LawBreakers

 PlayStation 4
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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 116 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 10 out of 116
  3. Negative: 46 out of 116
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  1. Samfortal
    Sep 2, 2017
    0
    They shouldn't allow us to play pvp since beginning. The game itself is a mess. Need pve mode to let us to practice. We shouldn't choose heros without understanding nothing too.
  2. Omerion
    Aug 14, 2017
    8
    Lawbreakers is a nice touch to arena shooters kind of like Quake and Unreal Tournament. I heard a lot people stating the fact that it is copy Overwatch, but that's not true. It's more of a coincidence instead of a copy. Lawbreakers is a fast paced arena shooter that rely more on skill than teamwork, but it doesn't mean there should not be teamwork. This game is $30 dollars which is a cheapLawbreakers is a nice touch to arena shooters kind of like Quake and Unreal Tournament. I heard a lot people stating the fact that it is copy Overwatch, but that's not true. It's more of a coincidence instead of a copy. Lawbreakers is a fast paced arena shooter that rely more on skill than teamwork, but it doesn't mean there should not be teamwork. This game is $30 dollars which is a cheap price for a new multiplayer only shooter. You can use variety of characters with different abilities and weapons to wipe your enemies to the floor with nice gravity mechanics to punish your enemies the way you want to. The problem is that the characters are uninteresting, and needs to be improved on to make them more interesting to play and some of their abilities are a bit overpowered and needs to be nerfed. Other than that, if you like arena shooters like Quake and Unreal Tournament, then this game is for you. I would recommend this game.… Expand
  3. seraphmage
    Aug 13, 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
  4. dolphjins
    Aug 10, 2017
    9
    As a fan of Overwatch and R6 Siege, this game is filling in for what those two games aren't: this is a fast shooter with less emphasis on teamplay, and is very fun. Gameplay is quick and satisfying, and the modes are interesting. Keeping in mind this game is from a small studio, the only negatives I would provide are the menu design (cheesy/generic) and there's little explanation regardingAs a fan of Overwatch and R6 Siege, this game is filling in for what those two games aren't: this is a fast shooter with less emphasis on teamplay, and is very fun. Gameplay is quick and satisfying, and the modes are interesting. Keeping in mind this game is from a small studio, the only negatives I would provide are the menu design (cheesy/generic) and there's little explanation regarding the objective of the mode you're playing.… Expand
  5. vgmkyle
    Aug 10, 2017
    5
    I have followed Cliffy for a long time, and it's rare that one of his games disappoints me; at least on PS4. There is simply not enough content, and you will notice that within your first hour of play. Lawbreakers from a visual perspective looks decent, but it's clearly not optimized well enough on PS4 and not enough maps to keep it refreshing.

    None of the modes are as interesting as    I have followed Cliffy for a long time, and it's rare that one of his games disappoints me; at least on PS4. There is simply not enough content, and you will notice that within your first hour of play. Lawbreakers from a visual perspective looks decent, but it's clearly not optimized well enough on PS4 and not enough maps to keep it refreshing.

    None of the modes are as interesting as the title insinuates, it's all kind of thrown together, and it's really hard for me to pinpoint what exactly they were going for or what they were thinking. I know it's at a reduced price but sometimes that actually shows a lack of confidence in the product you sold me. The gameplay is okay, but sometimes it's too complicated. Normally that's not an issue, but it's not as accessible as Overwatch so at the end of the day I would rather play that, and even that game can get strategically confusing.

    The characters are really weird. Some look cool like the Vanguard and others like the Sentinel are just weird.

    Hopefully, this leads to something else as I will always support Cliffy's games, but I'm not happy with this one.    … Expand
  6. ChuckleFanny
    Aug 8, 2017
    4
    First off i'm not going to compare this game to Overwatch. They are completely different games. The problems I see with Lawbreakers are easily fixable, but probably won't ever be addressed. First of all the Heroes are ugly and uninteresting, i know this is is just a nit picky point of view and this doesn't affect my score. Second, the Heroes don't feel like they fill the role they should.First off i'm not going to compare this game to Overwatch. They are completely different games. The problems I see with Lawbreakers are easily fixable, but probably won't ever be addressed. First of all the Heroes are ugly and uninteresting, i know this is is just a nit picky point of view and this doesn't affect my score. Second, the Heroes don't feel like they fill the role they should. Sure you have a medic with healing orbs, but overall everyone just feels like dps. There is no difference between the dps, healer, and tank classes. Balancing is completely abandoned right now. The wraith, assassin, and gunslinger dominate the game, seeing as they do so much damage and they movement speed is a blur. Compare that to a class like the the Juggernaut which has less mobility, less damage, and barely more health it just seems unfair. The pacing is also an issue. The game is a chaotic mess when your in a match. You get no breathing room to recover from a 1v1 or anything. You kill, you die immediately after, they die after killing you, and so on and so forth. It's an endless loop of madness in cramped maps that are too small for fast paced objective missions. There is a game mode where you have to fight for a ball in the middle and bring it to the enemies side to score. The Wraith class can literally (no exaggeration) pick up the ball and be in the enemies base in less than 3 seconds. I promise that is not exaggerated. THAT IS REAL!! half the time i can't keep track of enemies, or my own team and i end up looking around in circles. You never really know what's happening in the game, and i'm already driving myself to the point of rambling.

