Backfire might look simple on the surface. But beneath its neon sprites and minimalist aesthetic there is a core of brutality ready to go supernova all over your face.
This game borrows from old skool blasters like Galaga and more recent retro efforts like Geometry Wars. But does it stand toe-to-toe with its plasma soaked precursors?
James Gilmour
James pivoted to video so hard that he permanently damaged his spine, which now doubles as a Cronenbergian mic stand. If the pictures are moving, he's the one to blame.