The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy point-and-click mysteries with meaningful choices, full voice acting, and an unusual beat-'em-up twist, Brok the Investigator delivers a distinctive adventure. Play it if you can tolerate clunky combat and occasional puzzle slog.
What it does best
A genuinely fresh fusion of detective adventure and beat-'em-up
Your methods genuinely reshape the investigation
A lovable cast carried by strong voice acting and relationships
What might put you off
Combat can feel clunky and under-refined
Some puzzles become tedious rather than satisfying
The setup
What you are walking into
Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?
Where it lives
Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4LinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSPlayStation 5MacXbox OneNintendo Switch
Genre
Point-and-clickFightingPuzzleHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndie
Vibe
ActionFantasyScience fictionMystery
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