Quantum Break

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  1. zyllus
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Quantum break is a intriguing narrative game with time travelling super powers. Remedy games are know for their unusual approach to world building and storytelling and this is no exception. This is the only game in the world that tries to combine a TV/Web series to tell a story. The game looks and plays better than today's next gens titles. I give this game 8/10 because the information andQuantum break is a intriguing narrative game with time travelling super powers. Remedy games are know for their unusual approach to world building and storytelling and this is no exception. This is the only game in the world that tries to combine a TV/Web series to tell a story. The game looks and plays better than today's next gens titles. I give this game 8/10 because the information and story of what and why things are happening are written over hundreds of email, messages etc which is quite frustrating to read and be upto date with the events in the game. Another major issue is a bug causing black/pink color corruption glares in some levels which makes the game unplayable. The only solution is to look down and move away from that area. All in all it is a must play in my book.… Expand
  2. Ciocolici
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    What an amazing game! It boasts a beautiful story with exceptional performances from actors like Aidan Gillen, whom I adore. The story is truly captivating and intriguing, complemented by smooth and engaging gameplay, a clever incorporation of a TV series concept, and fantastic graphics.

    This game offers a compelling story, which is what we've come to expect from Remedy. It keeps you on    What an amazing game! It boasts a beautiful story with exceptional performances from actors like Aidan Gillen, whom I adore. The story is truly captivating and intriguing, complemented by smooth and engaging gameplay, a clever incorporation of a TV series concept, and fantastic graphics.

    This game offers a compelling story, which is what we've come to expect from Remedy. It keeps you on your toes and eagerly anticipating each scene. The time-travel theme is expertly executed, although, given the complexity of time-travel, it's advisable not to delve too deeply into the physics or plausibility of the concepts. Adding to the allure of the story is the outstanding performances of well-known actors, impeccably cast. I was particularly eager to witness Littlefinger's performance - what an amazing actor! The character development and their individual narratives, which are numerous and well-crafted, are simply brilliant.

    The game also features TV series segments after each act. I've heard mixed opinions about these, and while I wasn't initially captivated during the first half of the first episode, I soon found myself eagerly anticipating each act to see how the TV series will tie into the game's storyline. The way these segments connect with the game's narrative is a brilliant idea from Remedy. The story leaves room for a potential sequel, and although it may seem unlikely, we ARE getting an Alan Wake 2 after so many years, so who knows?

    Furthermore, the game offers plenty of reading material to discover while exploring. Although optional, to truly grasp and immerse oneself in the story, I found it essential to read everything found. Some of these texts are quite lengthy, and while I personally enjoyed them, I acknowledge that they might not be everyone's cup of tea. At times, even for me, it felt a bit overwhelming, but enriching the game's universe through such content is never a bad idea.

    In terms of gameplay and visuals, Quantum Break is a visual masterpiece. Initially, I thought the shooting segments were infrequent, but over time, I came to appreciate the well-balanced mix of exploration, storytelling, and combat. The animations, cinematics, and graphics are exceptionally well-crafted, creating an immersive experience. Combat is engaging, satisfying, and visually stunning, thanks to the various abilities and slow-motion moments. However, some interaction animations, such as the jump animation, felt a bit awkward and cringeworthy at first. You do eventually get used to them, but they still appear odd in their execution.

    I've heard that Quantum Break was an ambitious project in its time, which led to glitches, bugs, and performance issues. In my experience in 2023, the game ran smoothly, with only occasional stuttering issues towards the end of the last act, and one crash, although I'm not entirely certain whether it was due to the game or my PC. Therefore, I wouldn't consider performance issues a concern.

