The cliffhanger was brilliantly written and inserted at such a riveting moment that I couldn’t help but want more. To sum it all up, I absolutely loved act one of Broken Age as it was clever, refreshing, and most importantly, it revitalized a dying genre. On top of the well written story, act one is wrapped up in one of the most tantalizing and brilliant cliffhangers that I have ever experienced regardless of its medium of entertainment. They require a delicate slice of patience and will incept a rewarding “ah ha” feeling of discovery. The puzzles are most definitely challenging at times, but never too unapproachable and/or unachievable. It’s extremely well-written and its respectful, never forceful, approach to comedy is a welcomed touch. The story is a well-rounded coming-of-age adventure, learning about independence, responsibility, and one’s ultimate place in the overarching world. The writing and characters were done wonderfully thanks to director Tim Schafer’s immaculate work and the fantastic performances given by Elijah Wood and Masasa Moyo. Broken Age has one of the most vibrantly beautiful art styles I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing, something ripped straight from a children’s storybook, catering to an underused pastel design. Broken Age: Act 1 is a phenomenal work of art that is endearing, clever, humorous, challenging, and absolutely gorgeous. Since I never wrote a review for the first act of Broken Age, let me share my thoughts on act one before diving head first into act two.

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