Superliminal

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9.5

Universal acclaim- based on 1310 Ratings

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  1. ProteccIris
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Fitting in neatly with the lineage of previous optical illusion based puzzlers such as Echochrome and Crush. Superlimnal brings a first-person view to the table. It spent many years (Original reveal was all the way back in 2013!) in development, and it is certainly worth the wait!
  2. Reed618
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This was a very enjoyable puzzle game which reminded me of the unfinished swan. There was maybe one puzzle which was a bit too obtuse but generally it was a fun experience. Visually it was also a real treat especially in the later levels. It's quite short but that was a plus in my opinion. It's the perfect game to relax with and enjoy in between bigger releases. Definitely worth playing inThis was a very enjoyable puzzle game which reminded me of the unfinished swan. There was maybe one puzzle which was a bit too obtuse but generally it was a fun experience. Visually it was also a real treat especially in the later levels. It's quite short but that was a plus in my opinion. It's the perfect game to relax with and enjoy in between bigger releases. Definitely worth playing in my opinion.… Expand
  3. ResetButton
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game is more than a sum total of its parts. It’s a game that sticks with you and causes you to see things a little differently after you finish it. It sounds cheesy, but give it a shot and see for yourself. I know all that sounds vague AF, but this is really a game about discovery and learning. If you liked The Witness, this is similar but Superliminal isn’t as cerebral or frustrating.The game is more than a sum total of its parts. It’s a game that sticks with you and causes you to see things a little differently after you finish it. It sounds cheesy, but give it a shot and see for yourself. I know all that sounds vague AF, but this is really a game about discovery and learning. If you liked The Witness, this is similar but Superliminal isn’t as cerebral or frustrating. Superliminal difficultly stays fair through out and it always finds a way to keep you engaged. As surreal as the game gets, it find a way to ground itself and keep you somewhat oriented. It’s also go a nice, dry, dark sense of humor. It’s short, but every bit of it is well worth the price.… Expand
  4. crazymurdock
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    A great game. Reminded me of Portal even though objectively it is entirely different. Actually different every other game I've played. Short, but that way it never ran out of ideas.
  5. Kacek1996
    Dec 31, 2020
    8
    Superliminal is an indie game with nice mechanics. It's a puzzle game which uses the concept of perception and the fact that point of view differs from the point of being. Superliminal is quite a short game with comfy music. It dropped some frames on level8, but overall it was a fine experience which reminded me a little of Portal games. Good humor with great brain exercises which weren'tSuperliminal is an indie game with nice mechanics. It's a puzzle game which uses the concept of perception and the fact that point of view differs from the point of being. Superliminal is quite a short game with comfy music. It dropped some frames on level8, but overall it was a fine experience which reminded me a little of Portal games. Good humor with great brain exercises which weren't as hard as I thought they might be. 8/10 I will recommend it to friends as well.… Expand
  6. Diablo4
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Fitting in neatly with the lineage of previous optical illusion based puzzlers such as Echochrome and Crush. Superlimnal brings a first-person view to the table. It spent many years (Original reveal was all the way back in 2013!) in development, and it is certainly worth the wait!
  7. SirSoil
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    SuperLiminal is without a doubt an excellent experience, it hits you with the most unique take on puzzle solving and story telling. The game can be completed in 3-4 hours but it’s worth the try because it’s a game that is very unique and presents gameplay elements that I have never seen in a video game. The story is pretty straight forward and easy to understand, with the constantSuperLiminal is without a doubt an excellent experience, it hits you with the most unique take on puzzle solving and story telling. The game can be completed in 3-4 hours but it’s worth the try because it’s a game that is very unique and presents gameplay elements that I have never seen in a video game. The story is pretty straight forward and easy to understand, with the constant chilling soundtrack and entertaining puzzles this game really is outstanding. SuperLiminal isn’t a huge game it’s more of a experience, the second you get into it you instantly get hooked with its ways of puzzle solving and story telling. (4/5 Amazing) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  8. MartaRoussel
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    It's an intelligently designed puzzles game with a script-writing simple in appearance but effective and uplifting. I was afraid about the game consisting only in changing the angle where you were looking at the pieces of the puzzle from as the only way to solve the proposed problems, however the game proposes that you have to change your point of view from time to time, as the way youIt's an intelligently designed puzzles game with a script-writing simple in appearance but effective and uplifting. I was afraid about the game consisting only in changing the angle where you were looking at the pieces of the puzzle from as the only way to solve the proposed problems, however the game proposes that you have to change your point of view from time to time, as the way you solve problems will posit little but significant variations, so you must be open to think in different ways to beat it. It's a bit short, about 5 hours long and, while it's not especially difficult (there are more challenging puzzle games out there), there will be some puzzles that will make you turn off the Switch for some minutes or hours, be thinking about something completely different in hopes that the solution will come to you as inspiration comes in the middle of the night or during a stroll, which also happens! Also, the music is excellent and, without being experimental or oneiric (you'll listen some cool jazz tunes mainly), completely matches the spirit of the game somehow. This is an experience I greatly recommend, in my opinion it's a masterpiece of its genre. Just imagine it as a short version of Portal with different mechanics.

