Liminus: The Silent Guard

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Liminus: The Silent Guard is a single player action game. It was developed by BYU Animation and was released on November 16, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Souls on their perilous journey through the afterlife are left defenseless against the hungry darkness without the protective guidance of the Shepherds. Locate your flock, protect them from wolves, and guide them safely back home with your array of abilities and powers in Liminus: The Silent Guard.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

music10 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art and music, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay is engaging and fun, with a unique concept that offers a rewarding challenge in protecting the sheep.
It's a free game that shows potential for further development, and many players appreciate the effort put into this student project.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and performance issues even on capable PCs.
There is a lack of clear instructions and tutorials, which can leave players confused about gameplay mechanics and objectives.
Some players experience bugs and glitches that hinder progress, such as getting stuck in the environment or crashes during gameplay.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
23%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and emotional impact, with many players noting that it enhances the overall immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the stunning design and atmospheric quality of the soundtrack, often comparing it to other beloved titles like "Ori and the Blind Forest." Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's art and narrative effectively.
- “The music to the game is absolutely beautiful.”
- “I replay it so often just to hear the music and the beautiful horn.”
- “Art style and music are fantastic.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
23%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and immersive art style, contributing to a compelling atmosphere. However, many users express frustration with poor optimization and the absence of adjustable graphics settings, which hampers performance and accessibility for players with lower-end PCs. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, technical issues detract from the experience.
- “The graphics are really good, and gameplay is fun; it's just kind of repetitive.”
- “Really enjoyed the game, it has amazing atmosphere and a wonderful art style, as well as some great music.”
- “Has great visuals and immersive sound!”
- “You guys should add graphics settings.”
- “So either an optimization update or an option to lower the graphics settings would help a ton.”
- “Visuals are pretty sweet, just wish it wasn't so laggy.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The gameplay is generally considered fun and engaging, with a unique mechanic and appealing art style, but it suffers from repetitiveness and lacks depth over time. While some players appreciate the atmosphere and symbolism, others feel that the experience could be enhanced with more variety to maintain interest. Overall, it garners mixed reviews, with some players rating it around a low 8/10 for its two-hour playtime.
- “The gameplay is fun.”
- “There is some potential; I liked the mechanics and the atmosphere.”
- “It pivots on a unique game mechanic and has a lot of profound symbolism (being stronger together; protecting innocence; etc.) all in all, a low 8/10 for about 2 hours of gameplay.”
- “The graphics are really good, and gameplay is fun; it's just kind of repetitive.”
- “But any variation on the gameplay would help keep people engaged.”
- “But hey, what do I know? I gathered all this from a few minutes of gameplay.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with many users experiencing significant stuttering and lag even on systems that meet or exceed the recommended specifications. The lack of performance settings exacerbates these issues, leading to a frustrating experience that calls for urgent optimization updates or adjustable graphics options.
- “Anyway, it needs to be optimized for sure.”
- “The game runs, but tends to be laggy (I was recording, so that probably affected performance).”
- “Also, as mentioned by almost every other review, the optimization is awful. I am above recommended specs and the game still has weird stuttering issues at times.”
- “But damn, what the hell is the optimization of this game?”
- “So either an optimization update or an option to lower the graphics settings would help a ton.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and memorability, enhanced by a captivating art style and great music. Players appreciate the entertaining and immersive environment, which includes humorous interactions with characters like wolves and enemies. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The atmosphere is beautiful and unexpectedly memorable.”
- “Really enjoyed the game; it has amazing atmosphere and a wonderful art style, as well as some great music.”
- “Really, really beautiful and a great atmosphere!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its compelling nature and integration into the gameplay, though some suggest that a more hidden narrative could enhance the experience further.
- “Good music, good game, good story, good art... what more is there to say?”
- “This is a strangely compelling escort mission.”
- “Hiding a story in the game would help with that.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some encountered minor glitches, such as characters getting stuck, others found the game's basic functions to operate smoothly with few issues.
- “I found a few glitches that would take you off the level, or sheep would get stuck and wouldn't be able to get unstuck.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its entertaining atmosphere, featuring humorous moments particularly involving wolves and enemies, which contribute to its overall charm.
- “The game itself has an entertaining atmosphere and funny moments with the wolves and enemies.”

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Liminus: The Silent Guard is a action game.

Liminus: The Silent Guard is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Liminus: The Silent Guard.

Liminus: The Silent Guard was released on November 16, 2022.

Liminus: The Silent Guard was developed by BYU Animation.

Liminus: The Silent Guard has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its optimization.

Liminus: The Silent Guard is a single player game.

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