Subliminal

Subliminal is a horror puzzle game inspired by the concept of Backstage. It uses software ray tracing in real time, which creates an unusual visual style. Lighting is calculated fairly, so light and shadows behave unusually. The lamps hum, and reflections appear where you don’t expect them. Lighting effects include wall reflections and soft shadows. The player navigates endless procedurally generated levels, each with its own lighting and layout. Hostile entities lurk around corners, increasing the feeling of anxiety. The levels are generated anew, so the map is not remembered. You have to navigate the little things. The rooms are repeated, but the little things are always different. The main task is to find a way out and deal with inexplicable phenomena. Hints rarely come across, so you have to remember the path. Sometimes hostile entities are heard before they are seen. Sound becomes the main reference point. Some entities hunt, while others simply watch from the darkness. Sometimes it's safer to listen and walk around the room. The atmosphere is oppressive: empty rooms, the hum of lamps and silence work better than direct fear. Puzzles involve finding passages and objects. Sometimes you just have to wait for the right moment. The notes explain what happened before if found. You can complete the level quickly, but your finds will go unnoticed. For those who love atmospheric horror, this corridor is suitable. Updates add levels and edits. The game came out as a small project, but the style was memorable.