"Quantum Break" is set for release on the Xbox One and the Windows 10 PC on April 5. Developed by Remedy Entertainment, the game is highly anticipated because it offers a unique gaming style. It's not just an action-adventure shooter game; it's also a TV show.
When "Quantum Break" was first announced in 2013, gamers were excited about the concept's prospects to integrate two mediums. Will the developers achieve a good balance between gameplay and storytelling? Here are five facts you should know about "Quantum Break" before you play it:
1) You'll play "Quantum Break" as Jack Joyce, the protagonist.
You will go against Paul Serene, your former best friend, who will attempt to destroy the time travel experiment you've both been working on. As Jack, you will be equipped with firepower, but you will also have some supernatural abilities, which was developed during one time travel accident, per Gotta Be Mobile.
2) You'll encounter "Quantum Break" junction points.
As you play, you will come at junction points where important choices have to be made that will affect the game's outcome. These junction points will trigger scenes, which will be told from the viewpoint of the bad guys. Four episodes will be streamed for 20 minutes each and may be downloaded and kept on your hard drive for re-watching later.
3) You'll need these "Quantum Break" gaming requirements.
If you're not playing this on an Xbox console, you will need a powerful PC to enjoy all the aspects of the game. Tom's Guide suggests the following particulars:
Windows 10 64-bit operating system
DirectX 12
8GB or 16GB RAM
CPU:
Minimum - 2.7-GHz Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-6300
Recommended - 3.9-GHz Core i5 4690 or AMD equivalent
High Power - 4-GHz Core i7 4790 or AMD equivalent
GPU:
Minimum - Nvidia GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R7 260x
Recommended - GTX 970 or AMD R9 390
High Power - GTX 980 Ti or AMD R9 Fury X
VRAM:
Minimum - 2GB
Recommended - 4GB
High Power - 6GB
4) You'll enjoy the "Quantum Break" TV Show cast.
The accompanying series features live actors and not an animation or a computer generated feature. The cast includes Shawn Ashmore and Aidan Gillen as the lead characters, per Xbox. It will also feature Dominic Monaghan, Lance Reddick, Mimi Michaels and Mimi Michaels.
5) You'll get "Quantum Break" additional games.
The game's pre-order details are already up at retail stores and in addition to this, users who purchase ahead will get to enjoy a digital download of "Alan Wake" and "The Signal" and "The Writer" DLC add-on.
How excited are you about experiencing this new gaming concept? Have you already pre-ordered "Quantum Break"?
