CantEscapeTheBackrooms

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CantEscapeTheBackrooms is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by BlackArtStudios and was released on December 31, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

DESCRIPTIONCantEscapeTheBackrooms is a Singleplayer horror game, where you will fight on your own to escape the different levels of the backrooms, solving puzzles and find your way out. Explore each room look for elements that might help you to go further. The further you come the more dangerous it will be. Becareful danger lurks around every corner don't be careless Or it'll be over sooner than y…

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Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game has strong visuals and a fun, scary atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
It's a free game that offers a unique backrooms experience, making it worth trying out.
Players appreciate the potential for multiplayer, which could enhance the gameplay experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Many players find the levels to be too short and the gameplay monotonous, leading to boredom.
The multiplayer feature is not yet available, despite being advertised, which has disappointed many players.

graphics
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Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their strong visuals and aesthetic appeal, particularly in creating an eerie and surreal atmosphere. However, some users have experienced technical issues, such as the game defaulting to integrated graphics instead of dedicated GPUs, which can hinder the visual experience.
- “The game is fun and has very good graphics.”
- “Lot of problems with pacing, sounds, objectives, etc. otherwise it has strong visuals and potential.”
- “It is an aesthetic called liminal spaces that appear eerie and project sadness or surrealism.”
- “I can't play it because it's using my integrated graphics instead of my dedicated GPU.”
- “A lot of problems with pacing, sounds, objectives, etc. Otherwise, it has strong visuals and potential.”
- “It is an aesthetic called 'liminal spaces' that appear eerie and project sadness or surrealism.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express a desire for a more coherent story, noting that the current structure of levels feels disjointed and lacks a unifying narrative. Additionally, the potential for a multiplayer option is mentioned as a way to enhance immersion, suggesting that the story could benefit from more engaging gameplay elements.
- “I would appreciate it if there was an update so that each level can be played independently. I don't believe there is a coherent story here, right?”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are interesting ideas, but the execution of the story is confusing and leaves many questions unanswered.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been widely criticized for its lack of stability, with many users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay.
- “This game is a buggy mess!”
- “I experienced constant crashes that made it unplayable.”
- “The frequent glitches and errors ruin the overall experience.”