Spellbreak

 Switch
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25

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  1. Drendri
    Sep 6, 2020
    6
    This is a great game with amazing potential!

    The Switch version however needs:
    - Gyroscope (a must, no chance to win against other platforms otherwise);
    - Slightly bigger texts.

    In general, the game can do with better music throughout the wait times during match-making and for in-game sounds not to start until the wait screen is gone.

    However, great game for day 3 of launch!
  2. fishforbrains
    Sep 6, 2020
    7
    Needs a lot of optimization. Could be fun but it's very muddy looking and doesn't include gyro like every other BR or shooter on switch. The text is also very tiny on handheld.

    The movement seems off, very light or floaty, almost like the characters feet aren't touching the ground when running. No gyro is an uninstall for me. I'll be back if there's updates to muddy visuals and gyro    Needs a lot of optimization. Could be fun but it's very muddy looking and doesn't include gyro like every other BR or shooter on switch. The text is also very tiny on handheld.

    The movement seems off, very light or floaty, almost like the characters feet aren't touching the ground when running.

    No gyro is an uninstall for me.

    I'll be back if there's updates to muddy visuals and gyro aiming like splatoon, doom, overwatch, fortnite etc.    … Expand

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Switch Player
    Oct 13, 2020
    40
    Spellbreak is the perfect example of a great game let down by lacklustre performance on the Nintendo Switch. Unique gameplay mechanics aside, being often unable to play the game due to technical issues limits any potential enjoyment to be found.
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  2. Destructoid
    Oct 2, 2020
    60
    Future updates will hopefully sort out all those connection issues, but what Spellbreak needs more than anything is a glow up. Because the elemental combat here is sensational, but all that goodness is trapped in this garden-variety fantasy setting that's holding back the true potential of what Proletariat could create here.
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  3. Pure Nintendo
    Sep 25, 2020
    95
    Spellbreak is the battle royale-styled action-adventure title that magic wielders have been waiting for! Its vibrant and beautiful landscapes make the world feel like something out of Breath of the Wild, and the unique classes and abilities make each hard to pick a favorite.
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