Prepare for a truly unique dungeon-crawling experience with Backspace Bouken. This indie gem from RNG Party Games blends old-school first-person exploration with a surprisingly engaging typing-based combat system.

Forget button mashing; here, your keyboard is your weapon.

The core gameplay loop revolves around a fast-paced typing battle system. As monsters spew their dialogue, you'll need to type it out accurately and quickly to defeat them.

It's a mechanic that's not only fun but also serves to advance the game's ridiculous storyline, making every encounter a narrative and mechanical challenge.

Players will delve into a mysterious tower, floor by floor, solving puzzles and gathering crucial passwords and information. The game encourages exploration and rewards quick thinking, with the added bonus of potentially improving your typing skills.

Saving NPCs adds another layer to the adventure, offering a sense of purpose beyond just climbing the tower.

Overview

Backspace Bouken offers a refreshing take on the dungeon crawler genre, infused with Japanese-inspired aesthetics and a quirky sense of humor. Its standout feature is the typing-based combat, where players must type enemy dialogue to fight back. This innovative mechanic is woven into a classic first-person dungeon exploration framework, complete with puzzles and secrets to uncover.

Highlights

  • Features a fluid, typing-based battle system that drives the narrative forward.
  • Explore numerous floors of a tower in a classic first-person dungeon crawling style.
  • Developed and published by RNG Party Games, this title offers a single-player adventure with Steam Achievements and Cloud support.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players seeking a novel twist on the RPG and adventure genres. If you enjoy dungeon crawlers, have a penchant for quirky humor, and don't mind putting your typing skills to the test, Backspace Bouken is a must-try. It's also a great choice for those looking for a single-player experience that's both challenging and amusing.

Game Info

  • Developer: RNG Party Games
  • Publisher: RNG Party Games
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
  • Release Date: December 13, 2019
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
  • Languages: English (with full audio support)