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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|GameMaker|name=GameMaker Studio 2}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2021}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 26, 2022}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 3, 2022|ref=<ref name="osx linux release">{{Refurl|url=https://cowcat.itch.io/brok/devlog/435298/now-available-on-mac-and-linux-update-111|title=itch.io - BROK the InvestiGator Devlog - Now available on Mac and Linux! (Update 1.1.1)|date=2022-10-14}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 3, 2022|ref=<ref name="osx linux release"/>}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|brok-the-investigator|79}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|13613/brok-the-investigator|83}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|brok-the-investigator|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|brok-the-investigator|rating}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera, Side view}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Point and select}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, RPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, RPG}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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|gogcom id side = 1129298921
 
|gogcom id side = 1129298921
 
|official site= https://www.brokgame.com/
 
|official site= https://www.brokgame.com/
|hltb        =  
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|hltb        = 85850
|igdb        = brok-the-investigator
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|lutris      = brok-the-investigator
|mobygames    =  
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|mobygames    = 190229
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|wikipedia    =  
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|wikipedia    = BROK the InvestiGator
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
|introduction      =  
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' combines both puzzle-solving and beat-em-up gameplay, with the option to choose how much of each you focus on. There are multiple endings based on the player's choices.
  
|release history  =  
+
|release history  = Game was released on Aug 26, 2022 and was successful.
  
|current state    =
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|current state    = Co-op is being developed, as are console ports.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/WRaJAk5 Official Discord server]
 
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/WRaJAk5 Official Discord server]
{{GOG.com links|1252694989}}
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{{GOG.com links|1252694989|brok_the_investigator}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/949480/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/949480/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | brok_the_investigator | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | brok-the-investigator-fb0513 | Epic Games Launcher | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 949480 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | brok_the_investigator | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|brok_the_investigator_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | brok-the-investigator-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | brok-the-investigator | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://cowcat.itch.io/brok | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id6465624119 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 949480 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|27484|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' includes the base game, digital soundtrack, and artbook.
 +
 
 +
===Prologue===
 +
{{ii}} A free prologue is available from {{store link|GOG.com|brok_the_investigator_prologue}}, {{store link|itch.io|https://cowcat.itch.io/brok}}, and {{store link|Steam|1318790}}.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|cross-game bonus            =
 +
|dlc                        =
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = None
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} A free prologue is available from {{store link|GOG.com|brok_the_investigator_prologue}} and {{store link|Steam|1318790}}.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Brokgame\saves\config.ini}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/.config/Brokgame/saves/config.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{XDG|false}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Brokgame\saves\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/.config/Brokgame/saves/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord                =
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|epic games launcher       = unknown
|discord notes          =
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|epic games store       =  
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|gog galaxy               = true
|epic games store notes =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|gog galaxy             = true
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|origin                   =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|origin notes             =  
|origin                 =  
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|steam cloud               = true
|origin notes           =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|ubisoft connect           =  
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|ubisoft connect       =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|ubisoft connect notes =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
|xbox cloud             =  
 
|xbox cloud notes       =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
|widescreen resolution      = unknown
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|fov                        = unknown
 
|fov                        = unknown
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
|windowed                  = unknown
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = unknown
 
|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|antialiasing              = unknown
 
|antialiasing              = unknown
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
|vsync                      = unknown
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|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
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==Input==
 
==Input==
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
|key remap                = unknown
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|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|playstation controllers  = true
|dualshock 4 notes         =  
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|playstation controller models =
|dualshock prompts         = unknown
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|playstation controllers notes =  
|dualshock prompts notes   =  
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|playstation prompts       = true
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|playstation prompts notes =  
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support = unknown
|dualshock 4 modes notes   =  
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
 +
|dualsense haptics support  = unknown
 +
|dualsense haptics support notes =
 +
|playstation connection modes =  
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|playstation connection modes notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|digital movement supported = unknown
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|digital movement supported notes=
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
|separate volume         = unknown
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|separate volume           = true
|separate volume notes   =  
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|separate volume notes     = Global, Sound Effects, Music, Ambient Sounds, Voices
|surround sound           = unknown
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|surround sound           = true
|surround sound notes     =  
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|surround sound notes     = All channels except LFE have audio output.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2024-04-01|comment=Tested in 7.1 using [[Special K]].}}</ref>
|subtitles               = unknown
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|subtitles                 = true
|subtitles notes         =  
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|subtitles notes           =  
|closed captions         = unknown
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|closed captions           = false
|closed captions notes   =  
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|closed captions notes     =  
|mute on focus lost       = unknown
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|mute on focus lost       = false
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support             =  
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|eax support               =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
|red book cd audio       =  
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
|red book cd audio notes  =  
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 +
|red book cd audio         =  
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio        =
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|general midi audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|wing                  =  
 
