BACKROOMS: APPREHENSION
- January 31, 2023
- DMNT Interactive
Get on Steam"BACKROOMS: APPREHENSION" is a horror-exploration game set in the Backrooms, a labyrinthine network of endless, monotonous rooms. Players take on the role of an investigator, searching for missing persons and uncovering the sinister truth behind the Backrooms. The game features permadeath and procedural generation, creating a unique and unpredictable experience with each playthrough.
Reviews
- Incredibly fun to play with friends, offering a unique social deduction experience similar to 'Among Us' but with a backrooms twist.
- The game has a lot of potential and is being actively updated, with players expressing excitement for future content and improvements.
- Affordable price point makes it a great option for casual gaming sessions, especially with a group.
- Voice chat functionality is problematic, with issues like microphone clipping and inconsistent audio levels affecting gameplay.
- The game suffers from a lack of player base, making it difficult to find matches without a pre-existing group of friends.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with requests for more maps, game mechanics, and objectives to enhance the experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a lack of variety and depth, often leading to a repetitive experience, though it can be enjoyable with friends. Players express a desire for more mechanics and options to customize matches, as well as a tutorial to better understand controls. Overall, while the concept is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired, making it feel more like a simplistic deathmatch than a fully developed game.
“How much damage each faction does with guns/melee, how much health humans and stealers have, how many guns there are, how much pills heal, and how long respawn timers are, how many eggs, and in addition the toggling of many game mechanics.”
“If you've played GMod murder, it has similar mechanics except this one can actually be scary at times and has several twists.”
“Only grips I have about this game otherwise is that it could probably do with a tutorial/player manual to explain the game's controls/mechanics, and maybe add a toggle for voice chat in the game lobby if you happen to be playing with randoms, but that's about it.”
“Game design isn't easy, but it's not great here, and it wouldn't be super difficult to just let us do it for our matches to balance for things like fewer players or the (understandably) lacking gameplay variety.”
“I just want more of an actual game to play tug of war with; it's just a really bad shapeshifting deathmatch to me, and it's missing some mechanics.”
“Wish there was more to do and more gameplay since it's mainly just about finding out who's the skin stealer or, if you're the skin stealer, you just have to kill everyone.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a key element, particularly in online co-op play, where players find themselves laughing extensively, both at the game's content and their own interactions. Overall, it adds significant value to the experience, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking a fun and entertaining time with friends.
“For online co-op with friends that will have you laughing for days, this game is more than worth the price tag it has.”
“I laughed my ass off, not because of the game itself but because I'm just funny like that.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with minimal glitches reported. However, users have experienced some issues with proximity chat, including microphone clipping and occasional voice chat problems in the lobby.
“It's a little buggy with the proximity chat; certain players have weird microphone clipping issues that we haven't been able to figure out yet.”
“Didn't notice any glitches really, aside from the voice chat being wonky in the lobby occasionally.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for being very good, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players find the visuals engaging and conducive to the game's fun and challenging elements, particularly in creating jump-scare moments.
“The graphics are very good, making the gameplay visually engaging and immersive.”
“The visuals are easy on the eyes yet challenging, enhancing the overall fun of the game.”
“The graphics really work to create an atmosphere that keeps you on your toes.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a user's desire for a stalker role, indicating a fascination with voyeurism and the thrill of interacting with others in unconventional ways. This suggests that the game evokes strong feelings related to curiosity and intimacy, albeit in a dark and unconventional context.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
