BackSlash

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BackSlash is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Thomas Olsson and was released on August 31, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

BackSlash is a spell casting brawler featuring style-mixing, arena destruction, and accelerating duels. Combine two styles to plunge into a dance of destruction through flying blades, bone breaking punches and devastating spells.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story3 positive mentions

The game features a unique combat system with a variety of abilities from different classes, allowing for diverse playstyles and strategies.
It is highly enjoyable in local multiplayer, making it a great choice for friends looking for a fun and engaging experience together.
The game has a solid foundation with interesting mechanics reminiscent of popular platform fighters, and it offers a good challenge even in single-player modes.

The combat can feel unresponsive and frustrating due to random attacks and a lack of clear move triggers, detracting from the overall experience.
There are significant quality of life issues, such as limited game modes and poor menu navigation, which hinder the gameplay experience.
The soundtrack is often underwhelming and does not enhance the excitement of the fights, leaving a lack of hype during gameplay.

gameplay
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The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, featuring unique mechanics reminiscent of smash bros, though it can feel unfair at higher difficulty levels due to AI combo chains. While the core gameplay is solid and enjoyable, it is somewhat hindered by poor menu design and limited synergy between clans due to the single skill mechanic. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with strategic elements, especially in solo mode, despite its challenges.
- “There's a strong game inside here, with interesting takes on Smash Bros-style game mechanics. Even if it seems unfair at times (like, super unfair, on higher levels the AI can and will chain you into knock-down combos right when you get up), it's fast and engaging enough to still be fun and keep you playing.”
- “The game is never boring; it doesn't take too much on the brain, but with its mechanics, you can still think about a few strategies against each clan. If you try the solo mode, you better be prepared because getting every medal is really challenging.”
- “It's a cool old-school game with some good mechanics of its own.”
- “Due to the single skill at any given time mechanic, synergies between two clans are limited.”
- “The game is never boring, it doesn't take too much on the brain, but with its mechanics you can still think about a few strategies against each clan, and if you try the solo mode, you better be prepared because getting every medal is really challenging.”
- “There's a strong game inside here, with interesting takes on Smash Bros-style game mechanics, and even if it seems unfair at times (like, super unfair, on higher levels the AI can and will chain you into knock-down combos right when you get up), it's fast and engaging enough to still be fun and keep you playing.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality, though it may not always match the intensity of the action. However, some players feel that the overall experience is hindered by poor menu design, which detracts from the enjoyment of the soundtrack.
- “Even if the gameplay is solid, and the music is great, it's wrapped up inside some questionable menu design choices that bog everything down more than necessary.”
- “The soundtrack isn't often hype; the fight stages are cool.”
story
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The game's story is structured around a single-player mission mode, where players engage in various scenarios to earn stars that unlock additional missions. However, the navigation options after battles are limited, either returning players to the character or mission select screen or the title screen.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The narrative is rich with twists and turns that make each mission feel significant.”
- “The character development throughout the story adds depth and emotional weight to the gameplay.”