The Liminal Dimension

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The Liminal Dimension is a single player casual racing game with horror, mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Airem and was released on November 27, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

You're trapped in an endless loop within a liminal dimension, where each loop leads to increasingly unsettling places. Will you find the way out of this psychological horror? The game offers a unique déjà vu experience that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The Liminal Dimension creates a deeply immersive atmosphere with its unsettling sound design and minimalist visuals, effectively capturing the essence of psychological horror.
The clever manipulation of time and space within the looping environments enhances the sense of entrapment and confusion, making each playthrough unique and thought-provoking.
Fans of atmospheric horror will appreciate the game's focus on exploration and subtle puzzle-solving, which fosters a sense of intrigue and psychological tension.

The game is criticized for its short length and repetitive nature, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied and wanting more variety in gameplay.
Some players experienced annoying bugs and technical issues, particularly with controller input and menu navigation, detracting from the overall experience.
The abundance of achievements for minimal interactions can feel excessive and gimmicky, leading to frustration rather than a sense of accomplishment.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story is characterized by its immersive environmental storytelling and psychological tension, creating a compelling horror atmosphere. However, some players found the narrative to be short and lacking coherence, with repetitive gameplay that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the story managed to engage players' curiosity about its mysteries, blurring the lines between reality and perception.
- “Through its masterful use of environmental storytelling, minimalist design, and psychological tension, it creates an immersive horror experience focused on atmosphere and perception.”
- “It becomes extremely clear extremely quickly that the dev had a story to tell.”
- “The story for this game, without spoilers, kept me wanting to find out more about what was going on.”
- “The 'story' made zero sense too.”
- “But, that story is pretty short - and the entire game feels like it is attempting to stretch the runtime of the game so it isn't refundable by the time you finish.”
- “I'd have recommended the game if it did not have long stretched sections of doing the same thing over and over again and it would have just told your story as is.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay is characterized by a deep sense of entrapment and confusion, transforming familiar elements into alien experiences, which may frustrate players seeking traditional horror mechanics like combat or clear objectives. While some appreciate the unique approach, others criticize it for being overly focused on inconveniencing the player, leading to a perception of it lacking interactivity. Overall, opinions on gameplay are mixed, with some finding it engaging and others feeling it falls short.
- “This mechanic deepens the sense of entrapment and confusion, as what was once familiar becomes alien and what seemed impossible suddenly gains new meaning.”
- “Gameplay: good”
- “The slow, repetitive nature of exploration and the lack of traditional horror gameplay elements such as combat or clear objectives might frustrate those seeking more immediate thrills or narrative-driven adventures.”
- “Almost the entirety of the gameplay is centered around inconveniencing the player.”
- “Just make it one - this is not interactive gameplay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The Liminal Dimension excels in creating a deeply immersive atmosphere that captures the unsettling essence of liminal spaces, blending familiar and alien elements. Its strength lies in the masterful use of environmental storytelling, minimalist design, and effective sound design, which together build psychological tension and enhance the horror experience. While it appeals to fans of atmospheric horror, casual players may find it less engaging unless purchased at a discount.
- “The liminal dimension, developed and published by airem, is a deeply atmospheric psychological horror game that explores the unsettling concept of liminal spaces — those eerie, in-between places that feel both familiar and disturbingly alien.”
- “However, for fans of atmospheric and psychological horror who appreciate subtlety and tension built through environment and sound, the liminal dimension offers a compelling, cerebral journey.”
- “Through its masterful use of environmental storytelling, minimalist design, and psychological tension, it creates an immersive horror experience focused on atmosphere and perception.”
- “The atmosphere is unsettling and the sound design is great—it keeps you on edge.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics in the game are described as decent, though some players found certain visuals challenging to look at due to fuzziness and rapid movement. Overall, the graphics are considered average and do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics were decent.”
- “This game was really just okay. The graphics were decent, and the puzzles were a distraction at best—not entertaining, but they kept me occupied in an otherwise repetitive game.”
- “Some of the visuals can be a bit hard to look at if you're sensitive to fuzziness, blue hues, and rapid movement, but it comes with the territory.”
- “Graphics: decent”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising the soundtrack as good.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, enhancing every moment.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the experience fresh and engaging throughout.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for various bugs, particularly related to menus, sensitivity, and settings management. Additionally, players have reported visual issues such as screen tearing and flickering, which may contribute to a disorienting experience, leaving some uncertain whether these are bugs or intentional design choices.
- “The only negative points would be optimization and bugs. I had a lot of bugs related to the menus, sensitivity, switching between mouse control, and saving the settings.”
- “In some parts, the limit between the loops kept flickering, causing screen tearing and stuttering. These issues didn't bother me too much, but I think they contributed to making me dizzy. I can't even tell if it's a bug or a feature of the game; after all, what is reality in the game?”