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BREAK ARTS II

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 • 2018

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Quick resume

Faster than anyone. Stronger than anyone. And more stunning. Customize your robot for “cyber battle racing” in a game that offers all the thrills of racing, battle, and customization. Online, Offline, Time-Attack... which mode will you dominate?!

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Racing

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    Pros

    • Extensive mech customization
    • Fast-paced and challenging racing
    • Engaging soundtrack and visuals
    • Active developer support and updates
    • Creative freedom and experimentation

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve and ai difficulty spikes
    • Small online playerbase
    • Limited race tracks and modes
    • Keyboard controls initially poor
    • Some bugs and optimization issues

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Domination, Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have extensive freedom to customize and build their own mechs with many options and configurations, allowing personal control over design and playstyle."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game involves mastering complex mech building and challenging racing mechanics with a steep learning curve and skillful play required to succeed."

    • Competition
      3

      "Includes multiplayer racing and leaderboards with AI and player opponents, though online playerbase is small; players compete for ranks and performance."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report spending many hours building and tuning mechs and returning to races, though some find the grind and AI difficulty discouraging."

    • Cooperation
      -3

      "Game focuses primarily on individual racing and mech building; multiplayer is competitive rather than cooperative and lacks team modes."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Highly praised for deep and extensive mech customization, including parts, animations, and weapon design, encouraging creative expression."

    • Domination
      1

      "Some reports of aggressive AI behavior and player trash talk, but mostly balanced interactions and mutual respect in community."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a creative outlet and immersive mech racing experience, providing distraction and engagement from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and passion for mechs and racing, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Strong emphasis on trying new mech builds, testing different parts and strategies, and experimenting with racing tactics."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Limited number of tracks and environments, but some variety and discovery in racing courses and mech design possibilities."

    • Expression
      5

      "Customization allows players to express themselves through mech appearance, animations, and weapon design."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Players engage in imaginative mech combat racing with futuristic and sci-fi elements, distinct from realistic scenarios."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Small but active community with Discord and multiplayer, though many players experience solo play due to low online population."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in mech building, racing, and strategy, with progression unlocking new parts and improving performance."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during races and building; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Social interactions are limited and mostly surface-level; community engagement is minimal and competitive."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "No strong leadership roles; players mostly participate individually or in informal groups without formal authority."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate parts, upgrades, and ranks through racing and building, enabling access to more customization options."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Gameplay can be intense and challenging with some frustration from AI difficulty and racing mechanics."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Fast-paced racing with vibrant visuals, flashy effects, and energetic soundtrack provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Some recognition through ranks and online leaderboards, but limited by small playerbase and niche community."

    • Story
      -4

      "Minimal narrative or plot; gameplay focuses on racing and customization without immersive story elements."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires strategic thinking in mech design, balancing stats, and racing tactics to overcome challenges and AI opponents."

    • Thrill
      3

      "High-speed racing and combat create moments of suspense and excitement, though some frustration reported."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered a good value for price due to depth of customization and gameplay, though some find grindy progression."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves shooting and destroying opponent mechs during races, with explosions and weapon effects."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid destruction and manage resources like energy and health to stay alive and win races."

    Last update: 29/04/2026