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Project Liminal Redux

42%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
story, gameplay
49% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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"Project Liminal Redux" is a first-person horror game with realistic 3D graphics, where you must collect notes, solve puzzles, and evade entities to survive and escape. Set in an abandoned mall, you'll experience a growing sense of dread as you realize something is hunting you, always present but never visible. Your goal is to stay alive and find a way out. (Steam ID: 23242

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49%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a strong atmosphere that captures the liminal space feeling.
  • Many players found the initial chapters engaging and well-designed, particularly enjoying the vibe and aesthetics.
  • For its low price, several reviewers felt it was worth the experience, especially for fans of the genre.
  • The game has been criticized for being a blatant copy of Anemoiapolis, lacking originality and depth.
  • Numerous bugs and poor optimization issues have made the game unplayable for some, with frustrating gameplay mechanics.
  • Many players found the enemy AI simplistic and the overall experience too short and lacking in meaningful content.
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received high praise for their impressive quality and beautiful visuals, creating a captivating atmosphere. While many players appreciate the aesthetic and detail, some have noted issues with visibility and performance, particularly on lower settings. Overall, the game stands out in the liminal space genre for its stunning graphics, despite some technical drawbacks.

    • “Really incredible graphics yet it runs on my 2019 laptop.”
    • “The graphics are about good to beautiful, and you can see that the person obviously put some nice work into it.”
    • “By far the most gorgeous backrooms game I have played; Project Liminal takes the 'poolrooms' graphics to a whole new level!”
    • “Even the 'aesthetic mode' is a drag; you can't run.”
    • “Had to play on minimum graphics, which made the lighting pretty weird and still suffered from FPS drops.”
    • “I even tried to skip to aesthetic mode when I thought the vision issues had something to do with the story, to no avail.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the atmospheric tracks that enhance the experience, such as the mall's background music and specific selections like "snowfall" and "alberto balsalm," others criticize the overall quality and feel that it detracts from the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music contributes positively to certain areas but is overshadowed by other gameplay shortcomings.

    • “Chapter 2 is pretty good too; you're lost in a mall with your regular mall music playing, making it feel alive, even though it is just you.”
    • “The music choice is fantastic, from 'Snowfall' in the backrooms area to the slowed 'Alberto Balsalm' in the mall.”
    • “I liked the corridor plot, music, and a variety of locations.”
    • “Bare bones, poor atmosphere, poor music; more effort put into pointless easter eggs instead of the actual game. Mechanics aren't explained at all.”
    • “The music used is lacking.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as vague and underdeveloped, primarily conveyed through scattered notes that fail to provide a coherent narrative. Reviewers note a reliance on familiar horror tropes, leading to a sense of confusion and disappointment regarding the overall plot.

    • “To deliver the chills and shivers you get from seeing these dark pool pictures with creepy side stories we all know.”
    • “There is a little bit of story through some notes you find, but it's pretty vague.”
    • “The story was a lazy 'or was it?' trope.”
    • “I thought that it was a mode to follow the original story with no monsters and puzzles, but I don't even know what it is anymore.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its short duration of around 30 minutes and minimal mechanics. While some find it worth the low price, others feel it suffers from poor optimization and a lack of engaging content, focusing more on easter eggs than meaningful gameplay. Overall, it is seen as a bare-bones walking simulator that may not offer a compelling experience for most players.

    • “It's pretty short, about 30 minutes of gameplay, but for this price I'll definitely recommend giving it a try.”
    • “I don't really recommend it as it's basically just less than an hour of an experience... currently for 50 cents, which is not really worth it in my opinion, and could've had more of an actual gameplay... because at the moment, I don't see myself playing this again.”
    • “Bare bones, poor atmosphere, poor music, more effort put into pointless easter eggs instead of the actual game, mechanics aren't explained at all.”
    • “Badly optimized walking simulator with a search for notes to unlock keypads style of gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise its visuals and overall vibe, others criticize it for being lacking in depth and accompanied by poor music. Overall, the game's atmosphere is seen as a highlight for some, but not enough to compensate for its other shortcomings.

    • “I do love the visuals, atmosphere, and vibe of this game.”
    • “The graphics are very nice, and it has a good atmosphere.”
    • “Bare bones, poor atmosphere, poor music, more effort put into pointless easter eggs instead of the actual game; mechanics aren't explained at all.”
    • “Get it just for the atmosphere alone...”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for its poor optimization, resulting in a linear experience that lacks meaningful exploration. Players describe it as a subpar walking simulator focused on searching for notes to progress, further highlighting its optimization issues.

    • “The whole game is a poorly optimized and pretty linear walking simulator with no good exploration.”
    • “Badly optimized walking simulator with a search for notes to unlock keypads style of gameplay.”

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