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  1. Jan 1, 2017
    7
    I do recommend it, but with some reservations. It is only worth a sale price. It has ok gameplay, but definitely has some issues. It still has quite a few bugs and in the 15-hour playthrough, it crashed numerous times. The cover system and gunplay was ok at best. You push through it for story.

    The story itself was enjoyable and live action stuff was passable. I would've just preferred
    I do recommend it, but with some reservations. It is only worth a sale price. It has ok gameplay, but definitely has some issues. It still has quite a few bugs and in the 15-hour playthrough, it crashed numerous times. The cover system and gunplay was ok at best. You push through it for story.

    The story itself was enjoyable and live action stuff was passable. I would've just preferred more interspersed in-game cinematics though. The story does an actual good job with time travel but I won't spoil the details. It adhered to how we think differences would work between changing the past and the future.
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  2. Apr 9, 2016
    7
    The perfect example to use when saying something is "good, not great." It's absolutely gorgeous to look at and the concept is awesome. And who better than Remedy and Sam Lake to dabble in something TV-related? However, the time-writing is so time-bland, like a sci-fi show on the USA Network with lame acting and a camera guy who gets right up on you. If they were going for cliches andThe perfect example to use when saying something is "good, not great." It's absolutely gorgeous to look at and the concept is awesome. And who better than Remedy and Sam Lake to dabble in something TV-related? However, the time-writing is so time-bland, like a sci-fi show on the USA Network with lame acting and a camera guy who gets right up on you. If they were going for cliches and Nissan advertisements, they nailed it, but a mediocre television show isn't a game. The actual guts of Quantum Break are almost more of a letdown when you consider the theme of the game is time travel. We could've gotten awesome puzzles and more daring editing with the fractured timeline stuff and perhaps new mechanics or scenes that really highlight that what you're doing is time stuff, not just a samey and uninspiring third-person shooter where your cardboard cutout protagonist sluggishly non-walks or non-runs around, bumping into time things... It's not very long either so you're left with the feeling that you just dealt with bad prime-time cable TV and ran around shooting at big dudes and all you have to show for it is a bevy of very easy achievements and a dilemma of how you can wring more from the game to justify paying anything over $40 for it. Wait for a sale or rent it if such a thing is still possible. Expand
  3. Sep 4, 2021
    7
    Average corridor shooter with the addition of "jedi force" powers which aren't all that useful. Ironically, despite you having time control powers it's a very slow game as your character movement is clunky and slow, as is the generic gunplay. There are environmental puzzles where you can manipulate time but essentially you use your "detective view" to highlight a location where you press YAverage corridor shooter with the addition of "jedi force" powers which aren't all that useful. Ironically, despite you having time control powers it's a very slow game as your character movement is clunky and slow, as is the generic gunplay. There are environmental puzzles where you can manipulate time but essentially you use your "detective view" to highlight a location where you press Y and solve the puzzle. Lots of cutscenes and also an interesting live movie element that plays occasionally. Combat is cliched and nothing you having seen before; you go into a large location with the usual arrangement of cover obstacles, red barrels, ammo packs, etc, then you kill all the bad guys before moving onto the next environmental puzzle. Also dotted around are laptops and files which all happen to be open at an email which fills in the plot. The characters are also quite dull. It's a very linear game that's also short. You can unlock branches that lead to slightly different replays but honestly I'm not sure that you'd want to bother. It's a real shame as the concept is interesting and the production values overall are very high, but the actual gameplay is nothing you don't get in any other game of this type and is often quite boring. Some nice easter eggs, such as a blackboard showing the motivation behind "Alan wake" and a funny time-based screenplay you find on one of the laptops. To be honest I would have preferred to have played the screenplay instead of this predictable, cliche ridden game. Expand
  4. Aug 27, 2016
    7
    Quantum Break tries to do something new by allowing you to choose a path, a path that also decides how the live action scenes are played out. The gameplay is quite straightforward but still entertaining.