    This is just a personal side note, but being the game set in your dreams, maybe it could have been more dream-like in some parts and that could have been quite pleasant, yet this dream of puzzles is still a supposedly controlled scientific experiment/product, so there's not really a need for this plot wise.    … Expand
  9. Shawona
    Sep 13, 2020
    9
    For me this was on par with the likes of Portal! It starts out as an innocent puzzle game, but slowly becomes much more. The puzzles are on a complete different level though as they explore with your visual perspective and really mess with your head. Had many moments where I had to pause because I was in absolute amazement at how I got fooled. Only reason it’s not a 10 for me is the price,For me this was on par with the likes of Portal! It starts out as an innocent puzzle game, but slowly becomes much more. The puzzles are on a complete different level though as they explore with your visual perspective and really mess with your head. Had many moments where I had to pause because I was in absolute amazement at how I got fooled. Only reason it’s not a 10 for me is the price, as I beat this in about 2 to 3 hours. But if you’ve got the money I highly recommend.… Expand
  10. CatsNGames
    Sep 16, 2020
    8
    Very artsy game, but the gameplay is nothing special. It is more an interactive progressive experience, which it does extremely well
  11. Ruften
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This is a piece of art. Played this gem with a buddy of mine. We both enjoy a good puzzle game but this was just a whole different ballgame. Just pure class.
  12. giannis2001
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    One of the best puzzle games you can play. The mechanic the puzzles were using was just genious. Highly recommend it.
  13. cerb747
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Definitely one of the best puzzle video Games of the year the puzzle's are both so simple yet so complex it's truly a great game the way it makes you think about approaching each and every puzzle.
  14. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    "Much like the original Portal, Superliminal won’t take too long to beat; however, the game does contain a lot of hidden content for you to hunt for, such as: hidden chess pieces, blueprints, and constellation rooms, all of which can be extremely tricky to find. What’s more, additional achievements can be unlocked for doing various things, including beating the game in an extremely tight"Much like the original Portal, Superliminal won’t take too long to beat; however, the game does contain a lot of hidden content for you to hunt for, such as: hidden chess pieces, blueprints, and constellation rooms, all of which can be extremely tricky to find. What’s more, additional achievements can be unlocked for doing various things, including beating the game in an extremely tight thirty minutes. Whether or not these will incentivise you into replaying is down to your own personal preference, but I will certainly dip back in to try and complete everything."

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2021/04/03/superliminal/    … Expand
  15. TheLinkgirl
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    Superliminal is a very strange experience from start to finish. For a puzzle game, it manages to throw a huge number of new toys and surprises at you in its relatively short play time. I found myself enjoying a ton of the mechanics so much that I would simply experiment around with them for a while, unaware of how long I'd spent interacting with one single object. With all that said, ISuperliminal is a very strange experience from start to finish. For a puzzle game, it manages to throw a huge number of new toys and surprises at you in its relatively short play time. I found myself enjoying a ton of the mechanics so much that I would simply experiment around with them for a while, unaware of how long I'd spent interacting with one single object. With all that said, I would recommend getting the game during a sale because of how short it is.… Expand
  16. lowey
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
    Nice chilled out game. Reminded me at times of The Stanley Parable, and some of the puzzles were reminiscent of Portal. One "puzzle" was a bit of a joke, and involved "looking" with the camera in a particular direction. It was so obtuse I had to look up the solution. But apart from that one ridiculous moment everything was pretty clear. My only real criticism would be that it was a littleNice chilled out game. Reminded me at times of The Stanley Parable, and some of the puzzles were reminiscent of Portal. One "puzzle" was a bit of a joke, and involved "looking" with the camera in a particular direction. It was so obtuse I had to look up the solution. But apart from that one ridiculous moment everything was pretty clear. My only real criticism would be that it was a little slow. All in all though I would recommend this game, it was a pleasurable (if short) game which I may very well return to in the future to try and collect the achievements I didn't acquire on the first play through.… Expand
  17. AGreatReviewer
    Apr 16, 2022
    10
    An incredibly smart game with good gameplay and puzzles that make you go "oh damn that's cool" every time you get past it, and a pretty good life lesson to boot, 10/10 would play again.
  18. CarlElmore
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Such an easy 10/10. Amazing visuals, puzzles, and a really thought provoking story. Would highly recommend playing this.
  19. Dyl_lionaire
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    I really interesting game, going in I only expected the mind-bending puzzles however the mini story explaining everything was a nice addition, at some points the game leaned into aimless territory especially in the ending then again that was the shortest part of the game so I guess I can excuse it.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Nintendojo
    Aug 16, 2024
    91
    Overall, I enjoyed my time with Superliminal. I love how the game constantly plays with the user’s expectations, and the unique gimmick made for some puzzles that stumped me. The ever shifting visuals kept me engaged all the way through and made me excited to see what the game would do next. While it is a little short at around three hours, it is an experience that I believe most people should try. While the game can be short and simple, it creates a fun and engaging time throughout.
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  2. SECTOR.sk
    Jun 16, 2022
    80
    Superliminal offers one of the freshest ideas we have seen in first person puzzle games in many years. The main negative point here is the game's length, since you can complete it in just 2 hours.
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  3. DarkStation
    Aug 19, 2020
    80
    All in all, I had fun with Superliminal. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and moderately challenging (but not too difficult) puzzle game. As long as you aren’t looking for cutting edge graphics or a strong narrative, I think there is a lot of fun to be had here. You will have to deal with some literally dream nonsense logic, though. But isn’t that half the fun?
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