    Overall, Quantum Break was an incredible experience, and I absolutely loved it. I may even revisit it later to complete all the achievements, a testament to how much I enjoyed it, as I typically reserve such efforts for games I truly love. Despite initial concerns surrounding this title, I'm delighted I decided to give it a chance because it's yet another exceptionally well-executed Remedy game in their portfolio.    … Expand
  3. Shely
    Sep 5, 2023
    5
    Quantum Break proved to me that it is completly an action game. Can I play second? I do not think so. Do I regret playing? No way. did i have fun? I can easily say yes. Bored? no. I felt very comfortable playing the game. I can say that I spent 5 6 hours with pleasure hitting and breaking without any contraction or tension. If you’re a fan of action style, I’d say it’s worth playing. IfQuantum Break proved to me that it is completly an action game. Can I play second? I do not think so. Do I regret playing? No way. did i have fun? I can easily say yes. Bored? no. I felt very comfortable playing the game. I can say that I spent 5 6 hours with pleasure hitting and breaking without any contraction or tension. If you’re a fan of action style, I’d say it’s worth playing. If you have a better option and are going to try Quantum Break to see if I like the action genre, I’d say stay away.

    for full review: https://medium.com/@shelyshelly20/quantum-break-4d76e5a20d1e    … Expand
  4. PenetratorGod
    Sep 2, 2023
    7
    It's definitely an underrated game. Gameplay was very enjoyable and the story was average. You should give this game a chance if you haven't played it yet.
  5. Firstline
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Most definitely recommend for someone who enjoys other Remedy games such as Alan Wake, Control, or for someone who loves story-driven games.

    POSITIVES + story that keeps you hooked + graphics (especially lighing) + episodic storytelling + level design + amazing cast of actors + time manipulation game mechanics + really impressive set pieces (something you don't see in most games)    Most definitely recommend for someone who enjoys other Remedy games such as Alan Wake, Control, or for someone who loves story-driven games.

    POSITIVES
    + story that keeps you hooked
    + graphics (especially lighing)
    + episodic storytelling
    + level design
    + amazing cast of actors
    + time manipulation game mechanics
    + really impressive set pieces (something you don't see in most games)

    NEGATIVES
    - demanding game on GPU
    - live action TV Show... I would actually enjoy the show, as a seperate thing because it is good, but here it breaks the flow of the game when you suddenly need to watch (stream!!!) a 20 minute show between episodes, when instead you could be playing the game... and I also dislike the use of live action in a game, but that's a separate matter
    - you can't turn off motion blur in the game    … Expand
  6. Zinaldo
    Aug 24, 2023
    7
    not a bad game , game story is interesting and game play is not bad either.
  7. Rancho07
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
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  8. thatjoe
    May 13, 2023
    0
    The narrative and art direction seem alright, but when it comes to core mechanics and actual gameplay, the game feels clumsy and has more than a few porting problems. The graphics aren't great, but the games use a lot of GPU.
  9. ulvido
    Apr 28, 2023
    2
    controls bad. graphics bad(except that time distort shader), shoot feeling non existent. 2 points only for the game idea and the littlefinger. anyway, what is that "end of act 1" cr*p. I rage quited the game right there.
  10. MidNightCola
    Mar 11, 2023
    5
    while the the story phasing, Live action, and the voice acting is perfectly done the animations falls flat, with a lot of jittering, and bad movements, the gun play is good and abilities are well done the upgrades are uninteresting and some guns are just worthless and bad cover system doesn't help. the graphics are good but the technical side is problematic with bad shadows and lightning,while the the story phasing, Live action, and the voice acting is perfectly done the animations falls flat, with a lot of jittering, and bad movements, the gun play is good and abilities are well done the upgrades are uninteresting and some guns are just worthless and bad cover system doesn't help. the graphics are good but the technical side is problematic with bad shadows and lightning, gameplay is OK but the amount of "i got stuck" is a little bit sad to see. the story is good and live actions make it even better, but the game need help with updates and fixes, but there will be none so that's where the score comes from… Expand
  11. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Me ha parecido la mejor experiencia en videojuegos del año 2020. Quiero más.
  12. AgentLvi
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Great game. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
  13. cyberhopser
    Nov 27, 2022
    4
    The story is nice, but missing the "special something". I can't say anything on the often criticized bad performance of the game since I ran it on an i9-10900k and a GTX 1080TI so more than enough power to run even a badly optimized game.
  14. Pickle
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    What a fun game.

