Backrooms Media

48%
Game Brain Score Based on 83 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • stability
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"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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48%
Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The graphics are impressive and create a visually appealing experience.
  • The game has potential and can be enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
  • Some levels, like the poolrooms, are well-designed and show promise for future updates.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and lacks engaging mechanics, often feeling like a running simulator.
  • Many technical issues exist, including bugs, crashes, and poor sound design, making the game frustrating to play.
  • The level design is uninspired and often feels like a collection of assets rather than a cohesive experience.
  • graphics11 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their immersive quality and appealing aesthetics, with many users noting that they look good and enhance the gameplay experience. However, some players feel that the graphics do not live up to the "hyper-realistic" claims made on the store page, and there are specific criticisms regarding certain character designs, such as the smilers needing a rework. Despite these mixed opinions, the visuals contribute positively to the game's fun and scary atmosphere.

    • “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 levels are fun and the entities are well-made (except for the smilers who definitely need a graphical rework).”
    • “Graphics are not at all 'hyper realistic' like they claim.”
    • “The store page says this game has hyper realistic graphics?”
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the concept of the shadow and copycat monsters, while others criticize the lack of basic mechanics, slow walking speed, and a restrictive experience that feels tedious. Many feel that the core gameplay is lacking, comparing it unfavorably to low-quality titles, despite some excitement about potential future levels. Overall, the gameplay is seen as underwhelming and in need of significant improvement.

    • “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.”
    • “Really fun gameplay with many exciting levels!”
    • “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.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly with the monsters and sound effects. Overall, the experience is described as broken and frustrating, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “Monsters are buggy and often break the experience.”
    • “A lot of things are still buggy, but it's kind of... lame, not gonna lie.”
    • “Game is buggy and broken from the start.”
  • story4 mentions

    The game is criticized for its lack of a compelling story, with no quests or cutscenes to enhance immersion, leaving the maps feeling pointless. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable and the visuals are commendable, many players feel that the narrative aspect needs significant improvement to elevate the overall experience.

    • “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 should add something like inventory.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustratingly tedious, characterized by repetitive death sequences and slow walking speeds that prolong the experience. The controls are also described as awkward, contributing to an overall lack of enjoyment in the gameplay.

    • “It was one death after another with very tedious memory mazes.”
    • “The walking speed is painfully slow, dragging out the already tedious gameplay.”
    • “Controls were wonky, really tedious, not much fun.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized as underwhelming and lacking compared to similar titles, particularly "Escape the Bakrooms." Players have expressed disappointment with its performance and efficiency.

    • “Very underwhelming and poorly optimized compared to Escape the Bakrooms.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players find the game's humor to be a strong point, highlighting its entertaining and funny elements that enhance the overall enjoyment of gameplay, particularly in multiplayer settings.

    • “The game is very good and has many funny elements in it; my friend and I find it incredibly fun to play.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is described as quite scary, with users appreciating both the immersive ambiance and the graphics that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
    • “I love how the lighting and sound design create such a haunting atmosphere.”
    • “The eerie ambiance really draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
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