Into The Breach Review

Into The Breach reviewed by Dan Stapleton on PC.
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[@junkheadrooster]

Installed it this evening. Started playing, hey what time is it: 2 AM... Oh...well, those Veks ain't gonna kill themselves themselves.

[@bungle9719]

I thought you made a typo at the end but then i realized what you meant lol

[@Hugh-Jassoul]

They will if you bully them enough.

[@tonyennis3008]

"A lot of tactical depth can happen on a simple 8x8 grid" Like, you know, chess.

[@GrumblingGrognard]

A mathematical problem is not "tactical depth". You might as well say Tic-Tac-Toe is the ultimate game experience because it gets rid of that extra stuff we don't need...right? No.

[@christiangasior4244]

Chess does have tons of tactical depth, though. Tic-tac-toe doesn't. And OP isn't stating that chess is some ultimate experience. I don't understand what you're trying to get at.

[@OzzyOscy]

@@christiangasior4244 He's being a contrarian internet warrior, jumping on any possible thing to 'correct' to boost his crippled self-esteem and loneliness temporarily. So he'll read anything any way he wants that allows him to 'correct' someone on something they never even actually said.

[@obscuredictionary3263]

That’s not relevant

[@acezenfu3293]

Umm chess is 10x10

[@playerone3304]

This game looks simple and is fast paced, but yet so complex... A true masterpiece.

[@marktylerson42]

This game is FREE on the Epic Games store till September 10.

[@TRDRHDB]

I know I'm so excited that's the only reason I watched this video

[@sergisolera170]

thank you

[@TRDRHDB]

@@joo6430 Same I was sorta excited for it cause I thought it looked cool and then I saw GMTK's video on rng and the game looked awesome

[@TRDRHDB]

@Rahul 007 Now see that's just factually wrong. i already love this game.

[@bestdadoftheyear7181]

I wanted to know what this game looks like....I know this is free now....but thanks I guess

[@ABlackPatriot]

FTL crew aren't just a one-off team. They've apparently got chops. Can't wait to get this game too! FTL is one of my top 5 PC games of all time.

[@rahrahrasputin89]

so many hours on FTL!

[@davebrittain9216]

I would not say that it is my in my top favs but yes it is a great game for such a simple game. Always different and as of yet I have never beaten every single level to get the special ship. It is an amazing game to play when wireless is not existent or down like at the cottage.

[@christiangasior4244]

never had as much problem with a game as I've had with FTL. So difficult. I love it. Beautiful soundtrack too. It's on my nighttime playlist. Gonna give this one a shot eventually but there's so many games to play. Still working on Sekiro and Trails in the Sky 1, then I wanna play Celeste.

[@davebrittain9216]

@@christiangasior4244 Hey Christian have you ever played Starseige Tribes? That was one of the best shooter games ever!

[@christiangasior4244]

@@davebrittain9216 No but I'm gonna check it out now. Thanks :)

[@zurichbird8759]

Bought this saturday morning. Wanted to check it out for a round. Watched at the clock. Day was over... Man this game is addictive and awesome!

[@antonioislegend]

I honestly would not have clicked on this if the score wasn't on the thumbnail. Game looks really cool

[@riukasoulripper8252]

Scitch2781 hey dude, not cool. He's just giving his opinion.

[@ZFox57]

This game NEEDS! to be ported over to a handheld or touch screen device

[@shadowmon801]

Hope they don’t make it an iPad exclusive like ftl

[@luminousdelight5097]

It will be coming... Probably

[@ZFox57]

Elijah Bartl if they want more revenue they will lol

[@luminousdelight5097]

ZFox57 certainly it will... Barely any doubt

[@HectorMartinez-xv4re]

Would love to play this on my iPhone

[@FuzzleHC]

This game is chess with Mechs. I cannot recommend it enough especially when Multitasking

[@supersonicknockout5143]

its boring

[@supersonicknockout5143]

@@CerealKiller i play tropico 6 right now. what a great game!

[@kevinhayden9030]

Supersonic Knockout why is it boring? I’ve never played it. I would like to hear your take. Appreciate it.

[@crabsqu1d]

@@kevinhayden9030 And we never heard from him ever again... (I'm curious too)

[@oofmemesbigchunguskeanuree8315]

When I am playing this game, time in my life moves 10x faster. Or in other words, this game is so interesting and fun, but as this guy said, I'd say it's not a cup of tea for everyone

[@MezzahFR]

Pacific rim in 1995

[@panamaboyy1]

Played this for the first time today on stadia. Every mission feel like a queens gambit episode.

[@thant0s]

.. Damn. What's the world come to when you can't even meme an IGN review?

[@TheDarkever]

Into the Breach didn't surprise and intrigued me like FTL did, but it's still a great game! Just know that they are pretty different from each other, even though the tactical element is still very prevalent.