|wing                  =  
 
|wing notes            =  
 
|wing notes            =  
|opengl versions        =  
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|opengl versions        = true
|opengl notes          =  
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|opengl notes          = OS X and Linux only.
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  =
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|shader model notes    =
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows arm app        = false
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
 
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = true
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
|macos arm app          = unknown
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|linux powerpc app      = unknown
|macos arm notes        =
+
|linux 32-bit executable= false
|linux powerpc app      =  
+
|linux 64-bit executable= true
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
+
|linux arm app          = false
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
+
|linux 68k app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
}}
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|mac os powerpc app    = unknown
 
+
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
===Middleware===
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|mac os executable notes=  
{{Middleware
 
|physics          =
 
|physics notes    =
 
|audio            =
 
|audio notes      =
 
|interface        =
 
|interface notes  =
 
|input            =
 
|input notes      =
 
|cutscenes        =
 
|cutscenes notes  =
 
|multiplayer      =
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|anticheat        =  
 
|anticheat notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 7, 8.1
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|minOS    = 7, 8.1, 10, 11
 
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz Dual Core
 
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz Dual Core
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
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|minDX    = 11
 
|minDX    = 11
  
|recOS    = 10
+
|recOS    =  
|recCPU  = 2.0 GHz Dual Core
+
|recCPU  = 2.0 GHz Quad Core
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7770
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7770
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is recommended.
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|notes    =  
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
|minOS    = 10.14
 +
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz Dual Core
 +
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|minHD    = 2 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Intel HD Graphics 5000
 +
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = 2.0 GHz Quad Core
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7770
 +
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Linux
 +
|minOS    = Ubuntu 18.04
 +
|minCPU  = 2.5 GHz Quad Core
 +
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|minHD    = 2 GB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
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|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
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|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

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Brok the InvestiGator
Brok the InvestiGator cover
Developers
COWCAT
Engines
GameMaker Studio 2
Release dates
Windows August 26, 2022
macOS (OS X) October 3, 2022[1]
Linux October 3, 2022[1]
Reception
Metacritic 79
OpenCritic 83
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera, Side view
Controls Direct control, Point and select
Genres Action, Adventure, RPG
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Cyberpunk, Detective/mystery
Brok the InvestiGator on HowLongToBeat
Brok the InvestiGator on IGDB
Brok the InvestiGator on MobyGames
Brok the InvestiGator on Wikipedia

Brok the InvestiGator combines both puzzle-solving and beat-em-up gameplay, with the option to choose how much of each you focus on. There are multiple endings based on the player's choices.

Game was released on Aug 26, 2022 and was successful.

Co-op is being developed, as are console ports.

General information

Official Discord server
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Version differences

The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, digital soundtrack, and artbook.

Prologue

A free prologue is available from GOG.com, itch.io, and Steam.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions None

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Brokgame\saves\config.ini
macOS (OS X)
Linux $HOME/.config/Brokgame/saves/config.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/949480/pfx/[Note 1]
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Brokgame\saves\
macOS (OS X)
Linux $HOME/.config/Brokgame/saves/
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/949480/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Global, Sound Effects, Music, Ambient Sounds, Voices
Surround sound
All channels except LFE have audio output.[2]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
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Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
OpenGL
OS X and Linux only.
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1, 10, 11
Processor (CPU) 1.5 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5000
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.14
Processor (CPU) 1.5 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5000
512 MB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 18.04
Processor (CPU) 2.5 GHz Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 1 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 itch.io - BROK the InvestiGator Devlog - Now available on Mac and Linux! (Update 1.1.1) - last accessed on 2022-10-14
  2. Verified by User:Mastan on 2024-04-01
    Tested in 7.1 using Special K.