Michael Brough

Michael Brough at a Glance

Michael Brough operates as an independent developer with a catalog of 18 titles available on PlayPile, where he is credited as the developer for every single entry and as the publisher for ten of them. His career spans from 2010 to 2019, resulting in 17 games released during the 2010s. The data shows a clear focus on PC (Microsoft Windows) with 13 releases, followed by Mac at 11 and iOS at 9. Web browser versions appear in four titles, while Linux and Android support is minimal with only two games each. The genre breakdown indicates a strong preference for Indie design, accounting for nine of his projects. Strategy is the second most common category with eight games, closely followed by Adventure and Puzzle, which each have four entries. He has also ventured into Tactical (three games), along with single releases in Role-playing, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Shooter, and Real Time Strategy. His work is characterized by small, square boards that draw inspiration from classic games like Chess and Go. These designs often force players into zugzwang situations where they must make a move rather than waiting for an opponent to act. This specific style has led some fans to affectionately call his creations "Broughlikes." Quality assessment based on the available data is limited but generally positive. There is only one rated title in the system, which holds an IGDB score of 75 out of 100. This single entry places Michael Brough's output in the "good" category for ratings, with no titles falling into the mixed or poor ranges. The top-rated game identified is 868-Hack from 2013, which matches this 75/100 score. Recent releases include P1 Select in June 2019, Cinco Paus in December 2017, Imbroglio in May 2016, Helix in October 2014, and Post-Future Vagabond in November 2013. While the overall volume of games is modest compared to larger studios, his consistent output over nine years demonstrates a dedicated focus on puzzle-heavy strategy mechanics across multiple platforms.

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