[@Phantom_Kraken]

3:06 he’s only won 3 times(assuming this was his final progress)

[@unknownuser3000]

I died on the third map. I watched other play this without losing a single power grid but I got so screwed repeatedly. Game is not as easy as it seems!

[@pslindskog]

Get the Rusting Hulks squad and just push enemies out of position = easy mode!

[@oofmemesbigchunguskeanuree8315]

Zenith guards have high damage and could protect buildings, you should try then out, or as this guy said, you could also try rusting hulks, both are fun as heck

[@c.s.hayden3022]

This game is phenomenal and reminds me of Strikers 2 in that the look of it is kind of plain but the gameplay is tight to perfection.

[@toxin4609]

I don't like IGN Showing the score in the thumbnail, I miss when finding out the score was a suprise

[@danstapleton2373]

We're only doing it in certain cases. For example, a lot of people would've passed right by a review of Into The Breach because they'd never heard of it, but putting the score on the thumbnail image tells them "Hold up a minute, this is something special that you should really watch!" When it's a big game everyone's already aware of and curious about, we'll leave the score off.

[@Magoo7956]

Dan Stapleton makes sense

[@toxin4609]

Dan Stapleton ahh ok I'm glad your only doing it for smaller games so they can get more recognition

[@sheenak.r9860]

Toxin yes i miss reading the score from dipshits who post it int the comments section...

[@BlueSkyleaf]

TBH I consider review scores a major spoiler, especially for games which I was 100% set on buying already (and maybe even already playing), please never ever do it on youtube again or I will have to block your channel.

[@DeskieFam]

This game really looks fun. Thanks for reviewing it. I just wish I was better at Strategy RPGs.

[@danstapleton2373]

Believe me, it was my pleasure.

[@GVilleAnarcho]

this game isnt as daunting as ff tactics or something. Not too complex, and the rules and mechanics are few but strict. The learning curve isnt as intense. from there you just have to stay sharp.

[@Maderr4]

This is one of the best games I've ever played

[@ignaciosantana5269]

I can’t wait to play this on my GameBoy

[@Ivangelion002]

I would say it's closer to DS graphics. It is a difficult joke to make though. Do you exaggerate to make a point, or do you try and place it in the right platform and keep people like me getting technical? I have to admit it feels good to respond to your comment to elicit a response, so I empathize with you. This is getting to meta for me, anyways I see what you did there.

[@amatsu5781]

Ivan Mattos do you know what a joke is 😂

[@Ivangelion002]

Joshua Centeno, I do, especially tired ones predicated on pixel art.

[@GrimLocke161]

Sometimes I call my Switch my Gameboy, so....

[@timeravager]

Oh my God, I would love that !

[@stevenwilson1146]

I’ve got a 12 hour flight coming up and am tempted to get this for my Steam Deck

[@OriginalSoundtrack]

If you like the soundtrack you can find it on my channel!

[@frederikklarname149]

Into The Breach is one for the ages - imho 10/10.

[@TafTabTah]

I just read on some website that Into The Breach was the most popular game played in 2018. I play all kinds of games all year round. Most of my friends are gamers. I nor my friends have ever heard of this game

[@boris8515]

Wait... Can we do the Mantis vs Federation battle like in Kestrel Adventures?

[@GrimLocke161]

I loved playing FTL on my iPad a couple years back. But, now I’d really love to see this on my Switch. And, I love that the soundtrack has a similar minimal groove to the former.

[@ugandantoad6616]

Do you have it for the switch now???

[@NinyaChow]

Trying this after seeing that it's included with Netflix subscription.

[@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu]

mechs vs kaiju in an advance wars type game, sounds awesome.

[@DarthChrisB]

Can somebody post the link to the original review?

[@PilipBwoy]

can you play this with a controller?

[@MeetThaNewDealer]

This game ooze nostalgia

[@reelbytes6447]

Wanted to metaphorically scratch a kaiju game itch. This game did it for me.

[@VERBUGAOFFICIAL]

now i want FTL 2!!!

[@Rex1987]

they have a game coming up that is from the makes of FTL but with larger fleets.

[@dwarfie24]

Rex1987 where did you read that. I read they where done with the universe. Altough they could have meant the first game

[@Janonas]

dwarfie24 ITB is in the same universe as FTL, but i know what you meant

[@flamefeather01]

oh man hope it get release on a phone. This would be perfect on the go

[@עידווולהיים]

It is on phone through netflix gaming btw

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Probably the closest thing we're gonna get to Advance Wars. Stellar game.

[@fkaiba94]

Micah Buzan wargroove is

[@joshrobbinsditto3055]

This isn't a review.. this is a tutorial..

[@Memmnarch1981]

When on ios ?

[@TheInfinitea]

Memmnarch1981 That’s what I was thinking as FTL was amazing on iPad.

