Backrooms Rec.
- March 6, 2024
- Liminal Logic
Get on Steam"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."
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a highly immersive atmosphere that captures the essence of the Backrooms.
- Gameplay is enjoyable, especially in multiplayer mode, where players can experience the tension and excitement together.
- The game shows significant potential for future updates, with unique mechanics and level designs that stand out from other Backrooms titles.
- Currently, the game lacks content, with only a few levels available, leading to a short gameplay experience that may not justify the price.
- Performance issues, including low frame rates and optimization problems, detract from the overall experience, especially on lower-end PCs.
- Multiplayer functionality is plagued by bugs and connectivity issues, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game with friends.
- graphics32 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals, realistic environments, and impressive art design that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, others criticize performance issues, such as low frame rates and an unremovable film filter that detracts from the experience. Overall, while many appreciate the aesthetic quality, there are significant concerns regarding optimization and graphical settings.
“The graphics are freaking incredible, just wow, I can see the time and effort that went into this game.”
“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.”
“I had to turn down the graphics settings and still not much better.”
“Stabled at 10fps, and I tried everything like updating my drivers, adjusting the graphic settings, and verifying the integrity, but it's just not working. I really want to play it though.”
“The level editor workshop would have been cool, but the graphics were so bad and glitchy that it made me feel nauseous.”
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is described as minimal, featuring only a couple of short levels that can be completed quickly, with some players noting the unique mechanics and potential for future updates. While the single-player and multiplayer story modes offer distinct experiences, many reviewers feel that the current content is insufficient for the price, expressing a desire for more levels and narrative depth. Overall, the game shows promise but currently lacks substantial story content.
“Short story but it's well done.”
“An enriched cooperative story mode allows you to delve into the terror-filled depths of the backrooms alongside your friends.”
“Only has one complete story level in multiplayer.”
“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.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of open exploration in both solo and multiplayer modes, alongside scripted 'found footage' episodes, which some players find engaging. However, many reviews highlight a significant lack of content, with gameplay lasting only about 20-90 minutes, leading to concerns about its value for the price. While the aesthetic and mechanics, such as walking on walls, are praised, the repetitive nature and limited gameplay depth suggest that the game has potential but requires further development to enhance the overall experience.
“The gameplay offers open exploration in solo/multiplayer modes and scripted, solo 'found footage' episodes.”
“The diversity in gameplay modes makes it an engaging experience whether you're playing solo or with friends.”
“The use of liminal spacing in the warped area is an amazing mechanic that isn't really seen in other backrooms games and the lack of bugs/glitches made for a very engaging experience.”
“For now, honestly I wouldn't tell you to buy it for $10. Yes, this game has an amazing and stressful ambiance, but the game does not have a longer gameplay than an hour and a half. I think this game has a lot of potential and could become something in the future.”
“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.”
“Unless you like walking sims and fruitless gameplay, there's nothing here for you.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, effectively capturing the unsettling essence of liminal spaces. Players appreciate the exceptional graphics and sound design that enhance the overall experience, despite some minor bugs and the limited content currently available. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, showcasing the developer's dedication to creating a haunting environment.
“The atmosphere is excellent, super creepy.”
“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. The awesome graphics shocked me with how scary it could be to build atmosphere with the bacteria there, along with some sounds and the automatic camera swap to objects when something happens.”
“The game captures the creepy liminal atmosphere better than most other backrooms titles.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting high GPU usage and poor frame rates even on capable hardware. Many feel that the graphics are overly demanding and that the game requires substantial performance improvements to enhance playability. Despite its potential, the current state of optimization is seen as a major drawback.
“It doesn't seem optimized and there are only two levels at the moment, but I think it has a lot of potential.”
“Good game, needs work on making the graphics less performance-heavy while still looking good.”
“Game optimization is atrocious - no matter what settings you choose, even in a small window, it will utilize 100% of your GPU.”
“Could use some performance boosting as it's pretty bad with FPS on my RTX 3060.”
“The game runs poorly; I don't understand why it's not optimized. The minimum specs seem outdated because my PC only runs at 25 FPS on low settings.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as enjoyable, especially when playing with friends, with players finding amusement in the quirky mechanics, such as waiting for doors to open after activating generators. However, the current content is limited to a 30-minute demo, leaving players eager for more.
“Funny with friends, hope we get more content soon.”
“It's just a 30-minute demo; you go around activating generators and wait like 5 minutes for a big door to open. So funny.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a mixed experience regarding stability; while some players encountered numerous bugs and glitches that hindered gameplay, others praised the absence of such issues in certain areas, leading to a more engaging experience. Overall, stability appears to vary significantly between different sections of the game.
“We made it to the second level after encountering many bugs and glitches, only to find there's no game left.”
“The use of liminal spacing in the warped area is an amazing mechanic that isn't really seen in other backrooms games, but the lack of bugs and glitches made for a very engaging experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time 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.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users expressed 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.
