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Article #696673Quantum Break
From: Mr Rob
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:26
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:26
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I'm absolutely blown away by this game. For a change I feel that I am playing a AAA game worthy of the title and the price. Quantum Break has very high production values throughout. It has great graphics, responsive and easy to memorise controls, good voice acting, set pieces that require the use of time manipulation, set pieces that require some thought, set pieces that require both of those things, plus it has a story that I'm actually following and enjoying. I find myself not skipping the cut-scenes and actually watching them. That's unheard of for me in recent years. I find the combat incredibly satisfying. There is plenty of it and it all needs the use of time manipulation in one way or another. The AI is excellent and represents a decent challenge that stops you from just blasting your way through the game. If I had a minor gripe, it would be that the game occasionally has a cut-scene or walking sequence but then suddenly dumps you into combat against big numbers of opponents. When that happens the only thing you can do is to tack cover and try to put together a plan for clearing out the enemies and staying alive. The time manipulation powers are limited use and all have cool-down periods, so a strategy for their use is needed. It's a really good game which I would highly recommend to anybody that enjoys action shooters. I have my eye on ReCore too (from the makers of Metroid Prime) which is also available through the Live Store. That looks extremely good as well. Quantum Break will be available via Steam soon so if you're not keen on using the Microsoft Store, you will be able buy and download it from there. Quantum Break (Steam) http://store.steampowered.com/app/474960/ ReCore http://www.recoregame.com/ -- Rob
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