    game is 4/10 it has potential, but falls flat with Heroes roles don't effect the gameplay, everyone is pretty much dps, horrible pacing, cramped maps, and horrendous balancing issues. Game could potentially go somewhere if they slowed it down, made the maps a little larger, and made your supportive heroes feel supportive to the team. as of right now this game is a hero based call of duty game, and not the good call of duties, but infinite warfare call of duty. Please fix this game ClffyB, you have such a legacy to live up to.    … Expand
  7. ignore78
    Aug 9, 2017
    0
    this was not what i expected. It has no personality like overwatch. and its not like unreal tournament. Doom was more like unreal tournament. Its all over the place. I thought i was going to love the game. But i rather play overwatch. So i am going to wait and see if this game is going to evolve over time.
  8. Angry_Joe_Momma
    Aug 8, 2017
    0
    I had high hopes for this game. However, it just doesn't hold up to the hype. It gets repetitive rather quickly and after about 30 mins, I just lost interest. Wish I would have waited for the reviews, lesson learned. Save your money people.
  9. Psychokompott
    Aug 9, 2017
    0
    It tries so hard to jump on the overwatch train or be unique that it fails on almost every REALLY important things like FUN, PLAYABILITY, .... The Servers of this mess will die out in a year or so and that's it. People are more and more turning their backs on multiplayer games and go back to story driven singel player experiences. Avoid at all cost.
  10. Snakered
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    I've been playing this game all night, it's a lot of fun, especially for $30. The recent patch fixed issues that occurred on launch. The games plays flawlessly and looks beautiful on the Pro. I bet my paycheck the people that left zeros were butt hurt Xbox fanboys. While the game may not be a perfect 10, it damn sure doesn't rate a 0 especially at a $30 price tag
  11. kraenk
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    I like this game much more than casual Overwatch. It's really fast and fluid and the low gravity mode makes it really fun to transfer the arenas. The lagging problems have been fixed but I'd recommend playing it on the PS4 Pro as the Slim seems to have some framerate problems in very busy moments, at least for now.

    Game is very worth trying for the great price. Somehow getting the    I like this game much more than casual Overwatch. It's really fast and fluid and the low gravity mode makes it really fun to transfer the arenas. The lagging problems have been fixed but I'd recommend playing it on the PS4 Pro as the Slim seems to have some framerate problems in very busy moments, at least for now.

    Game is very worth trying for the great price.

    Somehow getting the feeling a lot of people voting it down are just angry that Cliffy B releases the game on PS4 first.    … Expand
  12. theredtm
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    I like this game, after the issues with suttering solved in a couple of days with the patch 1.04 it run smooth. There are enough player to find matches without problem, at least if you play alone or with a friend, for a squad of three people the matchmaking is a little bit slower.
    Is quite easy to kill, but it require a lot of skill to dominate the playground and this is good.
    The    I like this game, after the issues with suttering solved in a couple of days with the patch 1.04 it run smooth. There are enough player to find matches without problem, at least if you play alone or with a friend, for a squad of three people the matchmaking is a little bit slower.
    Is quite easy to kill, but it require a lot of skill to dominate the playground and this is good.
    The difference between the characters are deep enough to grant a good variety in game-play. On PS4 you can't find many fps arena so I really waited for this game. Hope this project will grow in the next months.    … Expand
  13. CriticSupreme
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    Lawbreakers masterfully balances it's rip-roaring, gravity-defying gameplay with its nine carefully designed classes that fit to all play-styles. It's thrilling, it's addictive and it drips with energy. Phenomenal.
  14. JacRockAll
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    This Game is fast!! Too fast for you, for Quake, for Overwatch. If any of you come play this far better game you will lose and give a bad review.....oh stop playing Playstation and get a computer and you would maybe get better at video games.
  15. HailHydra1234
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    This is probably my favorite game to play anytime, its an extremely fast paced hero/role based shooter. Some people would compare this game to Overwatch, its valid why they would do this given that they both are hero based shooters, meanwhile the game play is extremely different. Lawbreakers requires a lot of skill. In Overwatch, there are many low skill heroes. This game is betterThis is probably my favorite game to play anytime, its an extremely fast paced hero/role based shooter. Some people would compare this game to Overwatch, its valid why they would do this given that they both are hero based shooters, meanwhile the game play is extremely different. Lawbreakers requires a lot of skill. In Overwatch, there are many low skill heroes. This game is better compared to Titanfall given the high pace. Lawbreakers is all around a great game, it only costs $30 and is really fun. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys hectic shooters.… Expand
  16. IEATNAPKINZ
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    I don't know how so many people keep giving this game a Zero. I can't tell if it's just a bunch of Overwatch Fanboys that are trying to steer everyone else from playing this or if they're actually serious.

