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Broken Reality

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2018

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Quick resume

A humorous adventure set in a 3D parody of the internet. Diverse puzzles, beautiful worlds, friends, experiences, upgrades and more, await those who 'log on'!

Global score

93/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique vaporwave aesthetic and soundtrack
    • Engaging exploration and puzzles
    • Immersive nostalgic atmosphere
    • Creative and varied gameplay mechanics
    • Strong replay value and community appreciation

    Cons

    • Pacing and difficulty spike near the end
    • Some bugs and softlocks reported
    • Lack of sprint or fast travel makes backtracking tedious
    • Final levels less visually appealing and more frustrating
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration, Violence.

    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 explore freely, choose how to approach puzzles and quests, and use various tools to interact with the world, indicating a strong sense of control and personal decision-making."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers puzzles and platforming challenges that require skill and problem solving, though some parts are simple exploration or collect-a-thon style."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal exploration and progression without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report habitual play, replaying the game multiple times, and being drawn back to explore more, though some find pacing issues near the end."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "The game is a single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players engage in exploration, puzzle solving, and use creative tools like a katana, camera, and hyperlinker to interact with and modify their experience."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are with NPCs and environment only."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong theme of escaping into a surreal, nostalgic vaporwave internet world, providing a dreamlike, immersive experience."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, with no obligation or external pressure reported."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try new tools and mechanics, explore secrets, and experiment with game physics and glitches."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, secrets, and interacting with a richly detailed world."

    • Expression
      3

      "Some character and environment customization through tools and interaction, though limited to in-game mechanics rather than avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "The game presents an imaginative, surreal vaporwave internet world blending nostalgia and fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; purely single-player experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn to use new tools and solve increasingly complex puzzles, showing personal skill development."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused exploration and puzzle solving; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "Interactions are limited to NPCs with scripted dialogue; no close or emotional social connections."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate likes, unlock new tools and areas, and complete quests to advance."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally a chill, atmospheric experience with some tension in puzzles and platforming, especially near the end."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation from vibrant vaporwave visuals and dynamic soundtrack."

    • Status
      -4

      "Progression is personal and not socially recognized; no leaderboards or social status systems."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative is subtle and fragmented, delivered through exploration and environmental storytelling rather than direct plot."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Some puzzle solving and planning required, but overall gameplay is straightforward."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Gameplay is mostly calm and exploratory with limited suspense or risk."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report high enjoyment and replay value, especially on sale; some note minor bugs but overall good return for time and money."

    • Violence
      -2

      "Minimal combat elements; katana used to destroy malware but overall focus is on exploration and puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable and safe environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026