Backgammon Blitz
- November 12, 2015
- VooFoo Studios
- 1h median play time
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.
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- Beautifully designed boards and graphics enhance the overall experience.
- Good tutorial for beginners, making it easy to learn the rules of backgammon.
- Offers various rule options and power-ups for a more engaging gameplay experience.
- Frequent crashes and connection issues, especially in online mode, make the game frustrating to play.
- The AI is overly simplistic and makes poor decisions, leading to an easy win even on higher difficulty settings.
- A lack of online players severely limits multiplayer options, making it difficult to find opponents.
- graphics25 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and quality, with many users highlighting the visually appealing design and atmosphere. However, some players express frustration with gameplay elements and online connectivity, suggesting that while the graphics are impressive, they do not compensate for other shortcomings in the game experience. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, but they are not enough to elevate the game for all players.
“Good for beginners with clear choices and really beautiful graphics and sound effects.”
“Really enjoying this game, great graphics and nice atmosphere within the game.”
“Graphics and music are marvelous...nothing to say about them...”
“The visuals are pretty, unlike the game itself.”
“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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the backgammon game is generally praised for its graphics and tutorial, but it suffers from a lack of challenge, particularly in offline mode, where the AI does not provide sufficient difficulty. Users also report difficulties in finding online players and criticize the clunky user interface, which detracts from the overall experience. Many feel that improvements are needed to make the game engaging for players beyond beginners.
“Well, to be honest, it's the best made backgammon game I've ever seen, awesome graphics and gameplay.”
“It has a good tutorial, good gameplay, and nice graphics.”
“As I haven't tried the multiplayer, I cannot speak as to whether it works or not, but I am sure that this is where the game will shine in regards to challenging gameplay.”
“Nice interface, but the gameplay is too easy, and you can never find an online game.”
“Gameplay seems okay, though I haven't noticed much difference in the computer AI difficulty settings.”
“They need to work on the gameplay until it becomes interesting for someone other than a complete novice.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music has received positive feedback, with a well-selected soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, particularly evoking a backgammon-like feel. Players appreciate the variety of music options available, including jazz and classical, and describe the presentation as slick and visually appealing. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“With the well-selected music, it creates a very backgammon-like atmosphere.”
“The presentation is really slick and the jazzy soundtrack is very nice.”
“Nice soundtrack too.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the graphics are impressive, the music doesn't match the game's energy and often feels out of place.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphics and well-chosen music, which together create an immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience reminiscent of traditional backgammon. Reviewers consider it the most visually appealing backgammon game available, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“Really enjoying this game; great graphics and a nice atmosphere.”
“With the well-selected music, it creates a very backgammon-like atmosphere.”
“It really creates a nice atmosphere and is certainly the most beautiful computer backgammon game.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real immersion.”
“Despite the potential, the game fails to create a compelling atmosphere that draws you in.”
“The environment feels lifeless, making it hard to get invested in the game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for its buggy animations and unbalanced AI behavior, particularly on harder difficulty levels, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find it enjoyable, the technical issues significantly impact gameplay.
“The animations are trash, very buggy. If you play on hard, the bots have super erratic moves with no strategy, and 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.”
- humor1 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.”
- optimization1 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.”
