Backrooms Media
- September 10, 2024
- Patrik Nagy
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has great potential and is more enjoyable when played in co-op with friends.
- The graphics are visually appealing and the atmosphere can be creepy, providing some moments of tension.
- Some levels have interesting mechanics and the developers seem responsive to feedback, indicating future improvements.
- The game is plagued with bugs, crashes, and poor AI, making it frustrating to play.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, with many levels feeling empty and uninspired.
- The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under two hours, leading to a feeling of being underwhelmed.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the potential for interesting mechanics and future updates, while others criticize the lack of basic features, poor enemy AI, and tedious pacing. Many feel that the current gameplay is restrictive and lacks variety, with some levels and monsters feeling unoriginal. Overall, while there are glimpses of fun, the core gameplay experience is seen as lacking and in need of significant improvement.
“Some levels have interesting mechanics and I can't wait to see what new things the developers will add to this game!”
“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!”
“The enemies are not intelligent and gameplay is non-existent.”
“There are no basic mechanics like crouch.”
“The walking speed is painfully slow, dragging out the already tedious gameplay.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and immersive quality, with many users highlighting the fun level design and well-crafted entities. However, some players note that the graphics do not meet the "hyper-realistic" claims made on the store page, and there are specific criticisms regarding certain character designs, like the smilers, which could benefit from a rework. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“Graphically beautiful.”
“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!”
“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?”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being bland and lacking depth, with missions that feel pointless and devoid of engaging content, such as quests or cutscenes. Players note that the absence of meaningful narrative elements detracts from immersion, making the gameplay feel repetitive and uninspired. While the visuals and performance are praised, the overall storytelling aspect is seen as a significant area needing improvement.
“The missions in this game are bland and boring; half of the missions don't have enemies, and when they do, they don't chase or attack you even when you're close. In some rooms, if you close the door, the enemies disappear.”
“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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Players report that both the gameplay mechanics and sound design are unreliable, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, impacting enjoyment and immersion.
“Game is buggy and broken from the start.”
“Monsters are buggy and often break the experience.”
“A lot of things are still buggy, but it's kind of... lame, not gonna lie.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as creepy and unsettling, with players noting the challenge of navigating its endless halls. The combination of eerie ambiance and impressive graphics contributes to a frightening experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
“An atmospheric and scary game.”
“Pretty scary; I like the atmosphere and graphics.”
“The atmosphere is creepy, and it's not that easy to get through those endless halls.”
“Creepy atmosphere”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustratingly tedious, characterized by repetitive death sequences and slow walking speed that prolongs the experience. The controls are also described as unresponsive, 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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is mixed; while some players find it runs smoothly and enjoyable, others feel it is underwhelming and poorly optimized in comparison to similar titles like "Escape the Bakrooms."
“Just started playing, seems fun and scary, runs smoothly.”
“Very underwhelming and poorly optimized compared to Escape the Bakrooms.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, particularly when played with friends, as it offers many funny moments that enhance the overall enjoyment. Players find it entertaining and engaging, making it a fun experience to share with others.
“Hilarious with friends.”
“The game is very good and has many funny elements in it; my friend and I think it's fun to play.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized as a cash grab that fails to innovate within the backrooms genre, suggesting a lack of value for players.
“It's really just a cash grab on the backrooms genre without adding anything new.”
“The monetization feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
