Backgammon Blitz

An accomplished adaptation of one of history's most timeless board games, Backgammon Blitz just falls short of being the definitive version of the game on account of its lack of cross-save functionality and redundant Blitz mode.

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"Backgammon Blitz" is a stylish adaptation of the classic strategy game, offering authentic gameplay with enhanced visuals. Play against friends or real-time opponents in single, local, or online multiplayer modes. Enhance your skills in Blitz mode and enjoy gorgeous HD graphics, making this version an immersive experience for players of all levels.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a variety of aesthetically pleasing board styles, enhancing the overall experience.
It includes a helpful tutorial that effectively teaches the rules of Backgammon, making it accessible for beginners.
The option to customize music genres adds a unique touch, allowing players to tailor the audio experience to their preferences.

The AI is poorly designed, making it too easy to win even at the highest difficulty, which diminishes the challenge for experienced players.
The online multiplayer functionality is severely lacking, with a non-existent player base making it difficult to find opponents.
The game frequently crashes, especially when using the 'Undo' feature, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.

graphics
42 mentions
52 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, beautiful animations, and polished aesthetics, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere. However, some users express dissatisfaction with certain design choices and the lack of customization options, while a few feel that the focus on graphics overshadows other gameplay elements. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics and animations are beautiful.”
- “The graphics and choice music really set a relaxing mood.”
- “The artwork and visuals of the themes are truly magnificent, as seen in the store page screenshots.”
- “First, there is not a lot of settings to pick from; there are not a lot of audio and graphic options as well.”
- “As much as I love the way the game runs (when it doesn't crash) and the graphics for it, I still think it's got a long way to go before it can be sold for $9.99 when not on sale.”
- “Connexions issues, impossible to cancel an action (even during your turn), not ergonomic, useless 3D graphic design which sometimes makes the board hard to understand.”
music
25 mentions
32 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The game's music is generally well-received, featuring a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique ability to customize their listening experience by selecting or disabling specific music genres, allowing for a more personalized gameplay ambiance. While the soundtrack is well-made, many players opt to mute it in favor of their own music, indicating a mixed reception regarding its overall impact.
- “The game has music and a cool feature is that you can disable genres to suit your mood.”
- “With the well-selected music, it creates a very backgammon-like atmosphere.”
- “I like the music in Backgammon Blitz a lot, but what I really appreciate is the ability for me to pick which music I want to hear whilst playing.”
- “Well-made music soundtrack, but most players will probably mute it and play their own music.”
- “I normally talk about the music in games when they have a very elaborate OST, and not just some music to bring on some atmosphere, but in this case, I will make an exception.”
- “Graphics and music are marvelous... nothing to say about them...”
gameplay
25 mentions
32 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its polished visuals, solid mechanics, and variety of optional rules that enhance the experience. However, many users find the difficulty level too easy, particularly in offline mode, and express frustration over the lack of online players and a clunky user interface that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing AI difficulty and refining the controls to create a more engaging gameplay experience.
- “Polished visuals, sufficient sound, solid gameplay.”
- “Provides a very good challenge, in terms of moves and gameplay.”
- “Everything from the graphics, sound and music, optional gameplay extras & rules, controls and interface make playing it a joy.”
- “I just uninstalled it again recently, deleted all related data files and saves, and reinstalled, hoping someone had made even a small effort to improve the gameplay and difficulty.”
- “Nice interface, but poor mastery level gameplay; it's too easy, and you can never get an online game.”
- “They need to work on the gameplay until someone other than a complete novice would find it interesting.”
atmosphere
7 mentions
57 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning graphics and well-chosen music, which together create an immersive and classy experience reminiscent of traditional backgammon. Players appreciate the thoughtful design of the game tables, contributing to a visually appealing and engaging environment that enhances gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that justifies the game's price tag.
- “Really enjoying this game, great graphics and nice atmosphere within the game.”
- “It really creates a nice atmosphere and is certainly the most beautiful computer backgammon game.”
- “Atmosphere overall goes along perfectly with the pace of the game, and even with the visuals as every element in this game has the tag 'classy' glued to its back.”
- “With the well-selected music, it creates a very backgammon-like atmosphere.”
- “I normally talk about the music in games when they have a very elaborate OST, and not just some music to bring on some atmosphere, but in this case, I will make an exception.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy, particularly in animations and AI behavior, which can detract from the overall experience. Players report issues with difficulty balancing, where the AI seems to have an unfair advantage, leading to frustration. While the game is enjoyable, these stability concerns are notable.
- “The animations are trash, very buggy. If you play on hard, the bots have super erratic moves with no strategy. The only thing that makes the game harder to play is the fact that you get only 4-2, 5-1, 2-3, while the bots get 6-6, 4-4, 5-5. This is frustrating.”
- “It's fun but a little buggy.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be lighthearted and self-aware, noting that even the AI opponents exhibit a comically lazy demeanor, adding a playful element to the gameplay experience.
- “The funny thing is, even the bot on expert mode is too lazy to beat me.”
- “The humor in this game is so clever; I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every failure feel like a hilarious adventure.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance and a subpar experience for players.
- “The game is not optimized at all.”
- “Performance issues make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate a lack of proper optimization.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players generally find that the game requires a moderate amount of grinding, which involves engaging in gameplay to progress.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game offers some replayability, the repetitive nature of gameplay can lead to boredom, similar to the experience with physical copies.
- “The game offers a variety of choices and paths, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and different character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies.”
- “The dynamic events and random elements ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- “These add a little more replayability to the game, as playing the same thing over and over can get boring, just like it would with a physical copy.”