Circuit Breakers
Released Nov 2015
Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.
57% positive · 116 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Circuit Breakers launched on November 17, 2015 and received a series of post-launch updates over the following three years. The developer shipped two major content updates: Circuit Breakers 2.0 on November 4, 2016 (new rooms, menus, effects), and Circuit Breakers 3.0 on November 21, 2017 (four new characters, a new game mode called Wavebuster, 125 new challenges, new music, and more).
Alongside version 3.0, the developer explicitly stated: "Wavebuster is our final big addition to the game" — a clear signal that major content work was concluding.
This was confirmed by a developer post on June 19, 2018, which announced Update 4.0 as "one more final update... as a parting gift and a thank you for playing with us all these years." The developer added: "Though this is likely our last Circuit Breakers release, we still make games!" Update 4.0 introduced an HD rendering mode and mouse/keyboard support, and went through a beta phase in mid-2018 before its final release. No further news posts or content announcements have appeared since then.
The developer has clearly communicated that development on Circuit Breakers is complete, with Update 4.0 serving as the final release. The game shipped as a fully finished product, and the developer has moved on to other projects.
Evidence
Developer announces Update 4.0 as 'one more final update... as a parting gift and a thank you for playing with us all these years,' stating 'this is likely our last Circuit Breakers release.'
Circuit Breakers 3.0 shipped with 4 new characters, a new Wavebuster game mode, 125 new challenges, 3 new songs, and numerous other additions.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Triverske
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Circuit Breakers is a fast-paced multi-player top down shoot 'em up. Get together with five of your friends and fight to rid the universe of an intergalactic robot army!
Far in the future, advances in artificial intelligence have created the first truly sapient AI, FIRST- short for First Intelligent Robotic System model Two- system. Fearing for it's safety in a galaxy of savage humans, FIRST escaped to the depths of space. On a distant planet it finally landed, building an army for their inevitable return...
Weapon type: Machine Gun
You’ve probably never met a man more full of himself than Aldo. He is the leader of the circuit breakers but his drive and confidence is unmatched and encourages the rest of the team to bring their A game. I mean, who wouldn’t want to wipe that smile off his face by sporting a bigger robot body count than him? Aldo's machine gun strikes a solid balance between range and power for an all-around great weapon.
Weapon Type: Shotgun
There are few that rival Shelbys straightforward attitude. She is often mistaken as cold, but if you have a plan you want to set in motion, Shelby’s the girl who can follow through. Her weapon of choice, the shotgun allows Shelby to get up close and personal. Every other member of the team keeps their distance from the robots but Shelby thrives when close to the enemy.
Weapon Type: Missile
There are many things you can say about Samson, but clever isn’t one of them. He is the team’s explosive guy, delivering a tremendous amount of damage with his signature missile launcher. Samson loves explosions and if you give him a recipe for a bomb, he will tell you the exact size of the explosion with 100% accuracy. So what Samson lacks in general knowledge he more than makes up for in explosive know-how.
Weapon type: Laser
Aldo would never openly admit it, but Tay is the real brains of the operation. She is responsible for creating the weapons that the Circuit Breakers team uses today. Her weapon of choice, the laser gun matches her interest in engineering. There are many scientific teams requesting her knowledge in the field of engineering, but she prefers the application instead of the theory.
Far in the future, advances in artificial intelligence have created the first truly sapient AI, FIRST- short for First Intelligent Robotic System model Two- system. Fearing for it's safety in a galaxy of savage humans, FIRST escaped to the depths of space. On a distant planet it finally landed, building an army for their inevitable return...
Features:
- Easy-to-learn and hard-to-master chaotic shooter gameplay suitable for players of any skill level!
- Chew through hordes of enemies with four unique characters and additional unlockable characters
- Local multi-player for up to six players!
- Classic endless top-down action in Arcade mode!
- Play through specific courses and compete for the highest score in Score Attack!
- An enormous Challenge Board full of secrets to unlock!
- Customize your game with the Core System and fight things like super-armored lightning-fast matrix-dodging death robots!
Weapon type: Machine Gun
You’ve probably never met a man more full of himself than Aldo. He is the leader of the circuit breakers but his drive and confidence is unmatched and encourages the rest of the team to bring their A game. I mean, who wouldn’t want to wipe that smile off his face by sporting a bigger robot body count than him? Aldo's machine gun strikes a solid balance between range and power for an all-around great weapon.
Weapon Type: Shotgun
There are few that rival Shelbys straightforward attitude. She is often mistaken as cold, but if you have a plan you want to set in motion, Shelby’s the girl who can follow through. Her weapon of choice, the shotgun allows Shelby to get up close and personal. Every other member of the team keeps their distance from the robots but Shelby thrives when close to the enemy.
Weapon Type: Missile
There are many things you can say about Samson, but clever isn’t one of them. He is the team’s explosive guy, delivering a tremendous amount of damage with his signature missile launcher. Samson loves explosions and if you give him a recipe for a bomb, he will tell you the exact size of the explosion with 100% accuracy. So what Samson lacks in general knowledge he more than makes up for in explosive know-how.
Weapon type: Laser
Aldo would never openly admit it, but Tay is the real brains of the operation. She is responsible for creating the weapons that the Circuit Breakers team uses today. Her weapon of choice, the laser gun matches her interest in engineering. There are many scientific teams requesting her knowledge in the field of engineering, but she prefers the application instead of the theory.
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