7 Comments
anyone try the Advanced Edition stuff? worth starting fresh?
- @Genius Apr 10
def start fresh, new squads change how u think — some turns feel like solving sudoku w/ explosions
- @StopBuying Apr 10
say less, I’m reinstallin rn
game’s wild how clean it is, no fluff, no filler - just raw strategy n vibes
this game got me thinkin 3 moves ahead like I’m playin 4D chess w/ insects
Good to know:
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- Sale ends 4/15/2025
- Rating: 4.5 of 5
About this item:
- Turn-Based Tactical Combat: Control powerful mechs to defend cities from alien creatures in tightly designed, grid-based battles that challenge your foresight and positioning.
- Minimalist Strategy, Maximum Depth: Every move counts—no random chance, full visibility of enemy plans, and high-stakes decisions in short missions that reward precision.
- Procedurally Generated Maps: Each campaign is unique, offering new mission objectives, enemy layouts, and environmental hazards like volcanic eruptions or tidal waves.
- Pilot and Mech Upgrades: Unlock a diverse roster of pilots and mech squads, each with unique abilities. Gain experience and customize loadouts as you progress through timelines.
- Breach Across Timelines: Failure isn’t the end—send a pilot back in time with their experience and try again in a new timeline with escalating difficulty.
- Advanced Edition Content Included: All versions now include the free Advanced Edition update, adding new squads, weapons, missions, and challenges.
Game details:
- Developer: Subset Games
- Publisher: Subset Games
- Release Date: August 2018
- Genre: Turn-based Strategy, Tactical
- Modes: Single-player
- Platform: PC (Windows, macOS, Linux)
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Into the Breach: Should You Buy It?
Highlights and Advantages
- Unique, strategic turn-based gameplay with satisfyingly crunchy mechanics.
- Stunning pixel art style and atmospheric soundtrack.
- High replayability due to varied maps, mechs, and enemy combinations.
Similar Games
- FTL: Faster Than Light: Offers a similar roguelike structure with intense decision-making, but focuses on spaceship management and combat rather than mech battles.
- Wargroove: Provides a more traditional turn-based strategy experience with a wider range of units and a campaign mode, but lacks Into the Breach's unique puzzle-like gameplay.
- Advance Wars: (While not directly comparable due to its age and stylistic differences) shares similar tactical grid-based combat, but Into the Breach has a more refined, streamlined approach.
What You Need to Know Before Buying
Into the Breach is a digital game, so you'll need a compatible PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, or other supported device. Beyond hardware compatibility, consider your preference for turn-based strategy games and your tolerance for challenging gameplay. The game presents difficult scenarios, requiring strategic planning and quick adaptation. The learning curve might initially feel steep.
Extra Tips
- Watch some gameplay videos to get a feel for the mechanics and art style.
- Read reviews from other players to see if their experiences align with your expectations.
- Consider your preferred difficulty level—Into the Breach can be unforgiving at higher difficulties.
- Check the game's system requirements if you are buying the PC/Mac version.
- Be prepared for a potentially addictive and time-consuming gameplay experience!
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7 Comments
anyone try the Advanced Edition stuff? worth starting fresh?
def start fresh, new squads change how u think — some turns feel like solving sudoku w/ explosions
say less, I’m reinstallin rn
game’s wild how clean it is, no fluff, no filler - just raw strategy n vibes
this game got me thinkin 3 moves ahead like I’m playin 4D chess w/ insects
fr I was tryna sleep last night but my brain was still tryin to push a Vek into water
yo that water push is a life saver lol "oops I shoved u off the map" is peak satisfaction