Currently, there is no shortage of NFT game projects, but there aren’t many NFT games that make you enjoy playing rather than treating it as a task.”

In this article, let’s explore an NFT game called “Backwoods” with an engaging and addictive gameplay.

Backwoods Project

Step into the world of Backwoods, an NFT game built on the Solana network. Picture a dense forest with Eldetree—a colossal, mystical tree—as its epicenter, radiating enigmatic energy. You, the player, assume the role of a villager in Nightville, entrusted with safeguarding Eldertree by battling menacing creatures.

What sets Backwoods apart? Its captivating gameplay has captured the attention of the crypto community. Moreover, there’s a tantalizing prospect: airdrops await upon the official token launch.

Solana Foundation’s Twitter account closely monitors this project, and it maintains a close-knit relationship with the Tensor development team—an eminent NFT exchange within the Solana ecosystem.

Dev Team

The Backwoods team has been quite tight-lipped about specific information. However, they’ve dropped a few hints. Here’s what we know: the project was founded by a team with over 30 years of combined experience working for tech giants like Amazon, Ubisoft, and Nexon.

Now, let’s meet some key players behind Backwoods:

• Booker (CEO): With more than 8 years of experience in Gaming and Finance, Booker brings a wealth of knowledge. Notably, he held a director position at a Web2 gaming company.
• Adam (COO): Adam’s passion lies in community management. He’s committed to fostering interactions between players and the project. Expect vibrant engagement!
• Archdegen (CTO): Archdegen is the brains behind on-chain development. Their knack for groundbreaking solutions sets the stage for Backwoods’ success.

Backwoods Airdrop

Yes, the development team has confirmed that there will be an airdrop for the community.

This seems to have been anticipated as the game becomes increasingly popular, along with positive feedback from the community. Additionally, expectations regarding the airdrop are growing. And the development team has listened.

Backwoods Game

How to Join

Currently, the game can be played on both computers and phones. For computers, you’ll control it using four directional keys. On phones, you’ll directly control it via the touchscreen. Your character will automatically attack.

• To play the game, you’ll need a Solana wallet, preferably Phantom.
• After that, access the Backwoods app page.
• Create an account by connecting your wallet.
• Link your Twitter and Discord accounts.
• Once done, simply press the ‘play’ button to start the game.

Gameplay

If you’re a gamer, you’ve probably heard of the popular Vampire Survival game, which gained fame for its simple yet captivating gameplay.

Unlike modern games with flashy graphics, Vampire Survival relies on pixel art. Its tremendous success serves as clear evidence that “Gameplay is more important than graphics.”

Similar to Vampire Survival, Blackwood’s gameplay revolves around players controlling a character who must survive in a forest filled with increasingly challenging monsters. As time goes on, both the quantity and quality of these creatures escalate.

The goal is to survive as long as possible, aided by various weapons that players can collect during the game. These rewards appear randomly, ensuring high replayability since no two playthroughs are alike.

Here’s how to play Backwoods:

• Players move their character using the arrow keys on the keyboard to defeat bots and earn rewards.
• After completing a wave, players can purchase accessories and upgrade weapons to enhance their character’s strength.
• Each day, players have four chances to play, with each playthrough featuring different rounds of varying difficulty.
• As the game progresses, the monsters become tougher and more cunning, demanding faster reflexes from players.

Each account can play 4 times a day, and the total points will be accumulated. Additionally, if you own an NFT, your points will be doubled. Remember that this game can be played completely for free without needing to own an NFT

NFT characters

The game also features NFTs, which are characters you can use in the game.

The total supply of the Hero NFT collection is 6,666 NFTs. Users who own these NFTs can stake them on Backwoods to receive reward points, which can potentially be converted into future tokens.

Within just one week of its launch, the price of Hero NFTs has increased by 100%, from 1.3 SOL to 2.6 SOL (approximately 430 USD). Despite this significant price surge, the market capitalization of this NFT collection remains relatively small, at around 2.7 million USD.

