The Backrooms

I enjoy the concept of a desert that causes one to become entranced by the heat, however, the execution of this feature is poor. The level is simply too plain to execute in such a clinical and monotonous way — a more narrative and engaging portrayal would be strongly preferred.

Good level, I like the tumbleweed entity and death rat variant especially.

Liminal? Check. Interesting illusions mechanic? Check. Overall lack of redundancy? Check.

This page has various good elements for me to like the level. I'll admit: I'm kind of biased towards liminal articles; nonetheless, I still try to judge them as fairly as I can. I feel like this page makes a pretty good use of simplicity. That in itself is hard enough, given that the risk that there could be a notable lack of "meat" exists.

However, that was not the case here, at least not for me. Level 229 somehow, in my opinion, accomplishes being both short and complete. There is liminality, there are thematically fitting entities, there is an interesting gimmik, and so on.

Sure, it may not be perfect, and perhaps there is still plenty of room for you to grow as an author. But this page right here, is good for me. Very dope that you managed to get up from the previous entry to now reach here. +1.

interesting concept, dull execution.

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