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Free turn based game where you build your custom space ship from the ground up. Anything from a cargo trade ship to a weapon of destruction, it covers every imaginable aspect of flying a ship in outer space.... more

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Broken Metal 2.0

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Ryu Kyoto on Wed Sep 24 2008
Just to clerify what Elysium and Tengaku said about Chani and the banning of "players" and the admins lack of commitment to players.

Chani does not have the power she once was, and cannot abuse her powers as she previously did.

It was only one player that got banned for being too good, and that was me (when I was known as Riv Griffen). But that wasnt directly the games fault, Chani had convinced staff members to quit if I wasnt banned because I was "ruining" the game with my warfare, which had actually stopped for some time. It was her that ruined most the game, no one else. And as far as getting banned for exploiting bugs that should of been fixed when reported, thats like murdering someone, admitting to it and not getting arrested, then murdering another person thinking its ok. Stop complaining cheaters.

Neque, the creator, has a life too, he has given ALOT of his time to Broken Metal for absolutely nothing in return, well except alot of players whining and moaning when things dont go their way, I know this better than most as its usually me whining and moaning :P Secondly the game has had alot of things fixed that previously turned players away from the game.

So whether you have played or not, sign up, the whole game just reset recently, and everyone is back on even ground.

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I agree with Elysium

(3/5) Reviewed by User: Tengaku on Wed Aug 01 2007
Games like this can be ok, don't get me wrong, but the admins don't care about newbies, and if you get good at the game and you get banned for no reason because of a bug they said they ether fix later or couldn't. That ticks me off because I get good at these games at one point then people screw it up. The Ninja rpg, Broken Metal, all of them, good text based games but some have bad service.

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Excellent, addictive game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: gbguy77 on Wed Jul 18 2007
Sure, it may not have the flash of some of the games out there, but this game is more about substance than the typical free online mmorpg. You get four ships to build from the ground up, which you can then build into anything your imagination can come up with. You can go for combat, stick to trading, spend time researching, or a number of other things. This game also has a far more in-depth support & social system than most games. The veteran players frequently help the newer players get started, whether through advice, one on one training, or through fleets (clans). The people are generally very friendly, and everybody makes frequent use of the in-game bulleting board system for everything from idle chat to fleet tactics.

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Pretty darn swish game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Lukan on Tue Jul 17 2007
Simple, damn good game. Quite a few different ways you can play, whether you only wanna play a couple times a week or a couple times a day this game is for you. You can still become big if you decide to play a couple times a week, so long as you can handle simple maths and politics. Give it a go..

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Broken Metal

(5/5) Reviewed by User: ladychani on Tue Jul 03 2007
Broken Metal is THE best browser game I've ever seen and had the privilege of adminning for. Come try it out and see for yourself... no need to take my word for it.


You will find that we are pretty friendly and willing to help out however we can.

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Very Adictive Game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: psuto on Thu Jun 14 2007
Things can be tricky starting out, especially if you're in the ongoing game, but as time progresses I became more and more adicted to the game. I think Broken Metal shines most in it's politics and fleets. When two or more fleets get into the thick of it, watch out!

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Awesome

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Vincent Valentine on Mon Jun 04 2007
Well what can i say, Since the start of my days on this game i have loved it, From being a newb to where i am now. There are allot of people willing to help you start out namely me :p There are many ways to play this game, from a quiet player growing bigger without much attention to a very military based player who blows up everything in sight. Play this game for a few weeks before deciding what you think, it just might surprise you ;)

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Broken Metal

(5/5) Reviewed by User: tijm6140 on Wed May 30 2007
I've been playing Broken Metal since 2003 and think it's absolutely great. You have the freedom to do anything you want. There are good guys and bad guys, but they are all real players with real personality. The reasonably small community of players is welcoming and willing to help new players.

As a caveat, Broken Metal is a game that takes a while to learn, so don't expect an instant shoot-em-up.

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Great game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: mr.goku on Wed May 30 2007
For all you strategy lovers out there this is a great game. Ok the beginning you can make 4 ships, you get these ships bigger by training merchants or other things in the beginning. your goal is to make a good enough ship to fly once you get a good ship that can fly and had decent hull you take off and start spiceing. spiceing is where you buy spice some place and sell it at another place this makes a lot of money you get prestige every time you use turns, fly and you can get it many other ways. prestige gives bonuses every prestige marker you make it to. at 3000 prestige you get a 5th ship. I love this game first of all because my brother made it and its been out there for around 6-7 years so it has many features. you don't get bored of the game because there is so many things to do. The bad reviews are from people who didn't play long enough to figure the game out or they didn't even play it in the first place. they just want their game to go up, seriously play this game for a week or more and you'll love it.