    Giving a game a Zero means that it has absolutely no appeal what so ever, the game is unplayable due to glitches or issues or if the mechanics just don't work out what so ever. I    I don't know how so many people keep giving this game a Zero. I can't tell if it's just a bunch of Overwatch Fanboys that are trying to steer everyone else from playing this or if they're actually serious.

    Giving a game a Zero means that it has absolutely no appeal what so ever, the game is unplayable due to glitches or issues or if the mechanics just don't work out what so ever. I obviously understand that everyone has their own opinion but it seems like now days people either give agame a 0 if they don't like it a little bit or a 10 if they like it a little bit.

    You can factor multiple things in order to give this game a great score.

    It tries something a little different than what the norm is
    It's fast paced mayhem that works really well
    The gun play is awesome
    The variety is great but what you would expect in a game like this
    So much more

    This game is absolutely nothing like OverWatch and it doesn't try to be like it one bit.

    I can agree with some arguments that the characters aren't as "Unique" as a game like OverWatch but they definitely fit for the type of image the game portrays.

    This is nothing like a team, based shooter. In Overwatch, one terrible teammate can cause you a match. In Lawbreakers, totally not the case. This is a skill based shooter which means that your actual aim comes first and all of your abilities come last. If you can't aim and shoot consistently, you're not going to do well.

    There's a number of fresh mechanics that are in the game that I'm hoping other FPS games take note of for the future. One in particular is the "Shoot behind you" mechanic. Does exactly what it says. You can be running straight and an enemy is behind you , which would usually mean they have an edge on you. You can turn shoot behind you, while still running forward, to possibly get a kill. It's a great feeling to pull one of those tricks off and it actually succeeds.

    I planned on giving this game a solid 8.5 (8 in metacritic scoring) but have determined that since so many people are giving it just a 0, I'm going to give it a 10 to make up for all of those.

    So what, hate me. I'll be playing this game a lot and for the $30 price tag, it's well worth it.    … Expand
  17. Tallrothen
    Aug 9, 2017
    9
    I get the same feeling as old school Unreal Tournament combined with newer games like Overwatch.
    The low price tag makes it even better. Quick and fun action!
  18. Dorme1
    Aug 8, 2017
    9
    Love it! Fast paced, but not totally twitchy. Great character selection and balance. No class seems too OP. I like the current game modes and I'm sure they're going going to add more. For 30 bucks, it definitely scratches my pvp itch.
  19. EpicPartySnax
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    If you like fast paced FPS games and were a fan of the Unreal Tournament games from the beginning of the millenium, this game is for you.

    Definitely a lot of fun and definitely adding some much needed fresh takes on this genre.

    10/10 IGN all day
  20. loltyler
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Very intense game not for the faint of heart. If you're easily discouraged this game is not for you. It's for those willing to invest the hours to perfect their art. I've played hundreds hours of CSGO, Overwatch, Rainbow Six Siege, Titanfall 2 and none of those games get my heart racing quite like this one. Bosskey has crafted a near perfect arena to prove your skills online, and theyVery intense game not for the faint of heart. If you're easily discouraged this game is not for you. It's for those willing to invest the hours to perfect their art. I've played hundreds hours of CSGO, Overwatch, Rainbow Six Siege, Titanfall 2 and none of those games get my heart racing quite like this one. Bosskey has crafted a near perfect arena to prove your skills online, and they deserve your support. Grab some friends, work together and begin slaying your opponents. Killing has never been more satisfying.

