Backward poiesis

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Overview of the game "Backward Poiesis" is a short horror game produced by a japanese student that recreates footage actually found. Mr. A (pseudonym) moved to a new house and found an old video camera in his new home. When he turned on the camera out of curiosity, he found that it recorded inexplicable and bizarre images. This game is a walking simulator with a horror taste in …

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and immersive storytelling experience that combines philosophical themes with exploration.
Beautiful graphics and a well-translated narrative enhance the overall atmosphere, making it a visually appealing experience.
It respects players' time with a short but engaging gameplay duration, providing a charming interactive story without unnecessary grind.

The lack of resolution settings and screen tearing issues detract from the overall experience, making it run poorly on some systems.
The story is conveyed through large bodies of text that can disrupt the organic exploration feel, requiring specific angles to read.
Some players found the content to be a bit thin, leaving them wanting more depth in the gameplay and narrative.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The game's story is praised for its unique immersive quality, likened to an interactive campfire tale that effectively engages players in a short walking experience. While some critiques mention the presentation of text and certain visual aspects, the overall narrative is considered charming and atmospheric, making it a worthwhile experience for casual players.
- “The way it uses storytelling to immerse the player felt really unique.”
- “It reminded me of the use of religious paintings as mentioned in the game—it became more than just a story, it was an experience.”
- “It's only 3 bucks and respects your time, coming across as a charming interactive campfire story that seems to nail its humble ambitions.”
- “☐ no story”
- “I have 3 gripes about this game: the screen tearing is quite bad and a v-sync option is a must, the story is told through large bodies of text which appear over the environment and must be viewed from a certain angle, clashing with the feeling of organic exploration one enjoys with these things, and the climactic familiar liminal space area section itself was quite plain and ugly.”
- “Very good backrooms walking sim with text commentary style story element.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The gameplay of the backrooms game is highly praised for its realism, immersive graphics, and engaging story, earning it an impressive 11/10 rating from users.
- “An 11/10 realistic backrooms game with an incredible story, graphics immersion, and gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users rating them an impressive 11/10 for their realism and immersive quality, contributing significantly to the overall gameplay experience.
- “An 11/10 realistic backrooms game with incredible story, graphics immersion, and gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its immersive quality and intriguing storyline, contributing to an engaging experience.
- “An amazing backrooms game! Great atmosphere and interesting story.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Many users express a willingness to repurchase the game once it receives proper optimization, indicating that current performance issues are a significant concern.
- “I will gladly repurchase once the game is optimized.”