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Fallback

Fallback will have you going back for more as you make your way through its tough but rewarding gauntlet
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80%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, optimization
82% User Score Based on 168 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

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Fallback is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Endroad and was released on October 11, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Fallback" is a single-player action game with stunning graphics and gameplay, where players control the remnants of humanity in a subterranean city. The "2.0 UPRISING" update brings new enemies, skills, levels, and challenges, with almost 90% positive reviews on Steam. The game price may increase to $14.99 by the end of the year. Join the community on Discord or check out the gamepedia for more information.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews
gameplay22 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions

  • Fallback features a unique 2.5D perspective that enhances the gameplay experience with dynamic camera angles and visually appealing environments.
  • The game offers a variety of classes and modules that allow for diverse playstyles and strategic experimentation, keeping each run fresh and engaging.
  • The combat is fluid and responsive, with a satisfying progression system that rewards players for their efforts, making it addictive and enjoyable.
  • The game suffers from repetitive level design, with many rooms and enemy types feeling similar, leading to a lack of variety over time.
  • There are significant quality of life issues, such as the absence of a map, confusing navigation, and limited options for saving progress mid-run.
  • Boss fights can feel unbalanced and frustrating, with some players finding them overly punishing compared to the rest of the gameplay.
  • gameplay
    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by fast, flexible movement and fluid combat, appealing to fans of roguelike action games. While some players appreciate the tight mechanics and engaging level design, others find the core gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with some mechanics feeling overlooked. Overall, the game offers a solid experience with addictive elements, though it could benefit from more innovative features and quality-of-life improvements.

    • “Gameplay is built on fast, flexible movement and fluid combat.”
    • “Overall, fallback is a strong recommendation for fans of compact roguelike action games who appreciate tight movement, mechanical experimentation, and a well-realized world.”
    • “Fantastic gameplay, super fun and has a good flow.”
    • “The meta progression is just small upgrades to stats, but nothing that changes the gameplay.”
    • “There is no great compelling gameplay to get away with that, at least that early on.”
    • “The core game mechanics are very repetitive, but the strategy for each enemy is different, and the enemies have many different variants as you progress through the various areas, so the core mechanics feel less repetitive than they are.”
  • graphics
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful visuals, artistic direction, and immersive environments, particularly the unique 2.5D style. However, some players find the fancy graphics to be overly complex, leading to sluggish gameplay and difficulty in tracking action. Overall, while the aesthetic appeal is widely appreciated, performance issues and a lack of customization options detract from the experience for some users.

    • “Graphics, animations, and sound effects are really, really good.”
    • “I love the visual aesthetic of this game, and the quality of the visuals is great.”
    • “The graphics and sound are beautiful, and the camera movement is superb.”
    • “The whole thing felt kind of sluggish, which I understand because the graphics are fancy, but I don't actually like the fancy graphics; they mostly just make it harder to tell what's happening.”
    • “It's not just the graphics; it's also the intentionally slow attack speed and the floaty physics that make it feel this way.”
    • “The performance isn't very good, and when you downgrade the visuals, the game suffers a lot.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it weak and lacking depth beyond the initial premise of a human rebellion against an overbearing AI. While a few appreciate the intriguing post-apocalyptic setting and thematic relevance, many feel that the narrative fails to engage, relying heavily on text-based conversations without a compelling hook. Overall, the aesthetic and gameplay elements are praised, but the story is often seen as a missed opportunity.

    • “This game is beautifully designed, great classes, amazing map design, and good story.”
    • “A great roguelike game with some excellent traversal challenges and a great story.”
    • “I honestly cannot believe this game is €9.99; the background story is so cool and relevant to what's going on in the world right now.”
    • “I would say the story is the weakest part of the whole experience.”
    • “I was left past the tutorial with no good story hooks other than I should free leaders of a human rebellion, a vague sense I should play the rogue-like dungeon available to me to do so, and weak 2D platforming combat.”
    • “We're talking 'the megacorps built an over AI to rule over us humans to keep us safe from our own decisions' but as the story goes, the AI gets smart enough to pull the ever-classic trick of 'the safest option is to not allow the humans to leave.'”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in Fallback is characterized by a bleak yet uplifting tone, effectively enhancing the game's themes of desperate ascent and freedom. Players appreciate the game's polished visuals, vibrant colors, and immersive character design, which contribute to a memorable experience despite some criticisms of gameplay and progression. Overall, the combination of engaging atmosphere and satisfying combat makes it a standout title in the roguelike platformer genre.

