An amazing second act
"Broken Age's" first act ended on one heck of a cliffhanger. A year after the games first half was released, the story has come to a conclusion in "Broken Age: Act II" (Double Fine, PC) that is worth the wait. People often get carried away and say that a sequel or chapter changes everything you think you knew about a world. Not here. There are surprises and big revelations, yes, but the world remains largely familiar – and that's one of its many strengths. The first half of "Broken Age" was about setting up the pieces and then knocking them over with a well-intentioned swipe of the arm. Now, players – and our heroes – have to sort through the consequences of those actions. In spite of the bizarre human-sacrifice mythology and space-simulation high jinks, "Broken Age" is a wonderful tale grounded in relationships and how two people can make a difference.
Jeff Cork, Game Informer
