Backrooms: Escape Together is a co-op survival horror game featuring lifelike graphics, proximity voice chat and horrifying entities. You and up to 5 friends must make your way through 9 fully procedurally generated levels using what's available to you to progress deeper into the Backrooms.

Every level is a mini-adventure of its own, hosting unique gameplay, puzzles, lootable items, environments, and entities. Levels will be added constantly throughout early access as we grow the game into the best multiplayer experience to date.

Everything is re-generated on the fly after every level attempt. No two rooms, hallways, or encounters are the same offering unparalleled replay-ability. Each level's procedural generation algorithm is meticulously designed to capture the essence of the Backrooms.

Made in Unreal Engine 5, Backrooms: Escape Together's lifelike visuals and spatialized audio work to remove every possible immersion barrier between you and the game. You will feel as if you truly are a lost wander, stuck in the Backrooms.

Enter the Backrooms alone or team up with 5 others for a total of 6-player co-op.
Enjoy hilarious tension relieving moments as you watch your friends die from the horrors you encounter
Dynamic proximity voice chat adapts to walls, rooms, and new environments on the fly
Host private lobbies for your friends only or join a public lobby for an adventure with a stranger

Every entity, level, exit, and design decision has been based on the online lore of the Backrooms. We take lore accuracy seriously.

As a team of researchers, you are tasked to explore the liminal labyrinth. However, after completing your research duties, an elevator malfunction leaves you with only 2 objectives, survival and escape.

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Processor: Intel Core i5-4430
Memory: 4 GB RAM
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DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 15 GB available space
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Memory: 16 GB RAM
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About the Game

Enter the Backrooms alone or team up with 5 others for a total of 6-player co-op.
Enjoy hilarious tension relieving moments as you watch your friends die from the horrors you encounter
Dynamic proximity voice chat adapts to walls, rooms, and new environments on the fly
Host private lobbies for your friends only or join a public lobby for an adventure with a stranger

Every entity, level, exit, and design decision has been based on the online lore of the Backrooms. We take lore accuracy seriously.

