Backrooms Rec.

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Backrooms Rec. is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Liminal Logic and was released on March 6, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Backrooms Rec. is a chilling action game, available in early access on Steam, where players can explore the labyrinthine Backrooms in single-player or multiplayer co-op modes. Immerse yourself in a terrifying atmosphere with realistic visuals and uncover the secrets behind the walls of this mysterious place."

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Audience ScoreBased on 529 reviews

graphics38 positive mentions

stability28 negative mentions

The game has a very good atmosphere and graphics, creating an immersive experience.
It offers unique gameplay mechanics, such as a level editor and different game modes, which enhance replayability.
Playing with friends adds to the fun, making it a great multiplayer experience.

The game suffers from significant bugs and performance issues, leading to crashes and low frame rates.
Currently, there is a lack of content, with only a few levels available, making it feel short for the price.
The objectives can be repetitive and the AI for enemies is often frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their quality, realism, and immersive atmosphere, particularly in the context of backrooms-themed gameplay. However, some users report significant graphical glitches, performance issues, and a lack of customization options that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are often described as outstanding, there are concerns about the game's optimization and the presence of a distracting film filter.
- “The graphics are phenomenal, the camera shake and swaying is hyper realistic, and the procedurally generated escape game mode is amazing.”
- “The level design and overall graphics are outstanding, and the ambiance kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.”
- “The graphics of this game are so realistic it has to be one of the most realistic in backrooms games right now.”
- “Graphical glitches like missing water, flickering, ghosting.”
- “There are a few bugs, needs more graphics settings, my 4090 was getting 17fps in some areas.”
- “The level editor workshop would have been cool but the graphics were so bad and glitchy that it made me feel nauseous.”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and atmospheric design, but it suffers from optimization issues and a lack of content, with many players noting its short duration and repetitive elements. While some appreciate the unique camera angles and immersive experience, others criticize the simplicity of the mechanics and the need for more diverse gameplay options. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further development to enhance its depth and longevity.
- “The gameplay is scary, engaging, and easy to follow.”
- “Its combination of atmospheric design, immersive gameplay, and captivating storytelling make it a standout in the genre.”
- “The diversity in gameplay modes makes it an engaging experience whether you're playing solo or with friends.”
- “There are simply better backroom games out there; try 'Inside the Backrooms' or 'Backrooms: Escape Together' instead. They have much better mechanics, graphics, and so much more content where stuff actually happens.”
- “Too short, bad mechanics, some keybinds not explained that leave you stuck :(”
- “It's got a great aesthetic and great premise of a game, but it sorely lacks any actual gameplay, and the escape mode is extremely repetitive.”
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode is generally considered enjoyable, featuring interesting puzzles and a cooperative experience, though it is relatively short and can be completed quickly. While some players appreciate the atmospheric design and immersive gameplay, others feel the narrative lacks depth and is underdeveloped, with only one complete story level currently available. Overall, the game shows potential for expansion, but many players express a desire for more substantial content in the story mode.
- “Its combination of atmospheric design, immersive gameplay, and captivating storytelling make it a standout in the genre.”
- “The story mode has a bunch of actually interesting puzzles and challenges.”
- “An enriched cooperative story mode allows you to delve into the terror-filled depths of the backrooms alongside your friends.”
- “They are lacking in the graphics and storyline department, but the uneasiness of not knowing why things are happening adds to the gameplay experience.”
- “Also, don't even bother with the story mode; it's a small level with some really cool 3D walking mechanics (walking on the ceiling, etc.) and it took us 10 minutes of slow walking to beat the 'story'.”
- “This game has tons of potential, but there's only one level for the story mode.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, effectively capturing the unsettling essence of liminal spaces and enhancing the horror experience. Many players appreciate the game's graphics and level design, noting that it creates a unique and surreal vibe, although some express concerns about optimization issues and the overall darkness of certain areas. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's potential and appeal within the horror genre.
- “The atmosphere is immaculate, and the way levels are structured captures a particularly weird, surrealist vibe that I think most backrooms games lack.”
- “This game perfects the atmosphere in the first couple levels.”
- “The game captures the creepy liminal atmosphere better than most other backrooms titles.”
- “The atmosphere is way too dark for those used to the previous game, and it’s just boring.”
- “Unnerving atmosphere and aesthetic.”
- “This game came out one day ago and I didn't expect there to be only one level, but it's really pretty, awesome graphics and I was shocked how scary it could be to build atmosphere with some sounds and the automatic camera swap to objects when something happens.”
stability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly hinder gameplay and enjoyment. Players report issues such as graphical glitches, frequent crashes, and unresponsive mechanics, making the game feel unpolished and at times unplayable. While some find moments of fun amidst the chaos, the overall consensus is that the game's stability is a major concern that detracts from its potential.
- “Sorry but it's so buggy, I want to play the game with my mates but the enemies are so buggy.”
- “Very very buggy game, it crashes so much.”
- “It's buggy, unpolished, unengaging, and practically unplayable.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting severe performance issues regardless of their hardware specifications, leading to low frame rates and high resource consumption. Many users noted that specific levels, such as the supermarket, are particularly unoptimized, causing drastic drops in FPS. Overall, while the game shows potential, it requires urgent optimization improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The game is in some parts really unoptimized, especially in the supermarket level, where I dropped from 120 fps down to almost 20.”
- “Optimization and performance need to be addressed ASAP.”
- “Good game, needs work on making the graphics less performance heavy while still looking good.”
- “Fun game with friends, but lacks optimization. I have a Ryzen 7 5700X3D with 32GB of RAM and an RX 6750 XT, and yet the game consumed around 60% of my RAM (according to the task manager) without my browser open, leaving me with 8 FPS.”
- “The game has cool mechanics, good atmosphere, and good maps, but what killed the experience for me was the lack of optimization.”
- “Game optimization is atrocious - no matter what settings you choose, even in a small window, it will utilize 100% of your GPU.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is primarily derived from the interactions between players and the chaotic situations they encounter, particularly when capturing funny moments with cameras. While some players find the humor to be a highlight, especially in multiplayer settings, others note that the overall experience can be hit or miss, with some elements feeling underdeveloped. Overall, the game offers amusing quirks and moments, particularly when played with friends, but opinions on its comedic effectiveness vary.
- “The main feature are the cameras you can use to catch some funny moments of your teammates getting eaten by monsters.”
- “I just started playing and already have so many hilarious and scary moments with my friends.”
- “Definitely some fun quirks to this game, like riding the slides, that was hilarious.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it's basic and not well designed.”
- “I found the jokes to be unoriginal and lacking in creativity.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and fail to elicit any genuine laughs.”
music
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The music and sound design effectively create a tense atmosphere, keeping players on edge throughout the game. However, some reviewers feel that the repetitive nature of the music in later levels detracts from the overall experience, as it becomes monotonous and less engaging.
- “The sound cues and ambient music will constantly keep you on edge.”
- “The entities are difficult to deal with, and the sound cues and ambient music will constantly keep you on edge.”
- “All the levels are super unique, but please, for the love of God, do something else besides 'find the 4 or 5 digit code' or 'escape the maze.' The garden and the shopping mall were fine, and I had no issues with them, but once you get to the suburbs and prison, it's the same song and dance and has already overstayed its welcome.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere near my goal.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that while the level editor workshop had potential, the poor and glitchy graphics detracted from the experience, leading to feelings of nausea rather than enjoyment.