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BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue

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39%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
gameplay, optimization
39% User Score Based on 260 reviews

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BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by FriedGPU and was released on August 9, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

SEE FULL VERSION About the GameExplore and face the dangers of the poolrooms in an immersive cooperative horror game. You play as a scientist whose mission is to explore the depths of the poolrooms for research purposes. You will soon realise that you have made a mistake and that there is no way out. Through escaping from various creatures you will have to find a way out of there. - Singlepla…

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39%
Audience ScoreBased on 260 reviews
graphics17 positive mentions
gameplay5 negative mentions
  • The game has beautiful graphics and cutscenes, showcasing a good storyline with potential.
  • Some players found it fun to play with friends, enjoying the simple puzzles and the overall experience.
  • Despite being short, the game offers a unique take on the Backrooms concept, with some players expressing excitement for the full release.
  • The game is plagued by poor optimization, resulting in low frame rates and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay.
  • Many players found the game to be extremely short, with a lack of content and only one jump scare, leading to a disappointing experience.
  • The controls and mechanics are clunky, with several players reporting issues with input lag and unresponsive actions.
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and immersive cutscenes, while others criticize the poor optimization leading to low frame rates and muddy textures. Many users report significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while some find the graphics appealing, the game's optimization and consistency are major points of contention.

    • “The breathtaking visuals, paired with the immersive audio really brings the game to life.”
    • “I expected a really bad game after reading the reviews but to be honest, I loved it; the puzzles were good, and the graphics are amazing as well.”
    • “The game has beautiful graphics, beautiful cutscenes and a good storyline.”
    • “I felt a low amount of frames while playing, and with how simple the graphics were, it shows the game was terribly optimized.”
    • “The visuals are muddy, pixelated, and somehow manage to make the already bland concept of endless yellow hallways even more lifeless.”
    • “Let’s talk graphics—or the lack thereof.”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of substance, with many reviewers noting that it primarily consists of monotonous walking and repetitive tasks, leading to a feeling of an unfinished product. Players report clunky mechanics, numerous bugs, and a lack of engaging content, with some describing the experience as a parody of gameplay rather than a fulfilling game. Overall, the gameplay is deemed minimal and frustrating, contributing to overwhelmingly negative feedback.

    • “Best game I've played all week, runs better than Elden Ring, gameplay is better too. If I could, I would put this on every PC ever so they can appreciate this masterpiece.”
    • “20 minutes of goofy gameplay with 10fps and it keeps changing to epic graphics; my friend who has very good specs could not even play.”
    • “The gameplay is minimal, the environments are repetitive, and the entire experience feels unfinished and rushed.”
    • “With clunky mechanics and a runtime that barely lasts 15 minutes, it’s no surprise the game holds mostly negative reviews on Steam.”
    • “There’s no real gameplay, except maybe one ultra-boring, cringe-inducing number minigame (a parody of Wordle), and then a stupid labyrinth.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and high GPU usage, even with simple graphics. Many players describe the game as nearly unplayable due to these optimization problems, alongside complaints about its short length and lack of content. Overall, the consensus is that significant improvements are needed in the optimization department.

    • “This game is extremely unoptimized; it needs some improvement in the game optimization area, but not gonna lie, the graphics are good. It's nice to see they built some storyline into the game.”
    • “I felt a low amount of frames while playing, and with how simple the graphics were, it shows the game was terribly optimized.”
    • “This game is not optimized and it runs really bad; it uses 100% of your GPU at all times, and my temperatures were averaging 80, which is crazy even for a laptop.”
    • “This game’s graphics are fine, but damn, the optimization is terrible!”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's story, with some players praising its graphics and cutscenes while others criticize the lack of depth and progression in the narrative. While a few users find the storyline interesting and different from other games in the genre, many express disappointment over the minimal scares and the overall execution of the story, suggesting it feels incomplete or poorly developed.

    • “The graphics and storyline were great!”
    • “Graphics are great, I love the story, can't wait for the full release.”
    • “Love the cutscenes so far and the story looks very interesting and different from the other backrooms games as we are searching for our teammates in a specific level.”
    • “There’s no story, no lore, no sense of progression.”
    • “This game is not worth 20 minutes of your life. You would think that this 'horror game' would have a lot of jumpscares, but in this whole game, there was only one jumpscare and it isn't even scary. Not to mention the game is called Backrooms; you would think that there is the usual level 0 with the yellow walls and many monsters. No, it's just the poolrooms with a short story, and half of the game is cutscenes that barely have any effort put into them.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is largely criticized, with many users reporting significant bugs, including multiplayer issues and settings not saving, leading to a frustrating experience. While some players noted that the game ran well with stable frame rates, the overall consensus highlights a lack of optimization and frequent glitches that detract from gameplay.

    • “The multiplayer feature itself is a buggy mess that barely works, to the point where the only thing saving it is Steam themselves letting you join another lobby through the friends section.”
    • “The settings don't even save, and the only enjoyment of this is that you can laugh at how the models look and how buggy it is.”
    • “I can't even play it; it just freezes on a black screen.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is widely criticized for its lack of detail and tension, with reviewers noting a deficiency in texture, lighting, and overall engagement. Many feel that the environment fails to create a compelling experience, with minimal gameplay and ineffective scares contributing to a sense of emptiness.

    • “There’s no atmosphere, no texture detail, and lighting that feels like someone forgot to turn on the shadows.”
    • “There was barely any atmosphere, hardly any tension building, and no real gameplay besides walking around.”
    • “There’s no gameplay, no atmosphere, and only one cheap jump scare that has nothing to do with backrooms lore.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely criticized, with players finding it neither genuinely funny nor enjoyable, even in a so-bad-it's-good sense. While it may provide brief amusement in a casual setting with friends, overall, the comedic elements fall flat and fail to engage players.

    • “It's funny to play if you just want something to do for like 10 minutes with friends; that's about it, though.”
    • “There was one jumpscare and the rest was just not funny.”
    • “The jokes fell flat and lacked any real wit.”
    • “I expected clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate concerns about the monetization strategy, with players fearing that the game may prioritize profit over quality, suggesting it could be perceived as a cash grab rather than a well-developed horror experience.

    • “I pray you guys somehow make the full game work and this isn't just some sloppy cash grab.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a strong emotional reaction, indicating a profound negative experience that has led them to vow never to engage with the game again. This suggests that the game may evoke intense feelings, whether of frustration, disappointment, or distress.

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BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue is a action adventure game.

BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue was released on August 9, 2024.

BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue was developed by FriedGPU.

BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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