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Breakdown

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A first-person action adventure blending shooter mechanics with close-quarters combat.

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About this game

Breakdown is a first-person action adventure that combines shooting with fighting-game-inspired combat and auto-lock targeting. The game remains entirely in the player's perspective, including object interaction, weapon reloading, and the effects of movement and impact.

Interactions are designed to be hands-on: ammunition is picked up by looking down and grabbing it, doors are opened using their handles, key cards are swiped across scanners, and ladders are climbed with the player's arms. Health and energy are restored by consuming energy bars, sodas, and hamburgers while staying in first person.

Game Details

  • Release date: March 16, 2004
  • Platforms: Microsoft Xbox, Xbox
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Shooter
  • Developer: Namco
  • Publisher: Namco