Spectrum Break

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Spectrum Break

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Spectrum Break offers a unique and innovative gameplay experience with its engaging physics and colorful visuals, making it a fun and challenging platformer.
The game features a captivating synthwave soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the gameplay.
Players appreciate the game's potential for creativity and the satisfaction of completing levels, with many praising its addictive nature and good controls.

The game suffers from technical deficiencies typical of mobile apps, including uncustomizable controls and a lack of polish expected from PC games.
Many players find the level design frustrating, with oversized levels and inconsistent jumping mechanics leading to frequent deaths and a sense of annoyance.
Spectrum Break has been criticized for being a cash grab, as it is a free mobile app being sold at a premium price on Steam, which has led to a lack of interest from the PC gaming community.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users praise the beautiful visuals, others criticize them as subpar for a PC game, suggesting a lack of quality that PC gamers typically expect. Overall, the visuals are noted as impressive but may not fully align with the gameplay experience.
- “Excellent puzzle platform game with beautiful visuals.”
- “Don't let the beautiful graphics fool you, though.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features an outstanding synthwave soundtrack that evokes a nostalgic 80s vibe, reminiscent of artists like Lazerhawk and Com Truise. Its warm tones and chill atmosphere create a pleasing auditory experience that complements the game's aesthetic.
- “I like the neon/80s-esque look; it's on a somewhat black background, but it's pleasing to the eyes and the music is chill.”
- “The synthwave soundtrack here is outstanding.”
- “On par with some of the best 'retrofuture' music out there, the warm tones of synth are nostalgic enough to make your ears melt in the same way old Lazerhawk or Com Truise would.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and challenging, featuring a unique mechanic of moving colorful blocks to complete levels, all set to an energetic soundtrack. While the game is relatively short, players can extend their experience by hunting for collectibles.
- “Colorful blocks, challenging gameplay, and a great concept of 'get all the boxes to move to beat the level' to a sick beat to boot?”
- “The game is a bit on the short side, but the gameplay is extended if you try to hunt down all of the collectibles.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Spectrum Break is criticized for its monetization strategy, being a free mobile app repackaged as a paid Steam product, which many users perceive as a cash grab by developers. The game, described as a minimalist platformer, fails to justify its price point given its origins and gameplay.
- “Spectrum Break is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a paid product, as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed solely to squeeze money from players rather than provide a fair gaming experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as interacting with elements like blocks evokes a sense of connection and fulfillment, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Touching a block 'fills' it with emotion.”
- “The game's narrative deeply resonated with me, evoking a range of feelings.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the characters, making their struggles and triumphs incredibly impactful.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story of the mobile app is largely viewed as a failure, with even its creators showing a lack of interest in its narrative.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
- “The narrative is predictable and fails to offer any surprising twists or emotional impact.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a harmonious blend of deep bass tones and shimmering electric sounds, creating a vibrant retrofuture ambiance that is visually complemented by a stunning display of cosmic colors. This immersive experience enhances the overall enjoyment and engagement with the game.
- “Pleasing bass tones accompanied by shimmering electric atmospherics pulse and flow in rhythm with the explosion of cosmic colors in the sky behind you, creating a blissfully perfect retro-future atmosphere.”