Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: The Backrooms 1998 on Nintendo Switch
Published 3/13/2025
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68
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 2/20/2025
The Backrooms 1998
The Backrooms 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.
- Developer
- Steelkrill Studio
- Publisher
- Steelkrill Studio, Feardemic
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Critic avg
57
2 scored reviews
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2
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45–68
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 57 across 2 scored reviews, with a 23-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Alyssa Rochelle Payne
GameGrinThe Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Backroom Survival Horror Game Review
Published 3/8/2025
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45
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