Liminal Void

About

"Liminal Void" is a dark, chaotic spellcasting game where you play as a member of the Liminal Layer Society, fighting entities from the Void to protect reality. You can choose from four characters, each with their own playstyles and spells, and work towards multiple endings. The game features intense flashing lights, screen effects, and post effects, and requires the collection of Sigils to progress. Dying is part of the experience and brings you closer to the Void Gods.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

+13

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and visually stunning art style, combining elements of early 2000s internet culture with a horror-themed dungeon crawler aesthetic.
The soundtrack is highly praised, with many reviewers noting it as one of the best they've heard, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
There is a lot of potential in the game's concept and mechanics, with engaging character writing and a creative approach to gameplay that encourages exploration and experimentation.

The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, making it nearly unplayable for serious gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players find the gameplay mechanics confusing and poorly explained, leading to frustration and a lack of clarity on how to progress effectively.
Despite its interesting premise, the game feels unfinished and should have been released in early access to better communicate its current state to potential buyers.

gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
78%
9%
The gameplay of the game is described as having great potential but currently suffers from significant issues, including a confusing tutorial, janky mechanics, and numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the unique art style and atmosphere engaging, the lack of polish and clarity in gameplay mechanics makes it difficult to recommend at this stage. Overall, the game is seen as a work in progress that could improve with further development.
- “The actual gameplay is pretty fun when the game is working as intended though!”
- “This game is incredibly unique, in its art style, gameplay, and soundtrack, and I personally find it to be amazing.”
- “Interesting premise with some neat gameplay mechanic ideas.”
- “With the gameplay feeling very unfinished, I feel like there should've been a free demo or a tag for early access.”
- “Everything feels janky right now, mechanical feedback is poor, everything is so sudden that it's hard to have time to process anything, and lastly the visual clarity is very poor (not including the thematics that should make it harder regardless, like glitchy effects and whatnot).”
- “My main criticism is that the execution (gameplay) is extremely confusing, and I can't kill anything or fight back without collecting sigils, which makes the later stages feel just pointless.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
64%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and immersive aesthetic, blending early 2000s internet culture with horror-themed visuals and a surreal atmosphere. Many reviewers appreciate the strong visual style and the accompanying soundtrack, noting that these elements create an engaging experience despite the game's unfinished state and gameplay issues. However, the disorienting visuals and glitches can detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the gameplay.
- “Visually, the game is super strong and was the main selling point for me; it looks great, feels great, and I love the aesthetics.”
- “I love the early 2000s sub-internet style, like if you took LiveJournal, DeviantArt, and rave visuals and this game seemed to have mashed them together into a horror-themed dungeon crawler.”
- “This game is incredibly unique in its art style, gameplay, and soundtrack, and even its UI, which I personally find to be amazing.”
- “Completely unfinished game. I love the concept, story, and visuals, but the gameplay is completely unplayable.”
- “I'm able to run it fine with a 6650 RTX ($200 graphics card), but there are no hit boxes, no tutorial level, no clear UI, no accurate animations.”
- “Additionally, because of the unfortunate physics and difficult-to-digest visuals, it's hard to be scared or unnerved when you really just have very little clue what's going on.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its unique style and quality, often describing it as one of the best soundtracks they've encountered. The combination of the soundtrack with the game's visuals and overall aesthetic creates an immersive atmosphere, enhancing the gameplay experience. Players express a strong desire for the official soundtrack to be released, highlighting its standout tracks and the engaging ambiance it provides.
- “Let me be clear, this game's themes, soundtrack, and ideas are immaculate.”
- “This game is incredibly unique, in its art style, gameplay, and soundtrack, and hell, even its UI, which I personally find to be amazing.”
- “The soundtrack is banger after banger and the ambiance in this game is disorienting and unnerving, which is perfect for what this game is going for.”
- “There's even a 'chill' mode in the game where it turns off most of the spooky scares so you can listen to the music and just mindlessly play 'on legal recreational substances' as the developer puts it!”
- “It's like a mixture of the Silent Hill soundtrack and lite Cruelty Squad visuals with Y2K aesthetics.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is character-driven, featuring edgy and relatable figures that explore mature themes such as mental illness, suicide, and isolation in the modern era. While some players appreciate the bold narrative choices, others note that the game feels unfinished, impacting the overall experience. Despite its flaws, there is optimism that the story could evolve into a cult classic worthy of in-depth analysis.
- “Most of the story revolves around the characters, so if you like edgy yet relatable characters (I really like Gary since he's the loner type), then I think you'll enjoy this game.”
- “I have faith that the developer can one day make this into a cult classic indie game whose lore and story will be talked about in countless YouTube long-form multi-hour video essays.”
- “Completely unfinished game. I love the concept, story, and visuals, but the gameplay is completely unplayable.”
- “Part of the reason why it's so obvious is that this game isn't going PC or particularly safe in its plot and what's happening in it.”
- “Though I still think the story is a fairly mature exploration of modern themes of mental illness, suicide, and isolation in the modern era.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, glitches, and inconsistent hitboxes, which the developers acknowledge and are working to address. While these problems hinder a full recommendation, some players remain hopeful for future improvements and encourage support for indie developers.
- “It's extremely janky, buggy, and glitchy. The hitboxes are buggy and incredibly inconsistent. Even the developers admit that sometimes some game mechanics simply won't work, and they're trying to fix that currently.”
- “At the moment, I can't fully recommend this game, as it's still in a fairly buggy state. However, I really want to see where this game goes.”
- “As of writing this, I was unable to choose my own difficulty. Glitches abounded, and there were a host of spelling errors in the dialogue.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with a score of 4/10, indicating significant room for improvement. While some users have not experienced technical issues and appreciate the developer's responsiveness, many are looking forward to upcoming performance updates to fully realize the game's potential. Overall, the concept is highly praised, suggesting that the game is worth purchasing to support its development.
- “I haven't encountered any technical or performance issues; the few that have and reported on the forums got a reply from the dev, so there is that.”
- “Tl;dr - 10/10 concept, 4/10 optimization (as of the time of this review [12-3-24]), worth buying at any time, if only to support the dev as they make it reach the potential that it really can.”
- “While performance optimization and updates are on the horizon, the bones of this frenzied oneiric afterlife of a dungeon crawler is everything one could ask for if the mimetic grasp of the aforementioned sources lingered within you and yet yearn for that tumultuous grasp for meaning.”
- “While performance optimization and updates are on the horizon, the bones of this frenzied oneiric afterlife of a dungeon crawler is everything one could ask for if the mimetic grasp of the aforementioned sources lingered within you and yet yearn for that tumultuous grasp for meaning.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating visuals, aesthetic appeal, and immersive soundtrack, creating a rich and engaging experience for players. Many reviewers express confidence that the game will continue to develop its atmospheric qualities over time. Overall, the vibe is described as both enjoyable and memorable, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “I really like the visuals, gameplay, atmosphere, and overall vibe of this game, and I'm certain that it will live up to its potential in time.”
- “But I loved the aesthetic, atmosphere, and the soundtrack is a banger.”
- “Really atmospheric experience; my first playthrough, I stumbled my way to the end (lol).”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted by its hilarious writing and visually stimulating elements, making it an entertaining experience despite its short length. However, some players have noted challenges in progressing, particularly with the final bosses.
- “The writing in the game is kind of hilarious to me.”
- “Funny, visually stimulating game; the game is pretty short, and to be honest, I haven't found a way to attack the final bosses yet.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over the developer's focus on advertising a product that they believe is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed.
- “Clearly a cash grab scam because all this time the developer has been paying to advertise something that doesn’t, and will never, be a working product.”