BackSlash

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story3 positive mentions

The game features a variety of classes (clans) that allow for unique playstyles and abilities, making each match feel fresh and engaging.
The combat mechanics are straightforward and intuitive, allowing players to quickly dive into the action and enjoy the gameplay.
The game is particularly fun in local multiplayer, providing a great experience for friends looking to compete against each other.

The fighting mechanics can feel unresponsive and random, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There is a lack of game modes, with only 1-on-1 deathmatch available, which limits replayability and variety.
Quality of life issues, such as poor menu navigation and limited controller options, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
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 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 retro-style 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
67%
67%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality, though it may not always match the intensity of the fight stages. However, some players feel that the overall experience is hindered by poor menu design, which detracts from the enjoyment of the soundtrack.
- “The soundtrack isn't often hype, but the fight stages are cool.”
- “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.”
- “The soundtrack isn't often hype; the fight stages are cool.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
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 between battles and menus can be cumbersome, as players must return to the character or mission select screen after each battle or quit entirely to 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.”
- “Currently, the only options are to finish the battle, which takes you back to the character or mission select screen, or to quit, which takes you all the way back to the title screen.”
- “There's a few different modes, including a single player mission mode where you have different scenarios that you must fight through in order to get stars that then unlock more missions.”