    Fair warning: I encourage you to buy on PC, you will enjoy the finer control of movement and aim. The game is very well optimized    … Expand
  21. destinyfan1
    Aug 13, 2017
    8
    I waited for this game for a long time , I already played the beta everyday because it was so fun , when you buy the full game you begin to notice some of its flaws but its still really fun
    positive
    + great anti gravity defying combat + unique classes that feel special and don't feel the same as others + pretty decent graphics ( but not amazing ) + better lootbox luck then overwatch    I waited for this game for a long time , I already played the beta everyday because it was so fun , when you buy the full game you begin to notice some of its flaws but its still really fun
    positive
    + great anti gravity defying combat
    + unique classes that feel special and don't feel the same as others
    + pretty decent graphics ( but not amazing )
    + better lootbox luck then overwatch
    + the speed of the combat is also fun
    + overall good balanced
    negative
    - more health needed on the battlefield instead going to a place seeking for a health closet
    - a few bugs
    conclusion:
    the game is insanely fun but also not perfect
    There's also 0% its gonna beat overwatch , but hey its cheaper and as much fun as overwatch!!!!!    … Expand
  22. anakinsolo
    Aug 8, 2017
    8
    Lawbreakers is fast, frenetic, multiplayer action. It's very fun and at $30 it's an easy buy. All of the game modes are ones you've seen in other games but with a fun twist. The biggest problem I have is that the UI isn't terribly inspired and neither are the character designs.
  23. Rastafu
    Aug 8, 2017
    0
    This game advertises crazy gravity and air battles but the majority of the time you are indoors, slowly capping a small point, or going to heal in a closet that takes forever. Just go to any Twitch stream to see how the game actually plays, do not believe the bullshots and trailers. Don't take my word for it, check yourself.
  24. lolannefrank
    Aug 9, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Want Overwatch with actual skill and not filled with casuals? Love high level play from Quake and Titanfall 2? This game delivers on all of these fronts.

    It definitely can be compared to Overwatch in the sense of being a class-objective based shooter, but it's different. An analogy I could come up with to describe the differences between them are as if Overwatch is to Call of Duty as Lawbreakers is to Titanfall 2. One has very simple movement and gameplay while the latter has more of a complex way of movement and character balance.

    This game is the homage to Arena shooters while still keeping up with gaming's current trends (MoBas). All in all; I recommend it now as it's good, and it will keep getting better.    … Expand
  25. kidtiger
    Aug 10, 2017
    9
    For all you tinny boppers out there a game called unreal tournament was released on Xbox 360 years ago. The dude who shaped that game and created gears of war made this game. It's not a pick up and play game. It takes time and practice. Everyone these days wants something easy that requires no skill or fine tuning. I suck at the game but I keep playing because I want to get better. AndFor all you tinny boppers out there a game called unreal tournament was released on Xbox 360 years ago. The dude who shaped that game and created gears of war made this game. It's not a pick up and play game. It takes time and practice. Everyone these days wants something easy that requires no skill or fine tuning. I suck at the game but I keep playing because I want to get better. And please don't use overwatch as a basing for this game. Overwatch requires no skill and there is always a multitude of characters that any 5 year old mine craft lover could use.… Expand
  26. AdamsNumber
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    Haven't had this much fun in a shooter in a very long time since Halo 3 back on Xbox 360. If your looking for a fast competitive shooter this is the game for you.
  27. kenmil
    Aug 11, 2017
    3
    Is this what passes for a game nowadays ? Boring, repetitive and a money waster. I need to remind myself about pre-ordering - don't do it ! The only one who benefits from it is the developer.
  28. kingkong420blaz
    Aug 13, 2017
    0
    I wanted a good fast paced game, what I got was rather disappointing... bugs, low user base. Every sign of a game dead at launchSorry to say but is true
  29. DrugsAreGood4U
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    First thing's first....

    If you LOVED Unreal Tournament, or Death-Matchy games like that, than you're going to love Lawbreakers. I've seen a few people draw comparisons of this game to other games like OverWatch or Paladins and they can't be further from reality. The only thing close in resemblance between this game and those other two are that they both have "Heroes with special    First thing's first....

    If you LOVED Unreal Tournament, or Death-Matchy games like that, than you're going to love Lawbreakers.

    I've seen a few people draw comparisons of this game to other games like OverWatch or Paladins and they can't be further from reality. The only thing close in resemblance between this game and those other two are that they both have "Heroes with special abilities"...that's about it.