    The character models are very good and the acting is top notch to. One of the surprises of 2016 and well worth a look.
  5. May 20, 2018
    7
    Excellent potential. Good story and great gameplay, although it does become a bit repetitive. The tv episodes added nothing to the game, but can be skipped. With a few tweaks and fixes QB 2 could be one of the best games on xbox. Recommended but not essential.
  6. Jul 21, 2017
    7
    Quantum Break is a really interesting title that I'd recommend to everyone. The gameplay is very fluid and fun. If I hadn't known it was coming from people behind Max Payne, I'd still feel it anyway. All guns and powers are useful and it's fun to use them which makes you vary your toolset and not stick to one weapon for the duration of whole game (which happens with some games).

    The
    Quantum Break is a really interesting title that I'd recommend to everyone. The gameplay is very fluid and fun. If I hadn't known it was coming from people behind Max Payne, I'd still feel it anyway. All guns and powers are useful and it's fun to use them which makes you vary your toolset and not stick to one weapon for the duration of whole game (which happens with some games).

    The deal-breaker is tv series intertwined in the game. It's not bad but it is out of the place. It only reduces the pace of the game and sometimes bores you. These story arcs should have been presented in-game and not as a 20 minutes long movies (after first 4 acts for the total of about 80 minutes).

    The story and characters were interesting and likable however not all of them were believable. I like the idea behind the story and it kept me going to see the outcome which pleased. The ending pointed to potential sequel which I guess is unlikely considering game's reception.

    Game is using very bizzare rendering technique which makes everything look very grainy. It grows on you and I liked it considering game's setting with time breaking down. Animations are superb and probably the best in any game as of now (what a welcome feature coming from ME: Andromeda). Voice acting was excellent.

    I believe game's bad reception was due to it being 12h long game, out of which at least a third is tv-series and cut-scenes. Lack of multiplayer didn't help.

    I definately recommend it, especially if you can pick it up at such a low price as me (15$). I'd rate it 7.5 if it was possible.
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  7. Sep 30, 2018
    7
    The fact that i have given this game a small score does not take away from it that it is genuinely a fun game to play.

    The gameplay is smooth and easy to get used to, and the graphics of course are some of the best we have experienced so far on the Xbox One. The problem with this game is just that it is too short and far too easy, i found myself not two days after launch having
  8. Nov 24, 2016
    7
    Game doesnt achieve Alan wakes glory with ok combat, dull story and bad graphic. Live action cutscenes are no need and looks like B movie. Environment could also be better.
  9. Apr 14, 2016
    7
    + Decent Story
    + Time Travel
    + Powers
    - The Cover Mechanics are Very Uncertain
    - You Need to See the TV Show for Understand the Story
    - Some Characters are Forgettable
  10. May 15, 2016
    7
    Podría haber sido el juego del año, ya que posee una jugabilidad que va más allá del típico shooter y realmente es un salto adelante en cuanto a diversión y posibilidades, pero su excesivo enfoque cinematográfico, y cierto desequilibrio en la dificultad lo han dejado en el limbo de los juegos buenos, pero no sobresalientes.
  11. May 25, 2016
    7
    Скучные перестрелки.
    Бесполезные способности. Останавливать время просто чтоб натыкать пуль в пузырь? Серьезно? Это все что вы смогли придумать? %)
    Игре определенно не хватает масштаба. Единственная масштабная сцена с кораблем - не масштабна и в целом очень короткая. Все что касается геймплея в общем - очень средне. Сюжет и сериал понравились) Хотелось смотреть а не играть. Считаю
    Скучные перестрелки.
    Бесполезные способности. Останавливать время просто чтоб натыкать пуль в пузырь? Серьезно? Это все что вы смогли придумать? %)
    Игре определенно не хватает масштаба. Единственная масштабная сцена с кораблем - не масштабна и в целом очень короткая.
    Все что касается геймплея в общем - очень средне.
    Сюжет и сериал понравились) Хотелось смотреть а не играть.
    Считаю игра соотвествует своей оценке в 7.5
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  12. Apr 12, 2016
    7
    i liked the shooting mechanics but i think it needs a little more stealthy movements in some sections, The game runs great on XBOne i don[t need to be 1080p 60 frames to enjoy a game, the narrative is it's strong section but this may be not for everybody's liking nowdays, i'm kinda sad its an average game rather than the console buying title it was supposed to be. if you like story driveni liked the shooting mechanics but i think it needs a little more stealthy movements in some sections, The game runs great on XBOne i don[t need to be 1080p 60 frames to enjoy a game, the narrative is it's strong section but this may be not for everybody's liking nowdays, i'm kinda sad its an average game rather than the console buying title it was supposed to be. if you like story driven go, games for it. Expand
  13. Apr 7, 2016
    7
    I have to confess to being a little disappointed with this game after looking forward to it so much. Graphically it is very rough in places; the camera doesn't pan smoothly round the player (occasional glitches which will hopefully be resolved in a future patch/update). Combat is almost too simple and the cover mechanics are very uncertain (a "snap to cover" button wouldn't have goneI have to confess to being a little disappointed with this game after looking forward to it so much. Graphically it is very rough in places; the camera doesn't pan smoothly round the player (occasional glitches which will hopefully be resolved in a future patch/update). Combat is almost too simple and the cover mechanics are very uncertain (a "snap to cover" button wouldn't have gone amiss). Climbing up a further level is a royal pain in the backside as in some areas you need to find the "sweet spot" before Jack will climb up a level. As for the dialogue - I'm no prude but do the actors really have to say F*&k so much?