[@RobGThai]

Probably after a long while. The dev said in one of his demo session that he’s focusing on PC then Linux and Mac then mobiles.

[@SinOfAugust]

Company FAQ states that it is a possibility, but no current plans exist. They are a tiny team, after all.

[@DakSquall]

never

[@jgalvan09]

this game is coming to STADIA in two days for FREE just letting everyone know

[@AsianTheDomination]

meh id rather buy it then play on stadia

[@jgalvan09]

@@AsianTheDomination so do that I bought it on stadia and also on GFN and loving it 👌🏼 everyone has their reason to play on the platform of their choice nothing is wrong with that as long as your gaming. Right ????

[@GeneraluStelaru]

The game became much more interesting since they halved the cost for upgrades between islands.

[@xervantezxvi5022]

So this game win a Game Award congratulations

[@MrBerserkinTime]

STILL WAITING ON THAT ANDROID PORT

[@MattWinchell]

9/10 "Too Many Mechs" - IGN

[@bzilla-d4i]

Just lost 8 hours to this game last night😂😂😂😂

[@the_real_nameless_watcher]

A nice review. Good job!

[@danstapleton2373]

Thanks!

[@danstapleton2373]

I agree about New Vegas - it's my favorite Fallout. But I also really like 4, for different reasons.

[@danstapleton2373]

I, having had a much better experience with Fallout: New Vegas than most when it comes to bugs, would likely have given it a 10 had I been working on IGN's scale at the time. I'm not one of those people who likes to reserve 10s for mythical "perfect" games that will never actually come along - all games have flaws. And no matter what game you decide is worthy of a high score, someone else is going to come along and tell you you're crazy and that you should be "more honest" and "hold developers accountable." That's just the way opinions work. Remember that reviews are almost always based on a single playthrough, and are written before the internet is filled with impressions of other people who've picked over every corner of a game and exposed all the cracks that appear when you come at it from a thousand different angles. When I played through Fallout 4 I ran into some performance problems here and there, but I didn't hit any significant broken quests beyond being unable to clear one colony area because some enemy had spawned underground. Other than that it was fine. How was I supposed to know what issues other people would have with it?

[@ryankim3299]

MBH 1979 I thought these reviews were relatively opinionated

[@Fulllife3.2]

To be honest if you judge Fallout 4 just as a game and not compare to any other Fallouts it's pretty fun.

[@NoOneAlive_]

This game remind me of something. Ah, yes, chess.

[@randomguy6679]

Except it’s cooler

[@akshatghoshal6098]

I beat the game in my first try. But the last mountain level is stupidly difficult. Not sure if it is possible whithout some RNG.

[@jerricdelossantos3430]

Im here coz its free next week on EGS.

[@christopherlammert4405]

You had me at Kobayashi Maru.

[@VAL3NTIN3]

Who's that?

[@liamdonahoe354]

Enemies are randomized. So plan for them! Thanks...

[@danstapleton2373]

It shows you which enemies inhabit each island before you decide which one to go to.

[@liamdonahoe354]

Oh ok thanks! I clearly misunderstood and appreciate the reply! :)

[@Violinrocker12]

Love getting to use my noodle in this game

[@DhinCardoso]

Such a masterpiece!!

[@saltyplayer7704]

beat this game on hard mode. the only hero i used is the one have dodge skill which immune to web. rush damage+ immune (team, building damage) hard at first lv but later easy and easier when your mech deal 4+ damage.

[@axcn4733]

So?

[@BigLeagueFishing]

Currently playing through this; really recommend trying it out.

[@AngryMiddleAgedMan]

just got the switch version. Totally worth it guys. $15 only, lots hours of fun and is very very difficult.

[@parisasadeghi4227]

you guys are stepping up your game

[@flyingplantwhale545]

So this was that "one more thing" from the Nindies showing? Ok...

[@Daebiya]

This seems excellent... but just bought Bad North for my switch. Will have to wish list this one for later

[@StarTrekBro]

Im gonna wanna play this alot after watching Pacific Rim 2

[@wannabkain4400]

Score is in the thumbnail “spoilers” 😂 this is what I am after in a game.

[@zeroguard1043]

Why this commercial HEARTSTONE always showing it's annoying it feels like BEAUTY and the BEAST when they're singing 🎤

[@StephanieHua]

This game... is low key .. dopest game on Switch. Took me about 4 hours to figure out how to play properly. And the music and sound effects on a high powered receiver? Primo

[@coreyphillips6153]

This looks so cool. Definitely need to check this out.

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

I really want this on iPad

[@sfpdaniel]

who can stay awake listening to this

[@JonasPolsky]

Great game, great review.

[@ftlman2913]

Can’t wait to play this on my channel!

[@anemite2]

This game is free on Netflix

[@lastmanstanding80]

Netflix isn't free, so the game isn't free.

