Liminality

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Liminality is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Lory Games and was released on April 20, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You come home from a long day at work, go to bed, and when you wake up, something's very different... 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 exactly are they? Liminality refers to somethi…

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features amazing creativity, graphics, and music, making it a standout in the liminal/backrooms genre.
The first two levels provide a fun and exciting experience with beautiful lighting and atmosphere.
The developer is active in addressing issues and promises to add more content, which shows commitment to improving the game.

Many players find the game feels unfinished, with slow pacing, excessive backtracking, and a lack of engaging content.
Technical issues, such as performance problems and poorly implemented audio design, detract from the overall experience.
The game is criticized for being too short and lacking meaningful gameplay elements, making it hard to justify the price.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while many players praise the creativity, beautiful lighting, and original visuals that enhance the atmosphere, some express disappointment with specific levels and feel that other games in the genre offer superior graphics and ambiance.
- “The creativity, graphics, and especially the music are all amazing.”
- “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.”
- “Graphics are a meh, and the second level (level 0) is bad also.”
- “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, of course.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its creativity and quality, particularly in the initial chapters; however, it suffers from repetitive looping that can lead to boredom. Additionally, the audio design is criticized for its reliance on clichéd tracks and issues with sound effects, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The creativity, graphics, and especially the music are all amazing.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its cool visuals, but it suffers from poorly implemented features that detract from the experience, such as awkwardly glowing switches and deep pools that lack interaction. Comparisons to other titles highlight that while the game captures some atmospheric elements, it falls short in delivering a cohesive and immersive experience.
- “Lots of cool visuals and atmosphere, and I'm looking forward to trying out some of the harder game modes! :D”
- “I understand if you guys are going for the atmosphere of the backrooms with small puzzles, but the Backrooms: Lost Tape and Pools does it much better, especially with the ambient tracks and the graphics.”
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 system feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward exploration and interaction model, where players navigate through spooky environments that evolve to increase difficulty. Current mechanics involve finding switches and adapting to changing visibility, with hints of more complex survival/horror modes potentially being introduced in the future.
- “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 gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, as it often boils down to simple tasks without any real challenge or engagement.”
- “I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which detracted from the overall experience and made it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is conveyed through manual paper notes discovered during gameplay, enhancing the immersive experience, especially when played in the dark with a flashlight. Players find this narrative approach engaging and atmospheric.
- “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.”