Liminal Space

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Liminal Space is a single player action game. It was developed by digitalbathtub and was released on June 1, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Survival Horror?Choose your map and try to escape. It's up to you if you want monsters chasing you or if you want a peaceful experience with no threats.Customize Your GameplayTry playing with VHS graphics or retro style 90's graphics (I know this trope is becoming overdone but it looks cool).Atmosphere Is EverythingImmerse yourself with a haunting soundtrack of over 15 unsettling dreamcore/weirdco…

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Indie

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Single-Player

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51%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a cool concept and captures the feeling of liminal spaces well, especially in exploration mode without monsters.
Graphics are generally good, and the ability to choose different visual filters adds a nice touch.
The soundtrack is unique and contributes to the atmosphere, making the experience engaging for players who enjoy exploration.

Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with limited interactions and objectives across levels.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including lighting problems and items not spawning correctly, which detracts from the experience.
The monster AI is poor, making encounters less scary and more frustrating, and the overall design feels like a low-quality asset flip.

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. Although the ability to adjust music levels is a plus, many feel that the soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, with some describing it as amateurish and repetitive. However, a segment of players enjoys the unique compositions, noting that they effectively enhance the game's suspenseful atmosphere.
- “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
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the solid visuals and aesthetic appeal, particularly for a Unity title. However, some players find the graphic options, such as the VHS filter, to be overly distorting, and there are concerns about performance issues affecting gameplay. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, they do not significantly enhance the game's atmosphere or experience.
- “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.”
- “I really liked the visuals, but it just doesn't set the atmosphere, at least for me.”
- “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.”
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, such as unclear objectives for collecting mementos. While the game offers options for selecting mechanics and areas, it is criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, leading some to view it more as a proof of concept than a fully realized experience. Overall, the gameplay may appeal to those who enjoy straightforward mechanics, but it falls short for players seeking more complexity and enjoyment.
- “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's story aspect is widely criticized for its complete absence of narrative, lore, or engaging content, leaving players feeling frustrated and disconnected from the experience.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Not looking to fight for my life, just want to experience an atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort 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.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”