Broken Pieces

Broken Pieces is an action and investigative adventure set in 1990s France. You play as Elise, a woman in her thirties who is stranded alone in Saint-Exil, a village in an imaginary region reminiscent of Brittany. After an unexplained paranormal event leaves her stuck and out of time, she investigates the region, its ritualistic cult and the lighthouse overlooking the coast. The story takes about 9 to 12 hours.

Explore Saint-Exil

You investigate the village and its surroundings, interacting with the environment and finding tapes that provide clues. You can listen to tapes while exploring, or use the tape player to rewind and fast-forward to specific information. Main and secondary quests also include interactive elements such as a vintage arcade machine, while cinematic sequences punctuate the investigation.

Time matters: you keep track of it with your watch and need to get home before nightfall. You also manage your inventory capacity and choose what to carry to make progress. Changing the weather can open new paths or help solve puzzles.

Camera and discovery

You can choose between a standard third-person camera and a revised camera system inspired by 1990s game franchises. Switch between two camera angles at any time, or use a first-person view to look more closely at your surroundings.

Combat and survival

You face challenging enemies using a combat system with fixed camera angles. Dodge attacks or use your powers to keep enemies at a distance, and improve your fighting ability by crafting high-quality ammunition and upgrading your gun. To restore health, you can get a drink from the fridge, nap on a bench or spend the night safely in your bed.

The adventure is accompanied by music composed by Pierre for Élise.