    Lawbreakers is more Skilled based than Team based and it's way more fun, in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy me some Overwatch but lately have just been getting very bored of it.

    Lawbreakers brings a lot of nostalgia. I used to play the hell out of Counter-Strike and Unreal Tournament back in the early 2000's as a wee little kid. This game brings back all of those found memories. I can't remember the last time a game released that had this type of game play. This is what Death Match is all about.

    The game can get a little tricky in the Low-Gravity areas of the maps but after some time, youi'll definitely get used to it.

    Overall, this is a great, fun, death match type of FPS game with Hero elements. All of the Ultimate abilities are Okay, not overly stupendous, but okay....and there's nothing wrong with that. But the rest of the game is an absolute blast    … Expand
  30. f10ez
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    Anyone that says that it tries to be like Overwatch never actually played the game because the pace and gameplay of this is like Overwatch on Steroids. Players are still learning the game and it has a higher learning curve then most, but overall it is a fun action packed game.

    Had to give this a 10/10 to even out the Overwatch fanboys 0/10s. Realisitcally its a solid 7/8 out of 10.
  31. GamercastMMs
    Aug 11, 2017
    9
    This game will go down as one of the most underrated titles this year, this game is a treat to players who can play games and will learn to adapt underway and can improve themselves. There are a lot of times where I pull off something really cool in the game like getting a multi kill and it feels satisfying. Okay but let me get into the game and the aspects.

    Story: Nothing much here, an    This game will go down as one of the most underrated titles this year, this game is a treat to players who can play games and will learn to adapt underway and can improve themselves. There are a lot of times where I pull off something really cool in the game like getting a multi kill and it feels satisfying. Okay but let me get into the game and the aspects.

    Story: Nothing much here, an Online shooter like the old FPS titles (unreal tournament with a mixtue of a modern touch of FPS)
    Gameplay: fluid gameplay with no trouble, classes with different weapons and abilities but you don't need need to stick to one class because all classes are perfectly balanced. So it doesn't feel like a TF2 game.
    No, you know what, this game is really something and enjoyable game that deserves more praise, as an indie game this game has better servers than COD and that is really something, you don't die because there was some lag in the game. All have a perfect connection to the server.

    So if you want to support a game that is selling more poorly than what Battleborn did at launch support this game, it doesn't cost full price as an AA title normally does. 30 bucks for 100+ of entertainment.
    I give this game 9/10 because this is an MP game I have been missing, a game that rewards the player and not because some guy has a gun locked behind a paywall.

    AN NO THIS IS NOT An OVERWATCH RIP OFF, this is like Doom, Serious Sam, Unreal Tournament and so on.    … Expand
  32. ranbutt
    Aug 13, 2017
    0
    So when they made this game did they even mention the word fun? or even the word playability? lawbreakers is a failure on every level that i am baffled that it made it out of dev with how it is
  33. Babymakinpoo
    Aug 16, 2017
    0
    Requested a refund because it is the worst attempt at a shooter i have ever seen. The anti gravity zones are stupid, the operators are jacked up, and the game just isnt fun. If you like getting killed by super fast little kids hoped up on adderall then be my guest. I dont think this game will go anywhere. Good luck
  34. FriedConsole
    Oct 13, 2017
    6
    Biggest flaw is that nobody is playing this on PS4 so games take forever to fill. More of an arena shooter than Overwatch. The combat is fun and a lot faster than Overwatch but the quality and balancing issues are not there.
  35. Soldier_95B
    Aug 8, 2017
    0
    Probably one of the worst shooters we have been given in years. The game is very buggy, lot's of clipping and screen tearing. Slow loading times and is horrible compared to games like Unreal Tournament. Pass on this game and save yourself some money until we get it free with PS Plus.
  36. Nathan1423
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Fast. Good graphics. What separates it from Overwatch or Paladins the most is that you can traverse the maps in seconds with a full jet pack (generally) and get to where you need to be, which makes for some intense conclusions. Also I really like the awesome looking graphics as opposed to the modern cartoony or cell shaded approach. $30. This is what online PvP only games should cost.
  37. BlakDak666
    Aug 13, 2017
    7
    Lawbreakers is a game that pays homage to the classic arena style shooters of Unreal Tournament and Quake with hero shooter elements. Add a spice of zero g movement and combat, and you have a really good layout to get your players to move around fast and be aggressive on each other. There is a feel to the combat and speed that I really like, and while I think the characters don't haveLawbreakers is a game that pays homage to the classic arena style shooters of Unreal Tournament and Quake with hero shooter elements. Add a spice of zero g movement and combat, and you have a really good layout to get your players to move around fast and be aggressive on each other. There is a feel to the combat and speed that I really like, and while I think the characters don't have depth or interesting designs to them and the maps lack imagination the devil's in the details on making gameplay far more important than pretty visuals. It's also very difficult in learning and the lack of a tutorial in the PS4 version makes the learning curve really immense for newcomers to jump into.

