LIMBO

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  1. Yabs
    Jul 30, 2023
    9
    Excellent plat-former & puzzle solver. I was quite engaged the entire way through.
    I really enjoyed the environment and the dark-comedy that the game presents.

    Highly recommended.
  2. abkh2000
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    The game is so amazing and in every chapter there is new and different puzzle Without any word i enjoy the dark story and dark environment
  3. Wiezzel
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    A true masterpiece in design.
    If you have the opportunity to grab it on sale or not, go for it.

    The kind of games you got to try to understand what people mean and know for yourself.
  4. staxhinho
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    A very good puzzle game that gave me several moments of anger and happiness.
  5. Dco326
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Zanimljiva, nista nije pretesko bas kako puzzle game i treba da bude ne traje dugo pametna stvarno sve naj svaka cast ko je napravio :) e znam da li bi opet igrao nema taj WOW faktor ali je stv top
  6. Shtern
    Jan 16, 2023
    8
    Очень крутая Dark Fantasy игра головоломка. Я вообще не очень люблю жанр таких игр, да и инди игры это не про меня вообще, но когда находится что то такое, это прям круто, от музыкального сопровождения до самой истории. Есть мультик "Поту сторону изгороди" вот эта игра мне дает вайбы с этого мультика. Она в меру жестокая, потому что там произошло какое то расчеловечивание, если это вообщеОчень крутая Dark Fantasy игра головоломка. Я вообще не очень люблю жанр таких игр, да и инди игры это не про меня вообще, но когда находится что то такое, это прям круто, от музыкального сопровождения до самой истории. Есть мультик "Поту сторону изгороди" вот эта игра мне дает вайбы с этого мультика. Она в меру жестокая, потому что там произошло какое то расчеловечивание, если это вообще люди, потом что из игры это тяжело понять, но точно не роботы. Всем рекомендую пройти игру, она не займет больше чем час, ну возможно два. но я думаю каждый их тех кто прошел остался доволен, надеюсь все будущее игроки тоже.… Expand
  7. Jattaman
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    Puzzle game molto ben fatto, con uno stile grafico d'atmosfera e una buona giocabilità.
  8. brokencinho
    Dec 21, 2022
    9
    Tenes que jugar este juego no te lo podes perder es una experiencia hyper mega flashera! Recomiendo 100%
  9. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    The first game I ever owned on steam. Great atmosphere, fun gameplay, pretty spooky.
  10. basic123
    Oct 18, 2022
    9
    Simple but great. The game really suprised me. The graphics are minimalistic and there is no speech but the atmosphere is awesome.
  11. 3ls0ul
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    Es un excelente videojuego, mis felicitaciones al equipo detrás del desarrollo de esta grandiosa obra.
  12. hoviadko123
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    I really enjoyed playing Limbo. It has good atmosphere and puzzles are challenging to solve but not frustrating. However there is no music at all, just some ambient playing sometimes.
  13. Chemiker
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    Хоть игра и старая и еще в черно-белом стиле, но по своему очаровательна, прошел не останавливаясь, советую!
  14. clem666
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
    A great story to be interpreted. The dark and silent ambiance is just terrific. Puzzles requires some reflection. Music is gorgeous. The environment is highly stylish, and there are numerous moments where you can feel how small and sickly the character is. Boss fights are epic. Lighting is terrific.
    If the game definitely is quite short, the eggs to collect and the achievements to get    A great story to be interpreted. The dark and silent ambiance is just terrific. Puzzles requires some reflection. Music is gorgeous. The environment is highly stylish, and there are numerous moments where you can feel how small and sickly the character is. Boss fights are epic. Lighting is terrific.
    If the game definitely is quite short, the eggs to collect and the achievements to get manage to make it last a bit longer.
    You certainly should be okay to die a lot to understand all the traps of this game. In a sense it may seems like a die & retry kind of game.
    I am very aware that 'Limbo' has something of really empty and hollow. Nevertheless I can't deny that I have been stuck in its universe and atmosphere all throughout. Must test.    … Expand
  15. KisatS
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    This game was a present for my birthday, I didn't expect that I'll become addicted to this fabulous indy game. Sure 6 y.o. I wasn't too good at puzzle games but the atmosphere and the environment confused my mind. Even though, till this day I'm still playing and reminding myself that I had the best gaming experience ever.
  16. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    8
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  17. Karlsefniy
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
    Simple but quite good. Ambience is creepy, character animations are fluent and most importantly, puzzles are pretty good.
  18. hydroquaqua
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    _у каждого была недосказанность того или иного действия, предложения, произведения и открытым концом это не назовёшь. Пройдённая игра LIMBO именно так со мной и обошлась, вроде есть начало, постепенное прохождение, равномерная сложность и привязанные к выполнению загадки, но выглядит всё это и ощущается как пролог, вступление к бедующей большой игре

