The Backrooms Game
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Backrooms Game, a game inspired by the online creepypasta of the same name, is a game that will push your nerves and put your sanity to the test. Backrooms Game is an escape-horror game in which you must find your way out of a bizarre and infinite maze of yellow rooms and hallways while avoiding the horrors that lurk in the shadows. The game is free to play on Steam and includes multiple game modes, including Purist Time Challenge, Traditional Three Survival Challenge, and Campaign.
The premise of the game is straightforward: you inadvertently enter the backrooms, a liminal area that exists behind the walls of reality, where nothing makes sense and nothing is as it appears. The backrooms are divided into several levels, each with its unique theme and hazards. Level 0 is the most basic and ordinary level, for example, with endless hallways of yellow wallpaper and damp carpet. Level 1 is similar to Level 0, however there are more doors and windows leading to higher levels. Level 2 is a dark and industrial level with pipes, vents, and machinery. Level 3 is a flooded level in which you must swim to escape drowning. And so forth.
The graphics in the game aren't particularly remarkable, but they do their job of creating a cramped and unpleasant environment. The yellowish tone of the rooms, the buzzing of the fluorescent lights, the repeated patterns of the wallpaper, and the occasional glitches and distortions all add to the sense of being trapped in a nightmare. The sound design is equally effective, with distant noises, whispers, footsteps, and screams that will keep you anxious and attentive. The game also has a sanity meter that depletes as you explore the backrooms. You will begin to hallucinate and lose control of your character if your sanity hits zero.
The gameplay revolves around exploration, survival, and puzzle solving. You must navigate the maze-like chambers and passageways in search of clues, goods, and exits. You must also manage your supplies, which include flashlight batteries, health kits, and firearms. In the backrooms, you will encounter many beings, some of whom are hostile and will pursue you if they spot you. You will have to battle them or flee from them. Some beings are more deadly than others, and some can be slain only with specific weapons or tactics. You will also be required to solve puzzles and riddles in order to proceed through the levels and reveal secrets.
The campaign mode of the game is a narrative-driven mode that chronicles your character's journey through the backrooms and efforts to escape the backrooms. Cutscenes, voice acting, dialogue options, and numerous endings are available in the campaign mode. The campaign mode also adds new stages and monsters not found in the previous modes. Other modes in the game are more arcade-like, with a focus on survival or speedrunning. These modes can be played alone or with up to three friends in online co-op.
Backrooms Game is a game for fans of horror games and creepypastas. It's a game that will make you feel terrified, perplexed, and intrigued all at the same time. It's a game that will put your abilities and sanity to the test. It's a game that will make you question what lies beyond reality's borders.