返杀 Back Fire (2024)

Developer: 熬夜有光
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A full motion video action adventure where player choices affect a gritty crime-revenge narrative.

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What players say

Players say this is a solid action movie awkwardly turned into a game, with choices that barely affect the story and mandatory quick-time events that interrupt the pace. The acting and cinematography are praised, but many feel the interactivity is pointless and the lack of scene skipping or branching paths hurts replay value.

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