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These elements significantly enhance immersion and contribute to the overall horror experience.",{"_355":398,"_357":399,"_358":400,"_359":401,"_361":402},"Impactful jump scares",0.08232563749467538,0.65,32,"While the game primarily relies on atmosphere, it also features well-placed and effective jumpscares that genuinely startle players and contribute to the thrilling horror experience. These moments add to the overall fear factor.",{"_355":404,"_357":405,"_358":406,"_359":209,"_361":407},"Unique camera feature",0.0457141381459087,0.6,"The game's distinct camera feature, particularly its VHS-like filter and found-footage style, significantly enhances immersion. 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Players also report unpolished aspects such as clunky controls, confusing UI, lack of stamina indicators, and a general feeling of being an early access or unfinished product, further exacerbated by a perceived lack of updates.",{"_355":421,"_357":422,"_358":423,"_359":424,"_361":425},"Poor solo and co-op experience",0.1458316389569346,0.8,64,"The game is widely considered unenjoyable, excessively difficult, or boring when played solo, often described as 'unplayable' without friends. Co-op also suffers from a lack of shared dynamics, tedious spectating after death, and difficulty recovering from group failures, leading to limited long-term engagement.",{"_355":427,"_357":428,"_358":389,"_359":429,"_361":430},"Inconsistent monster AI and scare factor",0.11895875808745872,51,"Monster AI is often criticized for being buggy, unpredictable, or too simplistic, leading to both unfair deaths and a loss of fear. Specific issues include monsters getting stuck, ignoring sound cues, being too fast or too slow, and exhibiting predictable movement patterns, which ultimately undermines the game's horror elements.",{"_355":432,"_357":433,"_358":394,"_359":311,"_361":434},"Unbalanced difficulty modes",0.08129251061254435,"Players find the game's difficulty modes, especially 'Hard' and 'Purgatory', to be unbalanced and excessively punishing. The requirement to restart from the very beginning upon death in these modes is highly frustrating and can be further exacerbated by level-specific randomness, making progression feel unfair and tedious rather than challenging.","gameplaySummary",[437,442,447,452,457],{"_355":438,"_357":439,"_358":366,"_359":440,"_361":441},"Varied, Challenging Level Puzzles",0.2715934183900126,141,"The game features 9 levels, many of which are procedurally generated, offering diverse tasks and puzzles requiring critical thinking and teamwork. 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The game balances intense chases and jumpscares with moments of hiding and outsmarting entities, providing a distinct horror experience that relies more on suspense and entity interaction than constant loud scares.",{"_355":453,"_357":454,"_358":400,"_359":455,"_361":456},"Punishing Death Mechanics",0.051228225160109,17,"Player death is a frequent occurrence, especially in higher difficulties. In modes like Purgatory, a single player's permanent death can reset the entire game to Level 0, emphasizing survival and teamwork. The game also includes mechanics like sanity loss affecting player state and periodic dangerous phases.",{"_355":458,"_357":459,"_358":406,"_359":193,"_361":460},"Challenging \"Purgatory\" Mode",0.03622651909970854,"The game offers a \"Purgatory\" difficulty mode, which is significantly harder than normal and often requires multiplayer due to its low fault tolerance and high demands on player patience and mental fortitude. 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Ray tracing optimization is noted, but Unreal Engine performance could still be improved for some players.",{"_355":473,"_357":474,"_358":406,"_359":170,"_361":475},"Compact game size, HDD compatible",0.02005439641278356,"The game is praised for its relatively small installation footprint, which is beneficial for storage. It also performs well even when installed on traditional hard drives, demonstrating good compatibility and efficient asset management.","recommendationSummary",[478,482,487,492],{"_355":479,"_357":480,"_358":366,"_359":379,"_361":481},"Highly recommended and great value.",0.35035135343260243,"Many players strongly recommend the game, citing its worth for the price and overall fun, often giving high ratings (8-10/10). It's seen as a solid purchase, especially for an enjoyable experience.",{"_355":483,"_357":484,"_358":372,"_359":485,"_361":486},"Ideal for horror and Backrooms fans.",0.13034498630869182,54,"Fans of the Backrooms genre praise this game as one of the best available, highlighting its immersive atmosphere. It's also highly recommended for players who enjoy psychological horror, liminal spaces, or thrilling co-op scares.",{"_355":488,"_357":489,"_358":406,"_359":490,"_361":491},"Very challenging and difficult.",0.06503400849003547,24,"The game is described as a very difficult and mentally straining experience, appealing to those who enjoy a significant challenge. Some