Chapter 1 · Level 0

The Lobby

Maze navigation via wall-mounted arrows; ventilation shaft extraction.

Biome: Backrooms Liminal Space
Chapter: 1
Threat: Low
Difficulty: Easy
Par (Any%): 00:45

Entities present

Howler
Phantom Smiler

Walkthrough

A sprawling, mono-yellow labyrinth modeled after the canonical Backrooms. Track the wall-mounted directional arrows through the asymmetric corridors while evading the Howler's ambient roaming and the static grin of the Phantom Smiler. The extraction sequence requires a vertical climb into the central ventilation shaft.

Tips

Use the Flashlight to scan for the Phantom Smiler's reflective eyes.
The Howler does not pursue through tight 90-degree turns - break line-of-sight aggressively.

Nightmare note. Stamina discipline is mandatory. Every sprint must be justified; every flashlight toggle is a tactical decision.