    Negatives aside - I'm loving the story and the attempt to marry video game and live action TV show should be applauded and not criticized. Remedy, like with Alan Wake (sequel please), succeed in telling a great story and letting the player participate in it. I just wish more of it was left for the player to actually "do" rather than just "watch".
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  14. Apr 7, 2016
    7
    7.6/10 A time experiment gone wrong quantifies reality into past and present time for the future. as protagonist Jack Joyce you must save the one’s you can and defeat the head corporation of time Monarch Solutions before time and the world ends. A very complex but narrative story with action pact scenes and television episodes in between acts. Sound effects such as weapons, time7.6/10 A time experiment gone wrong quantifies reality into past and present time for the future. as protagonist Jack Joyce you must save the one’s you can and defeat the head corporation of time Monarch Solutions before time and the world ends. A very complex but narrative story with action pact scenes and television episodes in between acts. Sound effects such as weapons, time manupilation and explosions all sound average but decent.Gameplay was fun but was cut short do to 30 minute TV episodes after 1hour acts. However, combo between gun fire and time effects powers made for fun and decent gameplay.Graphics were gorgeous at times and choppy at others, you be the judge.Overall Remedy takes you on a complex and time warping adventure to save time and you’ll have to blast your way through a resistance of Monarch Solutions militia with and the leader of it all Paul Serene. 7.6/10 AVERAGE Expand
  15. Apr 11, 2016
    7
    Don't be fooled by sony pony reviews. Overall, Quantum Break is a solid game. Shooter mechanics are painfully average, but the powers are loads of fun and the story is quite interesting, though sort of goofy at times. I recommend you try it out.
  16. May 11, 2016
    7
    Un juegazo como la copa de un pino ( corto de duracion por eso ), un gunplay genial, evolucion y uso de los poderes correcto, con una curva de aprendizaje genial. Graficos de infarto ( con matices ), sin problemas de framerate. Ademas un 10 en innovacion por mezclar de tal manera el videojuego con pelicula. De lo mejorcito en lo que va de año.

    Totalmente recomendado si te gustan las
    Un juegazo como la copa de un pino ( corto de duracion por eso ), un gunplay genial, evolucion y uso de los poderes correcto, con una curva de aprendizaje genial. Graficos de infarto ( con matices ), sin problemas de framerate. Ademas un 10 en innovacion por mezclar de tal manera el videojuego con pelicula. De lo mejorcito en lo que va de año.

