Breakout 13

Breakout 13

Released Jan 2023

Breakout 13 is a thrilling narrative game with interactive cinematic experience. Based on true stories. Embark on a revealing journey as you attempt to break free from a negligent correctional institute and carve out your own path to justice. Each decision you make shapes the story.

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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Breakout 13 launched on January 8, 2023, with the first half of the game ("Part I: Gratitude," covering the prologue through Chapter 5). The developer, ALT Lab, always intended the game to be delivered in two parts. A brief delay occurred when the team contracted COVID-19 just before launch, forcing them to release the completed first half on schedule while finishing the second half separately. Part II ("Fight," covering Chapter 6 through the ending) was released as a DLC on February 2, 2023, completing the full game. The store description explicitly states: "The complete game is comprised of two parts: 'Part I: Gratitude' and 'Part II: Fight'." With both parts now released, the game is structurally complete as the developer defined it. Since the release of Part II, ALT Lab's communications have consisted entirely of bug-fix and optimization patches (through at least July 2023) and promotional activity such as a bundle with another game in September 2024. No new content, expansions, or roadmaps have been announced. The developer has not signaled any intention to add further story content beyond the two-part structure they described from the outset.
Evidence
Part II 'Fight' DLC released on February 2, 2023, completing the game's two-part structure. No unreleased DLC remains.
dlc listing · Feb 2, 2023 source content shipped
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Developer announced Part II 'Fight' is now on sale, thanking players for patience and noting they 'will continue to optimize the product' — signalling post-launch maintenance rather than new content.
news post · Feb 2, 2023 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Feb 2023

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
ALT Lab
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Step into the shoes of a game-loving teen, sent to a harsh correctional institute by Principal Yang for your supposed internet addiction. Inspired by a real-life figure, Dr. Yang, a controversial psychiatrist who advocated for electrotherapy to "cure" troubled teens. You will navigate a branching narrative and make choices that impact your fate.

Unravel the truth behind the institute, disguise yourself, protect your friends, and terminate this notorious real-life event. But watch out, as the villain of the story still holds power in the real world. Will you triumph against the odds?

The complete game is comprised of two parts: 'Part I: Gratitude' and 'Part II: Fight'.

Gameplay

This game offers you thousands of storylines and multiple endings, allowing you to do what is right and just within the game. In this game, you will experience unique gameplay elements rarely seen in FMV games, such as QTE (Quick Time Events), scene exploration, clue gathering, deduction, puzzle-solving, and real-time surveillance monitoring. You will be granted more freedom to imbue your story with personal significance.

Story

Immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure where you excel as a skilled gamer in the virtual realm. Yet, in reality, you're a teenager grappling with internet addiction. This lands you in the infamous behavior correction center headed by the enigmatic Principal Yang. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of experiences as you undergo the notorious "Gratitude" therapy, a harrowing journey of transformation involving verbal abuse, corporal punishment, psychological pressure from mutual accusations, and electroshock treatments.

Escape , if you have the agility;
Investigate , if you can find the concealed truth;
Scheme , if you can win your companions' trust;
Uphold justice , if you are certain about your choices.

Seize control of your destiny, as well as that of your companions and the entire correction center, as the power to shape the future rests firmly in your grasp.

Feature

  • Engaging, branching storylines - Delve into a rich narrative with hundreds of captivating branching paths, eight unforgettable major endings, and countless hidden plot twists, creating a unique hero's journey tailored to your choices.
  • Cinematic audiovisual mastery - Immerse yourself in the authentic emotional turmoil of the characters, unraveling the enigmatic "transformation" plan and exposing the shocking truth concealed within the correction center.
  • Diverse interactive gameplay - Dive into a plethora of interactive gameplay experiences, including gripping story choices, heart-pounding QTEs, true-to-life interactions, intriguing clue collection, intelligent deduction, real-time eavesdropping, multi-angle surveillance, mysterious escape room puzzles, and electrifying electroshock challenges.
  • Unpredictable allies and adversaries - orge complex relationships with companions whose loyalties remain uncertain, navigating the ever-shifting dynamics between characters to unlock exhilarating team showdowns.

About us

We are ALT Lab, a dedicated team focused on creating interactive narrative games. We firmly believe in the unyielding power of stories to touch and change lives, and we aspire to carve out our generation's unique story through a diverse array of captivating media formats.

A little more to say

If there's a story that embodies the frustration that has been locked in the hearts of our generation of gamers, it's the one we're about to tell. Reality is often more fantastical than fiction. In the early stages, we conducted extensive research and interviews with various parties, including internet addiction schools and academies, and the staggering absurdity of reality left us in awe. We found that much of it stems from the malice of unscrupulous institutions, misunderstandings from parents and society, and our own inability to express ourselves when we were young. We hope that our game can foster greater mutual understanding.

After more than two years of development and overcoming numerous challenges, we completed filming in various locations during the pandemic and went through multiple rounds of game polishing. We are acutely aware of the sensitive nature of this subject matter and have been relentless in our pursuit of staying true to our original intent. We are honored to bring this game to life. May all parents and children be understood, and treated with kindness and gentleness.

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