Not For Broadcast

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  • Summary: Take control of the National Nightly News as a radical government comes to power. In this immersive, high-pressure, propaganda sim, you control what the people see and determine what’s Not For Broadcast.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Feb 10, 2022
    100
    Rarely do you find games these days that could be described as a combination of “ambitious,” “thought-provoking,” “hard-hitting,” “hilarious” and “extremely fun,” but somehow Not For Broadcast delivers on that front. It’s truly a unique gem with terrifically-varied gameplay, a perfectly-absurd sense of humor with impressive writing and performances, and a story guaranteed to throw you for a loop. Not For Broadcast is a bizarre masterpiece and one not afraid to gleefully mock everything it sees in the most over-the-top yet devastating ways possible, and for that, it deserves top honors. So that’s our report, and have a peaceful night…
  2. GameGrin
    Feb 2, 2022
    95
    Quite possibly the best FMV game ever, Not For Broadcast had me both laughing and scrambling in a panic when the channel's viewership dropped. Even if you’ve never had any interest in FMV games before, Not For Broadcast will surely change your mind.
  3. Screen Rant
    Jan 25, 2022
    90
    Not For Broadcast provides players with a seamless simulator experience, steadily building tension while maintaining constant satirical humor. The propaganda simulator is worthy of several playthroughs to unlock various endings and experience different dialogue, but the game’s humor is enough to make any player come back for more.
  4. Checkpoint Gaming
    Feb 1, 2022
    85
    Not For Broadcast ambitiously challenges the player to reconsider their ethical framework, political values, and personal loyalties through its incredibly clever combination of stressful management sim gameplay and acid-tongued writing. It’s not for the faint of heart, but balances its dystopian terrors with biting satire. With exceptional performances from its cast, a unique and varied system of mechanics that changes with each broadcast, and tonnes of extra story content, any budding media mogul will be both delighted and horrified with all that Not For Broadcast has to offer.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 11, 2023
    80
    Not For Broadcast is an extremely entertaining satire inspired by modern politics and journalism focused on scandal and propaganda. The actors' performances on screen are perfect and make time spent watching hilarious commercials or public scandals even more entertaining.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. 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. IfThe 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).… Expand
  2. 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
  4. 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 fewNot 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
  5. dinomdp
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A simply wonderful game, with a back story that grows as the game progresses and ends with a great ending (of the many there are) mechanics and ways of playing completely different from any other game, a great experience… Expand
  6. Suhoi_Kaktus
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    Great game with interesting storyline and choises that really metters. Quniqe gameplay.
  7. 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 onNot 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
  8. 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 interestingFinally 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

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