Back
- July 30, 2024
- MYSTERY CROWN
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Back is a single-player Role Playing Horror game with a unique atmosphere and a good plot. As a real estate agent trapped in a villa filled with puzzles and emergencies, your choices will determine the outcome of the game. Remembering clues and information from your search is crucial to solve the puzzle and escape the villa."
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Reviews
- The game features a thrilling atmosphere and beautiful visuals, particularly the color scheme and lighting.
- The story is interesting with multiple endings, and the performances of the actresses are commendable.
- It offers good jumpscares and a fun experience, making it enjoyable for a short playthrough.
- The game is very short, taking only about 1.4 to 1.5 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
- The English translation and subtitles are poorly done, often making the dialogue confusing or nonsensical.
- Gameplay is linear and limited, with minimal player choices, reducing the overall engagement.
- story12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally engaging and features a thrilling atmosphere, with some players noting a surprising twist in the ending. However, it suffers from issues such as a confusing narrative, poor English translation, and a lack of depth in storytelling, leading to a somewhat short experience that may require multiple playthroughs to fully appreciate. Overall, while the story is enjoyable, it could benefit from clearer presentation and more substantial development.
“It has a thrilling atmosphere and a good story narrative.”
“+ the story is interesting and there is one ending which has a great surprise twist.”
“Very good story and some good jumpscares.”
“The game was a bit short and the story was confusing; otherwise, it was a fun game.”
“The effort put in was good, though it's a bit lacking in storytelling.”
“Despite the different presentation, the story doesn’t change that much from the usual horror games.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its thrilling and immersive qualities, enhanced by effective music that intensifies the experience. While some players found it less scary, the overall ambiance successfully conveys a strong sense of horror, contributing to an engaging narrative.
“It has a thrilling atmosphere and a good story narrative.”
“Nice music that created an intense atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere of the game was great and while I did not find the game scary, it managed to convey the horror feeling quite well regardless.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually impressive with cool effects, but it is criticized for being limited and linear. However, some players appreciate the blend of real experiences with horror elements and the unique gameplay mode featuring a hauntingly beautiful female ghost.
“I really dig the mix of real people's experiences and horror elements, plus the unique gameplay mode and the hauntingly beautiful female ghost.”
“Cool visual production and effects, but limited and linear gameplay.”
“This also means the gameplay is very limited.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its ability to create an intense atmosphere, with haunting and creepy notes that enhance the investigative experience.
“The music creates an intense atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The little music notes that play while you are investigating are haunting and creepy.”
“The little music notes when you are investigating are haunting and creepy.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be genuinely humorous, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“This game is hilarious!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty jokes and clever puns throughout.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their variety in depicting different death scenes, providing a fun experience despite lacking graphic intensity or real choices. Each death is unique, ensuring players encounter diverse visuals without repetition.
