Backbeat News

Hello puzzle/strategy fans!

The journey to launch is nearly done! We have been hard at work squashing bugs left and right and polishing Backbeat and now we're in the home stretch. The full version of Backbeat will launch on Steam in two weeks on March 16th!



The last few months we've gone through the game and taken note of all the little places we can make things smoother and more engaging, and internally we're just finishing up testing on a slew of features that will be ready on day one:

* SteamOS / Steam Deck support
* mouse controls
* performance optimisations
* dialogue flow adjustments

These are just a few of the many small updates we're adding right now so get those fingers ready. A lot of these improvements are the direct result from your kind feedback in our Steam forums, so a big thanks goes out to our demo players.



The melodies of Backbeat are just too good to put down. We can't get them our of our heads! And so we've collaborated with our composer the amazing Pete Fraser to add a arranged soundtrack to the Steam page which will also be live on March 16th.



We're on the road right now exhibiting at DevGAMM in Gdańsk, Poland, so we'll sign off for the moment but see you again on launch day in two weeks.

Stay funky!
/David & the Backbeat Team

After the Steam Next fest in October, we have been in full bug bash mode, but taken the time to sneak a few holiday goodies into our free demo to make the game easier on the eyes and fingers.



[h2]Dialogue auto-advance[/h2]

We have added an auto-advance feature to the dialogue system so you can enjoy the cutscenes with much less effort. Pressing TAB or the X/Square button during dialogue will cycling between two advance speeds and manual. Your preferences will be retained between gameplay sessions so sit back and enjoy the 90s!



[h2]Language! Idioma! Sprache![/h2]

To make enjoyment of our ensemble dramedy even easier, you can now choose between Japanese, Spanish, German, and Simplified Chinese! The operating system language will be used by default on initial installs, but you can change at any time with the refined OPTIONS menu.



[h2]Playback camera system upgrades[/h2]

We squeezed a shot composition and lighting editor into the playback camera system, so on level clear you now can enjoy a wider range of desaturated pastels, lights, and bloom settings as Powerslyde takes the stage.



And many, many more small upgrades in sound and graphics we don't have changelists for right now, but trust us, it's better, and all thanks to your feedback!

[h2]Beta testers wanted![/h2]

There are still a few months to go before we release the retail version of our game, and we're spending our days hunting bugs. Do you think you have what it takes to help? Send us a comment or message on social media we will review your application for beta testing and give you access to a deeper version of the retail game to tinker with.



See you soon, god fortsättning, and 良いお年を！
/151a Team

The Steam Next Festival is coming and we are thrilled to show you our new Backbeat Demo. Join our livestream to talk about different aspects of the game and production!

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[h2]On the agenda[/h2]



We'll start by giving you an introduction Backbeat, highlighting controls, mechanics, and gameplay in the demo. We'll also talk about the setting, characters and inspirations that went into building 1995 Hornsburg.

We'll also provide a glimpse into the full version with some of the more sophisticated mechanics and scoring that show up farther into the game. We're streaming live from our studio in Stockholm so this is your chance to ask us whatever's on your mind about the game.

Wishlist Backbeat and stay updated on important news and information leading up to launch! A single click is all it takes to dive into our world of funk, humor, nostalgia, and strategic puzzling madness!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1585730/Backbeat/

Stay cool and funky!
-- The Backbeat team at Ichigoichie

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The Steam Next Festival is coming and we are thrilled to show you our new Backbeat Demo. Join our livestream to talk about different aspects of the game and production!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h2]On the agenda[/h2]



We'll start by talking about about the reasoning behind our games and what we want to create, including our award-winning title, Hexagroove: Tactical DJ.

Over twenty original music sandboxes have been assembled for our title, and each is a step along the road paved with the evolution of funk. We'll show off how musical variations are composited in several special "dojo" training levels, and how the music behind each puzzle solution is altered about the strategic choices you make with paths, power moves, and solos.



Finally, we'll give you a preview of some of the unlocks that exist in the retail version of the game. Instrument variations and realtime pedal effects allow you to push your funk even further in more creative directions.



Wishlist Backbeat and stay updated on important news and information leading up to launch! A single click is all it takes to dive into our world of funk, humor, nostalgia, and strategic puzzling madness!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1585730/Backbeat/

Stay cool and funky!
-- The Backbeat team at Ichigoichie

Got a quarter? Give us a call!

Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube

The Steam Next Festival is coming and we are thrilled to show you our new Backbeat Demo. Join our livestream to talk about different aspects of the game and production!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h2]On the agenda[/h2]



We'll start by giving you an introduction Backbeat, highlighting controls, mechanics, and gameplay in the demo. We'll also talk about the setting, characters and inspirations that went into building 1995 Hornsburg.

We'll also provide a glimpse into the full version with some of the more sophisticated mechanics and scoring that show up farther into the game. We're streaming live from our studio in Stockholm so this is your chance to ask us whatever's on your mind about the game.

Wishlist Backbeat and stay updated on important news and information leading up to launch! A single click is all it takes to dive into our world of funk, humor, nostalgia, and strategic puzzling madness!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1585730/Backbeat/

Stay cool and funky!
-- The Backbeat team at Ichigoichie

Got a quarter? Give us a call!

Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - Youtube