Backrooms Rec.
- March 6, 2024
- Liminal Logic
- 1h median play time
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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a unique atmosphere that captures the essence of the Backrooms.
- Multiplayer mode is enjoyable, allowing players to work together and experience the game in a fun and engaging way.
- The game has a solid foundation with various modes, including story and escape, and offers potential for future updates and content.
- Currently, the game lacks content, with only a short playtime and limited levels available, making it feel incomplete.
- Performance issues and bugs, such as low frame rates and multiplayer connectivity problems, detract from the overall experience.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with minimal puzzles and objectives to keep them engaged.
- graphics36 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals, unique aesthetic, and immersive atmosphere that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some players report performance issues, such as low frame rates and a distracting film filter that detracts from the overall quality. Overall, while the graphics are often described as phenomenal and realistic, there are concerns about optimization and the need for further content development.
“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 haunting environment and realistic graphics plunge me right into the heart of the backrooms, making it genuinely immersive.”
“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.”
- story26 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is brief but engaging, featuring a cooperative mode that enhances the experience. Players can complete the main story in about 30 to 40 minutes, with only two distinct story levels available, while the escape mode offers endless procedural challenges. Overall, while the narrative is well-crafted, many reviewers express a desire for more content and levels to expand the story further.
“This game is phenomenal just on story mode.”
“Has a lot of potential, so far only 3 levels and some story mode as well being just one level but it is really unique, there hasn't been a backrooms game before that has done what this one has achieved with it being more liminal space than other backroom games.”
“An enriched cooperative story mode allows you to delve into the terror-filled depths of the backrooms alongside your friends.”
“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'.”
“Game has huge potential but needs a lot of work; first off, I tried this game with friends and finished the first 'story' in 10 minutes.”
“If you are looking for a quick backrooms game then this is alright; however, I would probably wait until more levels are added as $10 for under an hour of gameplay when doing the story mode isn't really worth it.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun and thrilling mechanics, offering both solo and multiplayer modes with open exploration and unique scripted episodes. However, many users express disappointment over the short duration, typically around 20-90 minutes, and repetitive elements, suggesting that while the game has great potential and an engaging atmosphere, it currently lacks substantial content and depth. Overall, players recommend waiting for future updates to enhance the gameplay experience.
“Great game, really like the architecture and gameplay is really fun and thrilling at the same time!”
“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.”
“For now, honestly I wouldn't tell you to buy it for $10. Yes, this game has an amazing and stressful ambiance, but the gameplay does not last longer than an hour and a half. I think this game has a lot of potential and could become something in the future. I'll put in a good review because I really liked the game, to be honest, and want to support the developers.”
“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.”
“10 pounds for 20 minutes of gameplay? Thanks!”
- atmosphere16 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, effectively capturing a surreal and liminal vibe that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the exceptional graphics and the game's ability to evoke a sense of dread, although some note minor bugs and a lack of content in the early access version. Overall, the atmosphere is considered one of the game's strongest aspects, with potential for further development as more content is added.
“The atmosphere is immaculate, and the way levels are structured captures a particularly weird, surrealist vibe that I think most backrooms games lack.”
“The game captures the creepy liminal atmosphere better than most other backrooms titles.”
“The solo-developed game stands testament to the dedication and passion poured into it, evident in the nuanced details and atmospheric dread that encapsulates the game's essence.”
“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 the sounds and the automatic camera swap to objects when something happens.”
- 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 as 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 know why this game is not optimized. The minimum specs seem outdated because my PC only runs at 25 FPS on low settings.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is inconsistent, with many users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, including clipping through walls and broken textures, which detracts from the experience. However, some players noted that certain areas, particularly those utilizing liminal spacing, were free of issues and provided an engaging gameplay experience. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern for many players.
“It's a bit buggy in many places; I could pass through a couple of walls in some areas, and some textures have 'broken' for me.”
“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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as enjoyable, particularly when playing with friends, with players finding amusement in the gameplay mechanics, such as activating generators and waiting for doors to open. 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.”
- 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.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users expressed disappointment with the emotional impact of the level editor workshop, citing poor graphics and glitches that detracted from the experience and even caused feelings of nausea.
