Tesla Breaks the World!

16%
Game Brain Score Based on 38 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • music
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As Nikola Tesla, fix a quantum space tear and confront Thomas Edison in this 2D puzzle-platformer. Unlock inventions like Tesla Coils and Peace-Ray, and use them wisely to prevent zombie spawns from inefficient puzzle-solving. Don't forget to collect and name pigeons as companions on your journey.

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16%
Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique art style and charming graphics that many players appreciate.
  • The story concept involving Tesla and Edison is intriguing and has the potential to engage players.
  • Some players found joy and hope in the game during difficult times, highlighting its positive emotional impact.
  • The controls are often described as clunky, unresponsive, and floaty, making gameplay frustrating.
  • Randomly generated levels can lead to unfair deaths and poor level design, diminishing player enjoyment.
  • The game suffers from unclear instructions and slow cutscenes, which can hinder the overall experience.
  • graphics11 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous and quirky art style, which complements the engaging story premise. While many reviewers appreciate the visual design, they also note that the gameplay mechanics may not match the fluidity expected from such appealing graphics. Overall, the art direction stands out as a strong point, despite some criticisms regarding control and gameplay.

    • “The art style is gorgeous, the music is on point, the snarky narrator is great, the premise of the story is pure gold.”
    • “The one good thing I can say for the game is that I really like the graphics.”
    • “The story is good and the graphics are nice.”
    • “I admire the people who created those graphics, but I'm still unable to use the controls (and I tried a lot).”
    • “The one good thing I can say about the game is that I really like the graphics.”
    • “One thing I am positive about is the graphics.”
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its originality and engaging premise, featuring a battle between Tesla and Edison that resonates with players. However, some reviews highlight that the execution is marred by frustrating gameplay mechanics and controls, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players find the narrative compelling enough to warrant a positive impression.

    • “The art style is gorgeous, the music is on point, the snarky narrator is great, the premise of the story is pure gold.”
    • “Overall I really like the story behind the game and the randomly generated levels are nice too.”
    • “Fresh style, original story, and the all-important battle of the millennium: Tesla (poor immigrant inventor) vs Edison (corporate-sponsored douchebag that you think invented the lightbulb).”
    • “I thought it was a small fun game, but in the end it was just badly cobbled together frustration with a bad story.”
    • “Terrible control of the character and bad camera/view renders the game unplayable... 3 out of 10... just for the story concept.”
    • “The story alone is worth the money.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere and complementing the art style effectively. While players appreciate the quality of the music and narration, some have noted the lack of a slider for the narrator's volume and the absence of subtitles. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, though there are minor usability concerns.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “The art style is gorgeous, the music is on point, the snarky narrator is great, the premise of the story is pure gold.”
    • “You have separate sliders for music and ambient sound, but no slider for the narrator, and no subtitles.”
    • “The voiceover/narrator does a good job at telling you what’s happening and the music is also quite alright.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely perceived as forced and cringe-worthy, with cutscenes that fail to land effectively. While the quirky graphics aim for a cute and humorous aesthetic, the overall execution is hindered by poor controls and buggy gameplay, detracting from the intended comedic experience.

    • “The game wanted cute art and British style humor over a Tesla vs. Edison topic.”
    • “The graphics are quirky and funny, adding a unique charm to the experience.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by bugs and glitches, leading to frustrating experiences such as unexpected character deaths. Despite these issues, players still find enjoyment in the gameplay.

    • “That's right, buggy generation just kills you for no reason if you're unlucky.”
    • “Tldr: cringe humor, terrible controls, buggy.”
    • “The game is fun to play even with the glitches.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being stilted and stiff, lacking the fluidity and fun that the quirky graphics suggest it should have.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Users express a desire for improved gameplay mechanics to enhance replayability, indicating that without significant improvements, they may lose interest in continuing to play the game.

    • “I was looking for just about anything to make this more enjoyable, and I had already decided that if the game didn’t improve after that, I would just stop playing it altogether.”
    • “The lack of variety in missions makes it hard to want to replay the game after finishing it once.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there’s little incentive to go back and play again.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by cutscenes that evoke the style of 1930s silent films, contributing to a unique and immersive experience.

    • “The cutscenes remind me of silent movies from the 30s, which adds a unique charm to the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
    • “The detailed environments and ambient sounds work together to create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the game's world.”
    • “The cutscenes should remind you of the silent movies from the 30s, which unsurprisingly adds to the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, failing to immerse players in the game world.”
    • “Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere feels lifeless and lacks any real tension or excitement.”
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