    _и LIMBO не назовёшь демкой, то что    _у каждого была недосказанность того или иного действия, предложения, произведения и открытым концом это не назовёшь. Пройдённая игра LIMBO именно так со мной и обошлась, вроде есть начало, постепенное прохождение, равномерная сложность и привязанные к выполнению загадки, но выглядит всё это и ощущается как пролог, вступление к бедующей большой игре

    _и LIMBO не назовёшь демкой, то что мне дали разработчики - логично, если не углубляться в поиски этих смыслов, как платформер игра оправдывается на все сто процентов. Я очень рад, что именно сейчас прошёл её, да прикоснулся таки к истокам, к тем инди проектам с которых, если можно так написать - всё началось

    *_everyone had an understatement of this or that action, proposal, work, and you can’t call it an open end. The completed game LIMBO did exactly that to me, it seems there is a beginning, a gradual passage, uniform difficulty and riddles tied to completing, but it all looks and feels like a prologue, an introduction to a big game

    _and you can't call LIMBO a demo, what the developers gave me is logical, if you don't go deep into the search for these meanings, as a platform game, the game is fully justified. I am very glad that I went through it right now, but I still touched the origins, those indie projects from which, if I can write like that, it all started    … Expand
  19. Rustick
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    отличный интересный платформер атмосфера довольно жуткая сложные уровни
  20. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  21. Sonyst4
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos atmosférios/puzzle já feitos! Acredito que só fica atrás de Portal, pois os puzzles não são tão bem elaborados assim, mas vale a pena pela mensagem que passa!
  22. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    Limbo is a puzzle-platform video game developed by independent studio Playdead and originally published by Microsoft Game Studios. Limbo is a 2D side-scroller, incorporating a physics system that governs environmental objects and the player character. The player guides an unnamed boy through dangerous environments and traps as he searches for his sister. The developer built the game'sLimbo is a puzzle-platform video game developed by independent studio Playdead and originally published by Microsoft Game Studios. Limbo is a 2D side-scroller, incorporating a physics system that governs environmental objects and the player character. The player guides an unnamed boy through dangerous environments and traps as he searches for his sister. The developer built the game's puzzles expecting the player to fail before finding the correct solution. Playdead called the style of play "trial and death", and used gruesome imagery for the boy's deaths to steer the player from unworkable solutions.… Expand
  23. Emirkartal
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Simple and brilliant. The result of game + art. Game mechanics is great and it's mood quite unique. Puzzles are quite easy but since mistakes often means death and restart
  24. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    great game good gameplay good graphics interesting story i want see more limbo games
  25. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  26. VigilanteOito
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    Game no estilo Little Nightmares, porem em preto e branco.
    Bem dark e sombrio, maravilhoso.
    Peguei de graça pela epic games.
    Campanha curta igual o Little Nightmares.
    Joguei pela epic e quase no final do jogo corrompeu o meu save, obg epic.
  27. ErdemMT5
    Oct 1, 2021
    8
    Limbo, is one of the most iconic 2D platformer puzzle games ever. Game's visuality is breathtaking. Black and white tones are used very well. Transition among the white and grey colours, and the blurry effect makes a depressed and scary atmosphere.

