Quantum Break

Rock Paper Shotgun

John Walker·Sep 30, 2016

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I love that they reached so high, but I really wish they'd thought harder about what it was they were trying to balance on as they did. Ambition wasn't thwarted by technology, but just a lack of common sense. I find myself still wanting to recommend you play it, not least because the action is mostly fine, if very repetitive, and therefore there's nothing that's actively unpleasant about playing it – you can experience the wonders it has to offer, just for the price of grinding through the okay-ness of it all.

PC Gamer

Andy Kelly·Apr 7, 2016

Critic70/100

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An average shooter tied to a compelling, confident story, but the TV show is ultimately an expensive, if entertaining, gimmick.

Polygon

Arthur Gies·Apr 1, 2016

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Quantum Break is a surprising success

Eurogamer

Martin Robinson·Apr 1, 2016

Critic75/100

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Six years ago, Helsinki-based independent Remedy Entertainment came in for criticism that, with the long-awaited Alan W…

Kotaku

Stephen Totilo·Apr 1, 2016

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A new console generation starts, and you wait for something special. The launch games are okay, but they are really just shinier versions of last-gen

IGN

Tristan Ogilvie·Apr 1, 2016

Critic80/100

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Time is on your side in this stylish, story-driven shooter from the House of Payne.

Game Informer

Ben Reeves·Apr 1, 2016

Critic85/100

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The show leaves a bit to be desired, but the game is full of breakneck firefights and stunning action set pieces

GamesRadar+

David Houghton·Apr 1, 2016

Critic70/100

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You probably know the story of Icarus. That Greek guy who made a set of wings, stuck them together with wax, but then flew too close to the sun, melted

Pure Xbox

Dave Letcavage·Apr 1, 2016

Critic80/100

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Quantum Break's commitment to delivering a rich, layered narrative isn't always conducive to gameplay, but that doesn't diminish how engrossing this is an entertainment experience. The combination of intense time-bending action, gripping story, and cutting-edge presentation make this the kind of game that sucks you in and doesn't let go until the credits roll. While it's not quite as inventive as it thinks it is, Quantum Break is fresh, ambitious, and a heck of a lot of fun.

GameSpot

Peter Brown·Apr 1, 2016

Critic60/100

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Quantum Break looks slick, but bouts of ineffective gameplay and its mixed-media construction make this a hit-and-miss experience.