How to Play Backpack Hero Guide: A Beginner's Guide

Backpack Hero is about to be released. For those interested in pixel-style games, come and check out this guide on how to play Backpack Hero. Those planning to dive into the game will definitely need a beginner's guide. Backpack Hero is positioned as a pixel roguelike game. Pixel games have simple visuals with high malleability and creativity, making them a favorite among many players. The roguelike gameplay is also very engaging, attracting a lot of attention from the start of its promotional campaign. Next, I will introduce the gameplay of this game from various aspects.

1. Basic Gameplay

The combat system is quite familiar to everyone: both sides fight, and the one who reduces the opponent's health to zero wins the match. During combat, you can also use shield-like items to protect yourself, taking damage on behalf of your character.

2. Backpack System

In this game, there is a complex backpack mechanism. Many players are familiar with backpack systems, which usually serve as storage pockets where you can freely store items without limits. In this game, planning your backpack is crucial, not just for space management, but also for item combination. The right combination of items can make battles more efficient, producing a "one plus one is greater than two" effect, which is one of the interesting aspects of the game. Here, I'll introduce the specific backpack mechanics. In Backpack Hero, the backpack not only serves as storage but also increases combat power. By gaining buffs, the backpack can expand its capacity, increasing the number of slots from an initial 3x3 grid to a maximum of 11x5. When expanding the backpack, you can only do so around the already opened slots, and as long as you don't exceed the blue area, you can choose any direction. The higher the level, the fewer slots are available for expansion.

3. Item System

In Backpack Hero, items can be divided into four categories: weapons, armor, accessories, and consumables. Items can interact and influence each other.

Weapons can be divided into melee and ranged types. Melee weapons are affected by spikes, while ranged weapons can avoid spike damage. There are also destructive weapons like bombs that have a one-time use and are destroyed after triggering. Some items have usage limits, and each action can only use the specified number of times. Energy-consuming weapons can be used continuously as long as you have energy. Finally, there are magic-driven weapons, which require a magic crystal to function normally.

Armor is divided into active and passive defense. Active defense requires the player to manually operate and consume energy to defend, while passive defense items automatically block attacks within a specified time. Passive defense items must be placed in the correct position to be effective.

Accessories mainly provide auxiliary effects, but they cannot be used. Different placement can enhance weapons and armor, and not having accessories can have some negative buffs on other items.

Consumable items either disappear immediately after use or can be used multiple times. They can temporarily restore status or provide temporary effects, such as restoring energy or health, or dealing damage to enemies. Multi-use items can have the same or different effects each time they are used. Some item effects are directional, and rotating the item can change the direction of use.

4. Playstyle Introduction

Like other similar games, Backpack Hero has many playstyles based on different strategies. The game offers a wide range of playstyles, and the roguelike mechanics provide endless possibilities. Each run is full of randomness. For example, the Miner playstyle starts with low attributes but becomes very strong once it is developed. The key to this playstyle is to continuously collect gems, using their bonuses to progress through levels. Over time, attributes will increase, but there are limitations due to the limited backpack capacity, so players can choose to balance their attributes, forming a well-rounded warrior. There are also more interesting playstyles, and I won't go into detail here. I hope everyone can explore and find their own unique playstyle.

This is the guide I prepared for playing Backpack Hero. If you have an interest in roguelikes or pixel art, I highly recommend giving this game a try. The game's settings are novel and engaging, and exploring different playstyles is a lot of fun. I hope this beginner's guide provides new players with a different perspective and helps them get started quickly.