    Totalmente recomendado si te gustan las buenas historias, contadas de forma magistral, con TPS de calidad magnifica y con mas razon si te gusta Remedy como desarrollador, sin embargo tiene algunas carencias como algo de borrosidad, tearing, sombras mal acabadas, animaciones poco pulidas, etc.
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  17. May 11, 2017
    7
    Este juego es claramente un producto de Remedy, balas por todos lados, y una historia muy compleja y bastante buena, es muy frenetico y graficos impresionantes. Es demasiado facil, no aprovecha las posibilidades de puzles, ademas de intentar ser como una serie, junto a los capitulos.
  18. Apr 9, 2016
    7
    The Game, the effects of time on the scenery, the gameplay and even the live series are great, what really **** up everything was the ending, it gives something like "to be continued"..... games like that are excuses for Expansions just like Alan Wake, both of them have great stories and gameplay but the ending..... you know when you watch a great movie but the ending sucks? yes thats theThe Game, the effects of time on the scenery, the gameplay and even the live series are great, what really **** up everything was the ending, it gives something like "to be continued"..... games like that are excuses for Expansions just like Alan Wake, both of them have great stories and gameplay but the ending..... you know when you watch a great movie but the ending sucks? yes thats the resume of Quantum Break, the gameplay are excellent, just like Alan Wake is, i give credit for Remedy for creating such great gameplays and capabilities in their games but the way they conduct the story-telling..... even with that I hope to have a new game ou even the expansion because there were left many holes in history with that ending but please enough with alll those letters, emails and files.... many of them were completely irrelevant and I've spend 40 minutes in the same area readin all of them in some point and may of them doesn't add nothing extra to the game... it's a great game with a great gameplay but i doubt that i'll play it again, maybe only to see if there are many differences choosing the other option with Paul but that will not be now Expand
  19. Apr 17, 2016
    7
    Buen juego , aunque siento que mas que un juego es una serie interactiva, como no, a la mejor manera de un videojuego, pero al fin y al cabo una serie interactiva. Eso no quiere decir que sea algo malo, al contrario, quiere decir que la industria de videojuegos está en auge cada año un poco más como lo ha demostrado, las actuaciones me parecen excelentes y el juego es entretenido, losBuen juego , aunque siento que mas que un juego es una serie interactiva, como no, a la mejor manera de un videojuego, pero al fin y al cabo una serie interactiva. Eso no quiere decir que sea algo malo, al contrario, quiere decir que la industria de videojuegos está en auge cada año un poco más como lo ha demostrado, las actuaciones me parecen excelentes y el juego es entretenido, los controles un poco torpes y toscos a mi parecer pero nada que no se pueda sobreponer con un poco de costumbre aunque si ha de fallar en algo es en éste apartado, los gráficos una pasada, la historia un poco genérica pero no aburrida, la banda sonora buena.. En resumida un buen juego que disfrutaras de principio a fin y quedarás asombrado con sus graficos, te va a entretener y mantener enganchado con su historia , definitivamente lo recomiendo. Expand
  20. May 3, 2016
    7
    The fact that i have given this game a small score does not take away from it that it is genuinely a fun game to play.

    The gameplay is smooth and easy to get used to, and the graphics of course are some of the best we have experienced so far on the Xbox One. The problem with this game is just that it is too short and far too easy, i found myself not two days after launch having
    The fact that i have given this game a small score does not take away from it that it is genuinely a fun game to play.

    The gameplay is smooth and easy to get used to, and the graphics of course are some of the best we have experienced so far on the Xbox One.

