THE BATHROOMS
- May 17, 2024
- Hidden Palace
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Get on itch.io StoreThis is a demo for the full game available on Steam. Welcome to The Bathrooms. Evil clowns have captured you and want to play a fun game with you. Find the three keys to the exit before they decide to keep you there forever. Your pet dog Shibosu has also been taken - it is your option to rescue him or not. To escape you must inhale copium to run faster and use your orb's abilities to find keys.…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging atmosphere, combining trippy visuals with effective horror elements that keep players on edge.
- Gameplay is challenging yet fun, with multiple difficulty levels and a variety of tools to aid players in navigating the maze-like environment.
- The combination of humor and horror, along with the game's smooth performance and beautiful graphics, creates an entertaining experience.
- The clown character can be frustratingly difficult to evade, often making it nearly impossible to hide or escape once detected.
- Some players found the timing of enemy attacks to be unforgiving, leading to moments of frustration during gameplay.
- The game could benefit from a more developed storyline or voice acting to enhance the overall experience.
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its uniqueness, with each area offering distinct and immersive environments. Players particularly enjoy the eerie and liminal qualities, such as the unsettling ambiance of endless shiny bathrooms, contributing to an overall captivating experience.
“Really unique game, I love the liminal atmosphere.”
“Each different area in the game has its own unique atmosphere.”
“Love the creepy, endless, shiny bathrooms atmosphere.”
“Love the creepy, endless, shiny bathroom atmosphere.”
“I quite liked the atmosphere.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beauty and smooth performance, contributing to an immersive environment that effectively balances surreality and tension alongside the soundtrack and audio.
“The soundtrack, audio, and visuals all work together to create an environment that keeps you engaged while maintaining an uneasy balance of surreality and tension.”
“The graphics are beautiful and run smoothly.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is significantly impacted by the orb's changing color, which is essential for player interaction; however, some users recommend waiting for an update to improve this feature.
“Fortunately, I don't need the latter, but since the orb's changing color is vital to the gameplay, I recommend users who need this feature wait for an update.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively enhances the atmosphere, creating an engaging environment that balances surrealism and tension, complementing the visuals and audio seamlessly.
“The soundtrack, audio, and visuals all work together to create an environment that keeps you engaged while maintaining an uneasy balance of surreality and tension.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is praised for its effective blend of amusing memes and unsettling clown-themed terror, creating a unique and engaging experience.
“I love the balance between funny memes and unnerving psycho clown terror!”
“The humor in this game is spot on, blending absurdity with clever wordplay that keeps me laughing.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious dialogue add so much charm to the gameplay!”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the story would have benefited from a fully voiced narrative, suggesting that the current presentation lacks depth and engagement.
“I think it would've been better with an actual voiced storyline.”
“The plot felt disjointed and lacked coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