    When it comes to core game loop, design is simple and classic. Solve the level's puzzle, and move through right of the screen to advance new    Limbo, is one of the most iconic 2D platformer puzzle games ever. Game's visuality is breathtaking. Black and white tones are used very well. Transition among the white and grey colours, and the blurry effect makes a depressed and scary atmosphere.

    When it comes to core game loop, design is simple and classic. Solve the level's puzzle, and move through right of the screen to advance new level.

    The level design is based on puzzles that can be solved with platform elements. The game has only 24 levels and the game time is only 2 or 3 hours. Yes, this is a short game. But the levels are well thought out. Some levels can force you even on the second play.

    The game mechanics are quite simple and efficient. Core mechanic's are moving to four directions and pulling something. And they actually enough for a puzzle platformer game like that. With good physics and animations, you can really enjoy that mechanics.    … Expand
  28. Nickolababaiko
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Запоем пять часов подряд проходил!!!))) Не думал что такая небольшая игруля так затянуть может!!)))
  29. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
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  30. BgSilva98
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Gostei, o jogo é simples e não possui uma historia (não é brincadeira) vai da sua interpretação, bons cenários, boa jogabilidade e dificuldade alta, dá para quebrar um pouco a cabeça se fora primeira vez que joga.
  31. hunterlize
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, gave me chills at some moments, a little bit hard in some of the levels, but very intriguing to the point of making me keep going even if was difficult to go forward.
  32. SynelongPoreda
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    Hey!

    I am Synelong. And that's my opinion of this game.

    Limbo is a brilliant game for me. Great graphics and very atmospheric music and sounds in the game. Sometimes the game can scare you when you play on headphones and in a dark room. I went through the game twice. And I must say that I will definitely come back to this game. I love this game with all my heart.
  33. MarkSteodaire
    Jun 18, 2021
    8
    I found the atmosphere to be **** wild as **** and same goes to the traps that you have to deal with, and as the 2-3 hour game continues, the puzzles get more creative which made it never boring. I guess the only downsides I had was how little spider **** was in the game, and that the stoty wasn't really there as much as I personally wanted. It was difficult for my dumbass to figure outI found the atmosphere to be **** wild as **** and same goes to the traps that you have to deal with, and as the 2-3 hour game continues, the puzzles get more creative which made it never boring. I guess the only downsides I had was how little spider **** was in the game, and that the stoty wasn't really there as much as I personally wanted. It was difficult for my dumbass to figure out what the plot was. But it still a blast and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick neat ass game. Oh yeah, art stiyle makes me very happy face… Expand
  34. karcael
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    Stabilizasyon mu? Olmayan şey hakkında konuşmama ama anlatım, görseller, sesler ve oynanış güzel.
  35. kantlax
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    Simple. Beautiful concept and art. Great mechanics.
    Great balance between difficulty and clever puzzles.
    The sound and atmosphere fit perfect with the concept.
  36. Wweald
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    Really unique and awesome puzzle platformer game, I prefer INSIDE but LIMBO is amazing as well.
  37. Rayees
    Apr 10, 2021
    8
    1. Limbo has a different story concept.
    2. Solving puzzles and moving through, this is the first 2D game I’ve played of such a kind.
    3. Playing as a character of Silhouette or dark shadow, this black and white game is intense, suspenseful and surprising. It also involves spooky, scary and creepy elements; this may depend from person to person. 4. The game-play is simple and good, but    1. Limbo has a different story concept.
    2. Solving puzzles and moving through, this is the first 2D game I’ve played of such a kind.
    3. Playing as a character of Silhouette or dark shadow, this black and white game is intense, suspenseful and surprising. It also involves spooky, scary and creepy elements; this may depend from person to person.
    4. The game-play is simple and good, but one needs to solve puzzles while proceeding. At some parts, I got stuck and took breaks. Then, later on, I tried again and proceeded.
    5. To summarize, one may try Limbo if they like 2D games.    … Expand
  38. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Very interesting indie game, with a pretty nice gameplay and story to it. It was probably one of the first indie games that I liked so much.
  39. nyeven
    Jan 8, 2021
    9
    You will like this 2D puzzle platformer if you are into extremely simple controls but challenging gameplay, and if you are a fan of the dark aesthetic and the spooky atmosphere.

