Backbone

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About

Backbone is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Game Details

Developer:Eggnut
Release:June 8, 2021
Metacritic:72
Platforms:
PC
IndieCasualPixel GraphicsRetro

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