BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality
- August 15, 2023
- Paul Wallace
- 46h median play time
Get on Steam"BrVR Backrooms Virtual Reality" is a survival horror game set in the creepy world of the Backrooms, where you explore 100+ levels from various lore sources and encounter numerous entities. The game offers various modes to customize your experience, and features realistic weapon interaction and weekly updates. Please note that it is primarily developed for Oculus Quest 2 and Rift, and may require community bindings for other VR systems.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features a vast number of levels, providing extensive exploration opportunities and a rich experience for players.
- The developers are highly responsive and actively implement updates and improvements based on player feedback, showcasing their dedication to the game's growth.
- The game successfully captures the eerie atmosphere of the Backrooms, combining horror elements with fun gameplay mechanics, making it enjoyable for both horror fans and casual players.
- The game suffers from various bugs and jankiness, including issues with controls, collision detection, and graphical inconsistencies that can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players experience motion sickness due to the movement mechanics, which can hinder their ability to enjoy the game for extended periods.
- The lack of multiplayer options and limited customization for controls can be frustrating for players looking for a more tailored experience.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of positive and negative aspects. While some players appreciate the exploration and variety of levels, noting that the game can be entertaining and even scary, others criticize the collision detection, level design, and mechanics, particularly regarding weapon functionality. Overall, the game is seen as still in early development with bugs and a lack of clear instructions, but it offers a unique experience that some find enjoyable despite its flaws.
“This game is great and super underrated. The gameplay is quite fun, exploring all the different levels and finding all the gear. On some levels, it can be quite scary. Overall, I think it's a nice 7.4/10.”
“Clearly, the game is still very early in development and has many bugs, some of which are game-breaking, but the gameplay and concept are still very entertaining when it works.”
“Gameplay: while most other backrooms games have survival as their main goal, typically playing like a roguelite, this game has its main focus on exploration and uncovering all the little hidden things, with death not being much of an obstacle.”
“There is awful collision detection, awful level design, awful gameplay design, awful physics, awful maps, awful modeling and the list goes on.”
“Still, the worst part is that there is absolutely no explanation of how to reload or use the mechanics of the various items.”
“Also the shotguns mechanically make no sense, shooting 3-4 shots before needing to be pumped; how does that make sense?”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting graphical issues and a lack of next-gen quality, while others appreciate the visuals in certain levels. Although the optimization could be improved, the overall aesthetic is considered decent, especially for those who prioritize gameplay over graphics.
“Graphics were pretty good, but some aspects could use improvement.”
“This game is great and super underrated. Sometimes the graphics don't look great, but on some levels, they can look quite nice. The optimization could use some work, but it performs well if you have a good rig. Overall, I think it's a nice 7.4/10.”
“- Good visuals.”
“Some graphical issues.”
“Graphics were pretty good, but some aspects sucked horribly.”
“Most other horror games have sleek menus and high-quality graphics which enhance the experience while playing, but once you close the game, that horror is gone.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally considered fun and engaging, but it suffers from notable bugs and inconsistent quality across levels. While it runs well on low-end devices, players have reported issues like frame rate drops and micro-freezes, indicating a need for better optimization. Despite these stability concerns, many users still find it worth the price, especially for fans of the genre.
“Some things I should mention before you install or purchase though; the game is buggy, some levels feel unfinished, and the quality varies.”
“Fps died on GTX 1650 Ti, i7 11000H, and 16 GB RAM was running on Oculus 2 with 15 fps and a lot of micro freezes. Where's the optimization?!”
“- Quite buggy.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with players noting that while it runs smoothly at times, there are significant issues such as clunky controls and graphical inconsistencies. Many users feel that the game could benefit from better quality of life improvements, particularly for VR controls, and some have experienced lag-related problems affecting gameplay. Despite these optimization concerns, the game is still considered enjoyable and engaging, especially for those with higher-end rigs.
“This game is great and super underrated. The graphics don't always look great, but on some levels, they can look pretty nice. The optimization could use some work, but it performs well if you have a good rig. The gameplay is quite fun, exploring all the different levels and finding gear, and on some levels, it can be quite scary. Overall, I think it's a nice 7.4/10.”
“Game is a little janky, but overall not bad. The main issues are related to optimization and some weird problems with hands getting stuck when there is lag.”
“Needs better optimization though.”
“Best game I've ever played, but it needs better optimization.”
“This game is great and super underrated. Sometimes the graphics don't look great, but on some levels they can look pretty nice. The optimization could use some work, but it performs well if you have a good rig. The gameplay is quite fun, exploring all the different levels and finding all the gear. On some levels, it can be quite scary. Overall, I think it's a nice 7.4/10.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with users appreciating its quality and the option to add custom tracks, enhancing the overall experience.
“You can add custom music.”
“The music is good as well!”
“The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it often feels out of place with the game's atmosphere.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users recommend playing the game in Oculus mode using Link or Air Link for a better experience, as it is nearly unplayable on the Quest 2 with Steam VR or Virtual Desktop.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features expansive levels that effectively capture the eerie essence of the backrooms, contributing to an engaging and immersive atmosphere that players find enjoyable.
“The game is fun, and the atmosphere is great.”
“The levels are massive, and the atmosphere matches the backrooms completely.”
“The game lacks any real sense of immersion, making the atmosphere feel flat and uninspired.”
“Despite the potential for a creepy vibe, the atmosphere falls short and fails to evoke any real tension.”
