Breakdown
Breakdown
Trapped inside a mysterious laboratory and unable to remember his past, Derrick Cole discovers his extraordinary powers as he fights for survival against a determined military faction and a legion of seemingly invincible superhuman warriors. Breakdown is a science fiction thriller combining the best elements of shooters and fighters into a comprehensive first-person action adventure game. High-end, real-time rendered graphics reveal Breakdown's intense storyline and brings an unprecedented level of realism to the gameplay experience. The game features fierce hand-to-hand and weapons-based...
Trapped inside a mysterious laboratory and unable to remember his past, Derrick Cole discovers his extraordinary powers as he fights for survival against a determined military faction and a legion of seemingly invincible superhuman warriors. Breakdown is a science fiction thriller combining the best elements of shooters and fighters into a comprehensive first-person action adventure game. High-end, real-time rendered graphics reveal Breakdown's intense storyline and brings an unprecedented level of realism to the gameplay experience. The game features fierce hand-to-hand and weapons-based combat, challenging puzzles, surreal dream sequences, advanced AI, and massive, detailed environments for exploration.
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Breakdown
Trapped inside a mysterious laboratory and unable to remember his past, Derrick Cole discovers his extraordinary powers as he fights for survival against a determined military faction and a legion of seemingly invincible superhuman warriors. Breakdown is a science fiction thriller combining the best elements of shooters and fighters into a comprehensive first-person action adventure game. High-end, real-time rendered graphics reveal Breakdown's intense storyline and brings an unprecedented level of realism to the gameplay experience. The game features fierce hand-to-hand and weapons-based...
Trapped inside a mysterious laboratory and unable to remember his past, Derrick Cole discovers his extraordinary powers as he fights for survival against a determined military faction and a legion of seemingly invincible superhuman warriors. Breakdown is a science fiction thriller combining the best elements of shooters and fighters into a comprehensive first-person action adventure game. High-end, real-time rendered graphics reveal Breakdown's intense storyline and brings an unprecedented level of realism to the gameplay experience. The game features fierce hand-to-hand and weapons-based combat, challenging puzzles, surreal dream sequences, advanced AI, and massive, detailed environments for exploration.
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Genre
Action Adventure > Survival
Release Date (US)
03/16/2004
Release Date (EU)
06/18/2004
Release Date (JP)
01/29/2004
Cheat Codes/Hints
Alternate Ending
At the very end of the game, Alex will jump out of the chopper so you, Gianni, and Stefania will not get sucked in by the Pendulum Effect. Alex simply floats outside of the chopper and all you have to do is walk outside to her. Doing this wil force Derrick go into the Pendulum sphere and allows him to go with Alex to save her world. Right after this scene, a whole new set of credits with differnet music will appear.
Completion bonuses
Complete the game to unlock the "Trailer" option and all entries in the "Gallery" and "Sound Test" screens.
Effective Punch & Throw
Pull the left analog stick down and then hit both the left and the right triggers at the same time. This will make Derrick perform a unblockable stomach punch and then toss his enemy behind him.
Extra Ending
During the ending sequence, Alex becomes affected by the Pendulum Effect (the white rings swinging around her). When she begins to float outside the helicopter, make Derrick walk out of the chopper after her. You will then be pulled in to the Pendulum Effect with Alex. You will get a response choice and you will be pulled to the future with Alex. This will give you a different credits roll.
Extreme Difficulty
Beat the game on Normal or Hard difficulty.
Hidden Moves List
Here are some hidden moves:
Neck Snap - Stand behind an opponent and press DOWN + B + A at the same time and Derrick will snap the opponents neck
Elbow punch with a Right Hook Combo - LEFT + B then A Ryu's Dragon Punch Uppercut - Up + B at the same time
Hammer Fist - DOWN + A then B Sliding Kick With a Dodge Roll - Up(Running) + B + A then LEFT or Right at the end of the slide
Naughty Derrick
When you're in the direct acess elevator to Nexus after Glen gives you new poweres the elevator will stop and the lights will shut off. Normally you are supposed to open the doors and work your way down but instead of facing the button to open the doors face Alex. An acess sign will show up and if you press X twice Derrick will reach out and poke Alex's breast instead of openning the door. Alex responds by saying things like cut it out and you can do it 3-4 times before she moves and you press the button.Very funny.
Quick Reload
Press LEFT TRIGGER to start reloading your gun. Immeditiately block (L3). Release your block and your gun will be reloaded without having to go through the long animations that leave you open to attack.
Spread fingered gesture
Hold block and then press White, Black.
Unlock Gallery, Music Player, and Trailer.
Extreme difficulty mode
Beat the game on normal or hard difficulty
Gallery
Beat the game on any difficulty
Music Player
Beat the game on any difficulty
Trailer
Beat the game on any difficulty