Superliminal

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 191 Ratings

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  • Summary: Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you explore a surreal dream world and solve impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Aug 13, 2020
    90
    A surreal trip through an Alice in Wonderland-like dreamscape, Superliminal delights and surprises with level after level of inventive, bizarre puzzles.
  2. GameSpace
    Nov 26, 2019
    85
    A refreshing and inventive addition to the puzzle genre.
  3. Cubed3
    Dec 16, 2019
    80
    It might not be the toughest puzzler out there or the most highly polished, and it is true that some puzzles do tend to repeat themselves. None of that matters, however, because this is such a thoroughly unique experience that everyone should taste. The first day this came out, a clip of it went viral and reached the front page of Reddit. It wasn't a speedrun or glitch or anything like that. It was just someone playing the game. That's the kind of novelty this title has, and it is absolutely worth your time to go out and experience it for yourself.
  4. Game Informer
    Nov 22, 2019
    75
    When Superliminal’s mechanics work, I felt like I was participating in a magic trick, but when they didn’t I felt like the developers were playing a trick on me. I was both amused and frustrated while playing Superliminal, but didn’t think much about the game after its credit’s rolled. Like a fading dream, Superliminal is also a bit ephemeral.
  5. Vandal
    Nov 18, 2019
    71
    Superliminal has a fantastic concept, but its puzzles are quite irregular. Some of them are excellent, while some others are not very inspired. If you like this type of first person puzzle-based adventure, though, you should give it a try.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 25, 2019
    70
    Superliminal is an interesting work creating an engaging atmosphere, able to capture the player and accompany him, almost unconsciously, towards the end of the journey. And the finale moral will leave a mark in many players.
  7. Riot Pixels
    Apr 19, 2020
    47
    A soulless Portal copycat built around a cool gameplay mechanic, which would have flourished in a game by Double Fine or Valve. Superliminal has more originality than other copycats (see The Bradwell Conspiracy), but it’s absolutely devoid of substance and leaves you indifferent.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 67
  3. Negative: 6 out of 67
  1. jeff070496
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This game is simply mind bending and amazing. It’s like portal, but more about experiencing rather than puzzle solving. Your way of perceivingThis game is simply mind bending and amazing. It’s like portal, but more about experiencing rather than puzzle solving. Your way of perceiving the environment will never be the same agin after finishing this game. Gameplay wise, the only mechanism is the forced perspective, it’s very tricky to explain to someone but amazingly intuitive. This level of innovation although is not quite Portal level, it’s definitely good to see from floods of similar 3A titles these days.… Expand
  2. Mexon
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    Це, напевно, найкраща гра у світі!
    Як тільки я побачив трейлер, я зрозумів - це саме те, чого не вистачало ігровій індустрії. Глибокий    Це, напевно, найкраща гра у світі!
    Як тільки я побачив трейлер, я зрозумів - це саме те, чого не вистачало ігровій індустрії. Глибокий підтекст, затягуючий геймплей та незвичайна стилістика, цього виявилося цілком достатньо, щоб створити гру на десятиліття.    … Expand
  4. attallah
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is probably one of the best games I have ever played. The concept and the visuals and the gameplay and the surprisingly emotional message at the end are everything.… Expand
  5. vulnerax
    Oct 15, 2021
    8
    A whole new approach to puzzle games. Superliminal encourages you to see everything from another perspective and thoroughly. And teaches thatA whole new approach to puzzle games. Superliminal encourages you to see everything from another perspective and thoroughly. And teaches that problems might happen in your life, but you must not give up and try other methods and perspectives while approaching and solving those problems. It is calming but sometimes a mind-boggling and unnerving experience. In conclusion, it's a fun, didactic, and short but filling game. And it is definitely on my must-play list.… Expand
  6. curzon_dax
    Dec 28, 2019
    8
    It's fine though not a masterpiece but great. The main reason it's not a 10 is that the story and setting of it is very blunt to the point ofIt's fine though not a masterpiece but great. The main reason it's not a 10 is that the story and setting of it is very blunt to the point of being boring and cheesy though at least it doesn't resort to cheap jump scares like other games so at least it does that well. The other reason that makes it lose a point is that while the puzzles aren't necessarily unoriginal they do not make you think they are revolutionary but they are still partly original especially if you haven't played that many 3d puzzle games before.… Expand
  7. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    7
    portal esque game which has a really unique perspective, pun intended hahahah
  8. AnimeLoverGende
    Nov 11, 2020
    0
    Игра хуйня полная, никому не рекомендую.
    P.S Надеюсь спидран Арсения я все же побил

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