The Backrooms Project

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 56 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • atmosphere
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"The Backrooms Project" is a horror game inspired by the creepypasta of the same name, where players explore an endless, maze-like network of yellow, windowless rooms. The game features non-linear level design and altered linear space, making navigation challenging. Scientists have recently discovered a new way to enter this disorienting and potentially dangerous environment.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a good atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
  • The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing potential for future improvements.
  • Some players found the game enjoyable and consider it one of the best backrooms games available.
  • The game is very short, with only a few levels and limited content, leading to a lack of engagement.
  • Many players described the game as an asset flip, lacking depth and meaningful gameplay mechanics.
  • There are numerous bugs and issues, including problems with achievements and audio, which detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and optimization, particularly highlighting the impressive use of Unreal Engine. Users appreciate the regular updates that enhance the visual experience, contributing to overall immersion, although some suggest that further development in gameplay mechanics could complement the strong graphical presentation.

    • “Overall this game is good in terms of graphics and lore but could use a bit more development on things such as making the game harder as you progress through the levels and also making the price of the game cheaper.”
    • “Graphics look awesome, gets updated daily and the developer is really supportive and friendly.”
    • “As for this game, the graphics are beautiful on Unreal Engine and well optimized.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story in this backrooms entry is largely considered underwhelming, with only a minimal narrative presented in the introductory sequence that fails to develop meaningfully throughout the game.

    • “Another underwhelming backrooms entry. Although I appreciated the initial attempts to tell some kind of story, it ends up not amounting to much, if anything.”
    • “There is very little story in the intro sequence.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers consistently highlight the game's atmosphere as "awesome," indicating a strong and immersive environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.

    • “The atmosphere is absolutely captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
    • “The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack perfectly complements the game's eerie atmosphere.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized, as players report that enemies are so buggy they fail to pose any real threat, leading to a gameplay experience reminiscent of a walking simulator.

    • “Currently, however, it plays like a walking simulator as the enemies do not even pose a risk because they're so buggy.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
    • “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game features beautiful graphics powered by Unreal Engine and is noted for its strong optimization, ensuring smooth performance.

    • “The graphics in this game are beautiful, thanks to the Unreal Engine, and everything is well optimized.”
    • “The optimization of the game ensures smooth performance even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the gameplay experience seamless and enjoyable.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by the presence of nonsensical enemies that deliver amusing jumpscares, particularly in level 1, although their inclusion feels somewhat pointless to the overall gameplay.

    • “The nonsensical enemies on level 1 deliver a hilarious jumpscare, even though they serve no real purpose.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot-on, with quirky characters and absurd situations that keep you laughing.”
    • “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
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