Barda challenges you to climb a mountain, tactically using the gear in your backpack during the ascent

Inventory management has become a key mechanic in recent years, with the likes of Backpack Battles and Overgeared Hero riffing on the concept. Barda: Backpack Roguelike (to give its full, overly descriptive name) is the latest to throw its stuffed bag into the ring. It's available to buy now on iOS and Android. The goal in Barda is pretty simple: battle your way up an impossibly tall mountain, which is randomised on each run, making the best use of the items in your backpack. During the ascent, you'll come across various nodes, which present different challenges. To overcome them, you'll need to drag and drop the appropriate item from your inventory. And if you don't have anything, hope that your bare hands are sufficient - I imagine they rarely are. ... [MORE]