Journey of the Broken Circle

Journey of the Broken Circle

September 18, 2020

AdventurePlatformer Nintendo SwitchPC

Can you make a game about life, love and existentialism? We believe we have just done that! In the ‘Journey Of The Broken Circle’ you dive into a beautiful universe, where a satisfactory gameplay, combined with a deep story that throws the main character into a self-discovering journey makes ‘Journey …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"Journey of the Broken Circle is an easy-breezy yet immersive and fun little game that&s;ll make you smile and occasionally think as you play."

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Dimitris Rentzios Enternity.gr Sep 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"In any case, Journey of the Broken Circle seems to be more interested in outlining the deeply earthly, universally human part of its history, than offering a satisfying platformer."

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Győző Baki DayOne Sep 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"A meaningful and short adventure, capable of sensibly touching complex topics like loneliness and depression, in a colorful 2D world. Suggested to everyone who likes thought-provoking narrative games."

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Jamie Kirk Impulsegamer Sep 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

70.0

"An affecting story and dazzling presentation is marred by a series of frustrating gameplay mechanics."

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Sep 2020
72.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Journey of the Broken Circle is unique. It successfully presents a heartfelt story that progresses to a beautiful and fitting conclusion. Not only is the game designed to entertain, but it’s also designed to inform and guide the gamer to …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2020
79.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

78.0

"Who knew that an incomplete circle (who looks suspiciously like a certain gaming icon) and an oddball mix of plants and normally inanimate objects would have so much to offer in the way of philosophy? Circle, who feels incomplete, is …"

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Kenzie Du KeenGamer Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Roll all the way to your destiny in Journey of the Broken Circle. Join Circle in its search for its missing piece, all while marveling at a beautiful minimalistic world filled with fun-loving characters ready to wax philosophical."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"If you’re looking for a platforming experience that won’t push you to your limits but instead engage you in a thoughtful, sometimes meditative journey, then you won’t go far wrong with Journey of the Broken Circle. There are a few …"

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Kirstie Summers Pure Nintendo Sep 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Journey of the Broken Circle is a lovely, thought-provoking game that uses simplicity to explore the complexity of relationships."

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Pedro Díaz San Miguel 33bits Sep 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

72.0

"Journey of the Broken Circle has a nice and deep story with existential values. Amazing images. Very well constructed surreal characters. It has an unstable gameplay with highs and lows and the story trying to be deep falls into somewhat …"

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Rhuan Bastos Rodrigues Nintendo Blast Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Journey of the Broken Circle is a short experience that is worth playing at least once in your life. Featuring an adventure meticulously built to make the player reflect on himself, this little indie stands out among the rest despite …"

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Rossko Keniston FingerGuns Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Journey of the Broken Circle is beautiful and written well with some delightful dialogue, hampered by the actual video game bit, which doesn’t really measure up to its presentation and story. It’s a shame, because otherwise it’s a pleasant enough …"

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Seb Hawden Rapid Reviews UK Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Journey of the Broken Circle is a story about friendship, loss, love and beauty. Most of all though it’s a story about a little circle who likes to stick random things in his mouth. How does he still talk when …"

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Yvonne van Geloven LadiesGamers.com Sep 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"What influences my opinion is that this is, after all, a platformer at heart. The challenges got more difficult the farther I went in, to a point where I despaired of ever progressing. But, it doesn’t seem fair to reflect …"

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