Ground Breakers

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Ground Breakers is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by UnitedIndie and was released on June 14, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Ground Breakers" is a strategy game where players dominate the world with a robot army, researching and customizing robot abilities. The game features single-player campaigns and multiplayer matches, with over 15 types of robots and various skills to play with. Tactics such as positioning, capturing points, and exploiting high ground are crucial, and robots can be customized with chips and parts collected from battle. Compete against other players online and climb the leaderboards.

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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 mechanics.
The game features charming graphics and catchy music, enhancing the overall experience and making it enjoyable to play for extended periods.
Despite being in early access, the developers are responsive and actively working on improvements, showing a commitment to enhancing the game.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, which can significantly hinder gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
The tutorial is insufficient, leaving players confused about game mechanics and objectives, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Multiplayer functionality is currently broken or lacking, limiting the game's potential for cooperative play and social interaction.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a blend of various mechanics, including robot building and turn-based strategy, which creates an engaging experience with dynamic terrain and unique unit upgrades. While many players find the gameplay fun and rewarding, especially in multiplayer, some have noted issues with the tutorial, unintuitive HUDs, and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation with intriguing mechanics, 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
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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 single-player modes, including a story-driven campaign and tutorial missions that help players engage with the game’s mechanics. Overall, the narrative is considered interesting but could benefit from further development to enhance player immersion.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally described as simplistic yet pleasing, with a satisfying aesthetic, particularly noted for the water effects. While some users appreciate the cute art style, opinions on its depth vary, suggesting room for improvement. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's experience, earning a score of 7/10.
- “Cute graphics.”
- “Graphics: 7/10 - it isn't much, but overall it's pretty satisfying to look at, especially the water.”
- “Nice game, nice graphics! Hope this game can be improved even more.”
- “The graphics are a bit simplistic despite being 3D.”
- “Let's move on to the graphics:”
- “Art style and whether or not you like it is a very subjective matter.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “Simple but pleasing visuals, very nice soundtracks, a well-thought turn-based gameplay with a few twists like different height levels, changing terrain, etc.”
- “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
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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 concept is enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by these persistent technical problems.
- “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
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Players note that while the infinity mine serves as a key area for 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 infinity mine is there for advancing the story and grinding for bot parts.”
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted as amusing, with players finding enjoyment in the quirky mechanics, such as enhancing their robots with chips. Some users even suggest that the developers themselves have a lighthearted approach to the game's shortcomings.
- “It's funny; even the devs seem to have given up on this game.”
- “I can make my robot stronger with the chip, haha, so funny!”