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Synopsis
Broken Age is a point-and-click adventure telling the stories of a young boy and girl leading parallel lives. Vella Tartine has been chosen by her village to be sacrificed to a terrible monster — but she decides to fight back. Meanwhile, Shay Volta is living a solitary life on a spaceship under the care of a motherly computer, but he wants to break free to lead adventures and do good in the world. Adventures ensue.
What it’s like
Broken Age delivers a dual-narrative adventure where you switch between Vella, a rebellious sacrifice in a fantasy cult, and Shay, a sheltered boy on a sci-fi spaceship. The experience is defined by its exceptional visual craft; the hand-drawn art style shifts dynamically to reflect each protagonist’s distinct world, creating a striking aesthetic contrast that serves as a core pillar of the game's identity. Writing is widely praised for its wit, emotional resonance, and clever dialogue, offering a coming-of-age journey that balances humor with genuine pathos. While the point-and-click mechanics are standard and accessible, the true strength lies in the atmospheric immersion and character-driven storytelling. The parallel structure allows players to draw thematic connections between the two worlds, rewarding observation and patience. It is a polished, visually stunning tribute to classic adventure games, prioritizing narrative depth and artistic expression over mechanical complexity or high-stakes challenge.
Strong in Visuals / ArtWriting / DialogueAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCharactersExploration / WorldStory / Narrative
Keep in mind The point-and-click puzzle design can feel repetitive or overly reliant on trial-and-error item combinations for some players. Additionally, the split-release history may result in pacing inconsistencies between the two halves of the story.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, pcgamer.com, gamesradar.com, opencritic.com, thetechverdict.com, gamefaqs.gamespot.com.