A moderate recommendation from me. The main draw of Backpack Hero is its inventory management system. I'll be damned if I didn't spend way too much time trying to figure out how to fit everything into the bag. Sometimes you just have to give up, but that's part of the challenge. The mechanic is genuinely fun and offers plenty of opportunities to plan and maximize your build.

What keeps the game interesting is the vast array of available items. Every run feels unique, if you want it to be. You might find yourself juggling between a giant sword, a collection of ninja stars, and weirdly shaped armor that just won't fit where you want. You'll often have to place items next to each other for a buff. This variety ensures that no two playthroughs feel exactly the same.

While the core gameplay shines, the presentation could use some work. Higher resolution textures would go a long way in making the game more visually appealing. The menus, too, feel a bit clunky and could benefit from a redesign. Keyboard shortcuts would be at the top of my list though.

I also wish the story mode was more fun. It's so clunky and doesn't really give you the full experience. I'm not alone in this opinion – many other reviews have noted the same issue.

Overall, it's fun and something different that I applaud for its creativity. However, the execution doesn't quite live up to the innovative idea behind it. If you're a fan of puzzle games and don't mind looking past some rough edges, you'll likely find enjoyment here.

This is a great game but they don't encourage many builds. example bow builds will almost always work. but trying to do other builds like shurikens or clever are just luck based whether or not you get one specific item. This is kinda disappointing because those are some of the funnest builds but then so difficult to pull off or get the items to start them its just annoying

its good i have no idea what the story mode is here for and i dont like most of the characters but purse and quick game alone is worth it