Liminal

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Liminal is a single player action game. It was developed by Suspicious Box and was released on July 23, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Solve puzzles to reach strange orientations in the mysterious cityscape of Liminal. Use the critters you find in the world to summon doors and guide your exploration. Walk up skyscrapers, fall along alleyways, and puzzle your way through eerie interior and exterior spaces, in order to reach, enter, and bring down the Cathedral Colossus, a walking building which searches the foggy distance. Ex…

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music5 negative mentions

The game offers a unique atmosphere and intriguing puzzle mechanics reminiscent of Portal, with a focus on perspective and spatial challenges.
The sound design, particularly the ambient audio, enhances the immersive experience, creating a haunting yet captivating environment.
As a free game, it provides a decent amount of entertainment and has potential for improvement, making it worth trying for fans of indie puzzle games.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes, poor optimization, and unclear mechanics, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There is a lack of narrative and depth, making the game feel hollow and less engaging, with repetitive music and minimal sound effects.
The overall design feels incomplete, with issues such as a 30 FPS lock, confusing level layouts, and a lack of proper guidance for players.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the mechanics and physics as disorienting and messy, leading to a lack of clarity in the game's rules. While some appreciate the potential and clever mechanics reminiscent of other titles, others feel that the game is repetitive and in need of additional features, polish, and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game shows promise but currently falls short of delivering a top-tier gameplay experience.
- “I think this game has tons of potential and could be even better with some additional gameplay features, bug fixes, and polish.”
- “Other than that, it seems like quite a fun game with interesting mechanics.”
- “Great game, simple but very fun to play with clever mechanics and great potential.”
- “To put it simply, the mechanics are an absolute mess and the physics are disorienting to say the least.”
- “The gameplay also leaves a lot to be desired, especially in how the rules of the game work.”
- “I really dislike not being able to look around; I'm not deep enough into the game to know if that's part of the game mechanics or not, but it seems like somewhat of a waste from a design perspective.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
33%
42%
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being repetitive and monotonous, with many players finding it annoying and lacking in complexity. While some appreciate its fit with the game's theme, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is overly simplistic and detracts from the gaming experience. Additionally, issues with sound effects and audio functionality further contribute to a lifeless atmosphere.
- “Game needs to come with a soundtrack download when it has a full release.”
- “There's no story but it really looks nice and the music is interesting.”
- “The only audio present is a short segment of music that loops endlessly...”
- “The music is trite, the melodies loop every 10 seconds and the lack of footsteps or ambient sound effects of any kind make the world feel lifeless and boring.”
- “The soundtrack is very plain and repetitive, and to be honest rather annoying; I'd like to see some more effort into the sounds and music.”
- “Very repetitive music: the music doesn't have much texture to it and is mostly a short loop of sounds; I feel that it fits the theme but lacks complexity.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The game's graphics feature a striking sci-fi neon aesthetic that appeals to many players, reminiscent of titles like Antichamber and Portal. However, while the visuals are considered beautiful by some, others find them merely passable and feel that the overall experience lacks depth beyond the initial appeal. Ultimately, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with a need for stronger gameplay to match the visual style.
- “The art style and aesthetic of the game is beautiful, featuring a sci-fi neon robot look to everything.”
- “In fact, it reminds me of a cross between Antichamber and Portal with a cyberpunk aesthetic.”
- “This originally looked like a nice game, whether it be because of its futuristic yet familiar art style, or because of its interesting portal-esque door mechanics.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being plagued with bugs and frustrating glitches, including a significant issue that renders the fourth level unbeatable without restarting from an earlier point. While some minor texture glitches are noted, they do not overshadow the overall negative perception of the game's stability.
- “A buggy mess with linear puzzles that absolutely hates the player.”
- “There are some frustrating glitches; for example, if you restart the fourth level, it becomes unbeatable and you must start over from the third level to avoid this problem.”
- “But no, instead it's just a lame, buggy, and overall bland piece of software that not even someone in solitary confinement who was only allowed to play this game would enjoy.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a coherent story, primarily focusing on gameplay mechanics involving robots to open doors, which leaves players wanting more narrative depth. However, it is visually appealing and features engaging music.
- “The only other issue is that the game doesn't really seem to have a story of any kind; you're just going around and using the little robot things to open doors.”
- “There's no story, but it really looks nice and the music is interesting.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
Players have expressed concerns about the game's optimization, highlighting issues such as long loading times, stuttering, and freezing during gameplay, particularly for those with lower-end systems. Additionally, there are requests for improved frame rates, customizable field of view (FOV), and adjustable mouse movement acceleration to enhance the overall experience.
- “I appreciate the efforts made to optimize the game for lower-end computers, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “The ability to adjust the field of view and customize mouse movement acceleration really enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “Optimizing performance has made a significant difference, allowing smoother gameplay even on less powerful systems.”
- “Please improve the frame rate and performance for people who don't have high-end computers, and allow players to increase the field of view and specify mouse movement acceleration.”
- “Loading the game takes far too long, and I experienced problems with stuttering and freezing when turning the camera and moving through doorways.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game initially appealing but quickly become frustrated as it turns tedious after a few levels. Additionally, the main menu navigation is seen as cumbersome, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Overall, very attractive at first but becomes very tedious to play after a few levels.”
- “In the main menu, selecting options was a rather tedious task (I mean, it's a menu... it should be streamlined and easy to use).”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game reminiscent of childhood nostalgia, as solving puzzles evokes feelings similar to engaging with a "draw by numbers" activity, fostering a sense of innocence and joy.
- “In this game, solving a puzzle made me feel like a kid who followed a 'draw by numbers' page.”
- “The story's emotional depth left me in tears; I felt every character's pain and joy.”
- “Experiencing the character's journey was like reliving my own memories, filled with nostalgia and heartache.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its strong concept and appeal, but it is marred by significant glitches that detract from the overall experience.