"The Times" gave the game four stars out of five, saying, "The graphics are strong and shot from a realistic firstperson point of view, which adds to the disorientation while at the same time immersing you in the story." "Playboy" gave it 75%, saying, "Even noncombat activities are seen from Cole's view, whether he's eating a cheeseburger or ogling his sexy sidekick. Brilliant." However, "The Cincinnati Enquirer" gave it three-and-a-half stars out of five, saying, "Fans of run 'n' gun games and arcade-fighting titles likely will find that "Breakdown" is a uniquely enjoyable -- though visually dizzying -- single-player tale."