Quantum Break is a 3rd person Sci-Fi action-adventure shooter, following the story of Jack Joyce who is granted time manipulation powers after a failed time-machine experiment.
Quantum Break is another one of Remedy's strangely beautiful concepts that centers around time and time manipulation abilities, delivering on the promise in providing a brilliant sci-fi experience throughout.
All of the player's abilities revolve around time manipulation and each of the mechanics are introduced to the players as the game progresses, in a way that makes sense to the story.
Quantum Break, upon introducing a new, mechanic, teaches players about the underlying mechanic and how to use it, forcing players to use it in the encounter it was introduced in.
Players have the ability to control or manipulate instances of fractured time, which play a major role in the combat of the game. Following are the powers players can use in combat -
Paul Serene, the antagonist of the game, also shares the same powers as Jack Joyce, as they were both exposed to high Chronon energy during the malfunction of the Time Machine in the Project Promenade lab.
Players can take weapons from defeated enemies to use alongside their time manipulation powers. Players get their first weapon, the Pistol, in the earlier parts of the game. Players can only carry one of each of the 3 types of weapons; primary, secondary and heavy, with each type having unique characteristics.
Quantum Break has a ton of variety in combat not only due to the various powers and weapons players can use, but also due to the distinct enemy types. Each type of enemy encourages players to use different powers, sometimes a combination of those powers, to defeat them. Different enemy types also deal varying damage and have more resistance to certain attacks, allowing for a more varying and fun combat experience.
The levels are designed with the player's abilities, encounters and types of enemies in mind. Objects and cover locations are placed in a way that makes sense to the world while also supporting the player's movement and abilities.
Quantum Break also has a feature that allows players to be reminded of their objectives with the press of a button.
There are tons of collectibles that can found throughout the game. Many of these collectibles, often referred to as Narrative Objects, provide additional story details, while Chronon Sources are vital to upgrade Jack’s time abilities.
With an innovative concept and story, intricate combat mechanics, seamless integration of its TV show in the game, excellent voice acting and great world and level design, Quantum Break is a brilliant yet underrated game that strives to provide an experience so fresh, making it one of my favorites of the genre.