Generally, regular players can play the game for free to earn points. However, for those interested in participating in the project’s airdrop, purchasing Hero NFTs to boost their points is a good option.

The Hero NFT collection is currently divided into nine different races, each with unique attributes and abilities. Here’s a specific breakdown of the Hero NFT classifications:

• Spirit: Allows equipping additional weapons in the game.
• Ignis: Inflicts regular fire damage on nearby monsters.
• Tonitrus: Increased movement speed results in additional attack damage.
• Cyborg: Inherent stats are higher compared to other races.
• Turing: Higher critical hit rate leads to additional attack damage.
• Undead: Initial attack damage is higher than other races.
• Orc: Higher base health and armor, leading to additional maximum health and bonus damage.
• Elf: Faster attack speed and better evasion compared to other races.
• Human: Equipped with armor and boots for better adaptation to diverse environments.

Tips and tricks

Some tips for players to reach the highest level:

• Round 1 – 5: Save as much gold as possible by buying basic weapons (gray weapons like guns, claws, and katanas) to accumulate gold. For support items, prioritize them in the following order: Damage > Crit > Attack Speed > Dodge > Luck > Armor.
• Round 5 – 10: Purchase high-quality weapons to defeat larger bosses, prioritizing items that increase speed to face the boss in round 10. Avoid merging weapons when you still have available slots, as keeping multiple weapons will enhance your passive abilities.
• Round 10 – 15: Save gold for later rounds. If you don’t have good weapons, focus on acquiring as many support items as possible to get through this stage.
• Round 15 – 19: Upgrade to purple and orange weapons. This is the most challenging stage of the game, so move flexibly to avoid attacks.
• Round 20 – 30: Owning orange weapons significantly increases your chances of winning. Focus on support items like Armor, Dodge, and Damage since these rounds involve heavy blood loss.

If you don’t buy Hero NFTs, you can still earn up to 2,000 points per round. Purchasing NFTs can double your points.

Each player can earn up to 4,000 points per round. With a limit of 4 rounds per day, you can earn up to 16,000 points daily if you own NFTs.

Backwoods Team Social Channel

At the moment, the team has the following communication channels:

• Website
• X (Twitter)
• Discord 

You can follow Channel X for the latest updates, or you can join Discord, where you can engage in discussions.

Why You Should Keep an Eye on Backwoods

The GameFi trend has been gaining attention, especially within the Solana ecosystem. Backwoods, a roguelite game built on Solana, is well-positioned to benefit from this trend. Let’s explore why:

1. Solana Ecosystem Growth:
   • Solana’s ecosystem has been thriving since the beginning of 2024. This growth has drawn significant interest to GameFi projects within the Solana network.
   • Backwoods, being part of this ecosystem, stands to gain from the increased attention if the GameFi trend makes a strong comeback.
2. Airdrop Potential:
   • Backwoods already conducted an airdrop during its Open Alpha phase.
   • The project plans to continue airdrops in subsequent stages, providing additional opportunities for users.
   • Given Backwoods’ novelty and engaging gameplay, players can enjoy both gaming and airdrop rewards simultaneously.

Remember, the GameFi landscape is dynamic, and Backwoods’ unique features and ongoing airdrops make it an exciting project to watch!

How to Play the Backwoods with KEYRING PRO Wallet

Since Backwoods is a game built on the Solana Chain, you’ll need a wallet on the Solana chain to play. The KEYRING PRO Wallet, following the 3.2.0 update, now includes Solana in the list of chains for which users can create and manage wallets.

Details of the 3.2.0 update can be found here:

Unlocking Innovation: KEYRING PRO Wallet 3.2.0 Update Welcomes the Solana Chain – KEYRING PRO

To use the KEYRING PRO Wallet for playing, simply create a Solana wallet address within the KEYRING PRO Wallet and connect it to the game. If you prefer to connect using a Phantom wallet but have $SOL in your KEYRING PRO Wallet, you can import your KEYRING PRO wallet into Phantom.

With recent updates, the KEYRING PRO Wallet has added many versatile features and improved the user experience significantly.