Backrooms Exploration
- March 22, 2023
- Mistcloud Games
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Backrooms Exploration" is a 3D psychological horror game with adventure elements, featuring a retro VHS style and atmospheric audio. Players can explore 10 levels of the Backrooms, a series of eerie, interconnected rooms, and uncover the lore behind this mysterious universe. In Horror Mode, players must complete puzzles and traverse through the levels in a traditional horror playstyle, with a VHS filter adding to the game's unsettling atmosphere. Your reality has disintegrated, and it's up to you to discover what the Backrooms are and if you can escape.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features great graphics and level design that effectively captures the Backrooms vibe.
- There are many levels and puzzles, providing a complex and interesting gameplay experience.
- The horror elements, including well-timed jump scares and ambient noises, enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game lacks a tutorial and clear instructions, making it frustrating to navigate and understand the mechanics.
- Players often have to restart entire levels due to poorly designed checkpoints and clunky mechanics.
- The promised Liminal Mode has not been released, leaving players disappointed and feeling that the game is incomplete.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been compared to those of older games like Duke Nukem 3D, with some players appreciating the effort and visual appeal, particularly in familiar levels. However, increasing the resolution can lead to clutter and confusion, detracting from the overall experience. While some enjoy the visuals, they may not resonate with a broader audience.
“I can see the effort that went into the game; I really did enjoy the visuals and traveling through some of my favorite levels.”
“For me, it's carried by its nice visuals.”
“You can only increase the graphics resolution, which adds more clutter on screen and contributes to confusion about what you are supposed to do.”
“The graphics remind me of the old Duke Nukem 3D made way back in 1996.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its clunky mechanics, unnecessary jump scares, and immersion-breaking cut scenes, leading to a lack of engagement. Additionally, players feel the overall playtime does not justify the cost, raising concerns about the game's value.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and fun that keeps you coming back for more.”
“I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet offer depth, allowing both new players and veterans to enjoy the experience.”
“The variety of gameplay modes adds so much replayability, making each session feel fresh and exciting.”
“The game mechanics are clunky, the jump scares are unnecessary, and the cut scenes break immersion.”
“One of my personal rules for buying a game is that I'll at least get 1 hour of gameplay per $1 spent on it, and this one was looking like it'd be around 4 or 5 hours total playtime. Liminal mode would have to be pretty interesting to justify $8.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story mode offers a unique and engaging narrative that diverges from traditional interpretations, utilizing familiar environments from the wiki while providing a more enjoyable experience than other popular backrooms games on Steam. Overall, it stands out for its creativity and fun factor.
“The story mode isn't 'by the book' as it tells its own unique narrative while utilizing the wiki's environments. It's done much better, more uniquely, and is more fun than most other popular backrooms games on Steam, like 'Escape the Backrooms' and 'Inside the Backrooms.'”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing noticeable game glitches, particularly in the menu at the end of the game, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
“The game glitches are quite noticeable, especially around the menu at the end.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that made it difficult to enjoy the game.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and hinder overall stability.”
