Tidy Backpack
- September 17, 2024
- BurGum Games
Get on Steam"Tidy Backpack" is a soothing puzzle game where you organize an assortment of 33 unique items into a backpack across 96 handcrafted levels. With its cute story, cozy graphics, and chill music, players are challenged to fit all items on a level into the backpack while guessing their use in the old world. The game features simple controls and an accessible mode for a relaxing experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Cute art style and humorous item descriptions create a charming atmosphere.
- Relaxing gameplay with a good balance of challenge, making it enjoyable for casual gamers.
- Short playtime makes it a perfect game for quick sessions, ideal for unwinding.
- Some puzzles can be frustrating, especially if players get stuck.
- The game may feel repetitive and short, lacking depth in later levels.
- Background color changes can be distracting, and better control options are needed for certain platforms.
- music10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its calming and enjoyable qualities, enhancing the overall experience of the fun and chill puzzle gameplay. Players appreciate the well-composed soundtrack, which complements the game's art style and adds to the relaxing atmosphere, making it memorable and soothing.
“The gameplay is fun, and I enjoyed the music, the art style, and the descriptions of all the different items.”
“It's really well made, has fun writing, cute visuals, and chill music.”
“The game also shines with its chill music and beautifully drawn items, making it a great overall experience.”
“The OST is disappointing and lacks variety.”
“The soundtracks are repetitive and don't leave a lasting impression.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- story9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in "Tidy Backpack" is described as lighthearted and cute, complementing the game's puzzle mechanics with amusing tidbits and whimsical item descriptions. Players appreciate the charming art style and find the narrative engaging, though it remains simple and silly throughout. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience without overshadowing the puzzles.
“Tidy Backpack is an incredibly cute puzzle game, with a wonderful and lighthearted story.”
“Great game, the story you get from reading the item descriptions is very silly and cute, and none of the puzzles annoyed me.”
“The story is very light, but it works.”
“The bit of story with the item descriptions is also quite amusing.”
“Love the story of the loot - it’s hilarious and the art is so cute.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the funny item descriptions and whimsical storytelling that add a lighthearted touch to the puzzle-solving experience. Many found the narrative engaging and amusing, often eliciting genuine laughter, making it a delightful and relaxing way to spend time. Overall, the game's unique and humorous lore contributes significantly to its charm.
“A wholesome inventory management game with a unique and humorous lore about its world.”
“Love the story of the loot - it’s hilarious and the art is so cute.”
“The narrative is fun, and while not every item caught my attention, some of the descriptions had me laughing out loud.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring appealing music and art, but is relatively short, lasting only 2-4 hours, which may lead to it feeling repetitive quickly. While some players recommend purchasing it at a discount, others appreciate its reasonable price for the experience offered. Overall, it seems to be a mixed bag, with some finding it cozy and fun, while others feel it lacks depth compared to similar titles.
“The gameplay is fun, and I enjoyed the music, the art style, and the descriptions of all the different items.”
“I also loved that this game had such a reasonable price tag for its gameplay.”
“I recommend getting this with a discount if possible, since it's 2-4 hours worth of gameplay, and not playing it in one go.”
“Maybe 5 or 6/10. I've played other cozy puzzle games that felt more relaxing, and the gameplay gets old very fast.”
“I recommend getting this with a discount if possible, since it's only 2-4 hours worth of gameplay and not meant to be played in one go.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their neat art style and cute visuals, contributing to a cozy and enjoyable gaming experience. Players appreciate the well-crafted design and the fun writing that complements the overall aesthetic.
“Can get slightly repetitive towards the end, but all in all a sweet, cozy game with a neat art style.”
“The gameplay is fun, and I enjoyed the music, the art style, and the descriptions of all the different items.”
“It's really well made, has fun writing, cute visuals, and chill music.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers a cozy experience with a short playtime, but its replayability is enhanced by the challenge of remembering level layouts, encouraging players to revisit and enjoy the game multiple times.
“This game is short, but it's a cozy backpack tidying game with replay value since I won't remember how to complete some of these levels.”
“This game is short, but it's a cozy backpack tidying game with replay value since at least I won't remember how to do some of these levels.”
“The lack of variety in levels makes it hard to feel motivated to replay the game.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its wholesome and humorous lore, which adds an emotional depth to the inventory management experience, making it engaging and enjoyable for players.
