THE BATHROOMS
- May 17, 2024
- Hidden Palace
This 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.…
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging atmosphere, with effective horror elements that create a balance of surreality and tension.
- Gameplay is challenging yet fun, with multiple difficulty levels and a good amount of replayability.
- The technical performance is solid, running smoothly on various platforms without major issues.
- The difficulty ramp can be unforgiving, which may frustrate some players, especially in higher difficulty modes.
- The lack of a voiced storyline may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- There are some rough edges with the recent color blindness mode, which may affect gameplay for those who rely on it.
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that each area features its own unique ambiance that enhances the overall experience. Many express a strong appreciation for the game's atmospheric design, contributing to a captivating and immersive environment.
“I love the atmosphere of this game.”
“Each different area in the game has its own unique atmosphere.”
“I quite liked the atmosphere.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay is heavily influenced by the orb's changing color, which is essential for player interaction and strategy. Some users have noted issues with this feature, suggesting that those who rely on it should wait for a future update to enhance their experience. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but may require improvements for optimal enjoyment.
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users feel that the story would have benefited from a fully voiced narrative, suggesting that the lack of voice acting detracts from the overall experience.
“I think it would've been better with an actual voiced storyline.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their ability to create an immersive environment that effectively balances surrealism and tension, enhancing the overall engagement of the player.
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music, along with the audio and visuals, creates an immersive environment that effectively balances surreality and tension, keeping players engaged throughout the experience.
“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.”