[@dancingh4783]

this game strives to make you feel like a robot

[@headtripindustries-aminor5657]

multiplayer idea?][....uuhh...3vs.3 only...*there*

[@stevebrown610]

Goddamn white castle

[@bedeviere]

3 hours?!

[@theoldblood3804]

You give this a 9 and dragon quest 11 a 8.8. Not taking anything away from this but I mean come on. Look at one and then the other and you're gonna tell me with a straight face this is the better game? Not which one you like more, which one is the objectively better developed game. Its pretty obvious. This is why no one takes your reviews seriously. Or even listens to you.

[@Belkan2087]

Front Mission 3 nostalgia.

[@nesto6687]

9/10 it has a little something for everyone

[@Skazzze]

would buy on android

[@riukasoulripper8252]

Skazzze would buy anyway

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool Populous but with mechs.:-)

[@ralph4lyf]

Came to this review since it just came out on the switch

[@darrenklein6090]

It’a not a 9. It’s a 10. That’s a fact.

[@pslindskog]

My only complaint is replayability - I'm not really sure why I should keep playing after beating all islands and the last fight. Just to get better score and more mechs? I can kind of see that play out in my head with no need to play the game. I'm a bit sad to see that there weren't any new worlds unlocked, just a few would have kept me going for a lot longer. I hate to be asking for "moar content", but that is the killer for me with this game.

[@gaganpreetxp]

top on metacritic 2018 list

[@neithealebor]

This game amazing... And this game seriously need huge dlc..

[@InnerRise]

Looks like an 8Bit advanced Wars but less detail and less complex. Not feeling it

[@presentz9396]

InnerRise I’d say it’s more complex then advance wars, but they’re pretty different.

[@alwaysfallingshort]

This is my game of the year.

[@japhetaguirre4880]

I'm really enjoying the mobile port. 😁

[@VAL3NTIN3]

No way they have a port for Mobile??

[@japhetaguirre4880]

@@VAL3NTIN3 It's on Netflix.

[@VAL3NTIN3]

@@japhetaguirre4880 wow! Dude. 😂 😂. I totally thought you were joking and just being a troll. 😂. Wow. Thanks slot bro.

[@UserName-tm3gn]

This is your 999th review

[@danstapleton2373]

Take one down and pass it around!

[@axn30158]

who is here after getting free on epic

[@RoodyToody]

Why does he sound like a robot?

[@onigrapher]

It’s in the switch!

[@darkypc]

i was disappointed with the game... too short.. not so hard... the replayability comes from trying new mechs with different special abilities... when you master every mech and match it with the right pilot the game becomes easy... like.. the shielded mech thats does no damage but pushes away every enemy and buffs friends can match with the pilot with the ability to "start anywhere on the map" ... Second, there is no pathways like FTL to choose .... every island has the same missions changing only monster and buildings positions, and like it takes one or two tries to figure out what to do ...and there´s not many of them. Like..Another point is the first island you select will be easier like if you group is not good for island A or B, start doing that island because that will be done easier. The hard part just come from not making any mistakes on moves and you are all right. even on hard if you don´t miss you are good to go, like, you just need more time analyse the screen like playing sudoku or chess and...ok. The main thing about FTL is YOU DON´T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT, you jump and Here goes nothing and there is no surprise, just an old recipe done the same way.. ...

[@ahojahojish]

We want XCOM on the switch! Make it happen Dana!

[@supernightslash]

Mini XCOM. Love it.

[@doxazo5512]

*doesn't really have anything bad to say* *9/10*

[@DhinCardoso]

Yeah! I do noticed that too... 10/10

[@doxazo5512]

Dhin Cardoso, I agree with this comment completely, 8.5/10

[@MrBerserkinTime]

perfect! -9/10

[@hiepnguyen-rt6ju]

I wish this game can play on phone!

[@chocochipt260g2]

Too comlplex for mobile gamers

[@timeravager]

Great game ! But not nice it is really new and everyone wants it now !

[@yeye3124]

9

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

This game is amazing!

[@rocko1017]

I will take this years graphic and this type of game play THANKS IN ADVANCE

[@eolinch6482]

I got it free ! Thanks epic.

[@jaredquaglieri3731]

It's got a littke something for everybody

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

Sounds suspiciously unbalanced. Unsure if I want to buy it or not :-(

[@haihuynh8772]

Not that unbalanced, in my opinion. It’s mostly a lot of resource management and positioning.

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

@@haihuynh8772 LOL thanks, Darkest Dungeon has me skeptical of every game now LOL DD was so darn close to being a perfect game but the unbalanced aspect of it ruins the game. Now Im worried that any game I buy will end up unbalanced too.

[@madg620]

It reminds me of end war for psp

[@a.d.7117]

golgo 13 that’s exactly what it reminds me of too, both are awesome games, I still play endwar once in a while