Liminal Death

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In "Liminal Death," experience a psychological horror game as Ojiisan, a 52-year-old woman who gets trapped in a heart attack-induced comma between worlds. Traverse a maze-like liminal space filled with eerie sights, avoiding trap souls and unnerving obstacles to find your way back to your body. With retro graphics and no combat, your survival depends on your wits and determination. Will you make it through to the other side?

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Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The art style and atmosphere are impressive, creating a creepy and engaging experience.
The game effectively builds tension without relying on typical jump scares, making it unique in the horror genre.
Despite its short length, the game offers intriguing environmental puzzles and a compelling liminal space experience.

The game is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under 15 minutes, leading to feelings of it being more of a demo than a full game.
There is a lack of meaningful gameplay and interaction, with most actions limited to walking through corridors and opening doors.
Many players felt the game was overpriced for the content provided, comparing it unfavorably to free horror games available online.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
21%
The game's story is generally considered short and somewhat underdeveloped, with some players expressing a desire for more depth. While it successfully creates a scary atmosphere without relying on cheap scares, opinions vary widely, with some players feeling it lacks a coherent narrative or engaging mechanics. Overall, the story is described as "mid," but the game's unique setting and puzzles can still provide an immersive experience.
- “It has a story and is scary without any mascot or cheap scares.”
- “To be 100% honest, the game is really worth the price. I just wish the graphics were a little bit better and that we had more story than we got, but if there is ever a sequel to this game, I will buy it!”
- “This game looks like a scam, 15 minutes to finish it, no puzzle, no story, no mechanics, no original assets.”
- “The story is mid, but I got lost in the liminal space maze which has many puzzles to get to the finish line.”
- “It has a short story and a scary atmosphere!”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
67%
25%
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with many players noting that it can be completed in just a few minutes with minimal interaction, such as opening doors and crouching. While some mention a slight challenge in navigating a maze, the overall consensus is that the game offers little in terms of puzzles, story, or engaging mechanics, leading to perceptions of it being a scam.
- “The gameplay of this game is simple and makes you not only walk but at times strain your brains to figure out how to escape the scary maze!”
- “This game looks like a scam, 15 minutes to finish it, no puzzle, no story, no mechanics, no original assets.”
- “As others have said, it takes mere minutes to complete with 0 gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is really simple, just opening doors, using a flashlight, and crouching a couple of times.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game's art style is generally well-received, with players appreciating its aesthetic despite some wishing for improved graphics. Overall, while the visuals are enjoyable, there is a desire for enhancements in future installments.
- “Short game, but I really liked the art style and I did get jump scared once, lol, damn chair.”
- “To be 100% honest, the game is really worth the price. I just wish the graphics were a little bit better and that we had more story than we got, but if there is ever a sequel to this game, I will buy it!”
- “To be 100% honest, the game is really worth the price; I just wish the graphics were a little bit better and that we had more story than we got. But if there is ever a sequel to this game, I will buy it!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective horror elements, featuring a creepy character voice that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of a short story and a consistently scary ambiance, contributing to an engaging and unsettling environment.
- “The atmosphere of this game is great, and the character's voice is both unsettling and captivating; the horror elements are simply amazing!”
- “It has a short story and a genuinely scary atmosphere!”
- “The atmosphere of this game is immersive, creating a chilling experience that enhances the horror.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional elements of the game to be strikingly grounded and tense, effectively resonating even within the surreal context of a liminal space nightmare. This combination enhances the overall immersive experience, making the emotional impact feel authentic and compelling.
- “It's impressive how the emotional moments feel grounded and tense, even in a scenario where the player is stepping through a liminal space nightmare.”
- “It's impressive how the emotional moments feel grounded and tense, even in a scenario where the player is stepping through a liminal space nightmare.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for failing to consistently achieve 60 fps at 4K high settings, even on a powerful 4070 Ti graphics card, with additional performance drops of 10-15 fps when using the flashlight.
- “The optimization is terrible; it rarely hits 60 fps at 4K high settings on a 4070 Ti, and using the flashlight causes a drop of 10-15 frames.”