Xbox One Review: Quantum Break

Quantum Break is one of the most innovative games to come along in years, and a fantastic exclusive for the Xbox One, but the standard shooter gameplay and lack of replay value are disappointing given the hype around the title and its lengthy development time.

Quantum Break review

Despite these small setbacks, Quantum Break dares to succeed at pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling. The relationship between games and films and TV is stronger than ever of course (for better or worse), but Quantum Break’s gamble of putting everything in the same box really pays off. It almost always functions as an actual game too, ticking along with the satisfying precision of a Swiss watch. It’s really the characters and the messed up ‘real world’ they inhabit that stand out though, even if it’s frustrating there’s not more of it, or them, to explore in-depth. Just like Max Payne, Quantum Break isn’t perfect, but that’s the price you pay for being ahead of your time. Trust me, I’ve been there.

Stunning and realistic in motion; Combat feels powerful and fun; The ‘Junctures’ and ‘Episodes’ feel unique - and work;

Unavoidably linear; No real replay value; Immersion breaking AAA trappings;

Quantum Break review review

Stunning and realistic in motion; Combat feels powerful and fun; The ‘Junctures’ and ‘Episodes’ feel unique – and work;

Unavoidably linear; No real replay value; Immersion breaking AAA trappings;