The Backrooms Project

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The Backrooms Project is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by alien299 | Patrik Nagy and was released on May 15, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has good graphics and a visually appealing atmosphere.
It captures the essence of the Backrooms concept well and has potential for further development.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively updates the game, showing promise for future improvements.

The game is very short, with only a few levels and lacks substantial content.
It feels like an asset flip, relying on clichéd horror elements without much originality.
Many players reported bugs and issues, making the gameplay experience frustrating and not worth the price.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their quality and aesthetic appeal, often describing them as "amazing" and "awesome." Some players noted that the graphics are regularly updated, reflecting the developer's commitment to improvement. However, a few users mentioned needing to lower graphics settings for streaming purposes, indicating potential performance issues on certain systems.
- “Best backrooms game, best graphics!!”
- “I really enjoyed playing this game; the graphics were amazing. It was truly a really pretty game.”
- “Graphics look awesome, gets updated daily, and the developer is really supportive and friendly.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no music, relying solely on the sound of footsteps and occasional jump scares to create an atmosphere. This choice may enhance tension for some players, but it leaves a notable absence of musical accompaniment.
- “There is 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.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, with reports of missing attack animations for enemies and a notable achievement that encourages players to spend excessive time in a level to prevent refunds, highlighting significant performance issues.
- “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 all platforms, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which severely impacted my experience.”
stability
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Users report that the game's stability is lacking, with enemies exhibiting significant bugs that diminish their threat level, resulting in gameplay that feels more like a walking simulator than an engaging challenge.
- “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 encountered numerous glitches that completely broke my experience, from characters getting stuck to entire levels failing to load.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by the presence of nonsensical enemies that deliver amusing jump scares, although their inclusion feels somewhat pointless to the overall gameplay experience.
- “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 blends humor with gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its careful design, contributing to an immersive experience filled with effective scares. Reviewers recommend trying the game specifically 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”
story
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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 great.”
- “There is very little story in the intro sequence.”