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A crocodile detective and his stepson investigate a polluted animal city, solving cases with clues, puzzles, or fists.
Released 26 Aug 2022
Punch Through Puzzles
Interrogate With Clues
Switch Between Characters
An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?
Developed by COWCAT · Published by COWCAT
In a polluted future inhabited by animals, private investigator Brok lives with Graff, his late wife’s son. As they face troubles in a divided city, the pair investigate events connected to Brok’s past. You can switch between the two characters.
Explore locations, talk with characters, collect and combine clues, and solve point-and-click puzzles. When a problem allows it, you can use Brok’s fists instead; investigations also include questioning suspects with evidence.
Choices and your approach can affect character relationships, stats, and the story’s direction, leading to multiple endings. Brok can level up to improve his combat abilities, and in-game hints can help with puzzles.
Players in this sample often enjoy the unusual mix of point-and-click investigation and brawling, especially the option to solve some problems with either clues or force. Story, character relationships, meaningful choices, multiple endings, and the voice acting are also recurring points of praise. Some reviewers find the combat clunky or simple and the puzzles occasionally unclear; others are dissatisfied with the unresolved-feeling ending or the repetition involved in pursuing more outcomes.
"Brok" is a narrative-driven game that blends action, puzzles and investigation in never-before-seen ways. Will you use your brain... or your brawn?
In a futuristic "light cyberpunk" world where animals have replaced humans, privileged citizens live under a protective dome from the ambient air pollution while others struggle to make a living on the outside.
Brok, private detective and former boxer, lives with Graff, the son of his deceased wife. Although he could never elucidate the nature behind her accident, recent events may shed some light on an even more tragic outcome... one that may be linked to their own existence.
Will they be able to withstand the threats of this corrupted world and face their own destiny?
A deep and emotional narrative-rich experience filled with characters reminiscent of classic 80s/90s cartoons.
The first game to combine a "Classic Adventure" with "Beat'em up" and RPG elements!
Solve puzzles with your wits... or muscles!
Make choices impacting gameplay and/or story
Easy mode for pure "Point & Click" gameplay (fights can be skipped)
Level up to beat enemies and bosses
Combine clues to uncover the truth!
In-game hints
Two playable characters, switch at any time
15 to 20 hours long on first playthrough
Multiple distinct endings to unlock
Fully voice acted (23,000 lines)
All controls supported (mouse, keyboard or controller)
Verified compatible with Steam Deck and Linux/Proton.
Up to 4 players can experience the adventure together!
Player 1 can use either keyboard/mouse or a controller.
Each co-op player requires the use of a controller. (any kind supported: Xbox, PS4, PS5...)
They can:
Participate in fights
Gain experience and level up
Examine the surroundings
Collect hidden "shadow ads"
Buy food and hints
React with sounds and emojis
6 playable characters
Online co-op supported through Steam Remote Play Together (only one copy of the game needed)
BROK is the first full-fledged adventure game to be fully playable by blind or visually impaired players!
Fully narrated via quality text-to-speech and audiodescriptions (characters, locations and scenes.)
Puzzles adapted for blindness.
All puzzles and fights can be skipped.
Adapted tutorials.
Buttons to repeat the last voice speech and instructions.
Positional audio for fights. (on Windows)
No online connectivity required (after the download).
No specific device required: play with keyboard or a controller.
Additional options: larger fonts and increased contrast (backgrounds and enemies.)
To enter the accessibility menu, press SPACE (or X on a Xbox controller) on the title screen, then follow the audio instructions.
For best audio prompts, choose your type of controller in the options.
IMPORTANT: Accessibility speeches are only available in English.
However, a new option has been added to the Windows version to play speeches in other languages:
Enable "clipboard narration" at the bottom of the accessibility menu. All the text will be sent to the clipboard.
Install a text-to-speech software on your computer such as NVDA with a "Clipboard Reader" plugin.
Languages supported: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French (the other languages are partially supported)
More information and plugin download on our website, accessibility menu button.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 43 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Metacritic | 79/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
