Quantum Break
Quantum Break (whose review you can check out here) was a gamble of sorts for Remedy Entertainment. The studio had earned quite a bit of respect in regards to story thanks to Max Payne and Alan Wake. Both were games that changed how players looked at shooters and action by intertwining gameplay with a deep, engaging narrative. Whether it was solving a string of mysteries or getting vengeance for your family, there was a certain caliber of elevation to the entire experience.
The studio took a brand new approach with Quantum Break, though. Instead of a story told solely through the game itself, a live-action series is included on the disk. However, it isn’t your standard live-action fare. The show can be altered based on your choices in the game. This is done through collectible items, conversations, and Junctions that allow you to steer the world forward.
Gameplay is much more strict here than in Uncharted. Quantum Break is a third-person shooter, but that’s more of a way to connect story bits. The use of time as both an offense tool and a defensive shield does fit into Remedy’s usual MO, and it keeps the focus of the story at the forefront. While there are some platforming segments, and a few environmental puzzles, the game never becomes really hectic, even on the higher difficulties.
While the gameplay itself is fairly limited to occasional firefights, there is a level of freedom available in the experience that helps Quantum Break to stand out in its unique, narrative way.
