Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 12 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
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A rare refresh of the brick-breaking genre, Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure is a love letter to fans and less so for everyone else.
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Twin Breaker stars Colin Moriarty and Chris Ray Gun (of the Sacred Symbols Podcast) in their first video game adventure. A new take on the brick-breaker genre with a story written by Colin Moriarty!

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
  • Tablet
  • Xbox
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Reviews

56%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique twist on classic brick-breaking gameplay by allowing players to control multiple paddles, increasing the challenge and engagement.
  • There are various modes and a reasonable difficulty curve, making it enjoyable without causing excessive frustration.
  • The story, while initially slow, is well-paced and adds depth to the gameplay experience.
  • The reliance on luck for scoring and power-ups can be frustrating, especially when trying to achieve high scores.
  • The game lacks an exit button in the menu, which is an oversight for a PC port and can be inconvenient for players.
  • Some players may find the gameplay repetitive after a few hours, leading to a potential loss of interest.
  • story7 mentions

    The story in Brick-breaker is a mixed bag; while it starts slowly and can feel preachy, it gradually unfolds through articles as players progress, maintaining engagement with well-timed story beats. Although the main narrative can be completed in about an hour, the game offers various alternative modes that extend its entertainment value. Overall, the story may appeal more to genre fans, as it adds a unique twist to the classic gameplay.

    • “As you progress through the main level mode, you will acquire additional plot elements in the form of articles.”
    • “After that, the story beats are well spaced and don't keep you out of the action for very long.”
    • “It's a more complicated version of breakout with a weird story...which is cool in my book.”
    • “The initial story setup is a bit of a slog, but it's necessary to get to where it wants to be.”
    • “Plays like a poor man's 'arkanoid' and the story is kind of preachy.”
    • “The main story can be completed in around an hour but there are a lot of alternative play modes which should provide more entertainment afterwards.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay of Brick-breaker features traditional block-breaking mechanics with some unique twists and several interesting modes. However, while it may be enjoyable initially, players may find it repetitive and lose interest after a few hours, particularly if they are not fans of the genre.

    • “The gameplay is good, and there are several interesting modes that are fun, but after playing for a few hours, you may get bored quickly.”
    • “Brick-breaker has a story, classic gameplay, and standard features that will not appeal to gamers who are not fans of the genre.”
    • “The gameplay is a traditional block-breaker with a twist.”
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