Published on December 14, 2023 by Old Man Murphy

Superliminal is a first-person puzzle game based on forced perspective and optical illusions. Puzzles in this game give you a sense of the unexpected. Players need to change their perspective and think outside the box to wake up from the dream.

WAKE UP

As you fall asleep with the TV on at 3AM, you remember catching a glimpse of the commercial for Dr. Pierce’s Somnasculpt dream therapy program. By the time you open your eyes, you’re already dreaming – beginning the first stages of this experimental program.

PERCEPTION IS REALITY

Explore a dream world where everything is exactly as it seems. Tread carefully as the world slowly unravels around you and subverts your expectations. What you see isn’t always precisely what you get.

MAN VS MACHINE

In this fully-voiced adventure, Dr Glenn Pierce is doing his questionable best to guide you home and out of the dreamscape. His artificial intelligence assistant, however, is having trouble understanding exactly how you’re here at all, and has other plans for you.

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Superliminal is a fun tumble through the subconscious. First falling further into the mind before realizing you need to wake up. The first time I played this, I was thrown for a complete loop, but I also enjoyed how the visuals played with your concept of perception. Objects weren’t nearer or farther, they were bigger or smaller. Cubes that appear to be painted on the wall popped into reality when you line them up properly. You can touch the moon, pull all the fire alarms you can, and drink all the water soda you want.

I thoroughly enjoyed playing the short but sweet game, and I reccommend you do as well, if not for the inspiring and touching message at the end. Have your kleenex boxes ready.

If you are interested in purchasing SUPERLIMINAL, you can get it on STEAM for $19.99

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