Brink

Bethesda's Brink is a fast-paced shooter that was developed by Splash Damage and was released in May 2011. Brink struggled to impress fans and critics at the time of its release. However, the game is appreciated today for its influence on the hero shooter genre.

Brink

Platform(s): PC , PS3 , Xbox 360
Released: May 10, 2011
Developer(s): Splash Damage
Publisher(s): Bethesda Softworks
Genre(s): FPS
ESRB: T For Teen due to Blood, Language, Violence

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