The Backrooms Regret

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The Backrooms Regret is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Noirware and was released on July 24, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

You slowly rise from the cold, damp floor. All you can see are flickering fluorescent lights and yellowed walls. You do not remember how, when, or why you ended up here. Your memory has been torn apart by an unknown force. The constant hum of the lighting and the silence fill the air in these seemingly endless hallways. Who are you? The answer to that question eludes your mind. All you can cling…

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gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a decent introduction to the Backrooms genre with fun puzzles and good enemy design.
It's free to play, making it accessible for those interested in exploring the Backrooms.
The voice acting is noted to be better than in many other Backrooms games, adding to the overall experience.

The game feels unfinished, with only a short prologue that can be completed in about 20 minutes.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with settings not working and lag spikes during gameplay.
The atmosphere is criticized for being dull and the gameplay mechanics are clunky, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the first-person horror game is a mixed bag; while it features innovative mechanics, puzzles, and an interesting story, some users criticize the overall execution and voice acting as subpar. Despite its unique elements, the experience may not meet the expectations of all players.
- “A first-person horror video game featuring innovative mechanics, puzzles, and chilling pursuits. The Backrooms Regret brings with it more voice acting than I think any other Backrooms game has so far (one line of dialogue came so unexpectedly I was jump-scared by it) and an interesting and somewhat original story.”
- “The voice acting is bad, gameplay is bad too.”
- “- 30 mins of gameplay.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it linear and disconnected from the backrooms concept, while others appreciate its originality and the inclusion of voice acting that enhances the horror experience. Overall, the narrative is described as decent but lacking depth for some players.
- “A first-person horror video game featuring innovative mechanics, puzzles, and chilling pursuits. The Backrooms Regret brings with it more voice acting than I think any other Backrooms game has so far (one line of dialogue came so unexpectedly I was jump-scared by it) and an interesting and somewhat original story.”
- “Boring linear story with no connection to the backrooms.”
- “No story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are visually appealing, potentially due to the use of assets from external sources, but many users report that key settings are ineffective and the absence of a vsync option detracts from the overall experience.
- “The vsync option is gone, half of the graphics settings 'work', but in reality they don't change anything about the game.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting numerous bugs and glitches, including instances of being softlocked.
- “Full of bugs and glitches, just like the backrooms. I got softlocked.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and connectivity issues.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally perceived as dull and lacking polish, with some users noting that clunky controls contribute to an overall uninspired experience.
- “Clunky controls, dull atmosphere, and feels like someone forgot to polish the basics.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have criticized the game's optimization, noting that environments are consistently dark and lack visibility, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Wherever you go is always pitch black, king of optimization.”