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Backbeat: A Rhythm-Puzzle Adventure on PS4 & PS5

Dive into Backbeat, a unique blend of puzzle, strategy, and rhythm game elements, now available on PS4 & PS5! Manipulate time, master sokoban-style puzzles, and lead your band to victory in this unforgettable musical journey.

Unravel a 90s-Inspired Story

Experience a captivating, character-driven story set in 1990s suburban America. Join Stephanie "Watts" Watson, an aspiring bassist, as she forms a band and takes on the competition at the Battle of the Bands. Backbeat is a nostalgic homage to the classic ensemble dramedies of the era.

Master Time-Bending Mechanics

Backbeat introduces innovative multilinear time-based puzzle mechanics. Each character navigates the map differently, encountering unique challenges. Strategically manage shared squad resources and rewindable turns to optimize your solutions. Master sequenced combo moves across 40 levels of strategic madness.

Strategic Gameplay & Unique Abilities

Carefully manage each character, utilizing their unique abilities to overcome obstacles. Advance through time to set up intricate interactions and rewinding to perfect your strategy. Each character unlocks resource-limited super moves, from the bassist's sneaky slides to the drummer's wall-shattering slams. Strategic use of these abilities is key to achieving maximum scores!

Dynamic Funk Soundtrack

Immerse yourself in a soulful funk and fusion soundtrack composed by Pete Fraser, a session saxophonist for renowned bands. Customize the dynamic music with alternate playing styles, instruments, and realtime audio effect pedals. Your choices directly influence the music, creating unique sonic landscapes as you progress through each puzzle.

Key Features

Featuring:

• Time-based environment puzzles: Manipulate time itself to solve intricate challenges.
• Character-driven story: Immerse yourself in a compelling narrative set in 1990s suburban America.
• Shared squad resources: Strategically manage resources and rewind your turns for optimal puzzle solutions.
• Sequenced combo moves: Chain together powerful actions to overcome obstacles and achieve high scores.
• Dynamic soundtrack: Customize the funk-infused music with various instruments and effects.

Relive the 90s

Backbeat captures the essence of 16 and 32-bit story-driven games, transporting you back to the final days of analog life and the dawn of the internet. Explore familiar settings like diner parking lots, shopping malls, and dimly lit arcades, all lovingly recreated in this engaging strategy game.