Quantum Break (Digital)

I’m going to be paradoxical as I describe 'Quantum Break's visuals, and I apologize for that in advance. It is a pretty game, built specifically for Xbox One tech. The art design is impeccable. It pulls off impressive and convincing displays, like its physics effects, which is very important for a game like this. The motion capture and lip syncing are unreal. It also has fuzzy textures and modeling and a 720p native resolution that occasionally has trouble maintaining 30fps. Despite any limitations they may have had, Remedy has used some snazzy techniques to achieve what is still an overall high level of visual peformance. It's worth mentioning that the Windows 10 version naturally has a different set of display settings, including 4K support.

The acting is by and large excellent, with standout performances from Lance Reddick and Dominic Monaghan. The sound effects and soundtrack are of a high quality, both in the video game and TV portions. Audio bugs are rare, although there is a nagging echo in a lot of the dialogue.

'Quantum Break', like any expensive exclusive, developed a great deal of expectations over time. By and large, the game lives up to those expectations. It has a few stumbles in its pacing and action, but it combines historic shooter conventions with a set of flashy, delightful superpowers and a live-action component that's easy on the eyes. If you have an Xbox One, this is undoubtedly a game you should play.