Liminal Space

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In "Liminal Space," players choose their level of intensity, from survival horror with monsters to a peaceful experience. The game offers customizable graphics, including a VHS or 90's retro style. Atmospheric gameplay is enhanced with a soundtrack of over 15 eerie dreamcore/weirdcore songs. The developer plans to add more content over time through free updates.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique exploration mode that allows players to enjoy the atmosphere without the threat of monsters.
Graphics are generally well-received, with some players appreciating the aesthetic and visual options available.
The soundtrack has been praised for enhancing the creepy atmosphere, contributing to the overall experience.

Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with players often feeling bored due to the limited objectives and interactions.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including lighting problems and items not spawning correctly, which detract from the experience.
The monster AI is poorly designed, making encounters less scary and more frustrating, as they can follow players indefinitely without any real challenge.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the original tracks and atmospheric qualities, while others criticize it as generic and poorly suited to the game's levels. Many users noted the ability to adjust music levels, which can enhance the experience, but overall, the soundtrack's effectiveness in creating tension and immersion varies significantly among players.
- “Love the vibes and the music too.”
- “It has an amazing soundtrack, filled with songs you can jam and bob your head to, but that at any given moment will make you believe you are either being stalked or losing your mind.”
- “The music is perfect for the atmosphere of the game, as you are always being stalked, in some way, somehow, by something.”
- “The music is generic 'eerie' music that does not feel tied into the levels at all, and subtle ambiance would have been preferred.”
- “My biggest gripe is the music; it absolutely ruined the atmosphere for me.”
- “The music does not at all suit what is happening.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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The game's graphics are generally praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, particularly for a Unity title, with options for various visual filters enhancing the experience. However, some players noted issues with motion sickness and distortion from certain filters, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. While the visuals are solid, many reviewers felt that they did not fully compensate for shortcomings in gameplay and atmosphere.
- “Awesome graphics for a Unity game and a fun game, just beat the game on normal and it was fun!”
- “The aesthetic was really cool though and the UI was fantastic.”
- “The actual visuals of the game were pretty solid.”
- “Unplayable with low graphics.”
- “10/10, to be honest, I got motion sick when playing on the standard visuals; it might be due to an FPS issue.”
- “But besides the visuals, there is not much else I would consider good about the game.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it frustrating due to inconsistent mechanics and a lack of engaging elements. While the game offers options for selecting gameplay mechanics and areas, many feel that the overall experience lacks depth and fun, particularly in the memento collection aspect. However, there are glimpses of potential, as some players appreciate the creepy atmosphere and the basic premise of item collection and escape.
- “You boot up a computer and have options to choose from in selecting gameplay mechanics, areas, and monsters to face off.”
- “His second game, Thirty Minutes Nightmare, was more like a proof of concept rather than a real game, but it still had that 'something', that creepy factor that made my skin crawl despite the simplicity of the gameplay.”
- “Though I find the gameplay a little frustrating with searching for random mementos.”
- “If the mementos were at least consistent, or we had some way of knowing what to look for, that would improve the gameplay a lot.”
- “Gameplay is focused around collecting 3 items and then looking for an escape hatch.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a coherent story, with users noting the absence of lore, puzzles, and meaningful interactions, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the narrative aspect is deemed non-existent and unengaging.
- “There's no story, no puzzles, and no further interactions.”
- “The 'I need to get out of here' speech is very annoying and unnecessary since there is no lore, story, or substance to the game.”
- “There is no story.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on the atmosphere highlight a divide in opinions; while some praise the music for enhancing the game's tension and sense of being stalked, others feel that the visuals and music fail to create an immersive experience, detracting from the overall atmosphere.
- “The music is perfect for the atmosphere of the game, as you are always being stalked, in some way, somehow, by something.”
- “Not looking to fight for my life, just want to experience an atmosphere.”
- “I really liked the visuals, but it just doesn't set the atmosphere, at least for me.”
- “My biggest gripe is the music; it absolutely ruined the atmosphere for me.”
- “I'm not looking to fight for my life; I just want to experience an atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”