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Backpack Merge

55%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, music
55% User Score Based on 265 reviews

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"Backpack Merge" is a single-player Role Playing Game with tower defense elements, where players synthesize equipment and manage their backpack to progress. The goal is to build and defend their base while leveling up characters and gear. The game is free but disturbed by ads, providing an engaging and challenging experience for players who enjoy RPGs with strategy and customization.

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 265 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
monetization88 negative mentions
  • The game has a cute art style reminiscent of 'Don't Starve' and offers an interesting variation on the merge genre.
  • Gameplay is engaging and can be addictive, providing a fun time-killer experience.
  • The developers are responsive to player feedback and have made improvements to the game over time.
  • The game is heavily reliant on ads for progression, with many essential features locked behind mandatory ad viewing.
  • Recent updates have introduced bugs and server issues, leading to crashes and lost progress for players.
  • The monetization strategy is seen as greedy, with high costs for ad removal and a lack of meaningful gameplay without spending money.
  • monetization
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over the excessive and often mandatory ads that hinder gameplay progression. Many users report that essential features, such as backpack upgrades, are locked behind ad viewing, leading to a gameplay experience where watching ads takes precedence over actual playtime. Additionally, the high cost of ad removal options has been labeled as unreasonable, further contributing to the perception of the game as a cash grab.

    • “10$ for no ads for a month or 20$ for 'lifetime' no ads.”
    • “20 quid for no ads permanently, absolutely disgusting and shameless.”
    • “Why do I pay $20 for no ads and then still have to watch ads to get backpack upgrades?”
    • “Making basic gameplay dependent upon watching ads is a huge turnoff for me.”
    • “Its incredibly stupid design makes the game unplayable without watching at least 5 ads for a game, which means you will spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
    • “The gameplay is meh, you spend more time watching ads to progress than playing.”
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players expressing frustration over the heavy reliance on ads for progression and upgrades, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the mechanics entertaining and strategic, others criticize the repetitive nature and lack of originality, leading to a gameplay loop that feels more like an "ads watching simulator" than a fully engaging game. Despite these issues, there are players who appreciate the nostalgic graphics and find the core gameplay addictive, though they wish for a more balanced approach to monetization.

    • “The game's graphics bring out the 90s nostalgia and the mechanics, although simple, require the player to think strategically regarding which equipment they're going to be upgrading and which skills they should be picking at the given stage of the game.”
    • “Smooth gameplay, can't wait for new updates!”
    • “Ads watching simulator 😂, but the core gameplay is addictive.”
    • “Making basic gameplay dependent upon watching ads is a huge turnoff for me.”
    • “Game is enjoyable but, like many other mobile games, it's balanced for those who spend money to buy gear and upgrades, or partake in typical mobile monetization mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is meh; you spend more time watching ads to progress than playing.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics have received positive feedback for their charming art style, reminiscent of "Don't Starve" with a whimsical twist that evokes 90s nostalgia. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and the overall visual appeal, although some express concerns about originality in the artwork. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “The graphics are great and gameplay is smooth.”
    • “Very cute art style.”
    • “Amazing art style!”
    • “I merged 3 robes from blue to purple, but it didn't update the graphic of the equipped item.”
    • “The art style is literally from the game 'Don't Starve' in 'Harry Potter' clothing.”
    • “I'm not fond when someone copies someone else's artwork.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the inability to mute the game's music, which forces them to choose between the game's audio and their own music or other audio content.

    • “Especially if we can't mute them, which means we have to stop listening to music or whatever.”
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