Break In TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Sports

Break In

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SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1989
GenreSports
DeveloperNaxat Soft
PublisherNaxat Soft
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Break In is a sports game released in 1989 for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, developed by Naxat Soft.

It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1989 include Vigilante, Volfied and Dungeon Explorer. Among the 26 TurboGrafx-16 sports games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

Naxat Soft also made Psychosis and Titan for the TurboGrafx-16.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Break In is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Break In gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Break In walkthroughs & guides

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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today

The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.

Break In FAQ

When did Break In come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Break In was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989.

Who made Break In?

It was developed by Naxat Soft.

Is Break In multiplayer?

No. Break In is a single-player game.

How long does Break In take to play?

As a sports game, Break In typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Break In on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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