The Backrooms Project

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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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+13

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a well-crafted atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
Many players found the game to be genuinely scary, with effective jump scares and a creepy ambiance.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively updates the game, showing promise for future improvements and additional content.

The game is very short, with only a few levels and limited gameplay, leading to a lack of content for players.
There are numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor audio design, and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics.
Many players feel the game is overpriced for the amount of content currently available, leading to disappointment and refunds.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
33%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and immersive quality, particularly highlighting the use of Unreal Engine and regular updates from the developer. Players appreciate the detailed visuals, which enhance the overall experience, although some noted the need for optimization when streaming. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Best backrooms game, best graphics!!”
- “I really enjoyed playing this game; the graphics were amazing. It was truly a really pretty game.”
- “As for this game, the graphics are beautiful on Unreal Engine and well optimized.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail needed to create an immersive experience.”
- “I was disappointed by the low-resolution textures; they really detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The character models look stiff and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its careful design, contributing to an immersive experience that effectively enhances the scare factor. Reviewers recommend trying the game for its well-crafted ambiance.
- “I definitely recommend giving this game a try; the atmosphere was very carefully sculpted and the scares were pretty good.”
- “Awesome atmosphere”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Reviews on optimization for the game are mixed; while some praise the beautiful graphics powered by Unreal Engine, others criticize the lack of attack animations and overall poor optimization, with one user highlighting an achievement that encourages prolonged gameplay to avoid refunds.
- “As for this game, the graphics are beautiful on Unreal Engine and well optimized.”
- “No attack animations on enemies; optimization is non-existent, and there is literally an achievement to spend 2 hours in a level to avoid refunds.”
- “The game runs poorly on most systems, making it frustrating to play even on high-end hardware.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate a lack of proper optimization throughout the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The story is perceived as potentially exciting, but many users feel it lacks depth and content for its $15 price point, noting that the introductory sequence offers only a minimal narrative. There is hope that further development could enhance the story's quality.
- “The story sounds exciting, but for $15, I'm not sure if it's worth that price point. However, if development continues, it could become something special.”
- “The story sounds exciting, but for $15, I'm not sure if it's worth that price point. However, if development continues, it could become something more.”
- “There is very little story in the intro sequence.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features minimal music, relying primarily on ambient sounds like footsteps and occasional jump scares to create an atmosphere. This choice may enhance tension but leaves some players wanting a more dynamic auditory experience.
- “There's no music; the only sound is your footsteps and the occasional jumpscare.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making the experience feel dull.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the atmosphere of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 clever jokes and absurd situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every encounter a chance for a good laugh.”