Not For Broadcast

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 47
  3. Negative: 4 out of 47

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  1. BartPlay0
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Great game with great things to do. I had a lot of fun with it :) (what frick is that picture on the wall with a women )
  2. Try_it
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The game has interesting storyline, unique gameplay (cus all the scenes were made with real actors), and very good implementation overall. If you search for a good and unique game, this is it. The game had MANY development problems due to the quarantine and i really wish developers good luck).
  3. Inuplarity
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Not for Broadcast is an enjoyable satirical propaganda sim, placing you into the role of micro-managing a TV station. Ever fancied editing on the fly and censoring curses, whilst dodging waves of interference? NFB is for you! It's an enjoyable little game to play through.

    For me, it was an extremely fun game that had some amusing stressful bits! The team also deserves props for their    Not for Broadcast is an enjoyable satirical propaganda sim, placing you into the role of micro-managing a TV station. Ever fancied editing on the fly and censoring curses, whilst dodging waves of interference? NFB is for you! It's an enjoyable little game to play through.

    For me, it was an extremely fun game that had some amusing stressful bits! The team also deserves props for their lockdown update!    … Expand
  4. marlend
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    really amazing game, though there is a trouble. i mean bad in-game saves. if u leave your game in the past of the broadcast, later u will begin on the start of the broad. that is really curious. but all in all this game is pretty good and in my mind it is the best indi game i ever played
  5. Suhoi_Kaktus
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    Great game with interesting storyline and choises that really metters. Quniqe gameplay.
  6. teshia
    Mar 20, 2023
    7
    Good fun. Very funny if you like UK humor but also had a bit of grim Papers Please to it as well. I'll definitely be playing the DLCs.
  7. Klewer
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    Finally a game where your choices actually matter, Not For Broadcast is an FMV game that has a great story and overall is an interesting concept.
    The game lets you make choices which have impact and result in multiple different endings. The actual broadcast itself is fantastic and engrossing, however a lot of the "mini game" components drag on and at times can distract from the actual    Finally a game where your choices actually matter, Not For Broadcast is an FMV game that has a great story and overall is an interesting concept.
    The game lets you make choices which have impact and result in multiple different endings. The actual broadcast itself is fantastic and engrossing, however a lot of the "mini game" components drag on and at times can distract from the actual content. Still a great game and worth your time.    … Expand
  8. curzon_dax
    Aug 19, 2022
    7
    It's a hit and miss for me. It tries to do drama and comedy while at the same time you have to play the game so for me it felt like more something to do as a tv show rather than a game. But your experience may differ since it appears subjective.
  9. Cheapskate
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Not for Broadcast is a satirical, hilarious FMV game. It sounds like a recipe for disaster: Comedy games rarely work, Good FMV games are few and far between, but the current Early Access build of absolutely nails it. The game has many endings to discover, a lot of excellent jokes and a lot of potential for the future. Be aware that the game is in Early Access and isn't done as of writingNot for Broadcast is a satirical, hilarious FMV game. It sounds like a recipe for disaster: Comedy games rarely work, Good FMV games are few and far between, but the current Early Access build of absolutely nails it. The game has many endings to discover, a lot of excellent jokes and a lot of potential for the future. Be aware that the game is in Early Access and isn't done as of writing this review, but I trust the devs to deliver on the poteltial this game displays.… Expand
  10. aditya1101
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Really excellent game, I had a ton of fun with the humor and overall storylines within the game. The amount of work that it must have taken to create this is just baffling.
  11. TheKrugler
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Gameplay: Always Evolving and challenging without being too much
    Writing:EXTREMELY FUNNY
    Replayability: Although it is still not fully out at time of review there is HOURS of fun to be had and want to continue to replay to see what outcomes can happen
  12. NylaSmokeyface
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a criminally underrated game. Although it is in early access and each chapter is being released subsequently, it's definitely one of my favorite games so far and I'm almost certain it'll only get better with each chapter. Honestly, if you enjoyed the free demo/prologue they have on the steam page, you're gonna absolutely adore this game. It's a satirical and hilarious game, whereThis is a criminally underrated game. Although it is in early access and each chapter is being released subsequently, it's definitely one of my favorite games so far and I'm almost certain it'll only get better with each chapter. Honestly, if you enjoyed the free demo/prologue they have on the steam page, you're gonna absolutely adore this game. It's a satirical and hilarious game, where all sides are insane. But it also has dark undertones that will probably be more apparent throughout the chapter releases. The team behind this is also absolutely wonderful. The devs and actors have poured their heart and souls into this game and are working hard to make the game as great as possible. They're very active in the community and interact with their fans a lot, especially on the discord server. They also livestream on Twitch a lot and read and respond to the chat. We're a small, but dedicated community. We love this game and the discord is fairly active. I'm writing this review because I really want this game to get more popular. If it seems like your kind of thing, and especially if you've enjoyed the prologue, I wholeheartedly recommend this game. I can't wait for the next chapter!… Expand
  13. GVB
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    When I decided to buy it I wasn't very convinced. The gameplay seemed original, at least, and it didn't seem like it was going to be too silly... What I found, however, was surprising. In every sense. The story is very well written and manages to mix very emotional moments with others typical of a Monty Python movie, and the game treats you as an adult and intelligent person capable ofWhen I decided to buy it I wasn't very convinced. The gameplay seemed original, at least, and it didn't seem like it was going to be too silly... What I found, however, was surprising. In every sense. The story is very well written and manages to mix very emotional moments with others typical of a Monty Python movie, and the game treats you as an adult and intelligent person capable of drawing your own conclusions.

