Platforms
- PCJan 25, 20228.6playscore8.511 Critics9.57.94K Players
- PlayStation 5Mar 23, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox Series X|SMar 23, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Mar 23, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.265 Players
- Xbox OneMar 23, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
15 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Not For Broadcast is unlike anything I’ve played before. The tv-editing simulator gameplay presses all the right buttons, keeping you engaged in a well-written story packed with humor. The writing really clicks with many elements, riffing on real-world events over the past few years.
Jake Plant · Apr 16, 2023 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Not for Broadcast was a good time, while the later levels will test the reflexes of most due to the sheer number of things that are needed to juggle I never hated my time playing the game. The wit and humor here always managed to get a chuckle from me and the ability after each broadcast to replay your creation to see it uncut as the public did is a nice touch.
Terrence Johnson · Apr 14, 2023 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Not For Broadcast is a simulation game with a lot going for it. The gameplay is fun, the setting is interesting, and there’s a lot of story to explore. While it’s easy to get overwhelmed, the game tries to accommodate where it can, and be accessible for both people who prefer story-driven content or those looking for a multitasking challenge. Making the news has never been this entertaining.
Jessica · Mar 10, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Deeply silly and all the better for it, the missed political targets really don’t matter.
Ian Evenden · Feb 21, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Rarely do you find games these days that could be described as a combination of “ambitious,” “thought-provoking,” “hard-hitting,” “hilarious” and “extremely fun,” but somehow Not For Broadcast delivers on that front. It’s truly a unique gem with terrifically-varied gameplay, a perfectly-absurd sense of humor with impressive writing and performances, and a story guaranteed to throw you for a loop. Not For Broadcast is a bizarre masterpiece and one not afraid to gleefully mock everything it sees in the most over-the-top yet devastating ways possible, and for that, it deserves top honors. So that’s our report, and have a peaceful night.
Kyle LeClair · Feb 09, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Not For Broadcast provides players with a seamless simulator experience, steadily building tension while maintaining constant satirical humor. The propaganda simulator is worthy of several playthroughs to unlock various endings and experience different dialogue, but the game’s humor is enough to make any player come back for more.
Natalie Lindner · Jan 25, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Entertaining, funny and thought-provoking in all the right places, Not For Broadcast is a hugely engrossing foray into the nightly news arena. You’ll laugh your face off at times, but like the best satire, it’s also disquieting enough to have you uncomfortably squirming in your seat.
Chris McMullen · Jan 20, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Overall Not For Broadcast has a satirical story that is well written, dark and has some great acting in it. The core game of being the News Producer and editing everything on the fly is a really well-done sim that can at times be stressful as more things get introduced every level. I really enjoyed my time playing Not For Broadcast and was sad that is was over so soon, but I am excited to see how this all ends.
Brandedwolf · Mar 04, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - On a gaming level, the frenetic dance of bouncing from one feed to the other, all while making sure you don't have interference or let some colorful language slip by or shock yourself into an early grave, is simply a good time. I'll be eagerly awaiting the full release, and will surely play through it a few more times in the interim just to see the rest of the commercials and how my decisions could have changed the way the story unfolded.
RobertPIngram · Jan 30, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Not for Broadcast is an amazing FMV achievement. Fans of the genre should most definitely check this one out as it delivers ambitious humour. Funny, charming, and brilliantly performed, Not for Broadcast sets a high bar and I can’t wait to see what follows it.
Gareth Brierley · Apr 24, 2023 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
It’s time for the National Nightly News. A nation tunes in, and you get to decide what’s fit for broadcast. Pick the most exciting (or scandalous) camera angles, bleep the swears and determine which ads to run to keep the sponsors happy. No pressure, right? I mean, who pays attention to the news anyway?
Not For Broadcast is a darkly comedic game of televised chaos that lets you pick what you want to see on TV, no matter what anybody else wants. Egotistical celebrities, dishonest politicians, and strange sponsors clash on the airwaves. You’re here to ensure that the show goes on uninterrupted.
Cut between multiple camera feeds, tweak the headlines, bleep the foul language, all with just moments to spare on a live broadcast! Whether you toe the party line or stir up a scandal is your choice, so long as you can hold the audience’s fickle attention.
Developer: NotGames