Into the Breach

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 186 Ratings

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  • Summary: Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Digital Trends
    Sep 3, 2018
    100
    Subset Games has delivered one of the tightest strategy games we’ve ever seen.
  2. Trusted Reviews
    Aug 30, 2018
    100
    Subset games has achieved a mastery of the microdrama, and as such, Into The Breach is about as essential as indie games get.
  3. Vgames
    Sep 6, 2018
    95
    I came in expecting a lot, and I actually got a lot more than I bargained for. This is one of the more captivating, tactical and rewarding games of 2018.
  4. GameSpot
    Aug 30, 2018
    90
    The game's UI and miniature battlefields, both of which scale incredibly well on different monitor resolutions, unsurprisingly make the transition to the Switch's handheld mode flawlessly. The visuals are sharp and readable, the loading times are instantaneous and on-par with the PC version, and the addition of controller rumble to accompany on-screen action serves as an enjoyable touch.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 31, 2018
    90
    The basic gameplay itself doesn’t really change over the course of each run: guard buildings, kill Vek, and try not to die in the process. The randomized maps and objectives add variety, but you will need to appreciate the subtle changes that the islands undergo in each run. Undoubtedly, one of the best features of the game is unlocking new mechs and creating your own squads, and it is that element that will keep me coming back to the game. Hop into a breach and pick up this game yesterday, soldier. It’s Vek-hunting season.
  6. TheSixthAxis
    Aug 31, 2018
    90
    Into The Breach is a fantastic example of how you can play around with an established genre. Taking turn-based strategy and letting you see what is about to happen changes everything about what would normally play out. The feeling of intellectual superiority you feel when you outsmart the aliens is incredible and will keep you playing through every loss you will experience. Best of all the bite-size maps fit onto the Switch so perfectly that the idea of playing it on a PC is absurd. This is a game made for a handheld, and damn is it good.
  7. FNintendo
    Nov 19, 2018
    70
    Into The Breach is a challenging turn-based strategy game that features a competent gameplay and a wide variety of levels. While it could certainly use a more elaborate plot and some more weapon tutorials, it's safe to say that this rather orthodox work will appeal to fans of strategy games looking for something that follows the genre's main tenets.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 45
  3. Negative: 4 out of 45
  1. AnalystMike
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    I created an account just to combat the negative reviews for this game as it is just unreasonable to give this game anything below a 6 quiteI created an account just to combat the negative reviews for this game as it is just unreasonable to give this game anything below a 6 quite honestly.

    This game is chess meets Advance Wars and is an amazing roguelike turn based strategy game that I have put almost 100hrs into. The game is difficult and you find yourself on your heels most levels trying to stay a step ahead of the bugs. Mechs have several upgrade and customization options as well as interchangable pilots with various special abilities and you unlock a wide roster of pilots the more you play and find.

    Graphically the game is a bit pixelated but the strength of the game is in strategy and replayability. Even with only a few enemy types and a fairly easy learning curve, the game keeps you hooked as you push into increasingly unforgiving levels in the later stages of the game.

    I think this is an amazing game for the price. So much so that I bought it 2x, once for PC and once for the Nintendo Switch.    … Expand
  2. Bass2Mouth
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Finally a strategy game with no randomness or win by being the quickest … one of the best strategy games you can buy
  4. Bkillinm
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    This game holds a special place in my heart. If you like tactical or strategy style games give it a try it won’t disappoint. It feels andThis game holds a special place in my heart. If you like tactical or strategy style games give it a try it won’t disappoint. It feels and plays like advance wars with a darker twist. It’s intelligent, well designed, and most important it’s fun. It is the type of game I will remember for the rest of my time on earth.… Expand
  5. ijol
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    This game is harder than any strategy game I've played, which is a good thing. It has pretty revolutionary combat system, which really tellsThis game is harder than any strategy game I've played, which is a good thing. It has pretty revolutionary combat system, which really tells us to think before we act, as tiniest amount of miscalculation will affect your future. Just expect to face many failures along the way. Been playing for months and I still don't have enough skill to accomplish (which makes this game always on the list to play)… Expand
  6. MrTusks
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Addictive and satisfying turn-based strategy that is more like chess than Starcraft. The variety of teams you can you make this endlesslyAddictive and satisfying turn-based strategy that is more like chess than Starcraft. The variety of teams you can you make this endlessly playable.

    Sometimes relies on RNG--a game might sometimes hinge on random starting placement or weapon drops, but not often.    … Expand
  7. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Muito legal esse jogo e tem a cara de um console portátil como ''Switch'', belo trabalho e espero ver mais jogos da Subset Games no futuroMuito legal esse jogo e tem a cara de um console portátil como ''Switch'', belo trabalho e espero ver mais jogos da Subset Games no futuro como esse e ainda melhores.… Expand
  8. H1rund0
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    Hardly a "game". Overrated to the extreme. "Procedurally generated roguelike" equals 0 skill, sheer luck and massive frustration. BadHardly a "game". Overrated to the extreme. "Procedurally generated roguelike" equals 0 skill, sheer luck and massive frustration. Bad graphics, bad sound, horrible game design. Boring, repetitive, no replayability. Waste of money, still not worth it if it were free. Shame for devs and 10/10 spammers alike.… Expand

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#11 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#40 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#55 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018