Superliminal

"Despite a few limitations, Superliminal succeeds where it counts."

"Superliminal seems like a great game at first. The perspective mechanics on display make a fantastic first impression, but the game&s;s design falters as it goes on. The weakness of the puzzles and unevenness of the overall game drag it …"

"What do you get when you cross the mechanical structure and minimalist aesthetic of Portal with the self-conscious thematic drive of The Stanley Parable? You get Superliminal, an innovative and striking narrative experience, complete with mind-bending puzzles. Remember – perspective …"

"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 …"

"Puzzles range from clever to obtuse, and exploring these impossible spaces is incredibly compelling"

"I really enjoyed this title. It caused me to think outside the box a few times, and gave me the impetus to proceed through its intriguing narrative. The use of forced perspective is absolutely genius to behold, but I feel …"

"Still, Superliminal&s;s satisfying every time a puzzle clicks. It sounds obvious, but that&s;s the most redeeming trait a puzzle game can have. Sometimes it&s;ll take you by surprise, sometimes you&s;ll train your eye to see it coming. But analyzing a …"

"Superliminal is a compelling puzzle game with an innovative central mechanic, even if its brief campaign lacks a great story or much challenge."

"Superliminal’s final message is one of growth and discovery within the self."

"This is a puzzling masterclass with a heart as well as a brain."

"Overall, the Pillow Castle experience is therefore a well-built puzzle game, certainly appreciated by fans of the genre, but unable to rival the sacred monsters of the category in terms of inspiration, originality and power of the story."

"Overall Superliminal is a great puzzle experience, and you feel throughout it that the developers had fun putting it together. This is a dream therapy that actually works, being funny and creative at the same time."

"The forced perspective game mechanic alone makes Superliminal an essential buy for those looking for a new first-person puzzler. Both mind-bogglingly clever and hilarious use of environmental storytelling, the potential to be a classic is limited by its short play …"

"As a metaphor for transforming inane frustration into gratifying solutions, Superliminal was a profound experience."

"It takes two hours or so to complete this, and it&s;s a fun little experience, filled with some smart puzzles interspersed with the odd stinker"

"As confusing as it is entertaining, Superliminal constantly uses unique mechanics that go against your expectations, even once you&s;ve adjusted to what it did last time. It might be short, but it&s;s a genuine delight."

"An excellent puzzle game with a fun sense of humour, and an important and surprising message behind it."

"Superliminal is a puzzle game that will challenge your perception. It has intelligent challenges, but at the same time it has very simple mechanics and a short duration. In a maximum of three hours you will finish the title for …"

"An original gameplay mechanic is hard to come by, and these shapeshifting puzzles feel like nothing else. The parts of the game that are derivative aren’t bad, just second best. The parts of the game that are original are extraordinary."

"Superliminal, a mind-bending puzzle game from Pillow Castle, is a refreshing and inventive addition to the puzzle genre. This particular entry among puzzle games requires thinking from different perspectives in a new and exciting way. Curious? I thought so – …"

"Superliminal is a perspective-focused puzzle game that is equal parts trippy and endearing."

"Superliminal is the type of puzzle game that I would full heartedly recommend to fans of games like Portal. While it doesn’t have as interesting of a story as something like that it does feature a pretty unique puzzle design …"

"Some may walk away from this game, thinking it was just a game, but I would say that they missed the theme entirely. Bravo, Pillow Castle Games."

"Walk up close and you&s;ll find that it&s;s now seven feet tall."

"Superliminal has a unique concept for a puzzle game and nice and trippy visuals to accompany it, but alas, that&s;s the majority of what it has going for it."

"Superliminal is a short, sweet, but superficial exploration of one the most interesting mechanics to find its way into a puzzle game. It excites with the possibility of what could be, but fails to deliver on the challenges its mechanics …"

"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;s length, since you can complete it in just 2 hours."

"Superliminal fails to justify itself or its themes and ends up as a rote puzzle experience you&s;ll be fine to forget."

"Will Superliminal resonate with everyone as much as it did with us? Possibly not, but regardless, if you’re looking for a game in a similar vein to Portal, you’ll be right at home here."

"Superliminal will challenge and confound but never punish. Pillow Castle&s;s debut is inventive and occasionally mind-boggling, a short but engaging feast for fans of optical illusions and lateral thinking."

"Beautiful, well-written and a truly unique experience. Even if you will only play it once due to its format, it is truly worth a go. Superliminal&s;s puzzles are very cleverly made and the game will constantly challenge your visual and …"

"It might not push its core concept to the absolute fullest, but the overall experience is a charming and enjoyable one."

"Superliminal borrows some familiar ideas and mixes them in ways that arouse interest. But the content doesn&s;t match the price, especially for a game that might be more fun to watch than play. However, on sale, this can be an …"

"Portal meets The Stanley Parable in a game that, although may fall short in some aspects, offers one of the most imaginative and surprising experiences of 2019. A true hidden gem for the puzzle lovers as well as a video …"