    Now I did not play the beta or alpha to it, only the current final product that it was intended and I really enjoy it. Alot. I like moving through zero-g and having that constant frantic speed that never ends for matches. The game modes all add to that feel and have varying degrees of success. While the modes are not new per se, the creativity of making them appealing is there. Blitzball is by far the best mode, where you run to a talking ball that you take to your opponents goal post to score and cap off at 8. What ensues is a desperate game of shooter rugby, where defenders are flanking you and doing their best to kill the runner while the team going for gold keep them at bay. Despite the size of the maps, the lengths of these standoffs is surprisingly long and really hammers away how easy it is to get wrecked and effectively create a no mans land in objectives.

    Microtransactions are apart of this game. I usually and still do think that microtransactions in fully priced games deserves no respect or love and to see Lawbreakers have this on top of loot boxes is really disappointing...if it was a fully priced game. But it's not. It's only 30 dollars and even the special version is 40 bucks. For only one time will I accept this microtransaction system and tolerate it, but still believe the progression system is hindered still as a result. It makes me upset that games have become more and more willing to just jumble someone's hard work into meaningless slot machine chances for skins that they will get too much of and don't want or want one never get. I don't like that in other shooters, I don't like it in Lawbreakers. The classes all play fairly well together where it balances solo and team tactics that makes all classes independent of fighting each other on a 1 on 1 engagement, but is absolutely critical to play as a team to succeed at the goal.

    The music has some good tracks in that I like, the jargon of the characters leave alot to be desired and despite the Blitzball being voiced by Morty in Rick and Morty that I find a bit annoying, the audio design is still very well done. The weapons have their own flair and punch that feels satisfying. The characters feel particular balanced, but as all shooter online games patches and community feedback to what needs tweaked is always a must. The technical side is unfortunately hard to address because it DOES matter what type of PS4 you have when playing this. Play on a Pro version, and the game stays at a fairly consistent 60 fps and performance quite solid and good. Play on the the regular version and you have massive frame drops when large amounts of action is on the screen, and considering its fast, frantic action thats only spelling for backfire. It's a shame that this was released in this state because unless you play PC or have a PS4 Pro, you will largely struggle with players that perform better than you and get a huge advantage that can win or lose a match in the blink of an eye. There was even an issue that the PS4 version in general had stuttering that made matches sometimes hard to play through. which really kills the joy of the game quickly. Considering this is an underground type, it needs all the help it can get if it wants to shine like popular shooters currently.

    Lawbreakers has some fun and enjoyable moments to be had, especially with friends, but the high skill ceiling and issues that I have mentioned really hold back it from embracing true greatness at the moment. Since the game has a low (but very active low) playerbase, it needs all the help it can get from buyers to try to play and find some value in it. Having a tutorial system really helps go a long way and this game does deserve your time to play it. I would give the base version a 6/10 and it's pro version an 8/10, so as a compromise I would put it as a whole as a 7/10. It is a good game that needs more love from not just the devs but also the onlookers that are looking at this game with a negative feeling. Despite its generic surface, underneath is a deep and wildly engrossing game that demands your skills and time.    … Expand

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#62 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Game Informer
    Sep 6, 2017
    78
    LawBreakers delivers in terms of neat weapons, lightning-fast kills, and aspirational skills. You’ll look back in awe at performing feats like landing a triple kill while blasting yourself backwards into a zero-g environment. Despite the adrenaline-fueled highs, the title falls back to earth due to uninteresting environments, generic characters, and a lack of variety.
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  2. ZTGD
    Sep 6, 2017
    60
    Despite my many grievances, once I actually learned how to play the game, I did have fun. However, getting to that level of competence was certainly not helped by the game in any way, shape or form and as it becomes more and more difficult to find matches online as the weeks go by, I can’t help but wonder if it’s even worth it to take a risk boarding what may very well be a sinking ship.
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  3. Vandal
    Sep 3, 2017
    78
    A very interesting 'hero shooter' that delivers a classic core gameplay with a modern twist. It does have some issues but we've had a great time playing it, and if you're looking something different you should give it a try.
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