    I remember when it originally came out, I played through the first mission and hated it, I thought it was a slog, didn’t understood the story and hated, hated the gameplay. This time around I loved the story, thought the whole idea of the time being ruptured and explored in a multitude of different way was interesting, I loved the use of actors for the characters,    What a fun game.

    I remember when it originally came out, I played through the first mission and hated it, I thought it was a slog, didn’t understood the story and hated, hated the gameplay.

    This time around I loved the story, thought the whole idea of the time being ruptured and explored in a multitude of different way was interesting, I loved the use of actors for the characters, and I also loved the characters themselves, their personalities and dynamics with one another.

    The gameplay was also quite fun, lots of stuff to collect around the levels, some things that are there to develop the lore, others that are there as upgrade points to upgrade your abilities, and what abilities and combat systems these were…

    The combat and the abilities complement one another, so the shooting feels satisfying, but the game never stays just being a rudimentary, by the numbers, third person cover shooter, instead you can use a number of abilities to your disposal with the concept of the control of time added to each of them, in fairly unique ways as well, is not just like in most games where there’s a bullet time mode, which would’ve already been cool, but here, instead, the abilities you get are a heck of a lot more unique.

    If there’s a problem I had with the game it had to do with the pacing a few times, which was quite slow, specially at the beginning, also with the fact that the game has a strangely cheesy final boss fight that ended up feeling a tad bit frustrating, and finally, the game has some segments that are pretty cool for the most part where you’re supposed to use time to control a number of objects and puzzles, so you can use it to rebuild some parts of the level, or to maybe slow down something coming really fast at you, these parts were fun, but there were also sometimes where after a really cool fight I would get insta-kill by an elevator door, making the whole experience a bit frustrating here and there.

    Overall, though? Great, great game.    … Expand
  15. TheAlgerian
    Oct 27, 2022
    8
    I really loved it.
    I love logical time travel stories, and this game nails it perfectly.

    Probably way too complicated for the average gamer, though.
    Requires a good brain with decent horsepower.
  16. dotrem
    Oct 16, 2022
    4
    Great checkpoints system. Yeah i want to watch this video again before you let me skip it. Great job.
    Great gunplay. Playing against blind mobs so interesting.
    Millions of collectables. Yeah collecting **** - this is why i playing games. Woody cheap syfy series script. It's same as the Lost series situation. First episode is nice but after it's turns into miserable experience. I    Great checkpoints system. Yeah i want to watch this video again before you let me skip it. Great job.
    Great gunplay. Playing against blind mobs so interesting.
    Millions of collectables. Yeah collecting **** - this is why i playing games.
    Woody cheap syfy series script. It's same as the Lost series situation. First episode is nice but after it's turns into miserable experience.

