The public won’t be able to enjoy the game for themselves until January 28, when (despite some alternative funding methods being considered) Broken Age: Act 1 goes on sale through Steam for $29.99. The boost in funds will be used to complete Act 2, which will come at no extra charge for those who took the plunge for the first half. Just how man consumers choose to take that leap remains to be seen, but the early reviews are in.
Calling on an an accomplished voice cast, a truly stunning and inspired art style, and no shortage of nostalgia for the golden age of point-and-click adventure games, it seems no critic can take issue with the appearance and presentation. But exactly how much players will get out of the gameplay is somewhat divisive, as reviewers seem somewhat divided on the need for difficulty or evolution of the genre.
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Polygon (Justin McElroy):
Score: 9/10
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Eurogamer (Dan Whitehead):
Score: 7/10
IGN (Marty Sliva):
Score: 9.5/10
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Edge:
Score: 8/10
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Game Informer (Jeff Cork):
Score: 8.5/10
Gamespot (Maxwell McGee):
Score: 7/10
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EGM (Josh Harmon):
Score: 8.5/10
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PC Gamer (Richard Cobbett):
Score: 8.6/10
The Escapist (Jim Sterling):
Score: 4/5
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What do you make of the game’s critical reception? Have the reviews matched your expectations for Broken Age’s first half? Share your thoughts in the comments. And if you’re still unsure, be sure to check out our impressions of the first hour of Broken Age: Act 1.
Broken Age: Act 1 will be available January 28, 2014 for $29.99 on Steam.
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