VOID/BREAKER Combines Titanfall 2's Fast-Paced Action With Battlefield-Style Destruction in a Shooter

VOID/BREAKER is one of those games that may not immediately catch your eye, especially if you generally prefer RPGs over traditional shooters. After a weekend with the game, though, it's surprisingly easy to see what makes it so enjoyable. Its straightforward approach to gameplay is a big part of that appeal.

It's a mix of familiar elements from other shooters, like the fast-paced movement of Titanfall 2, the environmental destruction of older Battlefield games, and the bullet-hell combat and roguelite mechanics of Returnal. These influences come together to create an experience that feels familiar while still giving VOID/BREAKER its own distinct identity.

One of the biggest surprises is how much fun the moment-to-moment gameplay can be.

Especially when you're moving through its expansive environments and taking on groups of enemies. VOID/BREAKER feels more like a game you can dip into during downtime than one you have to spend several hours a day on. That makes it easier to enjoy its fast-paced combat and replayable encounters without feeling pressured to commit to lengthy sessions or follow a demanding progression system.

It's something you can play if you need a break from a larger RPG, waiting for a new release, or want something different after playing another game too long. But that doesn't mean it's a lesser experience; its roguelite elements provide enough variety to keep you hooked, even if some mechanics can grow stale after long play sessions.

What makes the environments particularly interesting is how open they are when compared to other games in the genre. Rather than constantly funneling you through cramped corridors and enclosed arenas, the game gives you considerably more breathing space to approach combat encounters in different ways. 

However, the game does encourage you to explore tighter buildings and enclosed spaces because much of its combat revolves around stunning enemies with your different abilities. Successfully stunning opponents lets you recover health while creating opportunities to deal additional damage.

Environmental destruction is a big part of the experience, using explosives with your telekinetic powers or throwing grenades to destroy whole buildings. The amount of destruction on offer is genuinely impressive, especially when you consider one man developed VOID/BREAKER. 

The game mechanics also encourage you to try out different weapons and abilities instead of just relying on traditional shooting.

There's a ton of variety in weapons, and you can upgrade them into deadly tools. But not every ability feels as useful, as telekinesis quickly becomes one of the most effective options. Being able to pick up explosives and throw them at enemies or buildings makes it hard to justify using some of the other left-hand abilities. There's also a fair bit of inventory management, skill customization, and equipment progression to get to grips with. 

The game doesn't force you to micro-manage everything, but it can be confusing if you want to explore every available system at once. You can pick up gear, wear what you want, and enjoy the combat. If you like managing every upgrade and optimizing your loadouts, you can spend a lot more time exploring these systems.

Interestingly, VOID/BREAKER doesn't rely on your active skills as much as you might think at first. It mostly comes down to how well you can shoot, how efficiently you can move through environments, and how well you can recognize the combat opportunities around you.

The game's convenience is also enhanced by the ability to save your progress at virtually any point, even mid-level, especially for shorter gaming sessions. That versatility adds a lot to the value of an experiencethat'ss built for quick bursts of action rather than long commitments.

Despite its frantic presentation, VOID/BREAKER is surprisingly accessible and enjoyable from the get-go.

Its aim assist is especially generous, making it much easier to land shots and keeping combat satisfying even when multiple enemies attack at once. The gameplay is fast without becoming unnecessarily difficult to follow, unlike some roguelites that take several hours to become interesting. VOID/BREAKER may not be a game everyone sticks with until the very end. Still, it offers a surprisingly entertaining experience for players looking for something between larger adventures.

It's a fun coffee-break game with shooting, destruction, traversal, and roguelite progression thatwon'tt take up too much of your time. Even with the repetition and sometimes confusing upgrade systems, there's enough good gameplay to make it worth checking out.