Not For Broadcast

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Edge Magazine
    Feb 24, 2022
    70
    Playing Not For Broadcast for the first time is akin to having a waking nightmare. [Issue#369, p.121]
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  1. GameSpace
    Mar 4, 2020
    Overall Not For Broadcast has a satirical story that is well written, dark and has some great acting in it. The core game of being the News Producer and editing everything on the fly is a really well-done sim that can at times be stressful as more things get introduced every level. I really enjoyed my time playing Not For Broadcast and was sad that is was over so soon, but I am excited to see how this all ends. [Early Access Provisional Score = 95]
  2. Polygon
    Jan 29, 2020
    I like Not for Broadcast, but it looks like a The Fly-style experiment grafted together from two different games. I would like very much to play either of them separately, but putting them together weakens the final product. There’s time for developer NotGames to right the ship, however, and the mechanics are intriguing enough to keep me interested in the next chapter.
  3. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jan 20, 2022
    The central, notionally interactive premise of fiddling around with camera angles, retuning signals and slapping censorship buttons isn’t engaging enough in the moment to make you want to dive back in and uncover the two thirds of the game you miss, but one helping of the news is more than enough. A strange, funny, and enormously ambitious game, Not For Broadcast is unlike anything else I’ve played.

Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best PC Game of 2022
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#88 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 53
  3. Negative: 4 out of 53
  1. Inuplarity
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Not for Broadcast is an enjoyable satirical propaganda sim, placing you into the role of micro-managing a TV station. Ever fancied editing onNot for Broadcast is an enjoyable satirical propaganda sim, placing you into the role of micro-managing a TV station. Ever fancied editing on the fly and censoring curses, whilst dodging waves of interference? NFB is for you! It's an enjoyable little game to play through.

    For me, it was an extremely fun game that had some amusing stressful bits! The team also deserves props for their lockdown update!    … Full Review »
  2. Try_it
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The game has interesting storyline, unique gameplay (cus all the scenes were made with real actors), and very good implementation overall. IfThe game has interesting storyline, unique gameplay (cus all the scenes were made with real actors), and very good implementation overall. If you search for a good and unique game, this is it. The game had MANY development problems due to the quarantine and i really wish developers good luck).… Full Review »
  3. BartPlay0
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Great game with great things to do. I had a lot of fun with it :) (what frick is that picture on the wall with a women )
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