LawBreakers

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6.4

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  1. KRob4
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    OverWatch meets Unreal Tournament 2004 (Best UT game) with parkour elements. Awesome character design and skins, no pay walls or pay-to-win. Just skill baby. Sound engineering is superb, soundtrack is rad. Can't speak highly enough about this game. I LOVE IT - already 33 hours in.
  2. CQCBerzerk
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    My favorite shooter in recent years. Highly skill based, and does not hold your hand at all which is a breath of fresh air. Every class is viable and pretty fun to play, and all of them have a high skill ceiling and even if you think you are sick there are a million ways you can improve. The combat is unforgiving and visceral, and reminds me a lot of UT. I don't get all the comparisons toMy favorite shooter in recent years. Highly skill based, and does not hold your hand at all which is a breath of fresh air. Every class is viable and pretty fun to play, and all of them have a high skill ceiling and even if you think you are sick there are a million ways you can improve. The combat is unforgiving and visceral, and reminds me a lot of UT. I don't get all the comparisons to Overwatch; I feel like anyone who tries to compare the two has not played Lawbreakers. Watching videos of this game defenitely does not do this game justice. You gotta play it for yourself to really feel how dope this game is!… Expand
  3. jgaufin
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    9/10
    NOT SOME OVERWATCH CLONE -
    LawBreaks is awesome it is the cure for having played to much Overwatch. Despite what you may have heard this game is no overwatch or team fortress 2 clone. If you had to classify it I would say it is a mash up of old school quake and team fortress combined with the gun play of newer modern warfare type games. The game consists of 5 player teams    9/10
    NOT SOME OVERWATCH CLONE -

    LawBreaks is awesome it is the cure for having played to much Overwatch. Despite what you may have heard this game is no overwatch or team fortress 2 clone. If you had to classify it I would say it is a mash up of old school quake and team fortress combined with the gun play of newer modern warfare type games. The game consists of 5 player teams across a bunch of different maps. The game types are a couple variations of capture the flag, king of the hill and capture the point. Unlike a game like overwatch that is very dependent on a quality team make up in Lawbreakers you have still win with two players that don't know what to do and our playing the wrong character for the map. This is refreshing because you still have a chance to win even if you are down with half the objectives already claimed. Game typically last for about 10 minutes but on occasion against equally matched teams they can go for the entire 20 minutes. The gun play is very tight and the weapons feel weighty. As far as I can tell the netcode is running really well and the hit boxes are accurate to the character models. Right now I believe Wraith is a little OP given the range of his weapon and his speed but all characters are viable.

    Pros:
    1. Great gun play
    2. Good net code
    3. Quickly match into games
    4. All heroes viable across different game types
    5. Quality graphics
    6. Unique IP from small studio that plays like a AAA title
    7. Great game for teamwork
    8. Multiple routes to victory not a rock paper shotgun type of game
    9. Not pay to win
    10. Highly addicting gameplay.

    Cons:
    1. Blitz ball team can be carried by one player that knows the map and is playing a quick character
    2. Some heroes are less viable at higher levels of play

    Questions:

    1. What is the post beta anti hack going to be. Hope it is battleye.

    Overall this is a great game easy to learn but difficult to master even if your team is down you always feel like you can come back and possibly win.    … Expand
  4. Gorthezar
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Lawbreakers gives me something that I didn't know I needed in my life and that is in my honest opinion something somewhat like Overwatch but also different enough that I enjoy it. I feel like if I am playing well I can carry in this game to some extent and in Overwatch that just is not the case.
  5. TamaraHazel
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    Cliffy has set the bar for FPS again! Plays like a completely unique game and the anti-gravity areas make the game 10x better. We live in a generation where people like to compare games and call them clones, but you'd have to stretch hard to say this is anything that's been seen before.
  6. Mattbat
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    My honest score is a 8.5 or 9.0/10 but I have to counter the nonsensical 0/10 scores.

    I love the core gameplay mechanics AND the servers are of the best I've ever played on. When the game mechanics are VERY fast, and you don't ever feel cheated by hit-boxes, it's a glorious thing. I never wait for matchmaking more than one minute. Ranked is not out yet so there are some imbalances,    My honest score is a 8.5 or 9.0/10 but I have to counter the nonsensical 0/10 scores.

    I love the core gameplay mechanics AND the servers are of the best I've ever played on. When the game mechanics are VERY fast, and you don't ever feel cheated by hit-boxes, it's a glorious thing.

