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Broken Age
Broken AgeA whimsical point-and-click adventure of parallel lives and daring choices.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Valiant Hearts: The Great WarA heartfelt comic‑style adventure through the tragedies of WWI.
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Broken Age is a charming point-and-click adventure that follows two protagonists—Vella Tartine, a village girl chosen for sacrifice, and Shay Volta, a solitary boy aboard a spaceship. Their parallel stories intertwine as they each strive to break free from destiny and discover their own heroism. The game blends fantasy, science fiction, and comedy with clever puzzles and hand‑drawn art, delivering a narrative‑driven experience across multiple platforms for single‑player enjoyment.

Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a 2D animated comic‑book adventure that follows four intertwined destinies and a loyal canine companion across the battle‑scarred landscape of World War I. Players explore, solve puzzles, and uncover historical letters that reveal the human side of the conflict. The game blends platforming, puzzle‑solving, and narrative storytelling while educating players about the realities of the trenches, love, sacrifice, and friendship. Its single‑player experience delivers an emotional journey grounded in real historical events.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Story-Rich
Story-Rich
Best for
Narrative adventure fans
Fans of story‑driven historical puzzles
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99
$14.99
release date
2014-01-28
2014-06-24
Specifications
developer
Double Fine Productions
Ubisoft Montpellier
publisher
Double Fine Productions, Nordic Games Publishing
Ubisoft Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB E10+
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
77/100+1%
76/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging dual storyline with distinct protagonists
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn visuals and voice acting
  • Wide platform availability for flexible play
  • Humorous writing that adds charm to puzzles
  • Beautiful comic‑book art style
  • Engaging historical narrative
  • Varied puzzle mechanics
  • Available on many platforms
Cons
  • Puzzles can be occasional trial‑and‑error
  • Some dialogue pacing feels slow for action‑oriented players
  • Limited replay value after story completion
  • Linear progression limits replayability
  • Some puzzles can be frustratingly obscure
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
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