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It's total CRAP

(1/5) Reviewed by User: SueRan on Thu Apr 19 2007
worse...game...ever.

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For me Broken Metal is.....

(5/5) Reviewed by User: kangphil on Mon Dec 04 2006
Broken metal is an in-depth strategy game that uses diplomacy, strategic thinking and forward thinking, which can all be a part of playing the game.
A player's task is to build up to 4 ships, this can be from scratch or you can scavenge dead ones and make them your own. If you look carefully through the Help and Strategy forums you can come across some rules of thumb for ship building.
There are many different ships you can build whilst playing this game but there are four main types. To have the best chance of growing efficiently joining a fleet is recommended!

Current players are helpful and will offer you their MSN addresses if you have any questions about the game. Its worth trying to see if you like it.

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Open Ended Simplicity

(5/5) Reviewed by User: The Other Steve on Sat Dec 02 2006
This game really needs some time to appreciate fully. The initial resources you're given won't get you very far, but there are lots of bigger players willing to invest in you. This game is ideal for people who like playing politics or like building things up. There aren't a lot of players, so it won't take long before you're a big factor in the game. In most games, you'll feel insignificant if you look at player rankings and high scores; in Broken Metal the high scores are your well-known allies and enemies, that you've talked to and built alongside, warred with and against. Before long, you'll earn your place among them.

The mechanics are complex at first, and balancing your engine systems with your energy capacitors and shielding systems and whatever takes a lot of knowledge and work. If you have ever spent hours designing an RPG character, this game's great for that kind of thing as well.

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Super Game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: mr coolerer on Mon Sep 25 2006
This is one of the best games I have ever played. The game has quite a bit of scope to build different types of ships, from fast ships with large carrying capacity, to small scouts, to large warships with inpregnable shields!

The players are also very helpful and understanding to newer players and will happily show you the ropes of this game that is well worth the time to learn :)

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Great Game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Crunch1977 on Wed Sep 20 2006
To refute a previous review:
It's true. There are a few superpowers in this game. It's also true that it can be hard starting out new. What complainers don't tell you is that there are quite a few people that are willing to help you. May it be credits, advice or protection; help is easily attained. The people that complain usually made a fool of themselves on the boards and get their ships blown up because of it.
Admins that don't care? Not hardly. The creator of the game just graduated college and is trying to hold down a real job while 14-year-olds complain about bugs incessantly. He works as hard as he possible can to keep the game fair and functional. As for Chani; sometimes when Admins make tough decisions they get ridiculed for it. Just remember there are always two sides to a story. Try to be as unbiased as humanly possible when forming your opinions, and you'd be suprised the outcome.
I love this game. The design of it, the descrete math, and the imagination you have to utilize are great. I'd substitute 15-20 minutes of this game everday for 2-3 hours with an X**x. Oh wait. I do!!

Crunch

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My 2 Cents Worth

(5/5) Reviewed by User: rays on Tue Sep 12 2006
I've found this game to be HIGHLY addictive!!! This is a thinking person's game, not a boring, one dimensional game!

You build ships, but it takes all aspects into thought, not just how many guns you can stuff on to a hull, but crew, support, and such (You know, Food, Air, ect..).

There's exploration, money making, and of course, war's and dealing with the politics of other's and their interests. There's piracy, trading, comerce, and just about everything else you can think of.

The Forums are good, well attended, and you're not on your own, as the players are happy to pass on their experiences, and offer help, if needed.

Overall, I Love this game! Come and Join Us and "get your fix"!

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total rubbish

(1/5) Reviewed by User: Elysium on Sat Apr 15 2006
never play this game, the mods dont care about the game, and a certain mod (Chani) is a total hypocrite, i would never play this game, the designer dosnt care about the game ither, hes trying to drive it into the ground.

ask him to fix a bug, he ither makes 200 reasons why he cant/shouldnt, or if he will, it takes forever. or what about the time where he disapeard for 2 months with no warning? then complained because people were angry with out bugs getting fixed?

the boards are dead, the game is ruled by a few super powers and no newbs will ever get a foothold, so no point even starting

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yet another review...

(5/5) Reviewed by User: P.Uri.Tanner. on Fri Oct 07 2005
Brokenmetal is the only browsergame i played longer than a half year.
I joined the game juli 2003 and since then everything just became even more interesting.

