This is a review roundup for Quantum Break.
Quantum Break has received a mixed reception. Reviewer confirm that Remedy does not stray from their formula, and as a result the game is strongest in Remedy’s main strengths. The story is engrossing and truly dynamic, reacting to players’ choices. The gameplay is solid, with the different time-based powers changing up how it plays out. And the game looks incredible, with some claims that it breaks the uncanny valley.
Many reviewers, however, also took issue with the technical issues, including many crashes and lacking optimization. There were also some complaints about having to stream the spin-off TV show, some shallowness with the story and the choices, overused story cliches, animation glitches, and some parts being too easy, such as boss battles.
Metacritic 77
Open Critic 75
Venture Beat – 9/10
LazyGamer – 9/10
GameSpew– 9/10
NextGenGamingBlog – 9/10
Gaming Target – 9/10
onlinecenter.pl – 9/10 (Polish)
Gamereactor Spain – 9/10 (Spanish)
Insidegamer – 9/10 (Dutch)
XBOXWorld Australia – 9/10
Gamepro.de – 88/100
The Jimquisition– 8.5/10
Destructoid – 8.5/10
GameInformer – 8.5/10
Action Trip – 84/100
SavingContent – 8/10
GameCloud – 8/10
VGTime – 8/10 (Chinese)
GamingBolt – 8/10
Videogamer – 8/10
IGN – 8/10
GamingBol – 8/10
VideoGamer – 8/10
Gadgets 360 – 8/10
SA Gamer – 8/10
PcGames.de – 78/100
Examiner – 3/5
What Culutre – 3/5
GameSpot – 6/10
Metro.Co.UK – 6/10
Giant Bomb – 2/5
Time – 2/5
IBTimes – 2/5
EuroGamer – Recommended
Kotaku – Recommended
Quantum Break will be releasing on April 5, on both Xbox One and Windows 10. The game hit gold last February, after extended delays leading to the eventual announcement of the Windows 10 port. You can also learn more about the crossplay options between Xbox One and Windows 10.
