To complete Baldi's Basics, players must collect all seven notebooks scattered throughout the school and escape. They must be vigilant, as Baldi is constantly chasing them. This urgency creates an immersive and thrilling experience.
The game features an infinite mode where players must find as many notebooks as possible before being caught by Baldi. This mode increases difficulty and excitement.
Aside from Baldi's, other teachers roam the school and will punish players if caught where they shouldn't be, adding to the eerie atmosphere and difficulty of the game.
Baldi's Basics has gained popularity for its nostalgic aesthetic and intense gameplay. It starts innocently but quickly becomes scary and tense, keeping players engaged and on edge.