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100%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay
100% User Score Based on 54 reviews

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"Backspace Backspace Backspace" is a narrative-driven visual novella following a struggling writer in an automated world. Its pixel art and chiptune-style music evoke the GBA era, while meaningful choices and two endings add depth to the story. This passion project of a two-person team supports four languages, with more localizations possible through community involvement.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
story6 positive mentions
  • The writing and music are beautifully crafted, creating an immersive experience that resonates with players.
  • The game offers a relatable and introspective look at the struggles of creativity in a modern, AI-focused world, providing hope and encouragement.
  • Despite its brevity, the game effectively conveys deep themes and emotions, making it a worthwhile experience for those pursuing creative endeavors.
  • The game is very short, with some players wishing for more content and additional endings.
  • Certain narrative elements can feel overdramatic or pretentious, which may not resonate with all players.
  • The gameplay lacks significant branching paths or choices, leading to a repetitive experience across multiple playthroughs.
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game presents a poignant narrative about the struggles of a creative individual in an AI-driven world, drawing inspiration from the "milk inside/outside a bag of milk" series. While the story is complemented by lovely music and art, it balances disheartening themes with a sense of hope, though some narrative elements may feel overused or tonally inconsistent. Key moments, such as interactions with the protagonist's mother and contrasting characters, add depth to the overall experience.

    • “This game is a short story about what it is like to be a creative individual in today's AI-focused world.”
    • “The story is disheartening, scary, and yet still very hopeful towards the end. The music shifts, and the art is well done, complementing the writing beautifully.”
    • “Other parts of the story missed their mark or were tonally flawed.”
    • “This story is told through the eyes of an aspiring writer who has great ideas but forgets what he had in mind whenever he actually sits down to put pen to paper (so to speak).”
    • “This game reminds me a lot of 'Milk Inside/Outside a Bag of Milk' series both in relation to narrative tone and plot details, so I definitely think this game was in some way inspired by those games.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the storytelling, with many users noting that it beautifully complements the narrative's emotional shifts. The soundtrack is described as lovely and well-executed, contributing significantly to the overall experience.

    • “The story is disheartening, scary, and yet still very hopeful towards the end; the music shifts and the art are well done and complement the writing very well.”
    • “I also enjoyed the soundtrack.”
    • “Very lovely story and music.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a distinctive pixel art style that effectively enhances its overall atmosphere, with a notable emphasis on a minimalist 2-bit aesthetic that cleverly balances what is shown and what is left to the imagination. This visual approach has drawn comparisons to other games, highlighting its unique narrative and gameplay elements. Overall, the graphics are well-integrated with the sound design, creating a cohesive experience.

    • “The visuals of the pixel art do a great job contributing to the atmosphere of this game.”
    • “Another example of less-is-more is the 2-bit art style, which hides as much as it reveals and makes for some visually interesting screens.”
    • “This game reminds me of milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk, as both have similar graphics, narrative style, and even gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective combination of sound design and pixel art visuals, which work together to create an immersive experience. Reviewers note that both elements significantly enhance the overall ambiance of the game.

    • “The sound design meshes quite well with the graphic side and overall atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The visuals of the pixel art do a great job contributing to the atmosphere of this game.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as absolutely flawless, offering at least 20 hours of immersive experience, though it lacks compactness. The unique narrative style and graphics draw a comparison to the concept of "milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk," suggesting a layered and intricate design.

    • “Absolutely flawless with zero compactness in mind and at least 20 hours of gameplay.”
    • “This game reminds me of milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk, as both have similar graphics, narrative style, and even gameplay.”

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20h Median play time
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