Holo X Break

About

In "Holo X Break," players join the Hololive Vtuber group to battle against the minions of the nefarious holoX organization and save the world. With unique abilities and super attacks for each talent, players can find equipment to change their playstyle and use consumable items to turn the tide of battle. Up to four players can enjoy local co-op, with online play coming in a future update. The game offers easy-to-learn action and the challenge of harder difficulties.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,590 reviews

gameplay106 positive mentions

grinding30 negative mentions

gameplay
336 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
10%
The gameplay of "Holo x Break" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its charming visuals and interesting mechanics but criticizing its clunky controls and simplistic design. While some enjoy the nostalgic beat-em-up style and find it fun in short bursts, others feel that the gameplay lacks depth and suffers from balance issues, making it tedious and frustrating at times. Overall, players express hope for future updates to improve the gameplay experience, as it currently feels unpolished and in need of refinement.
- “The gameplay is simple to learn and easy to grasp while getting more and more challenging as you continue onward and scaling nicely with co-op; it's honestly just an amazing game overall, a fun free game to be able to play with friends together around a TV or remotely play using Steam Play which does work quite nicely with virtually zero input delays.”
- “Cute pixel art and simple yet challenging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is fun the first few runs as well, so if you're looking for a game to sink 2 or 3 hours into, then this will deliver a nice experience.”
- “However, the gameplay felt tedious, repetitive, and clunky.”
- “It's a shame these graphics and voice-overs don't have gameplay to match their quality.”
- “The gameplay is both too simplistic and lacks responsiveness; hitboxes feel pretty lazy, there are too many binds for too little effects, items feel like a waste of time, and managing inventory kills the pacing.”
music
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
32%
3%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and catchy tunes, with many reviewers highlighting the engaging soundtrack and its nostalgic chiptune elements. Players appreciate the evident passion behind the music, which complements the game's charming visuals and character designs. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging players to explore the original sources online.
- “The music, characters, art style - you can see that this game was made with love.”
- “The music is great as always, even though I find there's less songs I recognize; again, it makes me curious to look up the soundtrack online and discover the original sources.”
- “One aspect that truly shines in this game is the evident passion poured into its creation, reflected in its captivating artwork and banger remixes of some notable Hololive music.”
- “Its nothing but a black screen with music.”
- “Hololive castle crashes w game, music is kinda meh i put castle crashes ost in background, i don't like the pink big furry's people.”
- “The aesthetic, music and concept are all there, however there is not enough depth in the character's kit to make them feel fun.”
graphics
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
49%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming art style, polished pixel graphics, and attention to detail, with many reviewers highlighting the cute character designs and vibrant backgrounds. While some players noted that the visuals are impressive, they felt that the gameplay did not always match the quality of the graphics. Overall, the aesthetic elements, including the music and references, are seen as a strong point, making the game appealing, especially to fans of the Hololive franchise.
- “Plus the art style is just gorgeous, as all things Kay Yu touches are.”
- “Graphically, the game looks great; I really love this art style.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, especially the art, background, and enemy sprites.”
- “It's a shame these graphics and voice-overs don't have gameplay to match their quality.”
- “In conclusion: graphics good, gameplay bad, and I can't comment on the audio, because I played remotely through a friend and it did not work.”
- “They're different to the art style used in Holocure and - simply put - I just do not vibe with it.”
humor
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its silliness and charm, featuring funny references and adorable characters from the Hololive universe. Players enjoy the comedic interactions and emotes, with many moments eliciting genuine laughter, making the overall experience entertaining and lighthearted. The game's vibrant art and energetic music further enhance its comedic appeal, creating a fun atmosphere for both fans and newcomers alike.
- “If time is no object for you, then this is a great game, filled with fantastic art, some voice acting, energetic music, and funny references from Hololive's loving fans.”
- “I like the part when Kaela said, "g'day mate, jdon my soul," and proceeded to silent laugh, then Biboo suddenly showed up, hit Gangnam Style, sang her brain-rot song, and hit Kaela with the funny rock emote known as Maurice from Ultrakill.”
- “The animation and sprites are very well done, laugh-out-loud funny at times.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
86%
7%
The game's story mode is engaging and reminiscent of classic titles, with players reporting a completion time of around two hours. While the narrative primarily focuses on Hololive JP characters, there are hopes for additional characters and maps in future updates. Overall, the story provides a fun experience, though some players suggest improvements like an auto-save feature and easier difficulty settings for accessibility.
- “This game had me hooked for weeks, and it took me longer than expected to finish story mode.”
