The Backrooms

25%
Game Brain Score Based on 38 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • optimization
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"The Backrooms" is a first-person exploration game where you must find your way out of an ever-changing and unstable world. Traverse through multiple levels, discover hidden areas, and uncover various endings. Your goal is to escape before you're trapped forever in this rules-defying environment, all while searching for hidden easter eggs.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

25%
Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique style and atmosphere that some players found intriguing.
  • There are moments of surprise and exploration that can be enjoyable, especially for speedrunners.
  • The audio creates a tense atmosphere, contributing to a dream-like experience.
  • The game is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under 10 minutes and finding little to do.
  • It is riddled with bugs and design flaws, including walls that don't connect properly and a lack of meaningful gameplay.
  • Many players felt it does not accurately represent the concept of the Backrooms, leading to disappointment.
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as simple and exploration-based, but it lacks depth, as players can see the entire level from the beginning, resulting in minimal incentive to explore further.

    • “The gameplay is simple and exploration-based, but it feels limited as the entire level is viewable from the start of the game.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and exploration-based, but you barely tick this off because pressing 'W' to 'explore' technically counts. However, there is nothing to explore since the entire level is viewable from the start of the game.”
    • “It's just gameplay.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story is criticized for being incoherent and lacking depth, with users noting that it feels disjointed and poorly integrated into the game world. Many feel that the narrative is minimal or non-existent, with random elements scattered throughout the map that fail to create a cohesive storyline.

    • “There's random stuff placed throughout the map, and the storyline doesn't even make sense.”
    • “No story.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The optimization of the game is generally considered mediocre, with users reporting issues such as frame rate drops, stuttering, and a general sense of jankiness.

    • “The optimization is lacking, resulting in frame rate issues, stuttering, and overall jankiness.”
    • “Optimization is mediocre at best; it feels like a missed opportunity.”
    • “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent performance hiccups.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its poor stability, with players reporting numerous bugs, including the ability to pass through walls, which detracts from the overall experience. This has led to frustration among users, especially in light of a recent price increase.

    • “I've had this game for a while and didn't review it until now. The developers raised the price, which is just ridiculous. The game is a buggy mess, barely resembling a backrooms game, and you can walk through walls and other objects.”
    • “The stability of this game is terrible. It crashes frequently and the glitches make it almost unplayable.”
    • “I was really excited to play, but the constant bugs and crashes ruined the experience. It's frustrating to deal with such instability.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The audio contributes to a tense atmosphere, but overall, the lack of engaging content renders the experience unsatisfactory for users.

    • “The only thing not too bad is the audio, which creates a kind of tense atmosphere, but nothing happens at all, so this project feels really useless.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received praise for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience. However, some users noted occasional performance issues that detracted from the overall aesthetic. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.

  • grinding1 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.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is described as haunting and potentially overwhelming, with the ability to linger in players' minds long after gameplay sessions.

    • “The music will haunt your every waking moment if you play this for too long.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
    • “The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
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