Backrooms Media

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Backrooms Media is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Patrik Nagy and was released on September 10, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Backrooms Media is a multiplayer co-op game set in surreal, hyper-realistic liminal spaces, where teams confront eerie horrors and solve mysteries. Unreal Engine 5 graphics and real-time proximity voice chat foster immersion and collaboration, while nostalgic VHS visuals heighten the unsettling atmosphere. Explore, strategize, and survive together in this chilling, atmospheric adventure."

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Audience ScoreBased on 173 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game has potential and is fun to play with friends, especially in multiplayer.
The graphics are good, and some levels, like the poolrooms, are well-designed.
The developers seem responsive to feedback and are working on updates to improve the game.

The gameplay is repetitive and feels more like a running simulator with minimal interaction.
Many technical issues exist, including bugs, crashes, and poor sound design, making the game frustrating to play.
The level design is uninspired and lacks clear objectives, leading to a disappointing experience overall.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
31%
14%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players praising their immersive quality and aesthetic appeal, despite some criticism regarding the claim of "hyper-realistic" visuals. While most entities are well-designed, a few, like the smilers, are noted as needing improvement. The graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable for both casual play and scares.
- “It's pretty immersive, the graphics are great, and it has all the makings of a silly game to goof off with your friends and get scared.”
- “Really awesome, really nice aesthetics!”
- “Pretty scary, I like the atmosphere and graphics.”
- “The store page says this game has hyper realistic graphics?”
- “Graphics are not at all 'hyper realistic' like they claim.”
- “The levels are fun and the entities are well-made (except for the smilers who definitely need a graphical rework).”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the potential of unique monster mechanics, while others criticize the lack of basic features like crouching and an inventory system, leading to a restrictive and tedious experience. The slow walking speed and short playtime of around 30 minutes further detract from the overall enjoyment, with comparisons made to low-quality games. Despite the promise of more levels, many feel that the core gameplay needs significant improvement to be engaging.
- “Really fun gameplay with many exciting levels!”
- “I thought the backrooms shadow monster and the copycat monster mechanic were a pretty solid concept that, if done right, could prove to be interesting.”
- “Maybe it will get better over time, but the gameplay is really meh.”
- “There are no basic mechanics like crouch.”
- “No inventory system, making gameplay feel restrictive.”
- “The walking speed is painfully slow, dragging out the already tedious gameplay.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting both gameplay and sound quality. Players frequently report that the buggy monsters disrupt the experience, leading to a frustrating overall impression. Many feel that the game's technical problems detract from its potential enjoyment.
- “Monsters are buggy and often break the experience.”
- “Game is buggy and broken from the start.”
- “The sound in this game is horrible and very buggy.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of quests and cutscenes that contribute to immersion. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable and the visuals are praised, many feel that the overall experience is diminished by the need for a more engaging narrative and additional gameplay elements like inventory.
- “There are no quests, so basically the maps are pointless, and so is the game.”
- “There are no cutscenes to drive any sense of story or immersion.”
- “The game is running pretty great, there are no bugs and the visuals are good too, but I think it needs an upgrade on the story and to add something like inventory.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, characterized by repetitive deaths and frustrating memory mazes. The slow walking speed and wonky controls further exacerbate the experience, making it feel laborious and unenjoyable.
- “The walking speed is painfully slow, dragging out the already tedious gameplay.”
- “Controls were wonky, really tedious, not much fun.”
- “It was one death after another with very tedious memory mazes.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it underwhelming and poorly optimized, especially in comparison to "Escape the Bakrooms." However, others report a smooth and enjoyable experience while playing.
- “Just started playing, seems fun and scary, runs smoothly.”
- “Very underwhelming and poorly optimized compared to Escape the Bakrooms.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for being both scary and immersive, enhanced by impressive graphics that contribute to the overall tension and mood.
- “Pretty scary, I like the atmosphere and graphics.”
- “An atmospheric and scary game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the game's humor to be a standout feature, highlighting its entertaining and funny elements that enhance the overall enjoyment of gameplay.
- “The game is very good and has many funny elements in it; my friend and I find it really fun to play.”
- “The game is filled with humor that keeps us laughing throughout our play sessions.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations make this game a joy to experience with friends.”