- “However, once you complete a run, get the 'story mode' done, pick up some of the newer characters and start going with the flow of the game, it is really fun.”
- “After completing the story, it is quite a surprise to see Holox members unlocked to be playable characters.”
- “The rest are just getting achievements through story mode.”
- “It's a good game in its respective genre but not quite the 'home-run ball out of the park' success story holo-cure is.”
- “Further to the first point, I think it is worth considering adding an easier difficulty to make the game more accessible too, especially since there are contents locked behind beating the story mode.”
grinding
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the need to manually collect dropped items and coins. Many reviewers suggest that the gameplay would benefit from faster pacing and improvements like auto-pickup for coins to reduce the monotony. While some players appreciate the game for its RPG elements, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the grinding mechanics, especially in later stages.
- “Not much fun, I'd like faster-paced, less tedious gameplay.”
- “The game very tediously makes you walk over each coin to pick them up.”
- “Managing the drops is tedious extra work that kinda breaks the flow of action.”
replayability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
63%
13%
The game's replayability is generally viewed as moderate, with some players appreciating the roguelike elements and multiplayer options that enhance the experience, especially when teaming up with friends. However, there are concerns about the lack of content and features, such as a map act select menu and more playable characters, which could improve replayability further. Overall, while many find it enjoyable and easy to revisit, some express disappointment in its current replay value, particularly in solo play.
- “There are also roguelike elements in the equipment you get on each run, as well as coins to spend on upgrading and enhancing that equipment, which makes the game fairly replayable.”
- “I'll definitely play it again because the replayability is there, especially if you get some friends on deck to team up.”
- “Amazing to see that a fanmade game like this has so much soul, content, and replayability.”
- “I'm aware you said that online multiplayer won't be available on release due to some constraints, but despite that, I find there to be a lack of replayability until online is implemented.”
- “As for replayability, it's quite low, and I was kind of disappointed to find that out when it's from the same people of Holocure.”
- “Replayability is only present in co-op mode, in my opinion.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players noting that it struggles on low-end systems despite its small file size and enjoyable gameplay. While some appreciate the art and music, numerous users report significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and unresponsive controls during intense moments. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires further optimization to enhance performance across a wider range of hardware.
- “Fun to play with friends and does not require high-performance PCs.”
- “The music, the amazing art, and the overall performance of the game are amazing.”
- “I'll wait for more optimizations.”
- “The game is horribly optimized, even for slightly low-end systems.”
- “I think this game needs more optimization for low-end systems. I don't know if it's just me or if anyone else has experienced the same thing, but changing the resolution won't help my device increase performance, and the visual effects are also not working.”
- “I've played for a few minutes and stopped playing because of the low performance I experienced.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game suffers from several stability issues, particularly in multiplayer, where bugs can lead to game freezes and frustrating progress loss. While some achievements are also problematic, the overall performance on platforms like Steam Deck is commendable. Players are advised to wait for fixes before fully engaging with the online features, as the developers aim to improve the experience.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck (Proton Experimental).”
- “Runs great on Steam Deck (Proton Experimental).”
- “Unfortunately, our enjoyment was tarnished by a few bugs, one of which freezes the game upon a player disconnecting during remote play, resulting in frustrating progress loss.”
- “Game is buggy with multiplayer issues abound, wait till it gets some fixes in.”
- “However, I am letting this slide on the basis that the developers want to deliver us a good and working online service - not launch with one that's buggy and/or broken, with the online feature to be added in later.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Character development is highlighted positively, with particular praise for the character designs, especially Botan, who is noted for her appealing design, engaging personality, and dramatic depth. Overall, the characters are described as cute and well-crafted.
- “Botan is peak character design, personality, and drama.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is entirely free to play and does not include any microtransactions or in-game purchases involving real currency, ensuring a completely cost-free experience for players.
- “It's completely free and has no microtransactions.”
- “No microtransactions or any other in-game purchases involving real currency.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke nostalgia for "lf2" while maintaining a wholesome atmosphere. This blend of fond memories and positive feelings enhances the overall experience.
- “I really love how this game made me feel nostalgic for LF2.”
- “And yet, all references are wholesome.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers highlight that the inclusion of background characters significantly enhances the game's atmosphere, contributing to a more immersive and engaging experience.
- “Even the background characters contribute to the atmosphere.”
- “Even the background characters that add to the atmosphere.”