The Doorbreaker

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The Doorbreaker is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Meepower and was released on October 17, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

The Doorbreaker is a story about one very patient person who has a long way to go in the obscurity. The game includes more than 26 different levels where you have to break doors with a random chance. This game requires you to be patient and tough, I warn you!

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Single-Player

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21%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The music is surprisingly enjoyable, with a mix of upbeat and chill sections that enhance the experience.
The game can provide a humorous experience, making it a good gag gift for friends.
For fans of achievement hunting, the game offers a large number of achievements to unlock.

The gameplay is tedious, requiring excessive clicking on doors with no meaningful plot or progression.
The game is criticized for being a low-effort cash grab, utilizing RPG Maker assets without any real innovation.
Many players found the experience frustrating and a waste of time, with some even developing a dislike for doors.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are appreciated by fans of '90s JRPGs for their nostalgic charm, but the RPG Maker engine limits their quality, lacking full HD support and customization options. While the visuals may appeal to a specific audience, they are ultimately undermined by the game's overall lack of substance.
- “The RPG Maker graphics are nice for a nostalgic '90s JRPG fan like me, and the artworks are very pleasant for lovers of '90s JRPGs ported on GBA.”
- “The graphics are extremely nice, capturing the essence of classic RPGs, even if there's not much else to the game.”
- “The artworks are very pleasant, appealing to fans of retro JRPG aesthetics.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for being exploitative and unethical, with accusations of the developers engaging in cash grabs by repackaging and selling premade game templates and assets without original content. Reviewers describe the practice as akin to shovelware, suggesting a lack of creativity and integrity in the game's development.
- “These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and tutorials, fill out a few things using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites, and dump them on Steam and into daily indie game bundles as cash grabs.”
- “Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam and a cash grab.”
- “Meepower and My Way Games have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its surprising quality and impactful bass, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances gameplay. Reviewers compare the soundtrack favorably to classic titles like Chrono Trigger and earlier Final Fantasy games, highlighting its memorable and energetic compositions.
- “The music is surprising and slaps in a section with that bass!”
- “All the punching of doors you could ever want to a soundtrack that rivals Chrono Trigger and the earlier Final Fantasy games.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic, primarily involving repetitive clicking on doors, and is further marred by low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, leading to a negative overall experience.
- “The gameplay is just clicking on doors—literally.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in this game to be excessively tedious, as it requires constant manual movement between sections, preventing the use of autoclickers to alleviate the monotony.
- “This game is a tedious slog.”
- “You can't even use an autoclicker to help with the tediousness, as every 5-6 doors you are forced to actually move your character down stairs in what can only be described as a scenery change between sections.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is criticized for being nonexistent and lacking any meaningful plot, leading players to feel that it is a waste of time and money. Many reviewers express disappointment, describing it as a dull experience with no narrative depth.
- “The game has no plot and no point.”
- “I can't believe I wasted money on this. I guess I should have researched it first. This game is nothing but a boring button masher with no plot. Don't waste your time or money. Wow, this is really the first RPG Maker game I've ever bought that I regret.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a funny ending, though it may not appeal to everyone, especially those who dislike repetitive actions like mashing keys. Overall, it seems to cater to a specific taste in comedic style.
- “The ending was hilarious, especially if you enjoy mashing the enter or space bar to break through doors. If that's your kind of humor, this game is definitely for you!”