MENUS

SYSTEM_MENU

Press Esc during gameplay to open the System Menu. The menu is divided into three tabs: SYSTEM, STATUS, and INVENTORY.

The SYSTEM tab provides access to all game settings and the option to exit.

GRAPHICS_SETTINGS

Configure visual quality and display options.

Display Options

• Aspect Ratio: Select display aspect ratio (HD 16:9, etc.)
• Graphics: Overall graphics preset (Balanced, etc.)
• V-Sync: Synchronize framerate to monitor refresh rate
• Unlock Framerate: Remove framerate cap

Quality Settings

• Shadow Quality: Shadow rendering detail (Low/Medium/High)
• Water Quality: Water effect detail (Low/Medium/High)
• Image Brightness: Adjust overall brightness

Visual Effects

• Ambient Occlusion: Soft shadows in corners and crevices
• Bloom: Glowing light effect
• Motion Blur: Blur effect during movement
• Animated Light Maps: Dynamic lighting updates
• Insanity VHS Noise: Static overlay when sanity is low
• TV Filter: CRT television scanline effect
• Retro Dither: Retro-style dithering effect

AUDIO_SETTINGS

Adjust volume levels and audio preferences.

Volume Controls

• Master Volume: Overall audio level
• Music Volume: Background music level
• Voice Volume: Character dialogue level
• Effects Volume: Sound effects level

Audio Options

• Character Voice: Enable character voice acting
• Subtitles: Display subtitles for dialogue

GAMEPLAY_OPTIONS

Configure gameplay mechanics and difficulty options.

Difficulty Options

• Entities: Toggle hostile entity spawning
• Survival Mode: Enable hunger, thirst, and energy mechanics

Camera & UI

• Camera Sway: Natural camera movement while walking
• Center Dot: Display crosshair in center of screen
• On-Screen Indicators: Display objective and navigation hints
• Tutorials: Show tutorial prompts

Combat

• Auto Reload: Automatically reload weapons when empty

CONTROL_OPTIONS

Customize input settings and control behavior.

Input Settings

• Key Binds: Open keybind customization menu
• Mouse Sensitivity: Adjust look sensitivity
• Invert Y: Invert vertical mouse/stick movement

Movement Behavior

• Toggle Crouch: Press once to crouch instead of holding
• Toggle Sprint: Press once to sprint instead of holding
• Peeking: Enable lean/peek controls

RADIAL_MENU

Press MMB (Middle Mouse Button) to open the Radial Menu for quick access to equipment and consumables without pausing gameplay. Move your cursor toward an item to select it.

Equipment occupies fixed slots while consumables fill the remaining positions based on your current inventory.

STATUS_MENU

Press and hold Tab to open the Status Menu. This screen displays Victor's current condition including vital statistics, equipped items, and objective notes.

Vital Statistics

• Health: Heart icon with percentage. Green Mold infection appears as visual corruption when infected.
• Sanity: Eye icon. Sanity affects visual/audio effects and Drama Mask expression.
• Stamina: Displays current/maximum stamina for sprinting and actions.
• Hydration: Water drop icon showing thirst level.
• Nourishment: Stomach icon displaying hunger level.

Equipment Status

• Backpack: Shows pack type and weight modifier (e.g., "HEAVY +6").
• Receiver: Phone icon with signal count for unlocked frequencies.
• Mask: Respirator icon showing filter charges remaining.
• Flashlight: Battery voltage level (e.g., "3.5V").
• Batteries: Battery icon with count (e.g., "3/6").
• Filters: Filter icon with count (e.g., "6/6").

Quick Consumables

• Almond Water: Current count with hotkey [1] for quick use.
• Energy Drinks: Current count with hotkey [2] for quick use.

Notes Panel

The Notes panel in the upper-right displays current objectives. Completed objectives appear crossed out.

INVENTORY_MENU

Press I to open the Inventory Menu. Navigate between tabs to manage your collected items, equipment, and documents.

Item Categories

• ARTIFACTS: Anomalous objects that grant abilities or alter gameplay. Collect to grow stronger across runs.
• EQUIPMENT: Tools and gear that can be equipped and used actively.
• CONSUMABLES: Items that can be consumed for various effects including supplies like batteries.

Keys

Keys collected throughout your journey are displayed in the lower-left. Each key opens specific locked doors or containers.

Samples

Collected fluid samples appear in the right panel. Use Test Tubes to gather samples from various sources for crafting or quests.

Cassette Player

The built-in cassette player displays collected audio logs. Use the playback controls to listen and adjust volume.

Sketchbook

Victor's sketchbook contains collected documents, notes, and maps. Navigate pages with the arrow buttons to review discovered information.

Coins

Two-Headed Coins (displayed in bottom-right) serve as currency in the Backrooms for trading with NPCs and vending machines.

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