BACKROOMS

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BACKROOMS is a single player casual simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by kc6067 and was released on July 5, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

BACKROOMS: LIMINAL ESCAPE is a single-player horror simulation game set in eerie, photorealistic liminal spaces. Unlike typical walking simulators, it challenges you to run, hide, and stay silent to survive across 12 intricately designed levels true to Backrooms lore. Players can disable VHS effects or enable a 'No Entity' mode for a scare-free exploration experience.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a stunning visual design and effectively captures the eerie atmosphere of the Backrooms, making it genuinely immersive and spine-chilling.
Players appreciate the intense survival horror elements, with 12 distinct levels that require running, hiding, and staying quiet, enhancing the overall tension.
The option to explore without entities and the ability to skip difficult levels are well-received, providing flexibility for different play styles.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with saving progress, audio settings, and level navigation, which can significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
Many players find the head bobbing and camera shake disorienting, with requests for options to disable these effects for a more comfortable experience.
Some levels have game-breaking glitches, such as doors not opening or getting softlocked, leading to frustration and requests for refunds.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their high quality, with a notable VHS camcorder aesthetic that creates an unnerving and grainy atmosphere, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- “The VHS camcorder aesthetic perfectly captures that unnerving, grainy atmosphere.”
- “Graphics are really good.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is generally considered average, though one reviewer highlights it as fun and engaging, particularly praising the unique and immersive experience offered by the game's eight levels.
- “A super trippy and cool realistic backrooms game with 8 incredible magnificent levels and extremely fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay, though, is pretty average.”
- “Pretty average gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a haunting VHS camcorder aesthetic that creates an unnerving, grainy feel, enhancing the overall horror experience. The stunning visual design contributes to a genuinely spine-chilling ambiance that elevates the game's unsettling qualities.
- “The visual design is stunning, and the horror atmosphere is genuinely spine-chilling—it's on a whole other level.”
- “The VHS camcorder aesthetic perfectly captures that unnerving, grainy atmosphere.”
- “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
- “Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension needed to engage players.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that while the game is highly recommended for its price, it suffers from glitches and lacks a reliable save feature, impacting overall stability.
- “For the price, I highly recommend it, but it has its glitches and unfortunately, progress doesn't save.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”