Jawbreaker

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"Jawbreaker is a single-player Action game with awesome visuals and a fantastic soundtrack. Survive in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by gangs after the Great Economic Collapse of 2028. Venture into a dangerous police station in New Citadel City to scavenge for supplies, but beware of the terrifying inhabitants that may have set a trap for you."

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

graphics34 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a great aesthetic, engaging voice acting, and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
The puzzles are interesting and provide a good mix of challenge, while the worldbuilding and setting are immersive and intriguing.
Despite its flaws, many players found the game enjoyable, especially for fans of survival horror and stealth genres.

The stealth mechanics are poorly designed, leading to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay where enemies can detect players too easily.
Ammo is extremely scarce, making combat feel ineffective and forcing players to rely heavily on stealth, which can be tedious.
The game suffers from technical issues, including unskippable cutscenes upon death and inconsistent controller support, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
20%
7%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their impressive aesthetic, immersive art style, and overall polish, particularly for an indie title. Many players noted the visuals as being both captivating and reminiscent of classic gaming styles, with smooth performance and good optimization, although some experienced minor lag during chaotic scenes. Overall, the combination of great graphics, sound design, and atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's engaging experience.
- “The atmosphere, art style, and worldbuilding are top notch and very immersive, the controls are intuitive and it has full controller support.”
- “Graphics are amazing and quite terrifying.”
- “The graphics are excellent, and everything is running smoothly so far.”
- “🔲 Graphics don't matter in this game.”
- “~ graphics ~”
- “I got through the game with the help of YouTube walkthroughs; it's not a 'beginner' friendly game at all, but the story, graphics, and the whole vibe of the game is pretty amazing, that's why I kept playing.”
music
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
33%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting the powerful metal and punk soundtracks that energize gameplay and intensify horror elements. However, some players feel that certain music choices, particularly loud rap tracks, detract from the horror experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's aesthetic and emotional impact.
- “The soundtrack rocks as well and greatly enhances the general vibe of the game.”
- “An excellent addition to the horror genre, Jawbreaker exceeds expectations with its eerie atmosphere amplified through playful use of music and excellent scene setting.”
- “The loud metal music playing on the radio in some levels really fits the theme and made it difficult to hear footsteps.”
- “The loud metal music playing on the radio in some levels really fit the theme and made it difficult to hear footsteps.”
- “I don't appreciate the loud (rap) music in some scenes though, cut the crap, it's a horror game.”
- “Like many others state, the stealth mechanics aren't very great, and I found the rock/punk music (although good) to ruin the 'horror' atmosphere of the game.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
8%
The gameplay features a mix of stealth and puzzle elements, requiring players to navigate enemy patrols and utilize items strategically, though many find the stealth mechanics underdeveloped and frustrating. Boss battles often rely on trial-and-error, which can detract from the overall experience, and while some players appreciate the challenge, others feel misled by promotional materials that suggest a more action-oriented game. Overall, the gameplay has potential but suffers from inconsistencies and a lack of polish, leading to a divided reception among players.
- “The gameplay is pretty difficult, but if you take your time to look around for enemies and things that can distract them, and use the motion detector you get at the start to look out for them, you can get past them easily enough once you memorize their patrol paths. It's a puzzle/stealth game for most sections, with you trying to sneak past enemies to collect and interact with things that'll unlock the next section, with the boss battles revolving around using their weaknesses against them.”
- “The gameplay is what I'm really digging though; switching up items to try a level in different ways adds a level of strategy that's a great mix with the horror genre.”
- “The gameplay is quite fun once you get the hang of it.”
- “The premise and setting and the way the game looks are excellent, but the game has horrifically underbaked stealth mechanics that are currently, in my opinion, almost unplayable.”
- “As for overall horror and gameplay elements, the game is a bit lackluster.”
- “Boss battles are a series of trial-and-error until you figure out the mechanic and what is going on.”
atmosphere
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
32%
9%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, enhanced by strong sound design and art style that create a tense, dystopian environment. While some players find the stealth mechanics frustrating, the overall ambiance effectively keeps players on edge, making it a standout feature of the experience. Despite mixed feelings about certain gameplay elements, the atmosphere remains a highlight, contributing to a fun and engaging horror experience.
- “The atmosphere, art style, and worldbuilding are top notch and very immersive.”
- “Gave me a break to just soak in the atmosphere and immerse myself without the threat of being attacked or jump-scared.”
- “Like many others state, the stealth mechanics aren't very great, and I found the rock/punk music (although good) to ruin the 'horror' atmosphere of the game.”
- “An excellent addition to the horror genre, Jawbreaker exceeds expectations with its eerie atmosphere amplified through playful use of music and excellent scene setting.”
- “Creepy atmosphere (even if it wasn't 'scary' per se).”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The story of the game is generally considered mediocre and lackluster, with many players finding it barebones and not particularly engaging. While the atmosphere, graphics, and soundtrack receive praise, the narrative feels incomplete, especially with an abrupt ending that leaves players wanting more. Overall, the plot does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, leading to mixed feelings about its depth and coherence.
- “Really enjoying the game, amazing graphics, amazing soundtrack with a great chilling story.”
- “I got through the game with the help of YouTube walkthroughs; it's not a 'beginner' friendly game at all, but the story, graphics, and the whole vibe of the game are pretty amazing, that's why I kept playing.”
- “🔲 epic story”
- “My only issue is that after you beat the game, it feels like the story of a second game is about to start up, but then it ends.”
- “Story is also a bit barebones, and the final boss 'jawbreaker' felt a bit out of place.”
- “To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure I fully grasped the story on this one.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring smooth controls and impressive graphics. While the overall experience may feel lacking in other areas, the technical performance stands out positively among user reviews.
- “Control is smooth, and the game is well-optimized.”
- “It has amazing graphics and is very well optimized.”
- “Graphics are good, optimization is good; everything else is as lazy as it comes.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
Players express mixed feelings about replayability, with some finding the game infinitely replayable, while others feel that current difficulty levels and lack of quality of life improvements hinder their enjoyment. Many suggest that future updates could enhance accessibility and make the game more engaging for repeated playthroughs.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Replayability is a key feature of this game.”
- “The game offers endless opportunities for replayability.”
- “Refunded for now, but an easier difficulty and quality of life improvements might mean I try again when the title becomes more playable and accessible instead of a chore.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, with encounters feeling repetitive and unenjoyable.
- “Each and every encounter is frustrating and tedious, made even worse by this.”
- “Tedious.”
- “Each and every encounter is frustrating and tedious, made even worse by this.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game generally performs well, users have reported occasional glitches, such as an enemy and his dog spinning in circles indefinitely and missing audio in a cutscene. These issues, though not widespread, can detract from the overall experience.
- “Some glitches do occur; one part of the game had an enemy and his dog spinning around in a circle indefinitely if you alert them, and a cutscene doesn't contain audio for the faceless speaker shortly after the Bob's Big Boy fight.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy for "Alien Isolation" appears to involve renewed advertising efforts from Sega, suggesting a potential attempt to revitalize interest in the game after a long period of neglect.