Backspace Bouken

Backspace Bouken is okay for what it offers, but without any real elements that would put it aside other games with similar concept. For the IG bundle price I got it for, I'd say it was totally worth the money, but the full price tag is clearly too much to ask for. The game is really short, you can easily finish it in 4 hours with the latest numb lock expansion, even less for the base game. I can't say that it's a bad game, which is why I'm giving it thumbs up, but the game was getting very tedious for me by the end, as the levels are very convoluted and simply hard to navigate, with a lot of backtracking, especially if by any chance you would want to save all NPCs and do something more than just finishing the main story. The severe lack of new mechanics and the fact that the game won't really surprise you with anything that you haven't seen in the first few minutes, is also adding to the tediousness and boredom by the end. At the same time there was fun included in the game, at least in the first half of it for me, which in the end determined my final review to be on the positive side rather than negative one. It's a nice and short game to finish, but nothing really outstanding that would somehow remind me about the title. If you have a chance to get it for a nice bundled price of a dollar or three, it's totally worth the price, otherwise you might want to wait for a discount. --- If you liked my review, you can find more of them on [b][url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/ArchiPL/recommended/]my profile[/url][/b] and on my [b][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/10639590/]curator page[/url][/b].

https://youtu.be/JSAAtDH2y_c Opening with a fantastic mechanical setup for a typing game makes for a great first impression, but the extended requirement to search for 'spaces' is far more a stick than carrot as a motivation.

Funny name for a game! Although... Most of the time you CAN use your backspace. XD I have to say... I thought this game was for "hardcore typists". I got all the way up to the last Boss in F8 and then I remembered there was a "Dodge" button... Which you WILL NEED... Because... Even with a typing speed of 100+ wpm... You can't beat him. Hah! (Someone wrote a guide on the "Dodge" button too, so you can look for it there or listen to the skelly). Although I was enjoying the game, I only have two gripes with it: -> The map needs to have a ZOOM OUT. I have severe trouble with directions and with the map being so up close... I ended up on the same floor, circling around 5x... Until I realized that I was in an incorrect place to be. -> The Save Point only comes before Bosses/Sometimes at random spots... So like 30+ - 1hr... I haven't found a "Quick Save" anywhere and ended up re-doing stuff, as sometimes I get called away to do stuff. While I beat the F8 tower... The Number Lock thing....... I think that's a harder version of F8? And they are also basement levels. Well... I got lost. See, this is where the ZOOM OUT would've HELPED ME A LOT!!! The maps are so odd here, that I circled around endlessly, until I got sick and had to leave. Therefore, if you can type (or dodge and type) and have a great sense of direction/just lucky... You'll get far in this game. ^^

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Yes it's very short, and the typing aspect is secondary. But it's still a fun and enjoyable game!

A cute little gem of a game. 10/10 I recommend this to everyone!

Do you like typing games? Do you like retro games? If you like both, then Backspace Bouken is perfect for you. The game is easy to understand and a lot of fun to complete. The dialogue is well thought out and has tons of different characters and personalities that will keep you entertained till the final boss fight. Highly recommend!

Explore the dungeon, get lost, meet people and animals and type your way through battle. Bought in 2019, and the dev added free post game DLC before Christmas. Thank you. Loved the overall atmosphere and the puns. Different theme in every level. Suitable for beginner and expert typist. There's a survival mechanic in game allows you to win even you type 1 letter per hour. You just have to read the dialog. Really looking forward to your next project.

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