The Complex: Expedition places you in the role of an investigator sent with a team to map out and document unknown regions hidden deep within The Complex. What starts as a coordinated mission quickly turns into isolation after a critical failure separates you from the others. Alone in an enormous labyrinth of dimly lit corridors and repeating structures, you must push forward without any clear sense of direction. The boundaries of the place seem to shift, and each hallway you traverse feels like it could lead you deeper into danger rather than toward safety.
A World Built on Unease
The experience focuses on building tension through slow-paced exploration rather than direct confrontation. The VHS-style visuals add a worn, distorted quality to every frame, creating the feeling of navigating through recovered footage. The soundscape plays an equally important role, with unsettling echoes, low drones, and sudden environmental noises that leave you questioning whether something is following you. The design of each space blends familiarity with subtle differences, keeping you disoriented and alert.
Core Features of the Expedition
During your time inside The Complex, you will face several defining elements that shape the way the game unfolds:
· Randomized starting points and environmental changes on each attempt
· Multiple endings influenced by the choices you make
· Environmental storytelling through scattered objects and clues
· Encounters with a hidden lifeform that cannot be confronted directly
· Heavy reliance on stealth, observation, and careful movement
These systems ensure that tension remains high, with no two playthroughs offering the exact same path or events.
The Hidden Inhabitant
Although The Complex seems devoid of human life, it is not empty. Evidence of other expeditions—discarded tools, broken devices, and unexplained structural changes—suggests the presence of something else. This entity is never fully understood but makes itself known through fleeting movement, strange distortions, and subtle environmental changes. Staying alive means keeping your distance and avoiding reckless exploration, as contact could mean the end of your mission.
Independent Yet Familiar
While it draws loose inspiration from the Backrooms concept, The Complex: Expedition creates its own identity with unique lore, pacing, and unpredictable structure. It thrives on the uncertainty of each new attempt, offering players an evolving experience that rewards patience and attention to detail.