    My only negative feedback is that at times it wasn't very clear what I should do next and the controls were really annoying and not intuitive when the gravity changes.
  40. JoelArpal
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    Without being presumptuous it tells you a very interesting story so quietly you may not even notice, but it's there. I think judging the platforms or puzzles is not the point of this game, but even though they're pretty good.
  41. vaurne
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    I played this game with my mother and my sister-in-law, of whom neither had played a PC game before, and both really enjoyed it. It's simplicity really goes hand in hand with all of it's other qualities.

    It truly shines because of it's art style and intriguing atmosphere that are both complimented by it's mysterious plot. The puzzles are fantastic and fun, the controls are simple, the    I played this game with my mother and my sister-in-law, of whom neither had played a PC game before, and both really enjoyed it. It's simplicity really goes hand in hand with all of it's other qualities.

    It truly shines because of it's art style and intriguing atmosphere that are both complimented by it's mysterious plot. The puzzles are fantastic and fun, the controls are simple, the mechanics are great, the sound, level, world and character are design are done brilliantly.

    The open-ended storyline and the lack of - almost - anything related to the characters and the world is something that may bother you, but ultimately, I ended up enjoying that a lot more than I thought.    … Expand
  42. kultigin
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Played it in 2020, and had a lot of fun yet. The tense moments and the atmosphere gives you a great feeling of the character. Not so hard puzzles and entertaining gameplay. Would advise everyone who loves the platform genre.
  43. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    A wonderful game made in an original style that perfectly conveyed the atmosphere of what is happening.
  44. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Indie platform oyunlarının pıtır pıtır bitmesini sağlayan önemli temel taşlarından.
  45. bagieta21
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
    Love this game for unique atmosphere. Music, idea. So fresh at that time when was released.
  46. fr0st1
    Oct 23, 2020
    8
    Она прекрасна, жаль что прошел на ПК и не дождался на ПС4, надо бы еще посмотреть INSIDE.
  47. hsahin2011
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    -Siyah beyaz ve sesiz bir oyun olmasına rağmen kalbimi ısıttı daha garibi oyunun platformları bir bakışta çözülesi ama biraz alışmak gerekiyor (bunların hepsi pozitif )(+)
    -oyun görsel anlatısı boşluklu buda boşlukları oyuncunun doldurması (+)
    -örümcekler var (-)(XD)
  48. Mehrshad_MB
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    Very simple, black and white. Yet it delivers a very good atmosphere! The puzzles are sometimes challenging.
    Theories about its ending is even more exciting than game itself.
    I really enjoyed playing this game!
    (April 2020)
  49. gigeorge
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    Ive just got back into playing this, its a great puzzler but i cant believe i keep falling for the daft/ almost obvious stuff. I cant get over that its so old, too !
  50. kajt
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    Just really good platform game. Nice story, some puzzles to solve. Something for me ;)
  51. LironesAlviento
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    Una joya, bonito, elegante, tetrico...uno de mis indies preferidos de todos los tiempos.
  52. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    ITALIAN: Breve recensione
    Gioco molto breve ma ricco di spunti interessanti, che verranno poi migliorati in Inside.
    Graficamente il gioco è curato e originale, ma a volte rende non immediata la comprensione degli ambienti. L'audio invece è quasi assente, serve solo da sottofondo. A livello di gameplay invece si ha di fronte un puzzle game a scorrimento orizzontale in cui potremo    ITALIAN: Breve recensione
    Gioco molto breve ma ricco di spunti interessanti, che verranno poi migliorati in Inside.

