Liminality

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ABOUT FEEDBACKIf you have any suggestions or find any bugs feel free to join the discord where I will try to answer them quickly. About the Game Liminality is a relaxing liminal horror game focused on exploration, the poolrooms and other liminal spaces. *the game might look different based on your graphics level and graphics card The game revolves entirely around Liminal Spaces, but what exa…

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and original experience with beautiful lighting and graphics, particularly in the Poolrooms level.
The developer is active in the community and is committed to improving the game, with promises of more content and updates in the future.
Players have found the game fun for speedrunning and appreciate the different difficulty modes available.

The current early access version lacks sufficient content and feels unfinished, with only two short levels available.
There are issues with gameplay mechanics, such as the oxygen meter malfunctioning and poorly implemented atmospheric features.
The in-game store for cosmetic items has been criticized as unnecessary and contributes to a feeling of monetization fatigue among players.

graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the beautiful lighting and original map designs, others find them lacking, particularly in the earlier levels. Comparisons to other titles highlight that while the game aims for atmospheric immersion, it falls short in graphical quality compared to competitors.
- “Good graphics and all of the maps and stuff are original and well made.”
- “Finished the first two available maps, an extremely fun backrooms game with beautiful lighting and graphics.”
- “I understand if you guys are going for the just atmosphere of the backrooms with small puzzles or whatever, but the backrooms: lost tape and pools does it much better especially with the ambient tracks and the graphics, of course.”
- “The graphics are just mediocre, and the second level (level 0) is particularly poor.”
- “I understand if you are aiming for the atmosphere of the backrooms with small puzzles, but 'The Backrooms: Lost Tape' and 'Pools' do it much better, especially with their ambient tracks and graphics.”
gameplay
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward exploration and interaction mechanic, where players navigate through spooky environments that evolve to increase difficulty. While currently limited to basic tasks like finding switches, there are hints of more complex survival/horror modes being introduced in the future. Overall, the mechanics are engaging, complemented by atmospheric settings.
- “Good gameplay and environment.”
- “The game hints at there being more survival/horror difficulty modes to come, but right now the gameplay involves walking around, interacting with objects, and experiencing environmental changes that make it harder to see. The pool level requires you to find switches around the map.”
- “Simple spooky maps and cool mechanics.”
- “The game hints at there being more survival/horror difficulty modes to come, but right now the gameplay consists of walking around, interacting with objects, experiencing environmental changes that make it harder to see, and then leaving. The pool level requires you to find some switches scattered around the map.”
- “The combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making encounters frustrating rather than engaging.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is inconsistent, with long stretches of nothing happening followed by sudden, overwhelming challenges that feel poorly balanced.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is criticized for poorly executed features, such as deep pools that lack interaction and awkwardly glowing switches, which detract from immersion. Comparisons to other titles like "The Backrooms: Lost Tape" highlight that those games achieve a more effective ambiance through superior graphics and ambient soundtracks.
- “The atmosphere of the game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its eerie and unsettling world.”
- “The ambient tracks and graphics create a hauntingly beautiful experience that enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- “The game successfully captures the essence of the backrooms, making you feel both intrigued and unnerved.”
- “I understand if you guys are going for the atmosphere of the backrooms with small puzzles or whatever, but 'The Backrooms: Lost Tape and Pools' does it much better, especially with the ambient tracks and the graphics.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers criticize the game's monetization strategy, likening it to a cash grab typical of low-effort titles, which detracts from the overall experience and ambiance.
- “The ambiance for the game is also bad; it sounds like something you'd hear from one of those cheaply made games that the developers put no effort into, just for a quick cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for its repetitive and clichéd "liminal space" tracks that loop throughout each level, while the sound effects suffer from inconsistencies, occasionally failing to play or overlapping, which can create an unsettling atmosphere.
story
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's story is conveyed through manual paper notes discovered during gameplay, adding an immersive element to the experience, especially when played in the dark with a flashlight.
- “Check this game out! It's epic to play in the dark with the flashlight, and the story is told through manual paper notes you find on your travels.”
- “The narrative is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with its rich lore and well-developed characters.”
- “I was captivated by the twists and turns in the story; it kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, with characters that are one-dimensional.”
- “The game tries to tell a deep story, but it ends up being convoluted and hard to follow.”