Into the Breach 9+

Ever since it’s release on PC and Switch, Into the Breach has been one of my favorite games of all time. There’s an incredible amount of depth, strategy, and narrative packed into an 8x8 grid. Having played the PC/Switch versions for hundreds of hours, I was thrilled to see that this game was coming to mobile AND getting new content.

I love this game, but I have a few notes for future updates.

1. For whatever reason, I can’t listen to outside music or podcasts while playing the game. Whatever I’m listening to stops as soon as I open the app. The music and sound design of the game are great, but sometimes I just want to listen to a podcast while slaying Vek, you know? Please, please address this in a future update.

2. There is some bug that reverses the choice I make for new content. Sometimes, I check the boxes for the new content, but I’m stuck with the classic missions and enemies. When the new content boxes are unchecked, new enemies, missions, and weapons appear. This specific issue seems very fixable in a patch.

3. I’ve noticed a bug where the grid-defense percentage fluctuates mid-match. I’ve mostly noticed this happening in “unfair mode” when the grid-defense starts at 0%. Again, something that seems fixable in a patch.

Overall, I’m thrilled that this game is free for Netflix subscribers and finally available on mobile. If you address these issues, I will happily change my review to a solid five stars!

I got this game years ago and spent countless hours 100% the game. Right as I thought I was nearing the end of its playability the devs came out with a new difficulty, a bunch of new enemies and pilots and a bunch of new teams. It’s plain to see the devs really care about this game. I was so excited when they made the phone app cause now I could take it on the go and play in my down time. The UI is simple and adapts well to a phone format. Easy to control and there’s nearly no misclicking trouble. No advertisements or micro transaction that plague most phone games these days. Honestly one of my favorite games of the genre and real easy to pick up and put down when you are on the move.

This is a GREAT game! It’s not simple, it’s not fast paced,it doesn’t have tons of characters and mind blowing graphics. What it does have is an actual mental challenge, somewhat similar to what chess provides. If you like actually thinking, seeing the big picture, and earning hard fought victories…you’ll love it! You will lose more than you win, especially at first. As you learn the game it will become easier, but you can simply change one of many customizable settings for continued difficulty. Even at the easiest setting it is difficult. If you’re looking for some mindless way to keep your hands busy, it’s not this. If you like finding something that will make you think several turns ahead and feel a genuine sense of accomplishment after a win, this is a Very rare mobile game that can give you that.