    I never wait for matchmaking more than one minute. Ranked is not out yet so there are some imbalances, players leaving early, etc. I remember Overwatch had the same issues in the first month.

    If you've ever enjoyed games like Quake, you need to own this game, as it brings the same level of polish as Overwatch did to the genre as a class based shooter. Being compared to Overwatch is NOT a bad thing, as both run buttery smooth. The gameplay of LB fixes some issues I have with OW - namely overpowered ultimate abilities in OW.

    Half a point off for a dumb name.    … Expand
  7. siff
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    So far (21 hours including Open Beta) I enjoy it greatly.
    It has similarities to great aspects of recent games that I played and loved:
    Overwatch’s fidelity, charisma and set loadouts Titanfall 2’s fast paced movement Rocket League’s intense back and forth game dynamic Lawbreakers has all this and the arena feel I was craving in modern shooters for years. I liked playing all    So far (21 hours including Open Beta) I enjoy it greatly.
    It has similarities to great aspects of recent games that I played and loved:
    Overwatch’s fidelity, charisma and set loadouts
    Titanfall 2’s fast paced movement
    Rocket League’s intense back and forth game dynamic

    Lawbreakers has all this and the arena feel I was craving in modern shooters for years.

    I liked playing all characters from the get go. Normally I have to warm up more to characters which don’t fit my playstyle as much. Here everything feels FPSy and fresh.

    On the technical side I had a good experience. Fast matchmaking time. Enjyoable UI. Fluid mechanics.

    It’s not a huge game content wise. It seems Boss Key takes the route afformentioned games took with their payment model.
    From experience I can tell, that if they generate the revenue, more content should be released regularly for some time.

    Lawbreakers really pushed my right buttons, I’d like to see into what it can grow. Join in if you like first person shooters. I already feel home.    … Expand
  8. 7ShadesOfEffort
    Aug 20, 2017
    10
    Best or at least on of the best multiplayer shooters of last 5 years. Combat is very fast paced and makes kills feel extremely rewarding, verticality and freedom of movement play very important role (not only inside 0G pockets) just like in Tribes series, each class plays completely different but doesn't force you into any limited «role» so you can both earn kills and fulfill objectivesBest or at least on of the best multiplayer shooters of last 5 years. Combat is very fast paced and makes kills feel extremely rewarding, verticality and freedom of movement play very important role (not only inside 0G pockets) just like in Tribes series, each class plays completely different but doesn't force you into any limited «role» so you can both earn kills and fulfill objectives with any of them (even medic). This game is very polished, full of small nice details (both aesthetically and functionally, like cooldown bar on health pickups or allies warning you about direction of incoming damage for example) and well optimized. Developers are transparent and listen to players' feedback (as you can judge by their RapidFire Update youtube videos or activity in official Discord channel).
    Totally worth 30$ especially considering that all updated are free and work on new classes, maps and competitive mode are in progress right now. 91 hours and I still want to play it more.
    Also, the ball in Blitzball is voiced by Justin Roiland from Rick and Morty.    … Expand
  9. scarfino
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    This is the fast paced, competitive FPS we have been waiting for.

    Not the same old boring role types you're used to. These are all new, fresh and fun to play.

    The gametypes give you those edge of your seat, intense moments you've been looking for in a shooter.

