Not For Broadcast: Prologue

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Not For Broadcast: Prologue is a single player shooter game with comedy and erotic themes. It was developed by NotGames and was released on December 11, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Look, mate - it’s not that hard. Choose the angles, roll the ads, and bleep the swears. Just keep in mind that how you show these people will change their lives. Don’t worry - you’ll get paid either way! In an alternate 1980s where the nation stumbles towards dystopia, join the National Nightly News team as they document the latest political scandal, the rise of a radical government, and which ce…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 360 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

monetization17 negative mentions

Unique and engaging gameplay combining real-time TV broadcast control with satire and dark humor.
High-quality FMV footage and retro 1980s visual style create immersive atmosphere.
Demo effectively introduces mechanics and story, encouraging purchase of full game.

Performance issues including lag, freezing screens, and crashes on some lower-end systems.
The interference mini-game is considered annoying and disrupts immersion by some players.
Steep multitasking difficulty and unforgiving gameplay may cause stress and deter casual players.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
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The gameplay is praised for its unique, multitasking simulation mechanics that blend frantic challenge with dark satire, creating an engaging and immersive experience. While some find certain elements like the "signal interference" mechanic frustrating, overall the intuitive controls, humor, and gradual introduction of complex tasks keep players on their toes and excited for the full game. The prologue offers a solid, representative taste of the gameplay's depth and pacing, with many appreciating its originality and potential for a cult classic.
- “While the prologue is a free, limited version of the full game, it offers a substantial experience that showcases the game’s unique mechanics and tone.”
- “Not for broadcast: prologue is a brilliantly executed simulation that combines frantic gameplay with biting satire.”
- “The gameplay is very engaging, and I love how intuitive it is.”
- “Mediocre gameplay, decent storyline, but automatically opening my web browser to get me to buy the game is a no-go.”
- “The gameplay is fine, although I hate the 'signal interference' part.”
- “Enjoyed the demo, it feels like Papers, Please with television. You play as the TV crew in the studio, but instead of multiple people, there's only you, so the gameplay can get a bit overwhelming but it keeps you on edge.”
humor
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its sharp, dry British style and effective use of satire, particularly in parodying media and political stereotypes. Many players find the scenarios, dialogue, and commercials hilariously absurd, adding an engaging and lighthearted tone to the challenging gameplay. However, some note the presence of crude humor, which may not appeal to everyone.
- “The pressure is palpable, the humor is sharp, and the stakes feel surprisingly high for a game where your primary adversary is the bleep button.”
- “Really funny dry British humour mixed with Papers Please.”
- “Love how this works out as a tech director of a TV station with the timing cues, love the content of both the newscast and the commercials with hilarious stereotypes of them both and with today's political climate this is exactly what is needed to deflate all sides with the humor.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The story is praised for being fun, humorous, and immersive, with well-written dialogue and a deep, politically influenced narrative that gains complexity as the game progresses. Players appreciate its unique setting in a TV broadcasting sim and its potential for impactful player choices, though some side content feels less engaging. Overall, the story is seen as a strong and integral aspect that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Even during quarantine they manage to create a story that ties in with some humor that really made playing a TV broadcasting sim fun and enjoyable.”
- “Has an interesting story and comedic side to it, as well as some extremely well done dialogue in the lore of this game.”
- “Starts off really easy, starts to become a lot more complex, and there'll be an interesting political background to the game's story that you'll be able to have a major influence on as the player.”
- “Mediocre gameplay, decent storyline, but automatically opening my web browser to get me to buy the game is a no-go.”
- “☐ story?”
- “So first of all, the story seems interesting.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization approach is criticized for essentially being an advertisement disguised as a full game, offering limited gameplay centered around managing ads and censorship, which many find misleading and unworthy of purchase. While some appreciate the polished interface and humorous in-game ads, overall, players feel this marketing tactic disrespects gamers by replacing genuine content with promotional material.
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and harmful.”
- “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page; this may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and not good for gamers.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics are appreciated for their style, featuring an 80s British aesthetic and original FNAF-inspired visuals, which complement the game's timing-based gameplay. While generally visually appealing, some FMV scenes stand out as particularly well done. Players note the importance of smooth visual-audio synchronization to enhance the experience.
- “Nice looking graphics.”
- “I play on a Surface Pro 4, so I have fiddled with the graphics settings to look for the best performance.”
- “The graphics are looking good, but this game has FMV scenes, which work really well.”
- “With a game revolving around timing and visual cues, you can't afford to have a second or so of delay between the visuals and the audio.”
- “Has kind of a "don't touch anything" kind of gameplay, mixed with the original FNAF graphics.”
- “(+) second, well, the graphics.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's performance is generally decent with stable framerate and no noticeable bugs, especially after adjusting graphics settings. However, some users still experience slight lag and feel that optimization could be improved. Overall, optimization appears adequate but not fully polished.
- “I play on a Surface Pro 4, so I have fiddled with the graphics settings to look for the best performance.”
- “Also, it's well crafted; I didn't notice any bugs so far and performance is decent as well as framerate.”
- “Can only assume that the developers applied some performance fixes to the full version and not this version.”
- “Performance optimization is questionable; the game feels a little laggy for me.”
- “Performance optimization is questionable; the game feels a little laggy for me.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is dynamic and surprising, shifting rapidly between heartfelt moments and unexpected, humorous interruptions that keep players engaged.
- “One moment, you’re cutting to a politician’s heartfelt speech; the next, you’re scrambling to bleep out unexpected profanity from a children’s choir.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is seen as tedious and lacks engaging elements, making it difficult for players to stay motivated and enjoy the experience.
- “It sounded very cool in theory, but there are just too many tedious tasks and not enough fun to keep me engaged.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game's atmosphere, noting that even with low-resolution settings reminiscent of an 80's TV, the immersive experience remains effective despite minor audio-sync delays.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally stable, with only a minor, non-game-breaking bug causing occasional freezing on one monitor during play. Overall, stability issues are minimal and do not significantly impact the experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The replayability of these FMV games is limited, as they tend to lose their appeal after a few playthroughs, offering little incentive for repeated sessions.
- “The only problem with these FMV games is that once you've played through them a few times, there isn't much replay value.”

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