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You wake up as the last person in an empty office building, surrounded by liminal spaces abandoned without explanation. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead, corporate jazz drifts from faulty speakers, and the air carries hints of stale coffee. In this short indie adventure, you search for an exit through locked doors and off-kilter rooms. Each space demands a unique way forward, with no single puzzle mechanic to rely on-progress comes from figuring it out on the spot. The low-res, low-poly style evokes eerie emptiness without jump-scares or horror tropes. Casual players seeking a 30-minute surreal puzzle experience, or up to two hours for full exploration, will find it fits perfectly.

The last person finds themselves in an empty office. Not knowing what made everyone abandon these liminal spaces, they look for an exit.

The Elision Effect is a short surreal puzzle game.

You might be the last person in this building. Empty offices and locked doors. You try to keep moving.

The place seems off, like it shouldn’t exist. It smells of old coffee stains, the fluorescent lights buzz, and corporate jazz plays on crappy speakers.

You long for fresh air.
An exit must be near.

Gameplay

There's no overarching puzzle mechanic. You will have to figure out how to progress. Each room has a different mechanic.

Style

The game uses an oldschool low-resolution, low-poly graphical style. It is inspired by the liminal space trend, as well as classic games utilizing the empty office setting. The game may be eerie at times, but there are no jump-scares or other horror elements, besides a dark atmosphere.

Photosensitivity Warning

A very small percentage of people may experience seizures from certain visual stimuli in video games, even without a history of epilepsy. If you experience symptoms like lightheadedness, or twitching, stop playing and consult a doctor. To reduce risk, play in a well-lit room and avoid playing when drowsy.

Game Profile

Game Duration: 30 minutes (1-2 hours completionist).
Made for the Indiepocalypse Zine.
With custom music by AkAveryM.