Void Breach
- December 11, 2019
- CosmicVoid
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Get on itch.io Store"Void Breach" is a pixel art exploration game set in a mysterious world beyond the cosmic horizon. Search for your lost daughter, solve puzzles, and encounter whimsical characters on this atmospheric journey, all while being accompanied by a killer soundtrack. The game features a story of mystery, exploration, and regret, with character portraits included.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures, with engaging puzzles and a charming storyline.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, adding to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
- Despite its rough edges, the game is entertaining and provides a fun adventure in a quirky, imaginative world.
- The graphics are often considered amateurish and inconsistent, leading to confusion in navigation.
- The puzzle design involves excessive backtracking and can be tedious, with some puzzles relying on obscure logic.
- The game is relatively short, and some players felt the plot lacked depth and clarity, particularly in its conclusion.
- story42 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story centers around a quest to find a lost daughter, reminiscent of classic Sierra adventure games, featuring a mix of quirky characters and wacky plot elements. While the narrative can be confusing at times, it ultimately becomes clearer as the game progresses, offering a nostalgic experience for fans of retro-style storytelling. Overall, players appreciate the engaging storyline, vibrant visuals, and enjoyable music, though some desire a deeper exploration of the characters and a more polished presentation.
“It has an enjoyably wacky plot and plenty of interesting characters.”
“Cute short retro-style game - vibrant visuals, a sweet storyline, and nice music add to an enjoyable experience.”
“Great music, engaging puzzles, and a fun story.”
“The storyline has one central plot where you search for your lost daughter; otherwise, it is a haphazard mix of partial quests and items spread across randomly laid locations.”
“I really wanted the story to be expanded so that we get to know more about the characters we meet and especially the entity.”
“The plot was a bit confusing, but towards the end of the game, it made more and more sense.”
- graphics40 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic, old-school aesthetic reminiscent of early Sierra adventure titles, featuring pixel art that is both charming and intentionally rough around the edges. While some elements may appear inconsistent, the vibrant low-res artwork and retro style resonate well with fans of classic gaming, offering a delightful experience for those who appreciate this genre. However, modern players seeking polished visuals may find the graphics less appealing.
“The graphics are functional but consistent and often contain a surprising amount of detail, and the music fits the game really well.”
“The main point of attraction of this 'lo-res' game is the art style which harkens back to a mid-80s Sierra game.”
“Cute short retro-style game - vibrant visuals, a sweet storyline, and nice music add to an enjoyable experience.”
“The graphics are just as garish and janky as they look in the trailer, but there's something endearing about this kind of boldly ugly style.”
“If you're a little more modern, want sleek top-of-the-line graphics, hints, and hotspots, then you might find this game a little frustrating.”
“While most of the graphics are purposefully pixely, the cursor icon is more hi-res, which breaks from the feel of the rest of the game.”
- music32 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and atmospheric fit, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. The soundtrack, reminiscent of old-school adventure games and chiptune styles, is described as both engaging and relaxing, making it a significant reason to play. Overall, the music contributes greatly to the game's charm and storytelling, with some even suggesting it's worth purchasing solely for the soundtrack.
“Seriously, the game is worth buying just for the music alone.”
“Adding to it a beautiful soundtrack (that can be found in the game install folder), the result is a relaxing and very enjoyable little game telling a fantastic tale with rich atmospheric settings.”
“For me, this took some of the dramatic tension out of the experience, but that's because I love a good old Sierra death. One of the best things about this game for me is actually the music, which really adds to the atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is atmospheric and fits like a glove.”
“The original music is very listenable, as well.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive settings and beautiful soundtrack, which enhance the overall experience and contribute to a sense of adventure and achievement. Players appreciate the variety of locations, including haunted mansions and Mayan ruins, although some feel the relaxing music may reduce dramatic tension. Overall, the atmospheric elements are considered a key strength of the game.
“The soundtrack is atmospheric and fits like a glove.”
“Adding to it a beautiful soundtrack (that can be found in the game install folder), the result is a relaxing and very enjoyable little game telling a fantastic tale with rich atmospheric settings.”
“The atmosphere is great: you'll visit haunted mansions, Mayan ruins, swamps, caves, and so on.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally easy and accessible, with players rarely getting stuck, though some frustration arises from the control scheme that requires cycling through action icons instead of using a selection bar. It primarily features traditional point-and-click mechanics, focusing on simple inventory puzzles where players unlock paths by finding specific items.
“Gameplay is fairly easy, and you will rarely get stuck. The only problem I had was with the controls – there is no bar to select walk/look/use/talk icons; instead, you need to cycle through them via keyboard or mouse wheel, which can get pretty frustrating.”
“The gameplay in Void Breach consists of very simple inventory puzzles; early on in the game, there will be many paths that are blocked off, and each path is generally unlocked with a single inventory item found elsewhere in the game.”
“Gameplay is fairly easy and you will rarely get stuck. The only problem I had was with the controls – there is no bar to select walk/look/use/talk icons; instead, you need to cycle through them via keyboard or mouse wheel, which can get pretty frustrating.”
“Gameplay-wise, the game relies on traditional point-and-click gameplay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, leading to a negative impact on their overall enjoyment.
“It just got very tedious and frustrating to play.”