    • “Fallback is a compact but ambitious action-roguelike that builds its identity around atmosphere, momentum, and a sense of desperate ascent.”
    • “Its blend of fast action, build variety, and atmospheric presentation make it a memorable addition to the roguelike platformer landscape.”
    • “The atmosphere is bleak but never oppressive, and the sense of reaching upward toward freedom lends the game a thematic throughline that ties all its systems together.”
    • “Despite these constraints, Fallback succeeds through polish where it counts most: feel, atmosphere, and variety of viable playstyles.”
    • “You can feel the stuffy atmosphere of the underground universe!”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers decent replayability due to its short-to-mid-length runs and a variety of classes that encourage different combat techniques. While many players find it enjoyable for quick sessions, some express concerns about its long-term replayability, citing repetitive locations and a desire for more diverse content. Despite these criticisms, the game is considered a good value for its price, with enough upgrades and mechanics to keep players engaged.

    • “Its short-to-mid-length runs make it ideal for players who enjoy quick, replayable bursts of action.”
    • “The game is definitely worth the money and even in my opinion it could be worth more because despite the repetitive locations, which is normal for games of this genre, the game is quite replayable because of the sufficient number of different classes to play, each requiring different combat techniques.”
    • “It is a fun game with interesting upgrades to keep you trying; it's not that short considering replayability and the cost.”
    • “Far too short, odd music, limited replayability.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; some find it excessively time-consuming, with one player noting that leveling from 1 to 6 took an inordinate amount of time. Others appreciate the rewarding nature of the grind, feeling that the upgrades earned are worthwhile and enhance the overall experience. However, there is a common desire for a more balanced approach that allows for more gameplay without the need for extensive grinding.

    • “But I wish the game wasn't so grindy.”
    • “I would rather play an entire game than spend hours grinding my way up to the point where you let me play the actual game.”
    • “There is no combo, no impressive skill, and at least farming money to upgrade the stats tree is easily done.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance immersion, with good sound effects complementing the overall experience. However, some users find the soundtrack to be too short and lacking in variety, which may affect replayability.

    • “Good music, great designs, and some neat mechanics with the later classes.”
    • “Great music and sounds.”
    • “Music and sound effects reinforce immersion; good work!”
    • “The music is far too short and feels odd, leading to limited replayability.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is notably poor, with many users reporting significant performance issues that hinder gameplay, particularly on less powerful systems. While downgrading visuals to improve performance is an option, it often detracts from the overall experience. Players hope for future updates to enhance performance and potentially add more content.

    • “It has some performance issues which are holding back an otherwise great game.”
    • “Hope the devs improve the performance soon and if possible add some extra content.”
    • “Oh, and it's made in Unity, so you can be sure it's so unoptimized that it won't run well on any configuration that isn't a warhorse.”
    • “It has some performance issues that are holding back an otherwise great game.”
    • “The performance isn't very good, and when you downgrade the visuals, the game suffers a lot.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game is relatively bug-free, indicating a high level of stability during gameplay.

    • “The game is relatively bug-free, providing a smooth experience.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game runs; it rarely crashes.”
    • “The overall stability of the game enhances my enjoyment.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the visuals and character design received high praise, many users feel that the character development lacks depth and progression, ultimately falling short of expectations in gameplay.

    • “I absolutely loved the visuals and the atmosphere, the character design, but it falls short on gameplay and progression.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a deep sense of gratitude and emotional connection, highlighting the game's ability to evoke heartfelt feelings and appreciation.

    • “I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for that.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game's last boss fight, noting that the absurdity of defeating a challenging opponent in a single hit after extensive gameplay is both amusing and frustrating. However, the subsequent patch has reportedly made the encounter even less enjoyable, diminishing the comedic value.

    • “The last boss was a piece of garbage before (being one-shotted after an hour of playing is very funny indeed), and after the 2.0 uprising patch, the fight is even worse.”
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Fallback is a action adventure game.

Fallback is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Fallback.

Fallback was released on October 11, 2019.

Fallback was developed by Endroad.

Fallback has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Fallback is a single player game.

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