Backrooms: Realm of Shadows

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Backrooms: Realm of Shadows is a single player survival action adventure game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Cyprus Games and was released on July 11, 2023. It received negative reviews from players.

Backrooms: Realm of Shadows is a horror game that takes place in a seemingly endless maze of interconnected rooms and hallways, known as the Backrooms. The game is based on the popular internet creepypasta about a mysterious place that exists between the walls and floors of buildings, a place where people can become trapped and lost for days, weeks, or even years. In the game, you play as a perso…

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graphics5 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and a haunting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a challenging gameplay experience that keeps players engaged and on their toes.
The narrative is cryptic and intriguing, encouraging players to explore and uncover the mysteries of the game.

The game is plagued with bugs, including freezing issues and unresponsive controls that hinder gameplay.
There is a lack of essential features such as a fullscreen option, settings menu, and proper documentation, making it frustrating to play.
Many players have reported that the game can cause system issues, including blocking inputs and requiring a computer reset.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals as decent to great, particularly for an indie title, while others criticize them for being buggy or overshadowing gameplay quality. Despite some frame rate issues and reliance on outdated technology, the overall aesthetic is noted for its ability to enhance the game's atmosphere and tension.
- “Very good game, well put together, great graphics surprised me at the end as well. Can't wait to see more.”
- “The visuals are quite good for an indie dev.”
- “The graphics, gloomy yet crisp, mesh well with the sound design that expertly ratchets up tension, keeping you on the edge of your seat.”
- “It is clear that this developer spent their time focusing on graphics over the rest of the actual game.”
- “Frame issues occur even with the slowest of rotations, and this persists even when I set the graphics to the lowest.”
- “The graphics were decent, but the game is buggy.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs that affect gameplay, such as glitches with graphics, creatures getting stuck, and a lack of documentation or support. Players also reported problems with windowed mode and overall functionality, hindering the gaming experience.
- “It's buggy, there's absolutely no documentation, in-game support, or hints of any sort.”
- “There is no fullscreen option and the window option is also really buggy.”
- “There are a few glitches, problems, and issues that need to be fixed, mainly with being stuck on the stairs going up; some of the creatures would tend to get stuck in the floor.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well optimized, allowing it to run smoothly on a wide range of PC configurations.
- “Well optimized; it can run on any PC.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized, allowing for a seamless experience across various systems.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for being disturbing and haunting, effectively creating a sense of unease that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that the setting contributes significantly to the game's challenge, making it a gripping and immersive environment that lingers with players.
- “It was disturbing, scary, crazy, mind-boggling, and had an effective atmosphere that crept under your skin.”
- “The developers crafted a true test of grit, with the haunting and atmospheric setting heightening its difficulty.”
- “Atmosphere is great.”
- “It was disturbing, scary, and mind-boggling, with an effective atmosphere that crept under your skin.”
- “The atmosphere felt flat and uninspired, failing to immerse me in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential, the atmosphere was lacking depth and left me feeling disconnected from the experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being uninteresting and poorly executed, with users expressing dissatisfaction with the mechanics. While the graphics are praised, the overall gameplay experience is deemed lacking and frustrating.
- “The graphics are great; however, it relies on an outdated GPU driver. The actual gameplay is bad and not very interesting.”
- “The mechanics are poor, and this game is disappointing.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the game's storytelling mechanics, particularly noting an invisible wall that hinders progress at the beginning of the first mission, which disrupts immersion and pacing.

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Backrooms: Realm of Shadows is a survival action adventure game with horror and mystery themes.

Backrooms: Realm of Shadows is available on PC and Windows.

Backrooms: Realm of Shadows was released on July 11, 2023.

Backrooms: Realm of Shadows was developed by Cyprus Games.

Backrooms: Realm of Shadows has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Backrooms: Realm of Shadows is a single player game.

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