The Backrooms: Escape
- November 1, 2023
- QuixM Interactive
Get on SteamThe Backrooms: Escape is an experience in the liminal world of backrooms. Move freely, explore the secrets of the corporation, but remember - you are not alone. Full Game - Steam Tags: #horror...
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent graphics and a captivating atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- It offers a good variety of objectives and has a compelling story that evolves as you progress.
- The developer is responsive and helpful, providing support when players encounter challenges.
- The game frequently crashes, which disrupts the gameplay experience.
- Some players found the interaction mechanics to be awkward and the sound effects to be reused and unsatisfactory.
- The game is relatively short, with some players completing it in under two hours.
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its ability to evoke fear and tension, even in the absence of monsters or jumpscares. Players appreciate the dark, VHS-era aesthetic that enhances the creepy exploration of the backrooms, making it a standout experience in atmospheric horror. Overall, it is considered one of the best games for those seeking a chilling ambiance.
“Best atmosphere game ever, and worth the price.”
“Backrooms game with focus on atmospheric horror and exploration.”
“The atmosphere and style is from the good old VHS era, and there is a certain creepy feel to that when you explore the backrooms in that low quality style that made the original concept interesting.”
“Is anybody here? My heart sank to my heels. I left, and after that, I was afraid to go in and play this game for like 4 months. When I decided to play, after the first level, I still walked around and was scared (even though there were no monsters anymore), always looking behind and being really wary because of the dark atmosphere. I thought that at any moment someone could jumpscare me, or something worse.”
“If you want to play a backrooms game that just scares you with its atmosphere and doesn't have so many monsters and jumpscares, don't listen to anyone, buy this game!”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising them as excellent and realistic, while others found the layout and overall design to be disappointing and unappealing.
“The graphics are excellent.”
“Awesome graphics and a realistic feel.”
“Awesome graphics and a realistic feel.”
“The graphics and the layout were so awful that I just hated it all.”
“The graphics and the layout were so awful that I just hated it all.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features interaction mechanics that some users find awkward, suggesting a potential learning curve or lack of fluidity in user controls.
“I found the interaction mechanics a bit awkward, but maybe that's just me.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for its engaging and evolving narrative, contributing significantly to the overall positive experience.
“Overall, this is a great game with a really good story that evolves as you move along.”
