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Broken Age – reviews and rating

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Broken Age has a rating of 85% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on January 17, 2014 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch and PS Vita. Metacritic score is 73, players on RAWG rate the game 73%.

Updated Jan 14, 2014

What critics praise

„With imaginative puzzles and wondrous settings, Broken Age: Act I is a delightful game for fans of adventure.“

8,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Jan 17, 2014
Platforms: macOS
Genres: AdventurePuzzleCasualFamilyIndie
Developer: Double Fine Productions
Publisher: Double Fine Productions, Nordic Games Publishing
Average playtime: 5 h
Reviews count: 1

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FAQ

What is the rating of Broken Age?

Broken Age has a rating of 85% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was Broken Age released?

Broken Age was released on January 17, 2014.

What platforms is Broken Age available on?

Broken Age is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch and PS Vita.

How long does it take to beat Broken Age?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Broken Age.

Is Broken Age worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 85%, Broken Age is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Broken Age?

Games similar to Broken Age are for example Headlander, MASSIVE CHALICE, Costume Quest 2, Stacking and The Cave.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#117 of 576 games released in 2014 better than 80 % of games
#3 of 7 games released in 2014 on macOS better than 67 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 85%
Foreign critics7 reviews 80%
MetacriticMetascore 73%
Players (RAWG)428 votes 73%

Local critics rate the game higher by 5 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 14 %
Recommended 56 %
Meh 23 %
Skip 8 %

428 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8,5/10

Game Informer Jan 14, 2014

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

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