Liminal Death
- October 28, 2024
- Ashnell Games
Get on SteamIn "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?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and beautiful art style that enhances the horror atmosphere.
- It successfully creates a scary experience without relying on typical jump scares, focusing instead on atmosphere and emotional tension.
- The gameplay includes engaging environment puzzles that challenge players to navigate through a liminal space maze.
- The game is very short, with completion times averaging around 10-14 minutes, leading some to question its value as a full game.
- Many players felt that the lack of gameplay and minimal story made it feel more like a demo than a complete game.
- The graphics and animations could use improvement, as some players found them lacking in quality.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features a short but engaging story set in a scary atmosphere, enhanced by its liminal space maze and puzzles. While some players feel the narrative could be more developed, the overall experience is still considered worthwhile, especially for its unique approach to horror without relying on typical jump scares.
“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, but if there is ever a sequel to this game, I will buy it!”
“☐ no story”
“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!”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as extremely simple, primarily involving basic actions like walking, opening doors, and using a flashlight, with minimal challenge. Some players noted that it lacks depth, with one reviewer mentioning it takes only minutes to complete and offers little in terms of engaging gameplay mechanics.
“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!”
“As others have said, it takes mere minutes to complete with zero gameplay.”
“The gameplay is really simple, just opening doors, using a flashlight, and crouching a couple of times.”
“The gameplay of this game is simple and makes you not only walk but at times strain your brain to figure out how to escape the scary maze!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's art style is well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, though some players feel the graphics could be improved. Despite this, the visuals are considered worth the price, and there is enthusiasm for a potential sequel.
“The art style is really impressive, and I did get jump-scared once by a chair!”
“The graphics are quite good, and the game is definitely worth the price.”
“If there is ever a sequel to this game, I will buy it for the graphics alone!”
“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!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective horror elements, featuring a creepy character voice that enhances the overall experience. Despite its short story, the unsettling ambiance successfully immerses players in a thrilling 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 truly scary atmosphere!”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional elements of the game to be strikingly grounded and intense, effectively conveying feelings of tension even within surreal, liminal nightmare settings.
“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.”
“The game masterfully captures the essence of human emotions, making every decision feel weighty and impactful.”
“I was genuinely moved by the character arcs; their struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a personal level.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