suggest it's not for the faint of heart or those expecting an easy playthrough.",{"_355":493,"_357":494,"_358":495,"_359":182,"_361":496},"Consider purchasing on sale.",0.02725864544721815,0.5,"Due to the current amount of content and its Early Access state, some players recommend waiting for a sale to purchase the game to ensure better value for money.","miscSummary",[499,504,508,512,516,520,525,529,534],{"_355":500,"_357":501,"_358":378,"_359":502,"_361":503},"Eagerly Awaiting New Content",0.2941140160939289,154,"Players are consistently expressing excitement for future updates, new levels, and more content. The game is recognized as being in early access, with many looking forward to its full release and continued development, including new levels, puzzles, and even harder difficulties, indicating high engagement and a desire for longevity.",{"_355":505,"_357":506,"_358":366,"_359":116,"_361":507},"Extensive Ideas for Gameplay & Horror",0.08079294339612225,"Players offer highly detailed and creative suggestions for expanding the game's horror elements, monster mechanics, level designs, and atmospheric features. These range from 'Voice Possession' and 'AI-Personalized Horror' to dynamic lighting, material refinements, and specific entity behavior changes, showing a deep engagement with the game's potential.",{"_355":509,"_357":510,"_358":406,"_359":213,"_361":511},"Benchmarked Against Backrooms Titles",0.04798130757437298,"Many players inevitably compare the game to other popular 'Backrooms' titles, especially 'Escape the Backrooms.' Reviews are mixed, with some finding it superior or on par, while others note its current content limitations compared to more established games in the genre. This context is important for positioning.",{"_355":513,"_357":514,"_358":372,"_359":174,"_361":515},"Enhance Multiplayer & Communication",0.0250849043109471,"Players suggest improvements for the multiplayer experience, such as country-specific server selection and the ability to add friends. There's also a strong request for in-game text chat, especially for mute players, and better ways to identify teammates.",{"_355":517,"_357":518,"_358":423,"_359":174,"_361":519},"Promising Development Roadmap",0.024707580215848797,"Players acknowledge and are enthusiastic about the game's stated roadmap, which promises a future direction towards world exploration, diverse gameplay experiences, and extended chapters, moving away from purely linear progression. This instills confidence in the game's long-term potential.",{"_355":521,"_357":522,"_358":523,"_359":174,"_361":524},"Broad Age Suitability",0.01933472640337439,0.3,"The game is perceived as suitable for a wide demographic, including teens, adults, and even older players, indicating its accessibility and appeal across different age groups. This suggests the horror elements are not overly extreme or exclusive.",{"_355":526,"_357":527,"_358":406,"_359":166,"_361":528},"Leverage Backrooms Lore Potential",0.016963953978018295,"Players recognize the vast potential of the Backrooms concept, with its many levels, unlimited world, and procedural generation possibilities. 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Players are also highly excited by the game's promising future, eagerly anticipating new levels, updates, and the full release, which they believe will further develop this high-quality and unique horror title.",{"_355":552,"_357":553,"_358":553,"_359":554,"_361":555},"Joy",0.304654442877292,216,"Joy in the game is predominantly linked to the social aspect of playing with friends, which consistently leads to laughter, humorous moments, and a highly enjoyable cooperative experience. Players find the game's dynamic and engaging gameplay, often combined with lighthearted scares and shared challenges, to be a source of immense fun.",{"_355":557,"_357":558,"_358":558,"_359":559,"_361":560},"Frustration",0.2623413258110014,186,"Frustration arises primarily from technical issues like frequent game crashes and bugs, alongside significant gameplay difficulties. Players struggle with repetitive trial-and-error mechanics, unforgiving levels (particularly Level 3 and Lidar), and a lack of checkpoints, which are exacerbated by unclear objectives, multiplayer problems, and perceived unfair AI behavior.",{"_355":562,"_357":563,"_358":563,"_359":564,"_361":565},"Disappointment",0.24400564174894218,173,"Disappointment is largely caused by the game's perceived lack of content, with too few levels and a short overall length that doesn't justify its price. Players also express dissatisfaction with slow updates, monotonous solo gameplay, unfulfilled potential, and the game failing to deliver sufficient scares or fixing persistent bugs, often leading to a feeling of incompleteness.",{"_355":567,"_357":568,"_358":568,"_359":569,"_361":570},"Fear",0.1311706629055007,93,"Fear is directly triggered by the game's effective horror elements, including terrifying monsters, unexpected jumpscares, and a consistently tense atmosphere. Players experience intense dread and anxiety from dark, eerie environments, unsettling sounds, and