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Broken Pieces

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2022

Should you play it?

Broken Pieces is a psychological thriller taking place in a french coastal village somehow outside the flow of time. Solve the mysteries by putting the pieces of the story back together by figuring out the enigma behind this mystical place.

What works

  • Unique atmospheric setting
  • Engaging mystery and story
  • Creative weather-based puzzles
  • Multiple camera options
  • Immersive audio tapes and soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky and repetitive combat
  • Tedious backtracking
  • Lack of map and navigation aids
  • Technical bugs and crashes
  • Abrupt and unsatisfying ending

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Broken Pieces: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Relaxation, Creativity.

Last update: 23/08/2026