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Backbeat: Groove Your Way to Victory in this 90s-Inspired Puzzle Game

Dive into Backbeat, a rhythmically challenging puzzle game where you play as Stephanie "Watts" Watson, an aspiring bassist. Watts discovers the electrifying world of funk music and embarks on a mission to form a band and conquer the Battle of the Bands, facing off against art school rivals, La Tormenta.

Strategic Sokoban Puzzles with a Funky Twist

Experience unique time-based sokoban-style puzzles where every move counts. Backbeat combines strategic squad management with rewindable turns, allowing you to optimize your solutions and master each level. Plan your moves carefully and unleash sequenced combo moves across 40 levels of strategic madness!

A Character-Driven Story Set in the Heart of 1990s America

Immerse yourself in a compelling, character-driven story set against the backdrop of 1990s suburban America. As Watts navigates the challenges of band leadership and musical ambition, you'll be captivated by the colorful cast of friends and foes she encounters along the way.

Dynamic Funk Soundtrack and Customizable Performances

Get down to a soulful funk and fusion soundtrack composed by Pete Fraser, a renowned session saxophonist. The game features twenty musical motifs recorded by a live ensemble of funk masters, creating a dynamic musical landscape that evolves based on your puzzle-solving choices. Customize your band's performance with alternate playing styles, instrument swaps, and real-time audio effect pedals!

Master Time Manipulation and Unleash Super Moves

Control each band member individually, manipulating the timeline to your advantage. Rewind and fast-forward to alter past and present actions, creating new possibilities for solving puzzles. Each character possesses resource-limited super moves – strategically use your bassist's tiptoe, the keytar player's slide, the drummer's wall-breaking power, or the saxophonist's sonic blast to maximize your score and overcome obstacles.

Resource Management and Musical Chains

Manage four resource-based musical metrics that govern your band's movements and interactions. Efficient resource management is key to unlocking amazing musical chains and achieving high scores. Master the balance and orchestrate your band's performance to perfection.

A Nod to the Golden Age of Gaming

Backbeat pays homage to the story-driven 16 and 32-bit games of the 1990s, capturing the essence of analog life and the dawn of the internet. Explore familiar settings like diner parking lots, shopping malls, and dimly lit arcades in a meticulously recreated suburban Washington D.C. area.