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Broken Age: Act 1

Double Fine Productions
Jan 28, 2014 - PC
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OpenCritic Rating

83

Top Critic Average

82%

Critics Recommend

IGN
9.5 / 10
Eurogamer
7 / 10
PC Gamer
86 / 100
GamesRadar+
4 / 5
Metro GameCentral
7 / 10
Game Informer
8.5 / 10
GameSpot
7 / 10
USgamer
4 / 5
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Critic Reviews for Broken Age: Act 1

IGN

9.5 / 10.0
IGN

Broken Age reminds me why I fell in love with adventure games in the first place.

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Disappointment? Underwhelming? Those criticisms are far too harsh for a game that is undeniably delightful to play, but they carry a sting of truth. Pleasant but undemanding, gorgeous but lacking in depth - fans will be forgiven for expecting something a little more chewy, a little more experimental, from a developer who made his name by turning adventure games upside down. Here's hoping Act 2 builds some gameplay muscle to go with the supermodel looks.

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A great start for an adventure proud to have graduated from one of gaming's finest old schools.

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Act One of Broken Age starts off strong, with an incredibly well-written storyline that props up some occasionally weak puzzle work. Let's hope Double Fine can follow through with Act Two when it arrives later this year.

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Clever, funny, and thought-provoking, but even without the weight of expectations this is a surprisingly insubstantial and ephemeral experience.

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With imaginative puzzles and wondrous settings, Broken Age is a delightful game for fans of adventure

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The opening act for Broken Age establishes a wonderfully vibrant world with a surprisingly somber tone. Hopefully, it will all pay off in the second act.

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Arguably the biggest Kickstarter story sticks its first landing. Broken Age is a cute, colorful tale about growing up. While the 'game' part of the experience is pretty straightforward - like an old-school adventure game - the world is full of charming and unique characters. Sit back, figure out some puzzles, and experience the wonderful little tale that Double Fine has crafted.

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