Backrooms: Partygoers

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Backrooms: Partygoers is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Mascot Bro Studio and was released on October 29, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Backrooms: Partygoers is a horror survival game where you play as a researcher tasked to find anomalies inside the horrifying alternate dimension known as The Backrooms. Scavenge for water and other supplies from dead bodies stuck in The Backrooms as you try to escape sharing their fate. Hide in lockers, scan for targets, use a flashlight, and detect creatures using the Anomaly Scanner. Will you…

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game effectively captures the eerie and disorienting essence of the Backrooms, with its chilling atmosphere and immersive sound design that keeps players on edge.
The gameplay builds tension through subtle environmental cues and the constant threat of being hunted, creating a strong sense of vulnerability and fear.
Despite its simplicity, the game offers a focused horror experience that is easy to pick up and generates genuine scares without relying on jump scares or gore.

The gameplay loop can feel repetitive and minimalist, with little evolution in mechanics or variety, leading to diminished tension over time.
The game is relatively short, and once players understand the layout and mechanics, completion becomes much faster, which may affect its long-term appeal.
Some players have reported bugs and glitches that can hinder progression, along with a lack of content and features that could enhance the overall experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay is centered around a repetitive loop of scanning for items and evading threats, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, but it suffers from a lack of evolution and variety, leading to diminished tension and a sense of discovery that fades quickly. While the audio design enhances the experience and the mechanics are generally smooth, the gameplay can feel clunky and unsatisfying due to its reliance on jump scares and minimal innovation. Overall, the short duration and limited content may leave players wanting more in terms of depth and engagement.
- “These tools form the backbone of the gameplay loop: scanning for the next crate, following the rising beeps into deeper corridors, and keeping your flashlight charged long enough to avoid stumbling blind into danger.”
- “The tutorial is helpful without taking away the thrill of discovery, and the inventory system is a nice touch, adding depth to the gameplay.”
- “It made the gameplay super intense and kept me on my toes.”
- “There is little evolution in gameplay—no new tools, no expanded mechanics, no additional backrooms levels—so the sense of discovery fades after the first run.”
- “Very slow and clunky mechanics, annoying loud noise jump scares that pop up every 30-60 seconds that are the exact same every time, unsatisfying gameplay overall.”
- “Diminished tension over time: as players collect more anomalies, the initial intensity wanes with no increase or change in gameplay, leading to a less suspenseful experience in later stages.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
"Backrooms: Partygoers" excels in creating a chilling and immersive atmosphere that captures the essence of the backrooms mythos. The combination of unsettling audio design, eerie visuals, and interactive elements contributes to a sense of dread and disorientation, making it a compelling experience for fans of atmospheric horror. Despite its brevity, the game effectively immerses players in a nightmarish environment that feels both authentic and engaging.
- “Backrooms: Partygoers is a compact but unsettling first-person horror experience that leans heavily into the uncanny dread and liminal atmosphere that define the backrooms mythos.”
- “The audio design, meanwhile, is consistently strong: mechanical hums, faint groans of stressed infrastructure, distant movement, and the scanner’s persistent beeping all work together to create a thick atmosphere.”
- “The immersion is at another level; every detail that contributes to the atmosphere is there: the creepy music, the echo of your footsteps, the perfectly adjusted light, and the terrific sound of the monster coming (at some point you can hear two of them!).”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's story is characterized by a focus on atmosphere and tension rather than a complex plot, utilizing subtle environmental cues and prolonged moments of eerie silence to create a sense of dread, with the ever-present danger posed by the partygoers enhancing the experience.
- “Rather than relying on a complex plot or fast-paced action, the game builds tension through subtle environmental cues, long stretches of eerie quiet, and the constant threat of being hunted by the titular partygoers.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players with little emotional investment in their fates.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver the excitement that was promised.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is characterized by ambient sounds that enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing significantly to the sense of fear and immersion. Players appreciate how the creepy music, combined with sound effects like footsteps and monster noises, elevates the tension and enhances the gaming experience.
- “The immersion is at another level; every detail that contributes to the atmosphere is there: the creepy music, the echo of your footsteps, the perfectly adjusted light, and the terrific sound of the monster approaching (at some point, you can hear two of them!).”
- “With a little bit of ambient music, the sound adds to the scariness.”
- “The immersion is at another level; every detail that contributes to the atmosphere is there: the creepy music, the echo of your footsteps, the perfectly adjusted light, and the terrifying sound of the monster approaching (at some point, you can hear two of them!).”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in "Backrooms: Partygoers" are praised for their intense and immersive quality, featuring brilliantly eerie visuals that enhance the horror experience.
- “Backrooms: Partygoers delivers an intense, immersive horror experience with brilliantly eerie visuals and sound.”
- “The graphics are stunning, creating a haunting atmosphere that pulls you into the game.”
- “Every detail in the environment is meticulously crafted, enhancing the overall sense of dread and immersion.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with smooth movement and animations; however, players have reported minor bugs and glitches. Additionally, there are suggestions for improvements in accessibility features, such as options to disable chromatic aberration and adjust the aspect ratio.
- “The game mechanics, from movement to animations, seem smooth, but there are minor bugs and glitches that disrupt the experience.”
- “There are some improvements needed in accessibility, such as the option to turn off chromatic aberration and the ability to change the game's aspect ratio.”
- “While the overall gameplay is enjoyable, the presence of bugs and glitches affects the stability significantly.”