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BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue

2020

Should you play it?

The very first PUNCH & CLICK! Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

What works
  • Unique blend of point-and-click adventure and beat 'em up combat
  • Strong narrative with branching choices and emotional depth
  • High-quality voice acting and expressive cartoon art style
  • Multiple puzzle solutions encouraging experimentation
  • Generous free prologue with several hours of gameplay and replay value
Things to keep in mind
  • Combat mechanics can feel simple or stiff
  • Some ui and control issues reported, especially with menus and controller
  • Certain puzzles may be too easy or occasionally obscure
  • Limited character customization and social interaction
  • Prologue length may feel short for some players

What to play next

Top picks

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  • Little Big Adventure

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  • Catmaze

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  • Dungeons of Blood and Dream

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Into the Necrovale

  • Little Big Adventure

  • Sands of Aura
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BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

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