What i liked most in BM was that there is no need to research lvl 1-100 of some kind of building just to research building2 afterwards to get access to the research for building3.
BM is a game that stays close to the player. You are free to travel wherever you want and do whatever the code allows you to do.
Even today the game provides much fun because of the big freedom you and every other player has.
Daily are new problems with other players, ships, fleets or anything you can imagine that could happen in space...

And there is nothing better than feeling the heat of combat when you try some evasive manovers while reasigning your shields to match the enemies fire and prepare your ships defences for a well planned boarding attack.


Not to forget, another point for Brokenmetal is the nice community :P

Besides that the game is going to reset somewhere in the near future.

Well... there is soo much left to say about the game... iam sure that not everybody likes the ammount of freedom and complexity this game provides. But those who do have probably found a nice place to spent some time.

Excuses for the bad spelling... have fun with the game.


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Broken Metal

(5/5) Reviewed by User: MYM on Sat Aug 27 2005
This game is the only game I ever play anymore. It gives you the ability to build 4 ships, fly anywhere across the galaxy, trade with planets and other players. Combat, trade and exploration are the key words in this stunningly good game.

Yeah, it's text-based and you have to wait to get turns. But when you play this game for a week or two, you'll know what I'm talking about by saying this is THE BEST online game around.

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BrokenMetal - A game of Stratergies and Skills

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Sahara Miles on Fri Aug 05 2005
BrokenMetal is one of the top mind blowing games where you get the opportunity to build 4 spaceships from the ground up.

This Turn based Free Multiplayer online game can be one of the most enjoyable and mind challenging games around - 1 mistake while building will have you land locked until you can fix the situation.

BrokenMetal is constantly evolving with multiple level challenges to keep you coming back for more.
Getting your ships built is the first Challenge - The Second challenge is to get your ship out of the shipyard without killing the ship and it’s crew!

Strategy is only 1 skill BrokenMetal will challenge you the player - there will be many many more as you progress through the Game from a BrokenMetal new player to a BrokenMetal Veteran Player.

You begin your life in Broken Metal by picking your first ships name and then choosing 1 of 3 systems to begin building your spaceships.

Joining a Fleet has many many advantages for access to Trainers who are well versed in playing the game to help you out and guide you to your maiden voyage to the stars systems.
Play your way through the rankings - both you the player and your ships.

Joining a fleet also gives you access to much needed funds for building, earning income for your ships, upgrades, training, researchers and help which the majority of the BrokenMetal Fleets are evolving to accommodate you the new player to the game.

Depending on the style of the game you would like to play - there are ship building designs ranging from a runabout to a Spacestation the players are willing to share with you.

Also depending on the style of game you want to play - There is a fleet for you once you obtain space worthy ships, if none of the current fleets appeal to you and your friends - Start your Fleet.

The BrokenMetal game is well supported with players willing to help the new player from all over the world via BrokenMetal Game Forum board and Private messages, msn, aim, yahoo messengers, and an IRC chat room.

BrokenMetal is well worth the time and effort - opening opportunities to chat with the other players, meet up with your friends
Meet new people from any where in the world and personally Challenge your Skills from Teenagers, Adults, Guys and Gals alike.
( D: you Betya Girls play BrokenMetal too! :D )

Challenge your skills and race your friends and family in reaching ranks and for the stars first! Rage war on them or beside them or negotiate peaceful existence in the BrokenMetal Game - the possibilities are endless!

BrokenMetal - it’s more then just a game - it’s a Challenge unto itself.

Are you up for a BrokenMetal Challenge? :D

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The Thinking Persons Game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Starfire on Thu Jul 07 2005
This game is not for the faint of heart nor for the mindless. It has a steep learning curve but there is much depth to the game. Stradegy is the key and always staying on your toes. The more you interact with the other players the more interesting the game becomes. Build ships, earn credit, join a fleet, go to war, negotiate peace...The game is forever evolving to new and more challenging roles.

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Oh my god this games sucked!

(1/5) Reviewed by User: mediamanid on Tue May 31 2005
The game sucked, the controls sucked, EVERYTHING SUCKED!

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Get An Account now!!! Very Playable!!!