    The problem with this game is just that it is too short and far too easy, i found myself not two days after launch having achieved 100% completion (i would by no means consider myself much of a professional when it comes to fully completing anything) and left wondering what to do next with no other options within the game. Because of this, i was quite disappointed as the game and obviously the episodes in between were all very enjoyable and a joy to be a part of. I simply wish it just wasn't all over so quickly
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  21. May 14, 2016
    7
    Quantum Break me parece un juego decente,argumentalmente es bastante decente aunque tiene algunas cosas que no me han gustado pero no las digo porque son spoiler.jugablemente es muy bueno,me ha gustado el tema de los superpoderes,pero el cubrirse es un escandalo y va muy mal,aparte me gustaría que en el juego hubiesen metido mas cosas,cuando tocas un tema como el tiempo tienes muchasQuantum Break me parece un juego decente,argumentalmente es bastante decente aunque tiene algunas cosas que no me han gustado pero no las digo porque son spoiler.jugablemente es muy bueno,me ha gustado el tema de los superpoderes,pero el cubrirse es un escandalo y va muy mal,aparte me gustaría que en el juego hubiesen metido mas cosas,cuando tocas un tema como el tiempo tienes muchas opciones y creo que han puesto muy pocas,igualmente es bueno la sensación de disparo.Graficamente me ha desepcionado y para mi no es lo que se prometía se ve bien pero hay momentos que estan muy mal echos,aparte si me pongo a pensar me da pena Quantum Break porque esta tan lleno de mierda,entre la polémica del doblaje,de que sale en pc...no se me esperaba mucho mas de este juego aunque este juego este bien tiene cosas muy mal echas,en cuanto a la seria...he venido a analizar un juego no una serie.
    En general esta bien pero para mi me ha decepcionado
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  22. May 25, 2016
    7
    Is a good game, if you can call it, since half of the 8-hour campaign are boring cinematics, two excellent graphics, the story is good, it will be the start of a good series, but should think about making a game and not a movie. 7/10
  23. Aug 1, 2016
    7
    This game completely worth buying but its a little disappointing gameplay could be better story is awesome
    There is no co-op mission or multiplayer section
    cinematics are very cool graphics are ok totally i think its a good game but it disappointed me i think it could be better
  24. Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Quantum Break is an action-adventure science fiction third-person shooter video game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios.

    + Decent Story
    + Time Travel
    + Powers
    - The Cover Mechanics are Very Uncertain
    - You Need to See the TV Show for Understand the Story
    - Some Characters are Forgettable
  25. Feb 20, 2022
    7
    Интересный сюжет, но концовка меня немного подвела. Жаль, что нельзя ставить 7.5, потому что этой оценки игра и заслуживает. Она просто хорошая
  26. Oct 16, 2017
    7
    Quantum Break me parece un mejor juego que Alan Wake. Me gusta el estilo narrativo de Remedy, y sinceramente no me molesta que utilicen tanto el recurso de los coleccionables como pequeñas partes del guión. Digo esto como punto de partida porque si este recurso te molesta, entonces debes bajarle dos puntos a la nota que creo merece este juego. Ahora comenzaré a argumentar mi postura.

    El
    Quantum Break me parece un mejor juego que Alan Wake. Me gusta el estilo narrativo de Remedy, y sinceramente no me molesta que utilicen tanto el recurso de los coleccionables como pequeñas partes del guión. Digo esto como punto de partida porque si este recurso te molesta, entonces debes bajarle dos puntos a la nota que creo merece este juego. Ahora comenzaré a argumentar mi postura.

    El guión de este juego me interesó desde un principio, pese a que al igual que todos creo que el tiempo como tema tiene mas y mejores formas de ser abordado que el acá presente. Pero dejando eso de lado -que evidentemente resta- me gusta la historia de este juego, tanto en las relaciones entre personajes, como en el lore que se presenta en los coleccionables. Me parece un universo disfrutable y también la mayor virtud de Quantum Break.

    La principal mejora del estudio, es en mi opinión en términos mecánicos, no está tan pulido como otros juegos que utilizan las coberturas y la tercera persona, pero no creo que sea la idea que se maneje de manera tan pulida. El protagonista sabe manejar armas pero no es un policía o un miembro de un grupo de elite, es coherente que se mueva de manera acartonada y la jugabilidad se base en las habilidades con el tiempo, pues es la única ventaja que posee frente a una institución militarizada.

    Técnicamente el juego queda un poco al debe, se ve algo borroso y la definición no es la mejor. Pero su principal problema tiene que ver con la narración: por un lado te ofrecen muchos "caminos" desbloqueables con algunos objetos, pero son una estupidez, no cambian en lo mas mínimo el juego, solo algunas escenas. Por otro lado, mucha narracion del juego está desperdigada en la serie, que es obligatoria para entender el juego. Y por ultimo surge el mismo problema que con Alan Wake: el final que no cierra nada, si no que invita a una secuela.