    I can't even finish the game. It's crashed three times during finale battle. So what ever.    … Expand
  17. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    6
    Интересная идея совмещения сериала с игрой разбилась о неудачное, бездушное исполнение.
    Из плюсов игры можно отметить:
    + Интересная задумка, когда выбор в игре влияет на события сериала + Красивые спецэффекты и ролики на движке А вот минусов хоть отбавляй: - Скучные , одинаковые бои - Буквально 5 (!) типов противников на всю игру (обычный охранник/охранник в броне с    Интересная идея совмещения сериала с игрой разбилась о неудачное, бездушное исполнение.
    Из плюсов игры можно отметить:
    + Интересная задумка, когда выбор в игре влияет на события сериала
    + Красивые спецэффекты и ролики на движке
    А вот минусов хоть отбавляй:
    - Скучные , одинаковые бои
    - Буквально 5 (!) типов противников на всю игру (обычный охранник/охранник в броне с пулеметом/охранник в ОЧЕНЬ ТОЛСТОЙ броне/Охранник- телепортер/снайпер)
    - Однотипные , штампованные локации: Офисы, библиотека, лаборатории, стройка, склад. Так как сюжет завязан на путешествиях во времени, то, как вы понимаете, в некоторых локациях вам придется побывать по нескольку раз, что разннообразия, конечно, не прибавляет.
    -Очень запутанный сюжет с кучей несостыковок, в котором не хочется разбираться, а хочется, чтобы это все поскорее закончилось
    - Туповатый ИИ. Максимум на что способны солдаты противника -попытаться обойти со спины или кинуть гранату. ВСЕ! Противник НЕ прячется за укрытиями/ НЕ перепрыгивает через препятствия/ НЕ пригибается. Извините, но для игры 2016 года с акцентом на шутер, это просто провал. Чего стоят одни снайперы, которые НЕ двигаются со своего поста, а просто стоят и стреляют, как будто приклеены:)    … Expand
  18. danpilot
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
    Игра классная, оптимизон хромает сильно, но вот сюжет удивляет, всем рекомендую ознакомиться!
  19. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    8
    this game is just perfect with that beautiful music , characters and atmosphere
  20. MeatGrindeR
    Apr 22, 2022
    8
    Прекрасный сюжет с перемещением во времени, с отлично подобранными актёрами, да ещё и вписанным дополнительно снятым сериалом внутри игры за которым следить увлекательно и интересно. А вот играется это не так увлекательно, а порой и криво, хоть и выглядит эффектно.
    В 2022 году на хорошем железе смотрится игра захватывающе, выйдя она сейчас оптимизированной, с доработанным геймплеем и с    Прекрасный сюжет с перемещением во времени, с отлично подобранными актёрами, да ещё и вписанным дополнительно снятым сериалом внутри игры за которым следить увлекательно и интересно. А вот играется это не так увлекательно, а порой и криво, хоть и выглядит эффектно.
    В 2022 году на хорошем железе смотрится игра захватывающе, выйдя она сейчас оптимизированной, с доработанным геймплеем и с тем, что вырезали из этой игры по причине того, что Ремеди не успевали с разработкой, её точно ждал бы успех.    … Expand
  21. StarkAgentos
    Apr 5, 2022
    4
    Поиграл 2 часа. Геймплей не является уникальным, тупо шутер от третьего лица. Управление ужасное, персонаж неповоротливый. Видно, что игра была расчитана именно для консолей и пк порт был сделан для галочки, чтобы тупо срезать бабла. Наблюдаются просадки кадров на мощной машине, хоть и в редких случаях. Также бывают подсказки в управлении с кнопками геймпада, хоть я играю на клавиатуре иПоиграл 2 часа. Геймплей не является уникальным, тупо шутер от третьего лица. Управление ужасное, персонаж неповоротливый. Видно, что игра была расчитана именно для консолей и пк порт был сделан для галочки, чтобы тупо срезать бабла. Наблюдаются просадки кадров на мощной машине, хоть и в редких случаях. Также бывают подсказки в управлении с кнопками геймпада, хоть я играю на клавиатуре и мышке. В самом начале написано "когда появляется значок сохранения, не выключайте КОНСОЛЬ". Так трудно было 1 слово поменять? Также графон очень мыльный, будто наложили какой-то специальный эффект. Сглаживания будто вообще нет. Видно, что специально для пк они не стали сильно улучшать графон.… Expand
  22. flwixs
    Apr 2, 2022
    7
    Сюжет на месте, путешествия во времени не кажутся тупыми и банальными, у всех действий если какой то итоговый результат, персонажи и актеры интересные. В игре достаточно минусов за что можно ее хуесосить, но только не за таймлайны, все органично и правильно сделано на мой взгляд. Есть пару не понятных сюжетных дыр и пару странных локации, а так же идея вместить в игру сериал, но в принципеСюжет на месте, путешествия во времени не кажутся тупыми и банальными, у всех действий если какой то итоговый результат, персонажи и актеры интересные. В игре достаточно минусов за что можно ее хуесосить, но только не за таймлайны, все органично и правильно сделано на мой взгляд. Есть пару не понятных сюжетных дыр и пару странных локации, а так же идея вместить в игру сериал, но в принципе проект удачный и всем рекомендую.… Expand
  23. Polthank
    Mar 12, 2022
    6
    Good story , excellent graphics (clearly this adds up a lot) and a very peculiar combat . If you feel like it, buy it without hesitation.
  24. Simonyan4ik
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    I didn’t have time to complete the game, they took it from the library on Steam, because I’m from Russia. I require a refund.
  25. VigilanteOito
    Mar 7, 2022
    7
    Pontos positivos: Graficos, historia.
    Pontos negativos: dialogos longos e chatos, personagem muito travado.

