Breakaway is a narrative based soccer game that uses the Sabido methodology, in which characters are used to incite positive change in the player, in order to discourage discrimination against women. The game it marketed towards young boys and follows the player's character a member of a youth soccer team. During the game the player's team receives a new member, a girl named Raina, which prompts different reactions from their teammates, some accepting her with open arms and others rejecting her because they don't believe she belongs. It's up to the player to decide who they side with and whether Raina feels comfortable on her new team or not.