There are only six gauntlets (Fire, Ice, Rock, Toxic, Wind, Electricity) instead of a dozen different weapons. What I enjoy about Spellbreak is how simple it is to understand, yet strategically deep. At the low price of “Free” and with crossplay, anyone who owns a console or computer can check out this newcomer to the popular genre. The objective is no different than any other Battle Royale-be the last person or squad standing and avoid the storm. 42 players (referred to as Breakers) drop into battle and harness the forbidden magic held within powerful gauntlets. Proletariat promises an evolving map that will eventually reveal more lore about this mysterious place. Spellbreak takes place in a world called Primdal, and a battleground called the Hollow Lands. When a player has been defeated in a squad match, they turn into an orb for a chance to be revived by an ally or be exiled by an enemy. Players use various elements to damage one another, such as fire, electricity, rock, poison, wind, and ice. Violence: During a match of Spellbreak, you won’t find any blood or gore, but experience battles against one another with magical gauntlets. People who believe that the themes mentioned in this section collide with their faith may want to give Spellbreak a pass. Within a match, players pick up items such as runes, amulets, and scrolls to aid them in battle. Characters use magical gauntlets that help them launch elemental spells at one another. Spiritual Themes: Spellbreak is set in a fantasy world with a magical theme. I’ve spent my fair share of time with the genre, and have kept playing some and have never come back to others- Spellbreak will stick around in my digital library for a long while. Spellbreak is the most recent newcomer to the genre and brings a unique setting and fresh gameplay to the table. Like the MOBA and Hero Shooter genres, many companies have tried to get a piece of the pie and make the next big game.
At this point, the battle royale genre is not new.