    Se tirasse essas longas cenas de dialogos, o game seria um otimo shooter.
  26. vova22379
    Jan 9, 2022
    1
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  27. tk_248
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    давно мечтал пройти игрушку, графон порадовал, а сюжет ну так норм. в целом впечатления скорее как галочка в виш-листе...
  28. teodorneotov
    Nov 3, 2021
    5
    Плюсы: Великолепный сюжет, крутой сериал. Шикарная стилистика. Интересная боёвка. Минусы: Линейный тупой геймплей, шаг в сторону и скрипт тебя убивает. Миллион тупоголовых ботов которые давят тебя количеством. Такая себе графика даже для 2016. Ужасная оптимизация./Не покупал и не захотел купить. Допрошёл только ради того, чтобы увидеть как всё будет, так как сюжет действительно хорош.Плюсы: Великолепный сюжет, крутой сериал. Шикарная стилистика. Интересная боёвка. Минусы: Линейный тупой геймплей, шаг в сторону и скрипт тебя убивает. Миллион тупоголовых ботов которые давят тебя количеством. Такая себе графика даже для 2016. Ужасная оптимизация./Не покупал и не захотел купить. Допрошёл только ради того, чтобы увидеть как всё будет, так как сюжет действительно хорош. Настолько же хорош, насколько ужасен геймплей.///Pros: Great plot, cool TV series. Chic style. Interesting fight. Minuses: Linear dumb gameplay, step aside and the script kills you. A million stupid bots that crush you in number. Bad graphics even for 2016. Terrible optimization./Didn't buy and didn't want to buy while playing. I only interrogated it to see how everything would turn out, since the plot is really good. As good as the gameplay is terrible.… Expand
  29. JuniorFischer
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    As pessoas que tem dado nota vermelha ou amarela nesse jogo, no minimo nunca jogaram ou são sonystas infelizes. O jogo é excelente, zerei no Dificil e no minimo merece nota 8.
    Trilha, jogabilidade, gráfico, roteiro, excelentes. Merecia virar uma serie com várias temporadas.
  30. arraysmart
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    I read a lot of negative reviews but still bought the game. This is a great game and one of a kind! It's sad that we probably won't see a sequel.

    The graphics look good even in 2021. All problems were fixed with patches. But the most important thing is the story, which is great!
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 9, 2016
    84
    Yet another well done Remedy shooter, but I rather play the game than watch looong videos, even though they are pretty well done. [Oct 2016]
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 26, 2016
    95
    Quantum Break is a great game from start to finish, and playing it with all the benefits of being on PC just make it that much better. Given that this game is coming out at a lower price point on PC as well, there's just not excuse not to get it.
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  3. IGN Spain
    Oct 26, 2016
    78
    Quantum Break arrives to PC completely unaltered, with all its lights and shadows, but offers an improved visual experience by exploiting the highest hardware configurations and an enhanced control system thanks to the inclusion of the mouse.
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