The Backrooms: Liminal Reality
- February 15, 2023
- CoffeeCupz Games
Get on Steam"The Backrooms: Liminal Reality" is a single-player horror experience that takes you through a dream-like world of liminal space. Explore surreal landscapes, discover hidden secrets, and become immersed in the atmospheric graphics and sound design. As you try to find a way out of this nightmare world, you'll need to navigate challenging gameplay and confront the unsettling feelings that the backrooms evoke. Don't get lost in the uncertainty of your surroundings.
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Reviews
- The game has a good atmosphere and captures the liminal feel well in some levels.
- There are a few interesting game mechanics and level variety that can be engaging.
- The initial vibe and graphics are appealing, providing a sense of emptiness that fits the backrooms theme.
- The game is highly glitchy, with many texture issues and areas where players can fall through the map.
- Levels are very short and the game lacks a satisfying conclusion, leaving players confused about objectives.
- Overall, the game feels unfinished and poorly implemented, making it not worth the price.
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their excellent design and atmospheric quality, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some players feel that while the initial levels are visually appealing, the overall gameplay lacks depth and interest beyond the first level.
“The atmosphere was almost good and the scenery and graphics are excellent.”
“The design and graphics look great.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as having potential, with excellent scenery and graphics that enhance the experience. However, the introduction of a ghostly apparition in the first level detracts significantly from the overall ambiance, leaving players feeling that the atmosphere is ultimately undermined and unresolved.
“I really enjoyed passing through the levels; the atmosphere was almost good, and the scenery and graphics are excellent.”
“At the first level, there is a ghost girl or some other apparition that completely takes away any atmosphere the game has or will develop, ruining the entire experience (which is vital in liminal spaces). This is never addressed again throughout the game.”
“The atmosphere feels completely undermined by the presence of a ghost girl at the first level, which detracts from the game's potential to create a haunting experience in liminal spaces. After that initial encounter, the game fails to recapture any sense of atmosphere.”
“The introduction of a ghost girl or apparition at the first level destroys any atmosphere the game might have had, which is crucial for creating tension in liminal spaces. Unfortunately, this element is never revisited or developed further.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous stability issues, including minor glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as players phasing through the floor. Overall, reviewers feel that these problems significantly detract from the experience, suggesting the game is not worth its price point.
“The small things are slight glitches like walking on the wood during the first level, which phases you through the floor and other tiny hiccups.”
“If I'm being honest, this is not worth 8 dollars on sale; it should be around 1-5. There are many glitches, very short levels, and more.”
“There are many glitches, very short levels, and more.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features several intriguing mechanics that enhance the overall experience, making it engaging for players.
“The game features some interesting mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“The gameplay is enhanced by unique mechanics that add depth and variety to each session.”
“I love how the interesting game mechanics create a dynamic and enjoyable experience.”
