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 neutral reviews from players.

Update 1.2.0 Seems to have caused some issues with OLD SAVES FILES. you may need to RETIRE. If you are playing on a OLD SAVE That was not created in V1.2.0. You will get a bug that wont let you into the second round. Backyard Boxing Is a gritty, immersive urban boxing experience where your rise to the top of an illegal boxing league is paved with blood, sweat, and street smarts. Developed by a …

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story1 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has a fun boxing concept and decent fighting mechanics that some players find enjoyable.
There is notable potential for improvement and expansion, with players excited for future updates and additional content.
The game evokes nostalgia and an old-school vibe with enjoyable music and certain gameplay elements.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs, freezes, and technical issues that severely impact the experience.
Training mechanics are considered poorly implemented, confusing, and disconnected from actual fights.
Fights are often criticized as too easy or unbalanced, lacking strategy and depth, leading to boredom after a short time.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is poor, with frequent bugs and freezes that negatively impact gameplay, including losing fights due to glitches. Overall, the experience is hindered by numerous technical issues.
- “This game is terrible, so many bugs and it always freezes.”
- “The game is very buggy; sometimes I would lose fights only because the game bugged.”
- “No cars, training is buggy, fights are way too easy, and there really isn't much to the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is considered fun but somewhat lacking, with users wanting a stronger narrative focus and improved animations. Some feel the game should emphasize the boxing aspect rather than side themes like drug dealing. Overall, the story is seen as decent but could benefit from more depth and polish.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally express positive feelings about the music, highlighting their enjoyment and appreciation for the soundtrack.
- “Love the music as well.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users criticize the monetization as a cash grab, expressing frustration that the game prioritizes payments over providing clear instructions or gameplay guidance.