    For $30, it's a steal. Do it.
  10. killz4life
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    So if you played the beta you kind of know what you are getting into the game is a twitch shooter based around team work and mobility. It is a character based shooter so different characters have different play styles. For the release which just happened about five hours ago they have added a new hero. Nerfed and boosted some heroes to get a more equal playing field and added two newSo if you played the beta you kind of know what you are getting into the game is a twitch shooter based around team work and mobility. It is a character based shooter so different characters have different play styles. For the release which just happened about five hours ago they have added a new hero. Nerfed and boosted some heroes to get a more equal playing field and added two new maps and a new game type. I have logged about 20 hours in the beta and have had a blast. Even when your team is down a bunch you can fight your way back to victory with a few lucky breaks. The gun play feels nice and weighty and the zero gravity areas on the maps adds for some interesting attacking a shooting dynamics. I think this game will end up being a great game and grow in content with each season like LOL or Rainbow Six Siege does. It is a great game and you are supporting a small studio.… Expand
  11. david893
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    Really good game so far just got done bingeing on six hours of play time. The game is really quite unique it is like scfi CS:GO with a long time to kill. So far I have really enjoyed the uplink and battery game modes. Blitz ball seems to go to the team with the most players that know the map but the more people play the more even the games should be. Gunplay is nice and havent had anyReally good game so far just got done bingeing on six hours of play time. The game is really quite unique it is like scfi CS:GO with a long time to kill. So far I have really enjoyed the uplink and battery game modes. Blitz ball seems to go to the team with the most players that know the map but the more people play the more even the games should be. Gunplay is nice and havent had any issues with net code like you usually do on multiplayer shooters when the first release.… Expand
  12. onebadmuthajama
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    A very fast, very fluid, first person twitch shooter that has a very balanced choice of characters to choose from, and developers that are going to be constantly adding free content, as well as new features. The game has flawless twitch, and Nvidia integration which is refreshing, and the game runs fantastic, even on medium-low end machines. This game is a 10/10, and it can only getA very fast, very fluid, first person twitch shooter that has a very balanced choice of characters to choose from, and developers that are going to be constantly adding free content, as well as new features. The game has flawless twitch, and Nvidia integration which is refreshing, and the game runs fantastic, even on medium-low end machines. This game is a 10/10, and it can only get better from here, I highly suggest you try this game. (I quit playing Overwatch at 4100 SR because this game is that good).… Expand
  13. Armor_the_First
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    I've been a big fan of competitive games all my life, specially action games and more specially FPS games like Quake III or Unreal Tournament. From that big moments starting in 1999, the only big skill-based competitor for this games were Halo 2 and Halo 3 (and UT sequels of course), but Halo started spoiling and other proposals just hadn't the sauce, focused in other bearings or justI've been a big fan of competitive games all my life, specially action games and more specially FPS games like Quake III or Unreal Tournament. From that big moments starting in 1999, the only big skill-based competitor for this games were Halo 2 and Halo 3 (and UT sequels of course), but Halo started spoiling and other proposals just hadn't the sauce, focused in other bearings or just tried to replicate Quake III and Unreal Tournament III. Call of Duty, Battlefield, Destiny, Nexuiz, Section 8, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Toxikk, Reflex... You may have played any kind of multiplayer shooter but never got something that good from 2007 (Halo 3's year).

    Today, and almost 10 years later, we finally have a worthy successor. LawBreakers has adopted the popular (and necessary to attract the masses) hero based distribution of weapons and habilities successfully, bringing back weapons from Unreal Tournament, with simmetric maps, innovative thread turn to objective based modes, with a new special sauce: Different sprints for each hero that just bring a new dimension of organization and fun. All decorated with the top-tier Unreal Engine 4 and running with a netcode that works awesomely good, something I really appreciate after thousands of hours playing CSGO and other competitive based games which connection is incohompresibly bad for the running times.

    Please, just don't listen to those who says that this is an "overwatch-like"... That's hilarious because then they're practically saying that Team Fortress 2 is an "unreal tournament-like", if you know what I mean...

