The first level I created was an abandoned multistorey car park. There are very few games that scratch that particular itch for me, so I decided to just make it myself.

Pretentious, I know, but I’ve always liked the idea of a horror game that leaves you in a perpetual state of questioning whether you’re truly alone or not. The only thing about it that was somewhat novel was that I didn’t intend on implementing any actual “scares” into the game instead relying entirely on the atmosphere to instill a sense of constant suspense in the player. Basically, it began as a glorified first-person walking simulator without any particular purpose or goal, where you can explore various unique 3D liminal environments. The project itself wasn’t anything revolutionary. Like many other fans of the original work, I was eager to contribute to the ever-expanding sub-genre of horror games inspired by liminal spaces. At least, that’s how I first became familiar with the term. While the specific aesthetic has always existed, it was recently popularized and further defined by The Backrooms-a, by now, infamous creepypasta about what happens when you “no-clip” out of reality.

For instance, an abandoned hospital corridor might seem ominous and uncanny due to the prevalence of human activity usually associated with medical facilities. The liminal aesthetic can be defined by the unique feeling of “eerie nostalgia” people experience when presented with such places outside of their designated context. Hallways, waiting rooms and parking lots are classic examples. The concept of liminal spaces relates to physical locations that are typically transitional in nature. I’m sure there isn’t a single person reading this that doesn’t know what liminal spaces are by now.

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