Tomorrow sees the end of Quantum Break’s review embargo. Remedy’s long-awaited third person action game has been in the hands of reviewers for quite a while now, and tomorrow at 9am, you’ll be able to read and watch a wealth of reviews.
Quantum Break is a bit of an experiment for both Microsoft and Remedy, blending a live-action TV-styled show with a videogame. A change in Microsoft’s entertainment portfolio has meant a change to that vision – so it may not be as revolutionary as intended.
Here’s a look at us playing it:
And here’s what Alessandro said in his preview:
“At its most basic, Quantum Break is a third-person cover shooter. It’s a little less like the cover shooting in The Division, as Jack automatically ducks behind waist high cover and pokes his head out when you’re aiming. It’s organic and fluid, and the gunplay itself is rather great. But it’s the way you throw caution to the wind with his time bending powers that really brings out the fun.
The first act featured only regular grunts to shoot through, but already Quantum Break had me flirting with death. The AI is relentless, and sticking behind a single piece of cover for too long had me flanked on most occasions. The time powers put me on the offensive however, allowing me to freeze time in a small bubble and stack bullet damage for explosive impact. Or dash to nearby cover while initiating an almost bullet-time period at the end. Or creating a massive time freeze around me to brush off incoming fire.”
Right now, we’re not allowed to say too much else about it. But now? Now it’s time for you. What do you think critics will think of the game? Give us your score predictions in the comments.
Last Updated: March 31, 2016
Nick de Bruyne
March 31, 2016 at 14:33
Solid 5/7
Geoffrey Tim
March 31, 2016 at 14:36
So it’s as good as Fight Club?
Is that 2 or 3 and a half stars on the Pennyworth scale?
Nick de Bruyne
March 31, 2016 at 23:38
As you know Geoff, Pennyworth Reviews uses a scale of recommendation and I ????? recommend you SHOULD STFU!
zakcole
March 31, 2016 at 18:22
They’re just giving away these perfect 5/7s nowadays.
Pariah
March 31, 2016 at 14:35
10/10 would Max Payne again
Ottokie
March 31, 2016 at 14:36
8.5/10
Ottokie
March 31, 2016 at 14:40
Upvote from Geoff…
https://imgflip.com/s/meme/Futurama-Fry.jpg
HvR
March 31, 2016 at 14:42
https://kpopalypse.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/its-a-t-rap-mq-v-2.jpg?w=620&h=397
RinceThis
March 31, 2016 at 14:36
meh out of pah!
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
March 31, 2016 at 14:39
A what out of who?
RinceThis
March 31, 2016 at 14:42
A clue out of poo?
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
March 31, 2016 at 14:42
A shoe out of doo?
Pariah
March 31, 2016 at 14:43
what is wrong with you?
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
March 31, 2016 at 14:48
I don’t know man, my eye keeps twitchin’ an I don’t know why….
Cat
March 31, 2016 at 14:38
4/5 and 7/10 scores…
If it launches on PC I see something in the 70-80 score.
Loftus
March 31, 2016 at 14:39
9.5 and now for my next trick, lotto numbers are…
Admiral Chief in New York
March 31, 2016 at 14:40
7.5
Jac7
March 31, 2016 at 15:00
I second that.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
March 31, 2016 at 14:40
A yes out of no?
HvR
March 31, 2016 at 14:40
Think the pretty pictures, slightly tweaked cover shooter, time mechanics and the story with good dose of hype is going go down well with the reviewers
so 9.1/10
GooseZA
March 31, 2016 at 14:47
7.5
Graeme Norval
March 31, 2016 at 14:48
8/time
Graeme Norval
March 31, 2016 at 14:48
Or…
Pariah
March 31, 2016 at 14:48
The video review better have this as a back track:
HvR
March 31, 2016 at 14:56
Oo time to create Alessandro’s playlist for the video review:
Pariah
March 31, 2016 at 15:02
How about something a bit more lively for the action scenes?
HvR
March 31, 2016 at 15:21
And
Pariah
March 31, 2016 at 15:25
We have a winner!!!
Pariah
March 31, 2016 at 15:27
I actually want to spam upvote on this. Like, create random accounts and just upvote. I’m too lazy, but I want to.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
March 31, 2016 at 14:57
Should it be played in slomo?
Pariah
March 31, 2016 at 14:57
That’s brilliant! Yes!
Hammersteyn
March 31, 2016 at 15:02
lol
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
March 31, 2016 at 14:53
As much as the money that needs to be paid back?
Pariah
March 31, 2016 at 14:53
Don’t think it’ll be THAT high dude.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
March 31, 2016 at 14:56
I suppose it depends on the scale, right?
Ghost In The Rift
March 31, 2016 at 15:15
15/10, oh that’s The Witcher 3 sorry, i’d give this a meh
aj_nator
March 31, 2016 at 17:45
8.7/10
“…the formula mostly works but is lacking in the emotions department. It’s hard to care for its lead character. That being said, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the sequel”
My guess.
Jim Hogan (Banana Hulk Hogan)
March 31, 2016 at 19:45
9 and 10s from the usual suspects.
But seriously I want this to be a good game.