Holo X Break

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,295 reviews
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  • graphics
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Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!

  • PC
  • Windows
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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,295 reviews
gameplay53 positive mentions
grinding15 negative mentions
  • gameplay168 mentions

    The gameplay of "Holo x Break" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its charming visuals and simple mechanics, but criticizing its clunky controls and lack of depth. While some find the beat-em-up style enjoyable and challenging, others feel it suffers from repetitiveness and awkward pacing, particularly in solo play. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements to its mechanics and balance to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Cute pixel art and simple yet challenging gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is simple to learn and easy to grasp while getting more and more challenging as you continue onward, 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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Instead of moving from one area of a stage to the next, the stage just gets bigger for some reason and with the gameplay involving having minions, everyone just goes everywhere even all the way back to the start of the stage which kind of makes the game longer than it probably should because one ends up having to chase mobs around a stage that's ever increasing in size.”
    • “However, as a beat 'em up game, its mechanics are pretty barebones. The pacing of the game feels really awkward, and the amount of ranged attack enemies, combined with the fact they can interrupt whatever you are doing, creates a very frustrating experience.”
    • “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.”
  • music69 mentions

    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 ties to previous titles. Players appreciate the effort put into the original compositions and remixes, noting that the music enhances the overall experience and complements the game's charming visuals and art style. While some found the music to be a standout feature, a few critiques mentioned a lack of recognizable tracks, yet overall, the consensus is that the music is a significant highlight of the game.

    • “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.”
  • graphics56 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming art style, vibrant pixel graphics, and attention to detail, with many reviewers highlighting the cute character designs and smooth animations. While some players noted that the visuals are impressive and reflect a lot of passion, a few expressed disappointment that the graphics did not fully compensate for gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the aesthetic elements, including the art and music, are considered a standout feature, appealing particularly 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, although the playable character sprite expressions look a little creepy.”
    • “It's a shame these graphics and voice-overs don't have gameplay to match their quality.”
    • “Despite its shortcomings, the aesthetic elements receive full marks, for a solid 10/10.”
    • “Aesthetically good, but my god did it get boring quick.”
  • humor22 mentions

    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 light-hearted and entertaining. The blend of cute visuals and humorous dialogue contributes significantly to the game's appeal, even for those unfamiliar with the Hololive franchise.

    • “Great game, funny references, free.”
    • “The animation and sprites are very well done, laugh-out-loud funny at times.”
    • “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.”
  • story22 mentions

    The game's story mode captivates players with its engaging plot and nostalgic references, reminiscent of classic TMNT games, though it can be completed in about two hours. Players appreciate the unlockable characters and the fun that unfolds after finishing the main story, while some suggest improvements like an auto-save feature and additional content to enhance the experience. Overall, while the story mode is enjoyable, it may not reach the heights of a standout success in its genre.

    • “This game had me hooked for weeks, and it took me longer than expected to finish story mode.”
    • “After completing the story, it is quite a surprise to see Holox members unlocked to be playable characters.”
    • “Just finished story mode and felt accomplished.”
    • “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.”
    • “After completing the story, it is quite a surprise to see holox members unlocked to be playable characters.”
  • grinding15 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the need to manually collect dropped items and coins. While some appreciate the RPG elements and the ability to play in short bursts, others criticize the slow pace and lack of streamlined mechanics, suggesting improvements like auto-collection for dropped items to enhance the experience. Overall, the grinding can detract from enjoyment, especially in later stages of the game.

    • “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.”
  • replayability12 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is seen as a mixed bag. While some players appreciate the rougelike elements, multiplayer options, and the potential for revisiting acts, others feel that the lack of online multiplayer at launch and limited character selection diminish its replay value. The consensus suggests that the game is enjoyable and has replayable aspects, particularly in co-op mode, but could benefit from additional content and features to enhance longevity.

    • “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 as well.”
    • “Additionally, a map act select menu would greatly enhance replayability by enabling players to revisit specific acts at their leisure.”
    • “I'll definitely play it again because the replayability is there, especially if you get some friends on deck to team up.”
    • “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 behind Holocure.”
    • “Replayability is limited, especially in co-op mode, in my opinion.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it is accessible for players with lower-end PCs, many users report significant performance issues, particularly during intense gameplay moments. Despite its small file size and solid gameplay, players have experienced frame rate drops and bugs that hinder the experience, indicating a need for further optimization.

    • “Fun to play with friends and does not require high-performance PCs.”
    • “The music, the amazing art, even the performance of the game are overall 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.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by several bugs, particularly in multiplayer, where disconnections can lead to game freezes and progress loss. While some achievements are also glitchy, the overall experience is affected by these issues, prompting players to recommend waiting for fixes before diving in. However, there is some optimism for future improvements, especially regarding online features.

    • “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.”
    • “Shop NPC's UI when scrolling down to your stuff to sell is kinda buggy and scrolls around weird.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development is highlighted positively, with users praising the cute character designs and specifically noting Botan as an exemplary representation of strong design, personality, and dramatic depth.

    • “Botan is peak character design, personality, and drama.”
    • “The character designs are really cute!”
  • monetization2 mentions

    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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting feelings of nostalgia reminiscent of "lf2," while appreciating the wholesome references that enhance their experience.

    • “I really love how this game made me feel nostalgic for LF2.”
    • “And yet, all references are wholesome.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by well-crafted background characters, which contribute to a rich and immersive environment.

    • “Even the background characters contribute significantly to the atmosphere.”
    • “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “The game's environment is rich and detailed, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
    • “Even the background characters fail to contribute to the atmosphere.”
    • “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired.”
    • “There is a lack of immersive elements that detract from the game's atmosphere.”
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Play time

13hMedian play time
12hAverage play time
5-25hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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