HASTE: Broken Worlds

HASTE: Broken Worlds is a fast-paced third-person action game set in an unusual setting where the usual rules do not apply. The hero moves a lot, and speed is more important than caution. The mechanics are based on fast movements: jerks, jumps, overcoming obstacles on the move. You have to meet enemies on the move, and mistakes in control result in a loss of momentum. Along the way, new abilities and routes open up. The art is bright, the music is fast, and the levels are designed to keep the flow going. The game is short, but dense, and it's fun to replay levels to get the best time. The levels are designed for continuous movement: stopping breaks the rhythm, so you have to keep the pace and improvise on the go. Along the way, abilities are unlocked that change routes, and familiar areas are traversed differently. The first attempt almost always ends in failure, and this is part of the plan, not a punishment. Some episodes require you to learn the sequence of movements before you can complete them cleanly. The results for the levels are saved, so returning to difficult areas for the best time is really interesting. Abilities are applied on the move, so the decision to use them is made instantly. Some sections are traversed faster if you don’t fight and just rush past. Some of the levels are built in such a way that it is better to complete them on the first try, as long as you remember the rhythm. For anyone who likes fast-paced action games and doesn't mind testing their reactions, the HASTE: Broken Worlds is perfect.