Liminal Phase Takes You into a Game within a Game

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Posted on: 03 Nov 2023

Creators of Dun Dun VR, anananas studio have announced the release of their latest VR game, Liminal Phase. Previously launched on Viveport and App Lab for Meta Quest headsets, Liminal Phase is now also available via SteamVR. The game takes players on a journey into the depths of a fractured mind consumed by video games.

Set in the 1990s, players assume the role of Frank. A troubled individual struggling with psychic pain and teetering on the brink of a mental breakdown, Frank’s world takes a sinister turn when a mysterious floppy disk containing the game ‘Sanctum 3-D’ appears in his apartment. Frank becomes increasingly immersed in the game. The line between fantasy and reality blurs. Soon, Frank is challenged to confront his deepest fears and navigate twisted and horrifying environments created by his own mind.

From battling malevolent monsters to solving peculiar puzzles, players will embark on a thrilling adventure through Frank’s troubled psyche. The game is designed to offer ‘an engaging and short singleplayer action horror story in VR’. It also features a number of secrets and easter eggs to encourage replayability. Plus, Achievements and Leaderboards and all that jazz.

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“We are thrilled that Liminal Phase is finally released after two years of hard work.” said Massih Naisan, Co-founder of anananas studio. “We are incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past few years as a tiny team of three. Our hope is that Liminal Phase will captivate players and offer a different take on what a horror VR game can be.”

anananas studio is a Sweden-based games studio that creates unique, surreal, and immersive VR experiences. As stated above, the game previously launched on Viveport and App Lab. From today, the game is also available via Steam for SteamVR compatible headsets.

Does Liminal Phase appeal to your inner ’90s child? Are you excited for more VR horror games? Let us know in the comments below!

Author: Kevin Joyce

Kevin Joyce has been a writer in the video games industry for more than 20 years, dedicated to XR for the latter half. He has launched numerous initiatives in the XR space, including media outlets such as VRFocus and AR/VR Pioneers, hackathons, marketing and community management organisation Tiny Brains, and not-for-profit educational platforms.