desperate chases from entities, especially when playing solo.",{"_355":572,"_357":573,"_358":573,"_359":574,"_361":575},"Enjoyment",0.12552891396332863,89,"Enjoyment stems from the overall fun and engaging gameplay, particularly when experienced with friends, enhancing social interaction and replayability. Players appreciate the interesting levels, challenging aspects, and effective graphics, which together create a consistently positive and often immersive gaming experience.",{"_355":577,"_357":578,"_358":578,"_359":579,"_361":580},"Hope",0.08321579689703808,59,"Hope is driven by the strong desire for the game to receive more content, specifically additional levels and features, which players believe will enhance its longevity and replayability. There's an optimistic anticipation for future updates to fix existing bugs and further develop the game's promising potential, with developers actively using community feedback.",{"_355":582,"_357":583,"_358":583,"_359":429,"_361":584},"Anticipation",0.07193229901269393,"Anticipation is primarily focused on the release of new levels, chapters, and future content updates for the game. Players eagerly await the full game release, new maps, and developer updates, looking forward to continued challenges and expanded gameplay experiences.",{"_355":586,"_357":587,"_358":587,"_359":110,"_361":588},"Amusement",0.0535966149506347,"Amusement frequently arises from the social dynamics of playing with friends, leading to chaotic, humorous moments, and shared laughter, often involving exaggerated reactions to scares or lighthearted pranking. Players also find humor in the game's challenging situations or their own incompetence, contributing to an overall fun and entertaining experience.",{"_355":590,"_357":591,"_358":591,"_359":592,"_361":593},"Desire",0.047954866008462625,34,"Desire is explicitly focused on the wish for more game content, particularly additional and longer levels, and the faster implementation of new features like split-screen, checkpoints, or an autosave function. Players also express a strong want for improved social features, clearer UI, and more random events to enrich the overall experience.",{"_355":595,"_357":596,"_358":596,"_359":597,"_361":598},"Appreciation",0.03526093088857546,25,"Appreciation is directed towards the developers' significant effort and dedication, evident in the game's high-quality graphics, meticulous world-building, and immersive atmosphere. Players value the frequent updates, unique level designs, and the overall attention to detail, often noting the game's excellent quality for its price within the genre.",{"_355":600,"_357":601,"_358":601,"_359":221,"_361":602},"Anger",0.02538787023977433,"Anger is primarily caused by frustrating level designs, particularly Levels 3 and Lidar, which are perceived as unfair or poorly implemented. This is compounded by technical issues like game crashes, ignored bug reports, and a feeling of being ridiculed by the developers, leading to extreme dissatisfaction and a negative overall experience.",{"_355":604,"_357":605,"_358":605,"_359":205,"_361":606},"Challenge",0.019746121297602257,"Challenge is directly attributed to the game's high difficulty, especially in specific levels like Level 3 and the demanding Purgatory mode. Players find the game tests their gaming skills, critical thinking, and teamwork abilities, often requiring numerous attempts to progress, which is sometimes viewed as a positive attribute.",{"_355":608,"_357":609,"_358":609,"_359":197,"_361":610},"Admiration",0.01692524682651622,"Admiration stems from the game's exceptional visual quality, including wonderful graphics and detailed designs, which are often described as realistic and beautiful. Players express profound respect for the developers' craftsmanship in creating unique levels, an immersive atmosphere, and a game considered to be the best in its genre, faithfully representing the Backrooms lore.",{"_355":612,"_357":613,"_358":613,"_359":189,"_361":614},"Surprise",0.014104372355430184,"Surprise arises from the game consistently exceeding players' initial expectations, often turning a casual download into an unexpectedly fun and engaging experience. This includes unexpectedly good graphics, well-executed and intricate levels, intelligent monster AI, and a difficulty level that catches players off guard.",{"_355":616,"_357":617,"_358":617,"_359":107,"_361":618},"Confusion",0.012693935119887164,"Confusion is caused by unclear game mechanics, ambiguous level objectives, and complex level designs that lack proper tutorials or guidance. Players struggle with understanding initial mechanics, navigating specific levels like Lidar, and uncertainty on how to effectively deal with monsters or progress through the game.",{"_355":620,"_357":621,"_358":621,"_359":178,"_361":622},"Annoyance",0.009873060648801129,"Annoyance is triggered by minor yet persistent irritants such as specific levels taking too long to complete, especially when playing solo, and the absence of checkpoints in challenging areas like Level 3. 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STORY

