tips that explain mechanics and areas like the shop more thoroughly.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Ground Breakers" emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, though it is often overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics. While the game features a Japanese visual novel style narrative that some players may skip, it offers a variety of modes that provide context and depth to the tactical battles. Overall, the narrative is considered interesting but could benefit from further development to enhance player engagement.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “I'm surprised at how there's three different modes just for singleplayer - a one-off battle to help earn specific chips, a sort-of story mode going down a mine, and a long-term, civilization-esque campaign.”
    • “Developers really put a lot of effort into the extras such as the customization of your units, an actual story, and a finely crafted tutorial that helps you get started.”
    • “Ground Breakers is a turn-based tactical game where you move around on a 3D grid, capture control points, and fight enemies, coupled with Japanese-style visual novel story spam (which most people are just going to click through real fast).”
    • “It's not really a sort of story mode but a way to take what the game does, so the individual battles and put it in a more complex setting.”
    • “The infinity mine is there for advancing the story and grinding for bot parts.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro aesthetic with simplistic 3D visuals that some players find charming and satisfying, particularly praising elements like water effects. While the art style is subjective, many appreciate its cute design and the overall pleasing visual experience, though some note that it could benefit from further improvement.

    • “Retro graphics and synthwave tunes.”
    • “Graphics: 7/10 - it isn't much but overall it's pretty satisfying to look at, especially the water.”
    • “Simple but pleasing visuals, very nice soundtracks, a well-thought turn-based gameplay with a few twists like different height levels, changing terrain, etc.”
    • “The graphics are a bit simplistic despite being 3D.”
    • “Art style and whether or not you like it is a very subjective matter.”
    • “Let's move on to the graphics:”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players finding it relaxing and enjoyable enough to keep playing without muting it. Many appreciate the soundtracks as a complement to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience without overshadowing it. Overall, the music is described as decent and fitting, contributing to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The 3D art and animation is great, and the music is decent enough that I haven't muted it yet.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “I am listening to the menu music looping as I write this, which I normally can't tolerate.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly on Ubuntu 16.04. Users report that the game feels unfinished and lacks essential features like multiplayer, with little indication of ongoing support or updates. While the core concept is enjoyable, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.

    • “Sadly, it's unfinished and buggy, missing multiplayer (and it would be great if I could play it with my friends!), and apparently it hasn't been worked on in several years.”
    • “Glitches happen pretty often.”
    • “Fun idea, and when it works it's playable, but way too buggy, at least on Ubuntu 16.04.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while the infinity mine serves both story progression and grinding for bot parts, the grinding aspect may deter some. However, many find it manageable, especially with features like auto-farming, making the experience less tedious compared to other games.

    • “The only thing that might turn people off from it is the element of grinding involved.”
    • “Even though this means grinding out items to upgrade your robots, I like the mine.”
    • “It even has auto-farming in the infinity mine and scenarios!”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing interactions, such as units hilariously launching into the air when trying to pass through each other. Players find the comedic elements, including the developers' apparent resignation to the game's quirks, to be entertaining and add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.

    • “Also hilariously, when your units try to pass through other units, they will shoot up into the air suddenly too.”
    • “Coop: Ha, very funny.”
    • “And I can make my robot become stronger with the chip, haha so funny!”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the impressive character designs, indicating that the visual representation of characters contributes positively to their overall development and appeal.

    • “The character development in this game is truly remarkable, with each character evolving in ways that feel authentic and engaging.”
    • “I love how the backstories of the characters are intricately woven into the main plot, making their growth feel meaningful.”
    • “The depth of each character's personality and their journey throughout the game adds a layer of immersion that keeps me invested.”

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