    Obviously the game has defects, heroes balance is really good but need little improvements, which is perfectly normal given that a several amount of content (including modes, maps and heroes) have been being included from a few months ago, when we were playing the alpha, even a hero that just wasn't in the last week (before launch) open beta. The other problem are little performance issues that, as balancing, will be solved in upcoming patchs for sure.    … Expand
  14. ezerivas
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    I love this game You have low gravity in some zones and, no stunt skills likek ow. Is more about YOUR skils and how you use it , unlike other games. Is a mixture of bf: titanfall, overwatch, but for more mature audiencies
  15. dizzysky1
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    hey guys. this is the REAL dizzysky here. the review posted by Dizzysky and by ReaperRager are FALSE. the user name HugoSlglltz239 made seperate accounts under our ingame names to write negative reviews for this game. both i and reaperager have high praises for this game. Hugo is disgruntled because we came down hard on him for something in discord. either or..this game is awesome andhey guys. this is the REAL dizzysky here. the review posted by Dizzysky and by ReaperRager are FALSE. the user name HugoSlglltz239 made seperate accounts under our ingame names to write negative reviews for this game. both i and reaperager have high praises for this game. Hugo is disgruntled because we came down hard on him for something in discord. either or..this game is awesome and defiantly worth playing. and i again repeat... this is the real dizzysky...not the false one posted before this.… Expand
  16. illmatic0lorz
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    AAA game with an indie price. Seriously, do yourself a favor and get this game. You wont regret it. Also no season pass or pay to win. Support this game.
  17. Oxmodial
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    Fast paced, fun characters with low grav fighting. If you like fps with the ability to dominate when you're playing well, always have things to improve, and had any kind of fun with games like Quake or Unreal Tournament, you will absolutely love this game.
  18. Arenashooterman
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    Fantastic arena shooter by the man himself Cliff Bleszinski— behind unreal tournament and gears of war. It takes after quake, Titanfall 2, and UT, with a little modern flair thrown in with class abilities and stash drops Overwatch style. There is no easy mode button in this game. It's like someone smashed all the previously listed games together while surgically removing the tumors.
  19. Stonedpiper
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    This game is so **** addicting and fun. @11.30pm I told my wife went to bed and i said i will go to bed in half an hour. She asked if everything is okay and she woke up because i was hitting the keyboard like a madman. It was 2 am. Well that's that... can only recommend it. GREAT FUN!
  20. ghiacciolo
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    Solid game whit an underwhelming start. The game is a novelty and a breath of fresh air in the FPS genera. Good shooter first, good team based game second...whit a sprinkle of hero abilities. Nice mix for A BLAST OF A GAME!
  21. seraphmage
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    This is a truly awesome arena shooter. The physics-based in-flight combat (especially in the zero-gravity areas) is unlike anything we've seen before. The mechanics are on point, the pace is exhilarating, and the attention to detail is impressive. As if all of this is not enough of a reason to pick up this title for the $30 price tag, the developer team behind Lawbreakers is truly one of aThis is a truly awesome arena shooter. The physics-based in-flight combat (especially in the zero-gravity areas) is unlike anything we've seen before. The mechanics are on point, the pace is exhilarating, and the attention to detail is impressive. As if all of this is not enough of a reason to pick up this title for the $30 price tag, the developer team behind Lawbreakers is truly one of a kind. The reputations of the individual members of Boss Key not withstanding, the team as a whole is present and they are treating this title as a service that they hope to continue to provide for many years rather than a one-off money maker. The devs regularly frequent Discord and the official forums, answering questions and taking note of feedback. If you're in the market for a fresh skill-based shooter that goes against the current status quo, this title is for you!… Expand
  22. Shazzberry
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    The amount of effort and love put into this arena shooter shows true as soon as you start playing. The classes all have specific uses, strengths and weaknesses. Team comps can be fluid but the teams who fill all the required roles for the match and work together are the ones who inevitably win. Once you start getting the hang of the game, you realize the mobility mechanics are deep andThe amount of effort and love put into this arena shooter shows true as soon as you start playing. The classes all have specific uses, strengths and weaknesses. Team comps can be fluid but the teams who fill all the required roles for the match and work together are the ones who inevitably win. Once you start getting the hang of the game, you realize the mobility mechanics are deep and incredible. I love the fast paced gameplay. I got the deluxe edition pre-order and it was worth it! Top marks to Cliff and his team!… Expand
  23. gafel
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    I actually have really enjoyed this game. I have been playing it since CB1.

    It's a hero shooter for players that enjoyed arena shooters from the late 90s/ early 00s. It's like if Unreal Tournament had classes. Also, stop comparing this game to Overwatch. They aren't even close to being similar, other than they both have classes. LawBreakers is much more of an action shooter that    I actually have really enjoyed this game. I have been playing it since CB1.

    It's a hero shooter for players that enjoyed arena shooters from the late 90s/ early 00s. It's like if Unreal Tournament had classes.