In The Complex: Expedition, you are sent into The Complex along with your team to explore the unexplored regions. When that mission goes horribly wrong, you are left alone, dazed and lost, wandering the seemingly infinite maze of hallways of The Complex.

THE EXPERIENCE

This is a psychological horror experience based on the "Backrooms" urban legend. View the world through a VHS camera and follow along a storyline involving an expedition into The Complex.

With different endings and shifting entry points into The Complex, every playthrough can seem different. This is a slow-burning, atmospheric horror experience focused on exploration and tension.

Experience one of the most immersive Backrooms experiences to date.

Explore the mysterious and unforgiving world of The Complex.

Investigate an unknown lifeform residing in this world.

NOTE: This game is not connected with Kane Pixels' Backrooms nor the Backrooms Wiki/Fandom, though some parts of the experience may be inspired by them.

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Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x with 2GB Video RAM
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Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 3770 3.4GHz or AMD equivalent or better
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 with 3GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11

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While paths can feel similar, the environment aims for an infinite, maze-like quality.",{"_355":983,"_357":984,"_358":532,"_359":166,"_361":985},"Minimalist audio design",0.029595344241865718,"The audio design contributes to the atmosphere with a grainy, static-filled POV, muffled voice acting, and minimal sound effects, enhancing the sense of isolation and dread.",{"_355":987,"_357":945,"_358":495,"_359":166,"_361":988},"Subtle jump scares","The game uses very mild or no jump scares, instead relying on building suspense and keeping players on edge through environmental cues and psychological tension.",{"_355":990,"_357":949,"_358":685,"_359":166,"_361":991},"Two-stage crouch mechanic","The game includes a unique two-stage crouch/prone mechanic, allowing players to crawl through very low areas, which is essential for navigating certain parts of the environment.",{"_355":993,"_357":994,"_358":406,"_359":162,"_361":995},"Research team entry narrative",0.024376226894272622,"The narrative begins with a research team entering 'The Complex,' where the protagonist is separated and must navigate the mostly silent, unknown territory.",{"_355":997,"_357":998,"_358":532,"_359":162,"_361":999},"Non-threatening 'RayRay' entity",0.023851700283206923,"The game features a single, non-threatening entity, 'RayRay,' which functions more as an environmental element or a 'horror mannequin' rather than an active pursuer.",{"_355":1001,"_357":1002,"_358":698,"_359":162,"_361":1003},"Simple, short story",0.02202640746211293,"The game's story is described as simple, short, and sweet, providing a bare-bones narrative structure that supports the exploration-focused gameplay.",[1005,1008,1012],{"_355":913,"_357":1006,"_358":378,"_359":197,"_361":1007},0.07734007090121249,"Many players report significant performance issues, including low frame rates, frequent lag spikes, and hardware overheating. This indicates a need for substantial optimization to improve the overall player experience.",{"_355":1009,"_357":1010,"_358":389,"_359":101,"_361":1011},"Minimal bugs reported",0.018691094652077602,"Most players experienced very few or only minor bugs, suggesting a relatively stable build. This indicates a good level of polish for an early access title.",{"_355":1013,"_357":1014,"_358":698,"_359":104,"_361":1015},"Lighting issues present",0.009662794153196562,"A specific issue with lighting has been noted by some players. This suggests a targeted area for visual bug fixing.",[1017,1022,1026,1030,1034,1038,1042,1047],{"_355":1018,"_357":1019,"_358":366,"_359":1020,"_361":1021},"Highly Recommended Experience",0.29555649148954144,73,"The game is highly recommended by a large number of players, often praised for its immersive exploration and atmospheric qualities. Many consider it a worthwhile purchase, especially for fans of the genre, and some even call it a masterpiece.",{"_355":1023,"_357":1024,"_358":372,"_359":311,"_361":1025},"Ideal for Backrooms