Liminal Border Part I

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First game of a four-part visual novel series. Nerdy Itsuki Ninomae accidentally creates a “digital hypnotism movie.” Showing it to his neighbor causes him to learn her and a classmate’s dark secret, dragging him into the underbelly of society.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story7 positive mentions

The game features a unique and engaging story that stands out from other visual novels.
The art and soundtrack are charming and contribute positively to the overall experience.
The writing is solid, with well-developed characters and a deep backstory that keeps players invested.

The story is linear, with no real choices affecting the outcome, which may disappoint some players.
The pacing can be inconsistent, making parts of the narrative feel rushed or disjointed.
The first part is relatively short, leaving players wanting more and uncertain about the length of future installments.

story
12 mentions
58 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The story of the game is noted for its uniqueness and engaging characters, offering a refreshing take compared to other visual novels. While some find the premise ludicrous and the plot occasionally illogical, many appreciate the depth of the backstory and the intriguing situations the characters face. The first part serves primarily as a prologue, effectively setting up the overarching plot and generating interest for future developments.
- “Still, it makes up for a very unique and engaging story.”
- “Even though the basic premise of this visual novel is kind of ludicrous, I found the story and characters really engaging and honestly couldn't put it down.”
- “Actually, quite an interesting story of good people involved in situations far beyond them; this first part could be said to be just the prologue, but it piques the interest for what comes next.”
- “This first part really feels closer to a demo on its own where it mostly introduces the main overarching plot and characters.”
- “But for this work, the plot for this one is kind of illogical and weird.”
- “- the linear story, so we can't choose one heroine?”
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its unique charm, complementing the art style and enhancing the overall experience. The soundtrack is particularly highlighted for its distinctiveness.
- “The art has its own unique charm that I really enjoy, and the soundtrack also stands out in its own way.”