    Me ha gustado, pero se queda a la puerta de la recomendación en mi opinión, espero que en su proximo juego Remedy mejore estos problemas.
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  27. Feb 21, 2021
    7
    Good game. Especially the story is excellent. I found it a bit repetitive, and maybe as a third person shooter there are better examples. Recommended
  28. Oct 26, 2020
    7
    In the end it’s a game that just feels so empty. The story is great and so are the graphics, but that's it. None of the characters are interesting, the gameplay is often monotonous and it’s just so dull. I want to like it and I do, but in the end it’s just a lot of wasted potential.

    Rating - 73%
  29. Jun 29, 2023
    7
    This spiritual sequel to Alan Wake is a hybrid of story-driven action game and a TV show. It's only about 8 hours long. The live-action episodes have the quality of a network TV show. Fans of Detroit: Too Human and L.A. Noire might enjoy it. The game looks fantastic, although there is stuttering and screen tear on occasion. Some might be disappointed with the lack of action. After all,This spiritual sequel to Alan Wake is a hybrid of story-driven action game and a TV show. It's only about 8 hours long. The live-action episodes have the quality of a network TV show. Fans of Detroit: Too Human and L.A. Noire might enjoy it. The game looks fantastic, although there is stuttering and screen tear on occasion. Some might be disappointed with the lack of action. After all, you're given plenty of firearms and time bending powers. But this is more of a story-driven affair with gunfights sprinkled throughout. When the action does occur, it's dazzling. Overall, I would rate this with a 7.3 out of 10. Expand
  30. Sep 7, 2020
    7
    Quantum break is one of the most risky proposals that have been launched in this generation of consoles due to the fact that is not only a game, but a mixture between a third person shooter and a movie. To achieve this aim, the kinematic where most of the script unfolds are played by real live actors, what has been the most discussed point of this game. Due to this, the game was not veryQuantum break is one of the most risky proposals that have been launched in this generation of consoles due to the fact that is not only a game, but a mixture between a third person shooter and a movie. To achieve this aim, the kinematic where most of the script unfolds are played by real live actors, what has been the most discussed point of this game. Due to this, the game was not very well welcomed among the Xbox community. However, the game is not so bad and is enjoyable.
    The gameplay seems to be like the one we can find in any other third person third person shooter. However, It's way more than that thanks to the abilities that allow us to manipulate time in many ways. Definitely, this makes the game experience fresh and unique. Despite altering time is really cool, gunplay is a bit uncomfortable and hard to get used to.
    Visuals and audio effects are great, and really enchant the game experience till the point that we really think that we are on a movie. It's clear that the sensations developers wanted to send are really worked out. In general terms graphics are impressing (Moreover if we play on an Xbox one X), but sometimes it takes a bit to load textures.
    The real action short films, which are the most outstanding point of the game, are honestly too long and don't fit very well. It's true that they're really worked out and the acting is great, but unfortunately are unnecessary.
    Quantum Break is far from being one of the best games of Xbox One and the generation. However, it's one of the most ambitious one and worth playing it for sure.
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 106 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 106
  2. Negative: 4 out of 106
  1. Dec 1, 2016
    90
    Quantum Break is an incredible game that will hook you for its ten hour duration and stay with you long after that. The story is packed with mystery, suspense, and engaging characters caught in a high stakes situation where every decision is significant. While adding TV show may not have revolutionized storytelling, Quantum Break is a must play game for those looking to sink their teeth into a meaningful adventure.
  2. Edge Magazine
    Jun 7, 2016
    70
    While it doesn't always gel in a way that feels genuinely new, there are enough successful unfamiliar concepts here to make Quantum Break feel like a step forward for Remedy. [June 2016, p.100]
  3. CD-Action
    May 30, 2016
    60
    Quantum Break is a bad movie, but a really good game. It did not convince me with its poor (and poorly told) story and characters that I did not care about at all, but as a shooter it is really enjoyable and creative. [05/2016, p.38]