The Backrooms: Unbounded

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The Backrooms: Unbounded is a Free single player first person body camera horror game based on the backrooms. You take the role of a police officer who noclips out of reality while on duty. Will you make it out alive?

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 246 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere and effectively captures the feeling of being in the Backrooms, providing a sense of unease and tension.
It's free and offers a decent experience for a short playtime, making it accessible for players looking for a quick horror game.
Some players found the jump scares and sound design to be well-executed, contributing to the overall horror experience.

Many players criticized the game for being too short and lacking depth, with levels that felt repetitive and easy to complete.
The graphics and visual effects, such as the camera filter and flashlight functionality, were often described as poor and frustrating.
There were complaints about the lack of variety in enemies and the overall gameplay feeling more like a walking simulator than a horror game.

graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
47%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the minimalist aesthetic and eerie lighting that enhance the atmosphere, while others criticize the visuals as subpar or reminiscent of older console games. Many players appreciate the game's unique style and its contribution to the overall experience, but there are calls for more graphical options and improvements. Overall, the graphics seem to cater to a niche audience, with opinions varying widely from "immaculate" to "terrible."
- “This game is awesome, the graphics look perfect, the gameplay is scary, 10/10 you've done a splendid job!”
- “The minimalist aesthetic and eerie lighting do an excellent job of creating a haunting atmosphere.”
- “The visuals are deliberately stark and unsettling, contributing to the feeling of being trapped in an otherworldly space.”
- “Graphics are terrible and the storyline is non-existent.”
- “On the downside, the graphical simplicity might not appeal to those who prefer more visually complex environments.”
- “Their high graphics setting looks like games you'd play on the PS2.”
atmosphere
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
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The atmosphere of "Backrooms Unbounded" is widely praised for its ability to evoke mystery and unease, enhanced by a minimalist aesthetic and eerie lighting. While some players appreciate the immersive experience and psychological tension, others note that the strong VHS filter can detract from the visuals, and a greater variety of creature encounters could further enhance the atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully creates a compelling and haunting environment that resonates well with fans of atmospheric horror.
- “For a free backrooms game, it's so good it perfected the atmosphere and the entities. I would like to see this game get more updates in the future.”
- “"Backrooms Unbounded" thrives on its atmosphere of mystery and unease.”
- “The minimalist aesthetic and eerie lighting do an excellent job of creating a haunting atmosphere.”
- “The VHS-like filter fits the atmosphere well but is too strong, giving the game a visual downgrade.”
- “The spaces are sometimes too small or too open, detracting from the liminal atmosphere.”
- “More creature encounters, even just brief sightings, would improve the atmosphere.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its thrilling and disorienting navigation through liminal spaces, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking engagement. While some appreciate the smooth mechanics and atmosphere, others find the gameplay boring and unoriginal, with issues like poor AI and level transitions detracting from the overall experience. Overall, it offers a fresh take on horror for some, but may not appeal to everyone.
- “This game is awesome, the graphics look perfect, the gameplay is scary, 10/10 you've done a splendid job bluskie.”
- “Gameplay: navigating the liminal spaces of 'Backrooms Unbounded' is thrilling and disorienting.”
- “There are versatile levels, creatures, scary sounds, and gameplay is smooth.”
- “Very boring, AI is stupid, transition between levels is very bad, gameplay consists of pressing W until the level is finished with occasional keys dropped on the level.”
- “While its minimalist approach and repetitive gameplay may not be for everyone, it offers a fresh take on classic horror that is worth experiencing.”
- “The stamina mechanic seems a bit pointless, considering you are faster than the entities in the game when walking.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The game's story is generally perceived as weak or non-existent, with some players noting its vagueness and simplicity. While a few appreciate the potential for personal interpretation through environmental storytelling, many express a desire for a more developed narrative, plot, and dialogue, especially given the game's free status. Overall, the story is seen as a minor aspect of the experience, with mixed feelings about its execution.
- “A short and scary horror game, which has a simple but good story and a short ending.”
- “Please make a full game out of this with story, plot, and dialogue; I will pay any amount.”
- “Graphics are terrible and the storyline is non-existent.”
- “The narrative is vague, which could encourage players to piece together the story through environmental clues and personal interpretation.”
- “Ending was meh, story is alright, and the entities are...ok.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and often tedious, with some expressing that it feels like a task requiring a significant investment of time, leading to frustration and a desire for a more engaging experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Although it can be a bit boring or even tedious on some levels.”
- “It is very tedious... no jump scares and leaving me wanting my 78 minutes back.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game received mixed reviews; while some players found it well-made and glitch-free, others reported significant issues such as frequent freezes, bugs, and poor lighting effects. Overall, the game appears to have a solid foundation but requires further optimization to enhance the user experience.
- “I'm a photorealism dev. I found this game and recorded my thoughts on my YouTube channel about what I think should be changed. This game had so many bugs, glitches, and an overload of a fisheye lens effect with light flickering.”
- “Wouldn't touch this game again. Really bad lighting, really bad flashlight. The game has a ton of freezes, and the entities look like a 3rd grader made them. It freezes after almost every level and needs too much work to mention. I had no fun at all with this.”
- “So please stop the hate. It's really well made, and I didn't encounter any glitches, so this game is able to run on any PC, stable and fun. However, there is one thing I don't like: why the heck are there no obstacles on the level?”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players noting that it leans more towards being funny than scary. The lighthearted tone, combined with easy puzzles, contributes to an enjoyable and quick gameplay experience. Overall, the game is well-received for its comedic elements.
- “For the most part, it was not scary, but funny. The game is not bad; it goes through pretty quickly with easy riddles.”
- “Really good game and funny.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The lack of procedural generation in the game diminishes its replayability, as players can easily navigate the environment after their initial playthrough, leading to a reduced sense of challenge and discovery.
- “The game doesn't offer procedural generation, which gives you a sense of orientation after finding the way once, reducing replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of diverse paths and choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting the great soundtrack as a standout feature.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the game feeling fresh and engaging throughout.”