    As for what some critics say that there are segments that are too long, I barely remember two or three of those, and I think they put it there intentionally (to explain why would be spoiler). And if you're worried that the game is too difficult, there are several difficulty levels that allow you to just focus on the story.

    But if I had to highlight just two things, it would be:

    -The decisions, which are interesting to make and have real consequences in the story. This is seen above all in the segments between programs, where, depending on a thousand factors, you can decide in the protagonist's life and in his relationship with his family. And,

    -The characters. A 10 to all of them, with special mention to Jeremy Donaldson. Brilliant, like the rest of the game.

    So, if you are really looking for something different, mature, fun and exciting, buy it, play it, enjoy it.    … Expand
  14. LeonLeon1209
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing. It really is almost similar to Papers Please. It's because it puts you in the role of someone who's a key to actions in the game. Personally, those types of games are the best games to exist.… Expand
  15. KK77
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, inventive and inspiring. It's just not like anything else I've ever played. Buy it, play it, have a blast!
  16. Jack0980988098
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    a game with a great plot and interesting interactions between characters and gamers. a great satire of the television ad time. The story of the right and left rival is definitely an intriguing one.
  17. Yaav13
    May 9, 2022
    7
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 7.
  18. Kharv
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Funny, tryingly difficult but in all the right ways with an interactive and constantly changing atmosphere and scenarios that is so uncharacteristically addicting that it will actually have you internally debating whether you really actually "NEED" sleep every, ooooh, let's say.....48-72 hours in order to maintain enough cognitive and motor skills function to use a keyboard and mouseFunny, tryingly difficult but in all the right ways with an interactive and constantly changing atmosphere and scenarios that is so uncharacteristically addicting that it will actually have you internally debating whether you really actually "NEED" sleep every, ooooh, let's say.....48-72 hours in order to maintain enough cognitive and motor skills function to use a keyboard and mouse and/or function as an adult in our society.… Expand
  19. Mandarinchik24
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Very nice game! Russian locolization? WOW wery nice!
    i play 9 day. And i like this game
  20. Redlucraft
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played, difficult but hilarious. Great job for all the endings! It feels like 60 hours of footage xD
  21. Nobody7
    Apr 20, 2022
    9
    Its like Papers please yet the events that occur can be even more shocking due to the FMV elements. There can be some slight annoyances gameplay wise, sometimes segments can feel like they are too long, the word based story parts away from work can be annoying and don't have much of an affect on the player but really the meat on the game's bones is what you come here for and its what youIts like Papers please yet the events that occur can be even more shocking due to the FMV elements. There can be some slight annoyances gameplay wise, sometimes segments can feel like they are too long, the word based story parts away from work can be annoying and don't have much of an affect on the player but really the meat on the game's bones is what you come here for and its what you will get, I cannot tell you what happens but if you play it you will be gobsmacked (here is some encouragement, there are 14 different endings). In conclusion, this game is really something special give it a go.… Expand
  22. micanecek
    Apr 16, 2022
    10
    pluses
    Great complementary game design and scenario
    Tremendous replayability
    A fresh core idea that is constantly being refined
    Cons
    Minigames of broadcasting problems can get tiresome
    Chaos and constant frustration won't entertain everyone

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. CD-Action
    May 19, 2022
    85
    Not for Broadcast is a witty, hilarious satire of the world of media. It teaches you not to trust your TV set and makes you genuinely pity the poor bloke who tries to manipulate you.
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  2. GameCritics
    Mar 14, 2022
    80
    Not For Broadcast is a different sort of simulator experience, and it’s also an experience that has a point — not only is it meant to entertain, but also to enlighten. Working as a propagandist will definitely change how the player looks at modern media and social networks, and that’s a powerful gift indeed.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Feb 24, 2022
    70
    Playing Not For Broadcast for the first time is akin to having a waking nightmare. [Issue#369, p.121]
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