(5/5) Reviewed by User: golden reaper on Sat Apr 02 2005
i was managed to stumble across this masterpeice by accident and im glad i did the interface takes a bit of getting used to but with all the help from the guides and support team you will know it like the back of your hand! an ever growing online community very friendly and the staff take a huge interest in talking to players personally which really makes u feel right at home!!
a space adventure where u build up your ship from scratch,customize,mix and match add crew add weapons explore the universe fight battles,join a fleet,smuggle spice or art! a very detailed and well accomplished game with an excellent community base to compliment it!! VERY GOOD VERY ADDICTIVE!!! Get An Account Now!!!Very Playable!!!

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Best Space Simulation Game EVER

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Riv Griffen on Sun Mar 20 2005
Been playing since around June, 2003. Basically, almost anything is possible in BM. You can build just about any type of ship you can think of; scouts, merchant ships, freighters, warships, carriers, space stations, research vessels, I could go on and on.

I have met very few people that have played BM for over 3 weeks who didnt become completely addicted. Play the game and mess around on the forums, the player base is pretty varied, good/nutreul/evil/n00b/vet's all over the place. Just getting to know the players is enough to get you completely hooked on playing.

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BEST GAME EVER

(5/5) Reviewed by User: JustLoseIt on Wed Jan 26 2005
I started playing this game about a week ago and it is amazing.

The bio you read about the game isnt very decriptive and i suggest everyone to take a look at this game.

You can do anything! there are fleets, you can fight, you can build space stations, have gunners, board other ships, go on trading runs to make alot of money, etc etc

When you join contact me my main ship is

Dallas III
and my profile name is JustloseIt

this game is amazing please try it!

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Excellent Game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: JamesTEddy on Wed Jul 21 2004
I've been playing for a while now and I still think this game is great. The best part is how they are constantly developing new features. I also like how they give full rein on how you want to play the game and of course the fact that it's free.

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waste of precious typing

(1/5) Reviewed by User: reelg on Thu Jul 15 2004
i thought this game was supposed to be a RPG game it came out being a cheesy version of battleship online

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Fair gameplay, and space Gods. vs illiterate morons.

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Aliunde on Thu Jul 15 2004
This game is getting better by the day. Not only is it arrange to be fair to all players, it is also free and requires only your browser. If you have more than half a brain, it is easy and fun. Or you could take to opinion of someone who cannot even spell 'waste' correctly.
(maybe she meant is was a 'waist of thyme' hmmm.)

The best part, it is possible to be in direct contact with those who make and run this game--how many games can you say that about?

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Not worth it

(1/5) Reviewed by User: Kristal on Thu Jun 17 2004
This is a waist of time.

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Excellent Multi-player Turn-Based Space Faring Strategy

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Doc Legend on Fri Mar 26 2004
Broken Metal is a turn-based space adventuring strategy game. If you want to sit back and enjoy the company of other players (in the forums, or via ship to ship communications), you can do so. There are fleets you can join for a sense of belonging and protection (the majority of players are independent though, and you can get to know them....and you don't NEED to be in a fleet to avoid harassment - usually just not picking fights for yourself is enough to be safe). You build your own spaceships (up to four per player) outfitting and improving them to your own preferences. This isn't just some space cargo game, either. You do make money with merchants, though they do the work- not you - it's mostly automated, and you can advance very quickly if you're smart. Fleets and clans go to war, and discuss, threaten, resolve issues in the forums, which keeps it interesting. This is definitely my kind of game! It isn't for everyone, though. If you're after fast moving visual images and real-time stuff (like a video game), then Broken Metal doesn't fit. However, if you like turn based games (you never have to waste playing time - you get as many turns as anyone else and you can use them all, even if you only log in for a few minutes every couple of days...in other words, nobody can get way ahead of you by investing ridiculous amounts of time playing), and strategy (those that think are likely to excel) in a game that's carefully designed to be realistic and fun, you've found a great one. The game is suited to all ages, and you're never a number (people get to know others by name) and the designers take a personal interest in talking to the players and trying to make the game even better through player's input.

Warning: It's addictive. I play every day.

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Its a good game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Dark Force on Thu Jan 29 2004
I've been playing it for a while now. Got to #1 blah blah i'm considered a god lol jk. but its the best online game ive played so far and the other players agree with me

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great game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: empire on Mon Jan 26 2004
this game starts out in one of three starting systems, once you decide which systemt to start in you just start out with one ship and move your way up till you have four fully unctional ships, teh administration is great at what they do, they help where possible, they offer they services any time even though they are attending college, you should try this game if you are into rpg, it is turn based and you gain one turn for every tree minutes whether online or not, just a great game once you have been playing for a while and get to know what is going on

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