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.

59%Game Brain Score

graphics, music

stability, optimization

57% User Score Based on 310 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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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 310 reviews

graphics44 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and beautifully designed boards, enhancing the visual experience.
It includes a helpful tutorial that effectively teaches new players the rules of Backgammon.
The game offers various customization options, including music genres and board styles, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The AI is poorly designed, making it too easy to win even at the highest difficulty level, which diminishes the challenge.
Online multiplayer functionality is severely lacking, with very few players available, making it difficult to find matches.
The game frequently crashes, especially when using the 'Undo' feature, leading to a frustrating user experience.

graphics
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
44%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning visuals, beautiful animations, and polished design, contributing to an immersive atmosphere. However, some users expressed dissatisfaction with certain graphical elements, such as the inability to customize the home position and the presence of distracting highlights. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, opinions vary on their impact on the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics and animations are beautiful.”
- “Really enjoying this game, great graphics and nice atmosphere within the game.”
- “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
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
62%
6%
The game's music is generally well-received, featuring a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and allows players to customize their experience by selecting or disabling specific genres. While some players appreciate the variety and quality of the music, many opt to mute it in favor of their own playlists. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, making it enjoyable for those who engage with it.
- “The graphics and choice of music really set a relaxing mood.”
- “I like the music in Backgammon Blitz a lot, but what I really appreciate is the ability to pick which music I want to hear while playing.”
- “Because I admired how the devs let you choose between music genres, you can keep all the genres mixed, or you can choose just one.”
- “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.”
- “With the well-selected music, it creates a very backgammon-like atmosphere.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
62%
6%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of polished visuals and solid mechanics, but many players find the difficulty level too easy, particularly in offline modes. While the game offers a variety of optional rules and a good tutorial, the user interface is criticized for being clunky, detracting from the overall experience. Players express a desire for improved AI and a more engaging multiplayer experience to enhance the challenge.
- “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, poor mastery level gameplay; it's too easy, I think, 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
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning graphics and well-selected music, which together create a classy and immersive experience reminiscent of traditional backgammon. Reviewers highlight the game's aesthetic appeal, particularly the beautifully designed tables, and note that the atmosphere enhances the overall gameplay, making it a worthwhile investment.
- “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.”
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being quite poor, with numerous bugs affecting animations and gameplay. Players report frustrating AI behavior, particularly on harder difficulty levels, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the game enjoyable, the technical issues significantly hinder its performance.
- “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 is 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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be lighthearted and self-aware, particularly noting that even the expert-level bots 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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with multiple users reporting a lack of performance enhancements.
- “The game is not optimized at all.”
- “The game is not optimized at all.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game requires a moderate amount of grinding, suggesting that while it involves some repetitive gameplay, it is not excessively demanding.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Players note that the game offers some replayability, as it introduces elements that help mitigate the monotony of repeated playthroughs, similar to the experience with physical copies. However, the potential for boredom remains a concern if the gameplay lacks significant variation.
- “These features add significant replayability to the game, as playing the same content repeatedly can become monotonous, similar to what one might experience with a physical copy.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability; playing the same content repeatedly becomes tedious, much like with a physical copy.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay makes it hard to stay engaged after the initial playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return, as the experience feels repetitive.”