    Also, stop comparing this game to Overwatch. They aren't even close to being similar, other than they both have classes. LawBreakers is much more of an action shooter that relies more in individual skill than it relies on your team's Reinhardt not being an idiot if you catch what I'm throwing.    … Expand
  24. MrMisch13f
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    Perfect review so far stated: "AAA game with an Indie price...no season pass or pay to win. Support this game."
    I couldn't put it better myself. This game is an incredibly fun, fast paced, zero gravity slug fest that gets your heart pumping like no other. Do yourself a favor and get this game. It is only 30 bucks, provides a unique experience, and caters to various play styles. Did you    Perfect review so far stated: "AAA game with an Indie price...no season pass or pay to win. Support this game."
    I couldn't put it better myself. This game is an incredibly fun, fast paced, zero gravity slug fest that gets your heart pumping like no other. Do yourself a favor and get this game. It is only 30 bucks, provides a unique experience, and caters to various play styles. Did you like Unreal Tournament and Quake back in the day? Then this is your jam. Please support these devs, they did a fantastic job and have provided us with a game that is genuinely fun, not P2W in anyway, and gives us some amazing moments in regards to the zero gravity and fast as hell pace of the firefights. THIS GAME IS AWESOME!    … Expand
  25. Hydroxical
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    Really fun game, super fast paced combat, incredibly skill-based, addictive and rewarding.
    The game has AAA quality for half the AAA price. You're doing yourself an injustice if you don't buy this game.
  26. Kvensar
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    First of all, there is a massive skill curve in this game. All characters if played correctly can dominate a game. That being said if you're looking for a relaxing game to just chill and play, this isn't the game for you. It requires even better movement and positioning than most games, however once those skills are learned it allows you to dominate on any class. It will take hours toFirst of all, there is a massive skill curve in this game. All characters if played correctly can dominate a game. That being said if you're looking for a relaxing game to just chill and play, this isn't the game for you. It requires even better movement and positioning than most games, however once those skills are learned it allows you to dominate on any class. It will take hours to learn these skills, but when you do, it's one of the most satisfying games in terms of showing off your mastery and competence.… Expand
  27. cheapojoe
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    Game is obviously a work of love and passion. More than anything though, it is FUN. Finally, the arena shooter comes back in full strength and resides in its proper home, the PC. The "one more game" itch drives the game forward and makes each round interesting. If you enjoy Unreal Tournament and Tribes, you'll LOVE LawBreakers.
  28. jazzyokawari
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    I'm glad someone has the guts to bring us back to what good ol gaming was about. No cheesy characters, no half arsed gameplay. It is not easy, it is never without faults. But it is so damn GOOD!!!

    A shining example of how you don't need an AAA budget (and pricing) to create a great game.
  29. mehughes124
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    Having a BLAST with this game. The different classes aren't really about team synergy, they're more about giving you the ability to find a playstyle that works for you. Takes a couple hours to warm up to. It's honestly faster/more interesting to learn the classes by playing them one by one instead of watching the video tutorials. Just read the abilities descriptions a couple of timesHaving a BLAST with this game. The different classes aren't really about team synergy, they're more about giving you the ability to find a playstyle that works for you. Takes a couple hours to warm up to. It's honestly faster/more interesting to learn the classes by playing them one by one instead of watching the video tutorials. Just read the abilities descriptions a couple of times before a round starts and you're good to go.… Expand
  30. CreepyInpu
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    Coming from the good ol' time of Quake/UT, this game is everything I've been waiting for :

    - Fast-spaced combat - High skill celling - No waifu/moba feeling, designed for a more "mature" audience, definitely far away from all the "elves with pistol and sparkles and **** it's like Gear of wars meet UT/Quake - Medics that can actually kill something - No "kill them all with no skill"    Coming from the good ol' time of Quake/UT, this game is everything I've been waiting for :

    - Fast-spaced combat
    - High skill celling
    - No waifu/moba feeling, designed for a more "mature" audience, definitely far away from all the "elves with pistol and sparkles and **** it's like Gear of wars meet UT/Quake
    - Medics that can actually kill something
    - No "kill them all with no skill" abilities
    - Great gameplay, gravity doesn't feel gimmick at all but add interesting strategic elements
    - Fun game modes (but would need more variety)
    - Every class feels different and have really fun abilities, I'll probably spent countless hours to master my favorites.
    - You do not have to choose the class you're playing based on the game mode/on the composition of your team, but you can actually play the one you like and still make you team win.

    Bonus :

    - Great graphics and level design, run smoothly on my 970/144hz/2k
    - All future update will be free

    Definitely give it a try if you're into that kind of game, and if you're not, you may still be surprised.    … Expand
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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 30, 2017
    80
    LawBreakers is a very good online shooter that distinguishes itself with a couple of original, spot-on ideas. What makes it trail behind Overwatch are disappointingly forgettable characters. [10/2017, p.46]
  2. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    75
    LawBreakers' most important element is the strong, tight gameplay that conveys the feeling of a classic shooter in a modern package. But the rest of the game disappoints with uninteresting characters and maps, not a lot of options and just a few modes.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Sep 14, 2017
    80
    No matter what comes next, Lawbreakers is a success. It's proof, among other things, that veteran design talent really does mean something - and that the shooters of the late '90s still have something to teach the modern game industry. This is more than nostalgia: it's a paean to the genre's potential, performed by people who know it well. [Issue#311, p.104]
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