背后3:阴戏

Third installment in the Back series and now the stories tries to expands it's world building and i'm definitely here for it. The gameplay is still limited but I would say that this may be the best of the 3 Back released so far. Sadly there are no extras this time, no pics no video..nothing. The story this time is sort of more connected to the previous titles but can still be played on it's own. I still probably prefer the gameplay in the first Back (which is far from perfect). I have high hopes for the next Back (not yet announced but the game did ended with a hook-sequel bait that I'll gladly take). The most annoying thing is that the subs decided that this horror ghosts/spirit/demons series is infact about Aliens for some reason and I mean...what the actual hell mystery crown!? Damn. Alien? ......and no there are no aliens but there is also no quality-proof for the subs and this is the results.

Back 3 follows directly after Back2´s true mystery ending. After escaping circumstances bring you to an abandoned Fantasy Park where you try to find your friend and uncover what happened there. Thankfully another two ghost hunters are already there and join you. The thrid part is another exciting part of the series and the ending leads the whole franchise into a great future if the series goes on. We can only hope. As mentioned in my previews review translation isn´t perfect but good enough to follow. Mostly logical mismatch between Chinese and american phrases. But that aside don´t expect any problems. Excpect around three hours of gameplay. This time there are around six to eight possible outcomes depending on a few choices. But don´t worry. You can Skip already seen scenes in the next runs. Should you buy it: Absolutely. Should you buy full price: Absolutely. The Price is absokutely fair.

Here’s the next chapter in the Back series, which focuses on haunted dimensions and the people who get trapped inside them. While some are possessed by evil spirits that want to use their bodies to return to the living world, others, like the main character who returns from the previous two events, have an unnatural ability to withstand the corruption and help others escape. Although you managed to get out during the last event with a friend, you also brought back something you should not have. A dark mark is spreading across your arm, and your friend has disappeared. After being questioned by an old acquaintance from your first trip into the other dimensions, you begin searching for your missing friend and end up caught in yet another haunted dimension, this time inside an abandoned amusement park. There, you encounter two girls who have been trapped for quite some time. You also find your missing friend, but she no longer remembers who you are. Now you must push through the park and search for a path that will let you escape the strange dimensions, all while moving quickly because a hostile presence is hunting you. The biggest change from the previous games is the setting. Instead of taking place inside a house, this entry unfolds outdoors across a much larger area. As before, you have no real freedom in where to go and are more of a passenger carried along by the story, but it is refreshing to experience the game’s lore in a different environment. There is no gore or disturbing imagery, and the few rare jump scares are unlikely to give you nightmares. One thing I would have appreciated is a codex or glossary explaining the characters and the terms used in the lore. The game has evolved from a simple haunted house story into something more complex, and it is easy to get lost in all the information. The gameplay remains unchanged from previous entries. You progress by clicking on hotspots that appear on the screen. They are clearly marked and impossible to miss, so there is no need to hunt for them. Sometimes these hotspots contain clues, and you can only move forward once you have clicked on all of them. Most other interactions revolve around choices, one of which leads to your death. This is only a temporary setback, however, since you can immediately try again. What does not improve is the mediocre English translation. There are quite a few lines that do not make sense in the context of what is happening on screen, and some text is missing altogether. The rest is passable but riddled with grammar issues, such as mixing up male and female genders, using incorrect words, and completely missing punctuation. Oddly enough, the translation quality is better in readable materials like notes and images. There are no branching paths aside from death scenes, so you will eventually reach the game’s natural ending. If you miss any of the death scenes, which reward you with an achievement, you can jump to any unlocked major decision and quickly obtain it without replaying the entire game. Achievements are awarded after you close the game, so do not worry if they do not appear immediately. You can finish the story in a couple of hours, and there are several endings. One is only available if you make the right choice at the very beginning of the game. Fortunately, you can skip scenes on a second playthrough, so replaying the entire game does not take much time.