![]() This bread will be boldly going where no other bread has gone before. Take the intrepid, crumby adventurer on a journey from his natural confines of the kitchen, through the home of an unsuspecting owner and into the outside world. Regardless, its inspired premise proves there’s plenty of alternate perspectives left for gaming to explore instead of retreading the same themes over and over, and on top of that, it’s a solid entry in the silly-physics-sandbox genre.From the creators of Surgeon Simulator comes its prequel - an adventure with a hero like no other! ‘I am Bread’ is the epic story of a slice of bread’s journey to become toast. It’s clever, but shallow-the hallmark of most gimmick games. Is I am Bread going to be your favorite game this year? Unlikely. Changes made towards the end of the game’s Early Access period also make the game far less punishing-including a “magic marmalade” that pops up after a certain number of deaths in Story Mode, granting you invincibility and allowing you to essentially bypass a level you’re stuck on. You’ll likely notice your excitement waning as you reach the later levels and long before you experience the game’s many alternate modes (though the recent “Starch Wars” expansion is genius), but there are a few novelty-filled hours of enjoyment to be wrung from I am Bread. When you’re sick of the base game, make sure you check out the “Starch Wars” expansion for added hilarity. ![]() That’s why it became an early Twitch phenomenon. And that’s also in line with Bossa’s games- Surgeon Simulator was similarly better when shared with others. It’s probably a bit of both, though I think I am Bread leans pretty heavily on the absurdity and novelty of its “protagonist.” It’s not exactly a great game as much as it’s a great game to show people, or to tell people about. In other words, “Am I enjoying the game or do I merely think it’s hilarious to watch a slice of bread ride around on a skateboard?” Unfortunately like most gimmick games ( Goat Simulator included) I am Bread straddles a weird fence where it’s hard to tell whether the fun is found in the game itself or merely in the concept. And just wait until you have to cross the entire garage. From the very first level-the kitchen-you’re going to struggle. It’s not like you just roll out of bed one day and fall over into a toaster. ![]() ![]() From there, you’ll kind of learn how to walk/flop/fling yourself around the room, or scale walls like some sort of doughy Spider-Man.īecause as I said, this is an epic journey to toastism. Four keys (or buttons, if you’re using a controller) are mapped to the four corners of your bread slice, allowing each to individually “grab” onto surfaces. You’re probably the most limber piece of bread ever created, but that doesn’t make your ascent towards toastdom any easier. Half the challenge of I am Bread is mastering the game’s controls. It’s possibly the stupidest idea since Goat Simulator, which was utterly wonderful.īossa’s fast becoming known for its daunting control schemes, and I am Bread is no exception. Think Toy Story but, you know…with toast. You play the part of a sentient piece of white bread, and your goal is to crisp up both sides of your squishy frame and be the best piece of golden brown toast you could possibly be. But where Surgeon Simulator had you performing ad hoc surgery on hapless victims patients, I am Bread is the epic tale of your journey to…become toast. ![]()
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