The Backrooms: Descent

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The Backrooms: Descent is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Steven Palo and was released on May 11, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The Backrooms: Descent" is a horror-exploration game where you play as a researcher venturing into the Backrooms to locate missing teams. This labyrinth of endless rooms and buzzing fluorescent lights is filled with potentially hostile entities, and your only means of communication with your team is through proximity voice chat. The game features immersive levels that add unique interpretations to the Backrooms lore, with the option to play cooperatively with friends. The goal is to survive and find the main research team before it's too late.

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gameplay1 positive mentions

The game offers a unique and fun cooperative experience, especially enjoyable with friends.
The graphics are impressive, and the monsters provide a good level of challenge and scare.
Players appreciate the potential for future updates and new levels, making it a game worth returning to.

The game is relatively short, which some players feel does not justify the price.
Certain levels can be confusing, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game may require further development to enhance overall gameplay mechanics and level design.

gameplay
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Players find the gameplay challenging yet manageable, especially in two-player mode, and appreciate the cooperative mechanics introduced in specific rooms that enhance teamwork.
- “With two people, the game felt challenging but still manageable. I really liked the mechanic that occurred in the 'cooperate with your teammate' room.”
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The graphics have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with multiple users praising their high quality and visual appeal.
- “The graphics are very, very nice!”