Backyard Boxing

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Backyard Boxing is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by TheShadeGameDev and was released on January 30, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Backyard Boxing is a gritty urban fighting game where you start as an underdog in illegal backyard bouts, battling your way up through a ruthless underground boxing league. Fight with raw determination and street smarts to earn respect, gain fans, and unlock new cities. Every match is a test of skill and survival in the brutal, unforgiving streets.

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Single-Player

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and brings back nostalgic feelings from childhood gaming.
There is potential for future updates to improve gameplay and add more content.
Some players find the game enjoyable and responsive, especially for boxing fans.

The game lacks balance, with frustrating mechanics like random skill decreases and tedious training methods.
Many players report bugs and issues that prevent them from progressing, such as data loss and unresponsive controls.
The overall execution feels amateurish, with poorly designed training and combat systems that detract from the experience.

story
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The story of the game is considered fun but lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for improved narrative elements and animations. Some feel that the focus should shift from drug-related themes to more relevant boxing content, aligning better with the game's title. Overall, while the game has potential, there is a call for enhancements in storytelling and gameplay mechanics.
- “The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and doesn't provide a satisfying experience.”
- “There are too many plot holes that make it hard to follow the story.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised by users, with many expressing their love for it.
- “I absolutely love the music in this game!”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over a lack of guidance on gameplay, suggesting that the focus may be more on profit than player experience.
- “This feels like a cash grab; it doesn't even explain how to play!”
- “The monetization is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience.”
- “I can't believe how much they want for basic features; it's just not worth it.”
stability
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Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game lacks cars, features buggy training sessions, and presents overly simplistic combat, leading to an overall perception of limited content and functionality.
- “No cars, training is buggy, fights are way too easy, and there really isn't much to the game.”