Fallback

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"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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Single-Player

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 163 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a unique 2.5D perspective that enhances exploration and adds depth to the gameplay.
Combat is satisfying and requires players to learn enemy patterns, making each run feel rewarding and engaging.
The variety of character classes and upgrade modules allows for diverse playstyles, keeping the gameplay fresh and interesting.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in enemy types and level design, leading to repetitive gameplay after a few runs.
Boss fights can feel unbalanced and frustrating, with some players finding them to be more annoying than challenging.
The absence of a mini-map or clear navigation aids can make exploration confusing, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
52%
8%
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, engaging level design, and addictive nature, combining 2D and 3D elements effectively. While some players find the combat repetitive and simplistic, others appreciate the variety in character classes and enemy strategies that keep the experience fresh. Overall, the game offers a satisfying loop with enjoyable movement and combat, despite some criticisms regarding certain mechanics and the need for more depth.
- “A challenging platform game with really cool mechanics!”
- “Fantastic gameplay, super fun and has a good flow.”
- “The gameplay has a good feedback each time you dodge and hit.”
- “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.”
- “There is no great compelling gameplay to get away with that, at least that early on.”
- “Any class or build with a high attack speed can safely ignore these details, and most enemies you face don't provide a pressure to understand the mechanics (especially once your build can comfortably one-shot them).”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
37%
8%
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 highlighted, concerns about optimization and performance issues are noted.
- “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
50%
29%
21%
The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it weak and lacking depth beyond the initial premise, while others appreciate its intriguing post-apocalyptic themes and aesthetic design. Although the narrative is primarily conveyed through text without a narrator, it features interesting concepts like AI control and human rebellion, which resonate with current societal issues. Overall, while the story may not be the strongest aspect, it has moments that some players find engaging and relevant.
- “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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming visuals, character design, and engaging ambiance, with many reviewers highlighting the effective use of lighting and color. While the gameplay and progression may have some shortcomings, the overall atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, creating an immersive experience in its underground setting.
- “I absolutely loved the visuals and the atmosphere, the character design, but it falls short on gameplay and progression.”
- “It is a charming game with a great atmosphere and addictive gameplay.”
- “You can feel the stuffy atmosphere of the underground universe!”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game is considered fun and offers decent replayability due to its variety of classes and combat techniques, making it worth the price. However, some players feel that the reliance on replayability can become tedious, suggesting that more diverse environments and challenges would enhance the experience.
- “The game is definitely worth the money and, 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 due to the sufficient number of different classes to play, each requiring different combat techniques.”
- “It is a fun game with interesting upgrades to keep you engaged; it's not that short considering replayability and the cost.”
- “That, however, doesn't stop the game from being fun and replayable.”
- “I don't know about the long-term replayability aspect yet, since I haven't played too much yet, but since I got the game for 4 euros during the sale, it is way more than worth it.”
- “The game is definitely worth the money and, 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 due to the sufficient number of different classes and the various combat techniques you can use.”
- “It is a fun game with interesting upgrades to keep you trying. It's not that short considering replayability and the cost.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of 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 rewards of grinding, feeling that the upgrades earned are worthwhile, though many express a desire for a more balanced approach that allows for more gameplay without extensive grinding. Overall, while grinding can lead to satisfying upgrades, it often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “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.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's optimization is notably poor, particularly due to its Unity engine foundation, leading to significant performance issues that hinder gameplay on less powerful systems. Players have expressed hope for future improvements, as downgrading visuals does not effectively resolve the performance problems.
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance immersion, complemented by impressive sound effects and design. Players appreciate how the audio elements contribute to the overall experience, making it a standout feature.
- “Good music, great designs, and some neat mechanics with the later classes.”
- “Great music and sounds.”
- “Music and sound effects reinforce immersion; good work!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the visuals and character design are praised, the character development aspect is seen as lacking, particularly in terms of gameplay and progression.
- “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
100%
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
100%
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 effort is both amusing and frustrating. The humor is further emphasized by the perception that the fight has worsened following a recent patch.
- “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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that the game is relatively bug-free, indicating a high level of stability and a smooth gameplay experience.
- “The game is relatively bug-free, providing a smooth experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game runs without major issues.”
- “The overall stability of the game enhances my enjoyment.”

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