Meta Ghost: Breaking Show

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Meta Ghost: Breaking Show is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Scarecrow Studio and was released on April 24, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

GREAT CYBERPUNK GAME BY OUR FRIENDS About the Game Meta Ghost: Breaking Show is a 3D roguelite hack-and-slash action game. Built on the foundation of "cyberpunk" culture, the game provides a thrilling and fast-paced combat experience while telling a profound cyberpunk story. Play as one “breaker” (or several) in Breaking Show, battling intelligent machines with cybern…

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Audience ScoreBased on 196 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game features fun and engaging gameplay with a variety of builds and character customization, making each run feel fresh.
The art style and graphics are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive cyberpunk atmosphere.
The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.

Boss fights can feel unbalanced, often requiring significant upgrades rather than skill, leading to tedious encounters.
The game suffers from connectivity issues and bugs, particularly in online modes, which can disrupt gameplay and progress.
There is a lack of variety in upgrades and enemy design, making gameplay feel repetitive over time.

gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
54%
7%
The gameplay is described as initially fun and engaging, with a variety of characters and build options that allow for diverse playstyles. However, it suffers from issues such as grindiness, poorly designed boss mechanics, and a lack of meaningful progression, leading to a reliance on luck rather than skill. While the core mechanics and combat are enjoyable, many players feel the game needs significant reworking and polish to reach its full potential.
- “The gameplay is similar to Hades but with diverse builds and customization.”
- “Overall the gameplay is great.”
- “The gameplay itself is fun, the story isn't bad, but it just needs some reworking and polish before it's something I can suggest people play.”
- “Grindy game with an over-reliance on metaprogression, terrible boss fights with nearly unreadable attacks that almost always one-shot you, and generally brain-dead gameplay with next to no actual skill involved.”
- “Bosses are either joke-tier easy or have some BS mechanics.”
- “The rogue-lite mechanics are well developed, but the combat is immediately tedious and requires very little skill.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
26%
11%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their unique art style, vibrant visuals, and strong character design, particularly within the cyberpunk genre. Many players appreciate the smooth gameplay and fluid controls, although some note that the overall graphical quality may vary, with occasional performance issues when many enemies are present. Overall, the game's aesthetic is considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience despite some criticisms regarding gameplay depth.
- “It deserves more attention, as it has some of the best visuals of the genre and likely the only cyberpunk.”
- “Noblebright/cyberpunk/Hades-like with great controls and incredible visuals.”
- “Great design - characters, enemies, bosses, stages, graphics, sound effects; all very cool.”
- “Another game that went the 'anime' art style route that didn't market as well.”
- “But at the moment, outside of aesthetics, it doesn't really do anything better, and does quite a few things worse than other action roguelites.”
- “I did notice jittering as more enemies approach, so I put it on low graphics.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its decent quality and engaging elements, while others criticize it for being unfinished and poorly translated. Voice acting is noted as a strong point, but many feel the narrative requires further polish and clarity to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story offers intriguing aspects but leaves players wanting more depth and resolution.
- “Each character plays differently and the story is pretty decent as well.”
- “Greatly enjoying the story as well, for what seemed like a game that would stray solely towards the combat.”
- “Fun mechanics, great story.”
- “Most notably, at the time of review, the story is not finished and the translation is awful enough that you won't know what some 'drives' (character improvements) do until you ask around or try them.”
- “- unfinished story”
- “Fantastic game that's come out of early access - played it for around 10 hours to beat the game once (story content) but only halfway through the 'heats', probably another 10 hours at a minimum to complete the heats at the right level.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
90%
Reviews of the game's grinding aspect are mixed, with some players enjoying the balance between casual play and hardcore grinding, while others find it excessively tedious and reliant on metaprogression. Many criticize the boss fights and combat for lacking skill, leading to a frustrating experience, especially when maxing out gear. Recent patches have improved some grindy elements, but concerns remain about unlock requirements and overall gameplay pacing.
- “It's a great roguelike with a modular skill improvement tree and a few meta-progression currencies that are achievable through normal gameplay. It's not grindy and not overly plentiful either.”
- “The grinding in this game feels rewarding and balanced, allowing players to progress without feeling overwhelmed or stuck.”
- “I appreciate how the game incorporates grinding in a way that enhances the overall experience, making each session feel meaningful and engaging.”
- “Grindy game with an over-reliance on metaprogression, terrible boss fights with nearly unreadable attacks that almost always one-shot you, and generally brain-dead gameplay with next to no actual skill involved.”
- “The game was fun but challenging; now it's just slow and tedious.”
- “But until they reduce or remove the tedious and excessive unlock requirements for multiplayer, this game gets a negative review from me.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
20%
10%
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging quality, enhancing the overall experience with a standout soundtrack that players describe as "banging" and "a banger." Many reviewers appreciate the combination of great music with smooth gameplay and artistic visuals, highlighting its contribution to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength, with some players expressing a desire to purchase it separately.
- “Awesome art style, bangin' combat, slapping music, and a nice progression system as well.”
- “The game runs very smooth on max settings and the music is a banger!”
- “Overall a really fun amazing game with an awesome music track!”
- “SFX/music: since it's inspired by the 'future'.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, including softlocks that result in lost progress and unreliable server connections that hinder online play. Additionally, some characters are described as broken, contributing to an overall unstable experience.
- “Extremely buggy (often softlocked, need to exit the game losing all progress).”
- “In order to play the game online and access some of the subsequent modes, even if you're playing alone, you have to connect to the servers. The server connection, for whatever reason, is buggy in my circumstance.”
- “Still buggy, and some characters are absolutely broken.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Players find the game's replayability enhanced by the ability to unlock diverse characters with unique skills and a complex loot system, which encourages experimentation with various build paths. This variety in gameplay elements makes revisiting stages feel rewarding and engaging.
- “Being able to unlock additional characters with different skill sets and unlockable enhancements increases replay value.”
- “It has a very complex loot system and very rewarding build paths that make stages very replayable.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels repetitive.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance, leading to a subpar experience for players.
- “The game suffers from bad performance, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Optimization issues lead to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its humor, making it an enjoyable experience, especially when played with friends.
- “A hilarious game to enjoy with friends! <3”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps everyone laughing.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes throughout the gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively creates a compelling cyberpunk atmosphere that immerses players in its futuristic setting.
- “The game creates a stunning cyberpunk atmosphere that immerses you completely.”
- “The vibrant neon lights and gritty urban landscapes contribute to an incredible atmosphere.”
- “Every sound and visual detail enhances the overall atmosphere, making it feel alive and engaging.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, noting that it effectively touches on deeper themes and feelings, though some feel it only scratches the surface of its potential emotional impact.
- “This game truly touches the heart and evokes deep emotions.”
- “The storytelling is so powerful that it left me in tears.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters, making their struggles and triumphs incredibly impactful.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character development for its strong design and vibrant artwork, highlighting the stylish and appealing visuals that enhance the cyberpunk setting. The characters are well-crafted, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience.
- “Good characters and character design, along with great artwork, create an engaging cyberpunk setting that enhances the fun gameplay.”
- “The character designs, environments, effects, portraits, and user interface are all super stylish, vibrant, and appealing.”