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About Reality Break
Reality Break is a fast‑paced single‑player ARPG where you control a mercenary who can rewrite reality. The core Rewrite mechanic lets you alter equipment attributes, item rarity, mission timers and difficulty, each change carrying a cost that forces strategic decisions.
The game features an evolving storyline across multiple timelines, ship upgrades, and a Codex that grants set bonuses. It supports full controller use, adjustable difficulty, and the ability to save at any moment, giving players extensive control over their experience.
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Rewrite Mechanic
The Rewrite mechanic allows you to modify fundamental aspects of gameplay, such as equipment attributes, item rarity, mission timers and difficulty. Each alteration is optional and comes with a cost, encouraging you to weigh immediate benefits against longer‑term needs.
Because rewrites affect both the current run and future timelines, they become a central tool for customizing builds. The system’s flexibility is highlighted by the claim that “almost everything is modifiable” through Rewrite.
- Start with small rewrites to see how they impact your run before committing larger changes.
- Consider the cost of each rewrite against the potential advantage it provides.
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Ship Upgrades
Throughout multiple timelines you can upgrade your ship, expanding its capabilities and allowing you to equip new types of equipment. Ship upgrades are presented as a way to grow stronger and adapt to the challenges you face.
The description notes that you may “grow strong enough to Rewrite those limitations out of existence,” indicating that ship capacity can be altered via the Rewrite system if desired.
- Plan ship upgrades around the equipment you intend to use for a given timeline.
- If you find ship capacity restrictive, consider a Rewrite that expands those limits.
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Codex Set Bonuses
The Codex provides powerful set bonuses when you loot specific groups of item types. Collecting matching items triggers these bonuses, adding another layer of customization to your build.
The description also mentions that you can upgrade the Codex so its bonuses scale with the rarity of the loot you find, and even Rewrite it to activate more than a single set bonus at a time.
- Focus on gathering full sets of items to unlock the strongest Codex bonuses.
- If you have high‑rarity loot, consider rewriting the Codex to maximize its scaling.
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Adjustable Difficulty
Reality Break includes an Adjustable Difficulty feature, letting you set the challenge level that best fits your skill. The description also notes that you can use the Rewrite mechanic to alter mission difficulty for a custom challenge and reward balance.
Additionally, the game can be played without timed input, meaning you are not forced into fast‑paced actions if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
- Raise difficulty after you are comfortable with basic combat to access higher‑tier rewards.
- Use the “playable without timed input” option if you prefer a slower pace.
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Save Anytime
The game offers a Save Anytime feature, allowing you to record your progress at any point. This flexibility supports experimentation with rewrites and ship upgrades without fear of losing progress.
The game also lists Steam Cloud among its features.
- Save before attempting a major rewrite to compare outcomes.
- Note that Steam Cloud is a listed feature when deciding how to manage your saves.
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