Fans",0.14954896182418764,"The game is particularly appealing to fans of liminal spaces and the Backrooms genre. Players who enjoy the original Backrooms creepypasta and exploration-focused experiences will find this game to be a must-have.",{"_355":1027,"_357":1028,"_358":389,"_359":455,"_361":1029},"Price and Niche Appeal Concerns",0.09304626208451482,"Some players feel the game is not worth its current price, especially if they are not deeply invested in the genre or are looking for more extensive gameplay. It's noted that the game might only appeal to a niche audience.",{"_355":1031,"_357":1032,"_358":394,"_359":205,"_361":1033},"Anticipation for Full Release",0.08183688168016037,"Players are eagerly anticipating the full release of the game and hope for more content, levels, and quality-of-life updates like resolution options and filter removal. There's strong interest in future projects from the developer.",{"_355":1035,"_357":1036,"_358":423,"_359":189,"_361":1037},"Try Free Predecessor First",0.06461899908933057,"Many reviewers suggest playing the free predecessor, 'The Complex: Found Footage', before purchasing this game. This allows potential buyers to gauge their interest in the genre and the developer's style.",{"_355":1039,"_357":1040,"_358":400,"_359":162,"_361":1041},"Enhance Immersion Tips",0.02486892486439677,"To maximize the immersive experience, players recommend playing the game blind, without prior knowledge of creatures or encounters, and using headphones in a quiet environment.",{"_355":1043,"_357":1044,"_358":1045,"_359":104,"_361":1046},"Monitor GPU Temperature",0.008125408964757542,0.2,"One reviewer noted a concern about potential video card overheating, advising players to monitor their GPU temperature during gameplay.",{"_355":1048,"_357":1049,"_358":1050,"_359":104,"_361":1051},"Disregard Negative Reviews",0.006832627270935012,0.1,"A reviewer suggested that players should disregard negative reviews, implying that some criticism might not be representative of the game's true value or target audience.",[1053,1057,1061,1065,1069,1073],{"_355":1054,"_357":1055,"_358":366,"_359":113,"_361":1056},"High hopes for future content",0.12021685660966941,"Players are highly anticipating future updates and content additions, including co-op mode, achievements, and trading cards. They believe the game has strong potential for growth and are eager to see it expanded.",{"_355":1058,"_357":1059,"_358":406,"_359":189,"_361":1060},"Niche appeal of liminal spaces",0.06013475454284517,"The game's focus on liminal spaces and early Backrooms lore is appreciated by a niche audience. However, some reviewers note that general audiences, influenced by other Backrooms content, may misunderstand the game's specific artistic intent.",{"_355":1062,"_357":1063,"_358":389,"_359":182,"_361":1064},"Compared to previous free game",0.05286639910513474,"Many players compare the game to the developer's previous free title, 'The Complex: Found Footage,' often finding the free version to be stronger or too similar, which impacts their perception of the paid game's value.",{"_355":1066,"_357":1067,"_358":389,"_359":170,"_361":1068},"Solo developer praised",0.037161201163529195,"Reviewers are impressed by the game's quality, especially considering it was developed by a single, young individual. This fact garners respect and support for the developer.",{"_355":1070,"_357":1071,"_358":423,"_359":162,"_361":1072},"Multiplayer mode expected",0.02619396047189372,"Multiplayer, specifically a co-op mode, is a highly anticipated feature that players expect to be implemented in future updates, indicating a desire for social gameplay.",{"_355":1074,"_357":1075,"_358":698,"_359":101,"_361":1076},"Short and easy gameplay",0.016250817929515084,"The game is noted for its short duration and ease of play, which might appeal to casual players but could also imply a lack of depth for others.",[1078,1082,1085,1088,1091,1095,1100,1103,1106,1108,1111,1115,1117,1120,1123,1127,1130,1132,1135,1137],{"_355":542,"_357":1079,"_358":1079,"_359":1080,"_361":1081},0.34056761268781305,204,"Players expressed satisfaction primarily due to the game's exceptional atmosphere, sound design, and visual quality, which created a highly immersive and realistic Backrooms experience. The game's effective horror, often achieved without cheap jumpscares, and its faithfulness to the original Backrooms