Behind the Screen

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Behind the Screen is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 18Light Game Ltd. and was released on April 3, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a well-crafted and engrossing story that explores deep themes and emotional experiences.
The unique art style and aesthetic are charming and effectively complement the narrative.
Gameplay mechanics are varied and easy to grasp, providing a fresh experience despite the game's short length.

The fighting mechanics are repetitive and rely too much on luck, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is quite short for its price, leaving some players feeling it lacks value.
The English translation has some issues, which may affect the experience for non-native speakers.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a captivating and intricately crafted interactive experience that follows a Taiwanese boy's formative years in the 1970s and 1980s, blending elements of nostalgia with darker themes. While the narrative is engaging and employs unique storytelling techniques, such as a child's imaginative perspective and a news report format, it is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more. Overall, it offers a fresh take on storytelling, appealing to fans of puzzles and short narratives.
- “The story is very well put together and pretty engrossing.”
- “Honestly, from the pictures, it just seemed like a bizarre fantasy game with a very imaginative child protagonist, but the story is much deeper and darker than I had imagined.”
- “The story has you experiencing the formative memories of a convicted murderer, but you learn that the story presented is not what it seems to be.”
- “The story takes you through the various stages in the life of a Taiwanese boy as he's growing up, and at each stage discovering the differences between reality and his perception of reality.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features accessible mechanics and effective narrative-driven set pieces, but the fighting mechanic is a significant drawback that detracts from the overall experience. Despite its relatively short duration of 3 to 5 hours, the game leaves a lasting impression on players.
- “There are a few different game mechanics that are easy to get acquainted with quickly.”
- “Even if it has 3 to 5 hours of gameplay, you will think about it for the next 10 hours.”
- “However, the fighting mechanic really lets it down.”
- “If the fighting mechanic was improved, it would really elevate the whole game.”
- “The gameplay set pieces, while basic, are meant as narrative devices, and do a pretty good job as such.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their charming aesthetic, reminiscent of old Taiwanese animated children's shows, which enhances the overall experience. The cute art style complements the narrative, although the game is noted to be short in duration.
- “Really nice short game with a cool aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are cute, the story is nice, but it is short and ends quickly.”
- “Anyone who has seen any old-style animated Taiwanese kids' shows will recognize the art style; it works really well, and even the live-action videos were done in the style of that era.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is heavily influenced by the protagonist's tumultuous relationship with his father, characterized by emotional distance and abuse, which creates a poignant and often distressing narrative experience.
- “The game explores a constant theme of abuse within the relationship between the protagonist and his father, who is both emotionally distant and abusive.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users consistently describing it as great.
- “Great music.”