The Riftbreaker

 PC
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 62
  3. Negative: 6 out of 62

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  1. Avadon
    Oct 19, 2021
    4
    This is a heavily simplified Factorio-style game, with more emphasis on base defense. Unfortunately, it's a pretty awkward game, as it doesn't do anything particularly well. The production/automation is heavily simplified (barely a step above Supreme Commander) so it's not that engaging, the enemy waves/base defense are not really something to worry about too much (none of the tension ofThis is a heavily simplified Factorio-style game, with more emphasis on base defense. Unfortunately, it's a pretty awkward game, as it doesn't do anything particularly well. The production/automation is heavily simplified (barely a step above Supreme Commander) so it's not that engaging, the enemy waves/base defense are not really something to worry about too much (none of the tension of something like They Are Billions), and the campaign is just tragic, just one long level with ear piercingly horrendous cringe banter between the mech and the pilot girl. Where is the meat of the game? What does it excel at? I played it on Game Pass and got bored after 5 hours.… Expand
  2. cane
    Oct 16, 2021
    4
    Good game with a lot good things going for it. Sadly the release is completely botched with a ton of game breaking bugs and optimization and balance issues
  3. Arkane7
    Apr 28, 2022
    2
    Derivative gameplay and poor main character make this one for the bargain. However, even that be forgiven if it wasn't for the numerous game breaking bugs. Also note that the game gets very grindy as you progress. The graphics are decent but the enemy units are not as diverse as it should be.

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. PC Games
    Nov 30, 2021
    90
    An extremely well-done genre mix with massive battles and fantastic graphics. Both the base building and the RTS elements work extremely well.
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  2. Checkpoint Gaming
    Nov 12, 2021
    80
    The Riftbreaker is a chaotic mess that spans several genres and comes out as perfect as Grandma’s Christmas Trifle. It doesn’t make sense at all but it comes together so nicely and seamlessly, it gives the user a completely unique and challenging experience. Whether you are into tower defence, RTS or even bullet hell or hack & slash, The Riftbreaker is going to give you one hell of a wild ride, and you better hang on for dear life.
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  3. GameGrin
    Nov 1, 2021
    85
    A fantastic game for any base-building fans, The Riftbreaker’s tight combination of action-RPG and tower-defense elements produce an addictively fun experience well worth the inevitable hours you’ll lose to it.
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