lore were also significant contributors to positive player experiences.",{"_355":562,"_357":1083,"_358":1083,"_359":445,"_361":1084},0.13689482470784642,"Disappointment stemmed mainly from the game's short length, perceived lack of content, and technical issues like poor optimization. Players also expressed dissatisfaction with the full release not offering significant improvements or new features compared to earlier versions, and some felt the game did not justify its price.",{"_355":547,"_357":1086,"_358":1086,"_359":579,"_361":1087},0.09849749582637729,"Excitement was driven by the game's immersive atmosphere, strong graphics, and psychological terror. Players were also excited about significant updates, the anticipation of future content like multiplayer, and the game's overall quality and unique approach to the Backrooms theme.",{"_355":557,"_357":1089,"_358":1089,"_359":429,"_361":1090},0.08514190317195326,"Frustration was largely caused by technical problems such as poor performance, crashes, and getting stuck due to unfinished areas or missing collisions. Players also found the lack of clear guidance, repetitive gameplay, and cumbersome controls to be frustrating.",{"_355":567,"_357":1092,"_358":1092,"_359":1093,"_361":1094},0.05175292153589316,31,"Fear was successfully evoked by the game's pervasive atmosphere, psychological terror, and the feeling of being watched or followed. The effective use of unseen elements, creepy moments, and the overall oppressive environment contributed to a genuinely terrifying experience for players.",{"_355":1096,"_357":1097,"_358":1097,"_359":1098,"_361":1099},"Awe",0.045075125208681135,27,"Awe was inspired by the game's stunning atmosphere, visual beauty, and realistic depiction of liminal spaces. Players were impressed by the game's unique and effective approach to horror, its attention to detail, and its ability to create a profound sense of dread and wonder.",{"_355":595,"_357":1101,"_358":1101,"_359":209,"_361":1102},0.025041736227045076,"Players appreciated the game's unique design choices, particularly its avoidance of common horror tropes and its faithful portrayal of the Backrooms concept. The developer's consistent work and the game's distinct audiovisuals were also highly valued.",{"_355":608,"_357":1104,"_358":1104,"_359":205,"_361":1105},0.02337228714524207,"Admiration was directed towards the solo developer's achievement in creating a high-quality game that effectively captured the essence of liminal spaces. Players praised the game's graphics, voice acting, and its status as one of the best adaptations within the Backrooms theme.",{"_355":582,"_357":1104,"_358":1104,"_359":205,"_361":1107},"Anticipation was primarily focused on the game's full release and future content, especially the announced co-op feature and subsequent updates. Players were eager to see how the game would evolve and expand.",{"_355":552,"_357":1109,"_358":1109,"_359":201,"_361":1110},0.021702838063439065,"Joy stemmed from the overall enjoyable game experience, including peaceful exploration and the game's high quality. Players found the game fun and appreciated its accurate camera effects and sound design.",{"_355":1112,"_357":1113,"_358":1113,"_359":189,"_361":1114},"Boredom",0.01669449081803005,"Boredom arose from repetitive and unengaging gameplay, excessive walking, and a perceived lack of entertainment or actual horror. Players found the initial gameplay loop and repetitive levels to be tedious.",{"_355":577,"_357":1113,"_358":1113,"_359":189,"_361":1116},"Hope was expressed for future content, bug fixes, and performance improvements from the developer. Players desired to see the game expand on its creative ideas and for the developers to continue supporting the title.",{"_355":616,"_357":1118,"_358":1118,"_359":107,"_361":1119},0.015025041736227046,"Confusion was caused by unclear objectives, illogical architecture, and moments where players got lost. Some players also expressed confusion regarding the developer's design decisions and the impact of graphical settings.",{"_355":572,"_357":1121,"_358":1121,"_359":170,"_361":1122},0.008347245409015025,"Enjoyment was derived from fun exploration, the presence of scares, and the overall engaging atmosphere. Players simply found the game to be a fun experience.",{"_355":1124,"_357":1125,"_358":1125,"_359":162,"_361":1126},"Immersion",0.005008347245409015,"Immersion