Quantum Break is an innovative third-person shooter action game developed by Remedy Entertainment for Xbox One. The game combines a traditional video game element with a unique TV show, where player choices influence both the course of the game and the course of the TV series, offering the player a unique experience. Players take on the role of Jack Joyce, who has the ability to manipulate time after a failed experiment. The story is set in the fictional North American city of Riverport, which finds itself in chaos after a failed experiment with time. Jack must go to battle against the Monarch Solutions corporation, whose leadership is trying to use the situation to their advantage.
The game is known for its in-depth narrative, where themes of guilt, sacrifice and choice are intertwined and have a real impact on the story's development. The gameplay focuses on dynamic encounters, where Jack's ability to slow down time or stop it altogether for a moment brings a new level of strategy and tactics to the action scenes. In addition to traditional shooting arcades, Quantum Break also features a series of logic puzzles and environmental exploration that are key to unlocking the story and its secrets. With its combination of a quality script, innovative fusion of the game and the TV series, and unique gameplay mechanics, Quantum Break is one of the standout titles on the gaming scene.