Into the Breach

About

8 x 8 tactical warfare

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 947 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

Into the Breach is an exceptional turn-based strategy game with deep mechanics and high replayability, making it one of the best mobile games available.
The mobile port is well-optimized, providing a seamless experience that retains the charm and challenge of the original PC version.
Players appreciate the lack of ads and microtransactions, allowing for a pure gaming experience focused on strategy and skill.

The game requires a Netflix subscription to play, which many users find frustrating and would prefer a one-time purchase option instead.
Numerous players report frequent crashes and bugs, particularly on certain devices, making the game unplayable for some.
The game can be overly punishing, with some users feeling that the difficulty spikes and random events can lead to unwinnable situations.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
7%
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, strategic depth, and nostalgic appeal, with many players enjoying the variety and replayability it offers. However, some users express frustration with luck-based scenarios, a lack of progression, and occasional clunky controls, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is often described as a fun and challenging time sink, particularly for fans of turn-based strategy and puzzle elements.
- “Amazing game with good mechanics and nostalgic retro pixel artwork.”
- “This game is a bonafide classic of turn-based strategy, and the gameplay translates well to mobile.”
- “I can't praise this game enough for its fun and replayable gameplay!”
- “I really tried liking this game, but too often you'd get in a no-win situation, where one or more enemies just appear and position themselves in a way where you are guaranteed to lose hours of gameplay, turning this from a skill-based game into a purely luck-based game.”
- “The moment-to-moment gameplay is fine, but there's nothing to actually work toward in terms of the buildup.”
- “Whoever is in charge of gameplay direction for this game is dumb; the movement is clunky, the attack doesn't even work.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
64%
12%
The game's story is generally appreciated for its engaging concept and unique mission structure across different islands, though many players find it repetitive due to the limited narrative depth and the need to restart after completing missions. While some enjoy the challenge and replayability offered by various difficulties and pilot/mech combinations, others criticize the lack of variation in missions and the absence of a compelling overarching narrative. Technical issues, such as crashes during the initial missions, further detract from the overall experience.
- “Because it's challenging, has a good story, and is very replayable due to the many different difficulties, combos you can have with pilots/mechs, and the grind to get all achievements, mechs, and pilots to 100% the game!”
- “I like the concept and story.”
- “Into the Breach is a fantastic game with lots of depth and story.”
- “I wish there was a longer storyline without having to start over after a few hours of playing...”
- “The final mission is frequently easier than some missions you encounter along the way and doesn't culminate in anything special.”
- “Virtually no story, but that's not what you are here for, right?”
replayability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
28%
12%
The game is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, offering diverse strategies, numerous unlockables, and varying difficulty levels that encourage players to return. Many reviewers highlight the unique experiences in each playthrough, thanks to customizable teams and challenging gameplay. Overall, it is considered one of the most replayable strategy games available, with some even describing it as infinitely replayable.
- “It's got plenty of replayability, great strategies depending on the teams you pick, and enough unlockables to keep you coming back.”
- “Infinitely replayable and a ton of depth despite being easy to learn.”
- “One of the greatest strategy games ever made with endless replayability and perfect information.”
- “There aren't enough characters to explain the replayability alone.”
- “That team goes against most of what makes this game replayable.”
- “Unlimited replay value.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads, microtransactions, and in-game purchases. Players enjoy a complete gaming experience without interruptions or pay-to-win mechanics, contributing to its reputation as one of the best mobile games available. Overall, the straightforward approach to monetization enhances replayability and user satisfaction.
- “No ads, no microtransactions, nothing being shoved down your throat, just the full game and DLC, pure and simple.”
- “No ads or microtransactions, just a pure, tough but fair strategy game!”
- “No in-game purchases is a major plus too in the mobile game market.”
- “I've enjoyed the game, free of ads, from Netflix.”
- “I already loved it on other platforms, and I'm happy to see it on mobile (without added microtransactions) - I honestly think it might be the best mobile game ever.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with many users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and long loading times, particularly on the PC version. While some players have experienced no issues, the overall consensus highlights a frustratingly unstable experience that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I've played the game on PC, and I know the game itself is good, but this version is a buggy mess.”
- “It's a great game, but wow is this version buggy.”
- “Freezes, crashes, loses progress.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many players adding the soundtrack to their regular playlists and describing it as amazing and emotionally impactful. The combination of an incredible soundtrack with engaging gameplay and pixel art enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The music is one of the few soundtracks that I have pulled into my regularly played lists on Spotify.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing as well.”
- “One of the best strategy games ever and an amazing soundtrack on top of it.”
- “The song region secured makes me wanna cry, but for real though.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic retro pixel artwork, effectively conveying the game's themes of dread and despair. While the visuals may appear simple, they are described as beautiful and well-executed, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of good mechanics and visually appealing units.
- “Amazing game with good mechanics and nostalgic retro pixel artwork.”
- “Don't let the simple graphics fool you.”
- “Graphics transmit the dread and despair, appropriate to the setting through beautiful pixels.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
While the game performs well on devices like the Samsung Galaxy S22, many users criticize its overall optimization, attributing issues to Netflix's platform rather than the game's design itself.
- “On my Samsung Galaxy S22, there were no performance problems when the game actually ran.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end devices.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized for various platforms, ensuring a consistent experience.”
- “This is an amazing game held hostage by Netflix and their horrible platform/optimization.”
- “On my Samsung Galaxy S22, there were no performance problems when the game would actually run.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and monotonous, as they quickly exhaust the limited variety of mechs and face a repetitive series of battles. The process of unlocking new teams is described as overly tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment and replayability typically expected from a roguelike experience.
- “Good gameplay but gets stale quickly. You use 3 mechs and then you fight like 30 battles with them. Unlocking new teams is extremely grindy. It's a roguelike that fails at being a roguelike, where every run is stale. I've played a lot of games like XCOM, Valkyria Chronicles, Final Fantasy Tactics, Fire Emblem, etc.”