was achieved through the oppressive ambient sound and the feeling of genuinely being present in the Backrooms, akin to watching real found footage.",{"_355":1128,"_357":1125,"_358":1125,"_359":162,"_361":1129},"Love","Love for the game was expressed due to its beauty, terrifying aspects, and perfect ambiance. The overall experience, including a specific confusing but enjoyable part at the end, contributed to this strong positive emotion.",{"_355":590,"_357":1125,"_358":1125,"_359":162,"_361":1131},"Desire was primarily for more content and further development, often triggered by the game's ending which left players wanting to continue the experience.",{"_355":1133,"_357":1125,"_358":1125,"_359":162,"_361":1134},"Dread","Dread was induced by the feeling of being lost and alone while navigating the game's halls, creating a sense of loneliness and helplessness.",{"_355":612,"_357":1125,"_358":1125,"_359":162,"_361":1136},"Surprise was caused by the effectiveness of certain jump-scares, the drastic and high-quality changes in the final update, and the unexpected level of immersion and graphics.",{"_355":1138,"_357":1125,"_358":1125,"_359":162,"_361":1139},"Acceptance","Acceptance related to the game's nature as a walking simulator and its sparse gameplay, indicating players came to terms with 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psychological tension.",{"_355":1163,"_358":423,"_361":1164},"More varied and less repetitive level design","Level design is criticized for being too linear, filled with dead ends, and reusing environments, making exploration tedious.",{"_355":1166,"_358":394,"_361":1167},"Co-op multiplayer mode","Players are highly anticipating and expecting a cooperative multiplayer mode in future updates.",{"_355":1169,"_358":389,"_361":1170},"Controller support","Players reported a lack of controller support, leading to awkward controls and less accessibility.",{"_355":1172,"_358":389,"_361":1173},"Customizable keybinds","Players desire the ability to remap keybindings for a more comfortable and accessible experience.",{"_355":1175,"_358":400,"_361":1176},"Option to disable/reduce camera bobbing and motion blur","Excessive camera effects cause discomfort and motion sickness for some players, breaking immersion.",{"_355":1178,"_358":400,"_361":1179},"Option to adjust/disable character breathing audio","Constant character breathing audio is described as annoying and immersion-breaking.",{"_355":1181,"_358":400,"_361":1182},"Option to adjust/disable forced voice acting","Forced voice acting is considered annoying and immersion-breaking by some players.",{"_355":1184,"_358":406,"_361":1185},"Bug fixes and overall polish","The game feels unfinished, with unfulfilled potential, bugs, and some areas appearing incomplete.",{"_355":1187,"_358":532,"_361":1188},"More gameplay depth and interaction","The core gameplay loop is described as a 'walking simulator' with minimal interaction, contributing to boredom.",{"_355":1190,"_358":495,"_361":1191},"Granular volume controls for music, voices, and sound effects","The game lacks basic accessibility options for audio control.",{"_355":1193,"_358":495,"_361":1194},"Subtitle options for dialogue","The game lacks subtitle options, making dialogue hard to understand for some players.",{"_355":1196,"_358":685,"_361":1197},"Stronger and more developed story","The story is largely absent or poorly developed, with many players finding it non-existent or unoriginal.",{"_355":1199,"_358":685,"_361":1200},"More satisfying and clearer endings","The game's ending is frequently described as unsatisfying, confusing, or abrupt.",{"_355":1202,"_358":698,"_361":1203},"Resolution options","Players hope for quality-of-life updates like resolution options.",{"_355":1205,"_358":698,"_361":1206},"Option to remove/adjust visual filters (e.g., VHS filter)","Players desire quality-of-life updates like filter removal.",{"_355":1208,"_358":1209,"_361":1210},"Achievements",0.35,"Players are anticipating achievements as part of future content additions.",{"_355":1212,"_358":1209,"_361":1213},"Trading cards","Players are anticipating trading cards as part of future content additions.",{"_355":1215,"_358":523,"_361":1216},"More unique utilization of the Backrooms setting","The game's adaptation of the Backrooms concept is criticized for being too 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