Broken Age is a family-friendly adventure centered on Vella Tartine and Shay Volta, two teenagers whose lives unfold in strangely similar situations but radically different worlds. Its hand-animated presentation frames a coming-of-age story filled with unusual figures, including barfing trees and talking spoons, while an all-star voice cast includes Elijah Wood, Masasa Moyo, and Jack Black.
The defining structural choice is that players can freely switch between Vella’s and Shay’s stories. Rather than following only one protagonist, the player helps both take control of their lives and face the unexpected adventures that follow. Puzzle-solving is central to the game’s design, making its appeal a mix of character-led storytelling and working through challenges across its two distinct settings.
Its unusual premise and paired storylines give the game its identity: two separate worlds connected by teenagers confronting their circumstances.