    Graficamente il gioco è curato e originale, ma a volte rende non immediata la comprensione degli ambienti. L'audio invece è quasi assente, serve solo da sottofondo.

    A livello di gameplay invece si ha di fronte un puzzle game a scorrimento orizzontale in cui potremo soltanto muoverci, saltare e trascinare oggetti, ma questo basta per realizzare enigmi ambientali davvero complessi ed interessanti.

    Rispetto ad Inside però qui non c'è una trama (per quanto anche in Inside questa sia criptica) e inoltre in Limbo ho trovato alcune parti quasi frustranti a causa della necessità di più tentativi per essere comprese, mentre in Inside magari si muore ma si sa cosa fare.

    Consigliato per la brevità ma se volete provare solo un gioco di questo genere andate su Inside (migliore anche stilisticamente a mio avviso).

    VOTO: 8/10    … Expand
  53. Shalapai
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Атмосфера, сложные головоломки, звук и общий дизайн делают свое дело. Отличный платформер
  54. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A+
    Gameplay is mostly puzzles.
    Art style and atmosphere is what makes this game special.
  55. Chempion1
    Jun 12, 2020
    8
    Limbo. Странная игра. Я не знал, на какой платформе про неё оставить отзыв. Решил, на которой впервые попробовал, это PC.
    Когда увидел игру впервые, даже не понял. "Кто в это будет играть?" - подумал я. Установил её на свой комп. Поиграл минут 20, не зашло. Удалил.
    Позже у меня появился XBox 360, ну взял Limbo за какие то копейки, подумал, что на геймпаде в неё будет удобней играть (не    Limbo. Странная игра. Я не знал, на какой платформе про неё оставить отзыв. Решил, на которой впервые попробовал, это PC.
    Когда увидел игру впервые, даже не понял. "Кто в это будет играть?" - подумал я. Установил её на свой комп. Поиграл минут 20, не зашло. Удалил.
    Позже у меня появился XBox 360, ну взял Limbo за какие то копейки, подумал, что на геймпаде в неё будет удобней играть (не могут же люди, плохой игре, такие высокие оценки ставить?), поиграл минут 20 и.....забросил. Не пошла окончательно.
    Я забыл про игру.
    Но, как то узнал, что её портировали на андроид. Сидя на работе, во время перерыва, от нечего делать, установил, запустил, и очнулся, только когда меня мастер по всему цеху искать начал! Перерыв закончился, час назад!
    Это мистика какая то! Как игра, которая вызывала отторжение на "большом" экране, оказалась на столько великолепной на экране в 6" и, как говорят, "корявым" экранным управлением? Чудо!
    И вдруг я понял. В этом то всё и дело. Игра, я так думаю, изначально планировалась для портативной платформы (может для PSP, так как смартфоны, времени выхода игры, её вряд ли потянули, хотя iPhone или iPad......????? кто знает), а её, зачем то, выпустили на "полном метре"!
    Схожее ощущение было у меня относительно LittleBigPlanet, вторую часть которой, я прошел на PSP, и она мне очень понравилась. Когда же купил LittleBigPlanet 3 на PS3, то не смог в неё играть, до того она мне показалась кривой, не красивой и неинтересной! К сожалению, у меня нет PSVita, что бы там её попробовать.
    Всё дело в платформе!
    Некоторые игры просто созданы для определённой платформы. И на мой взгляд, Limbo одна из них!    … Expand
  56. michaelb1928
    Apr 23, 2020
    8
    This game creats such a creepy atmosphere that took my breath away back in 2011. How does it hold up in 2020? Still pretty damn good. There is a minimalist style to the art. The story is ambiguous if you can even call it a story really. But overall this game still holds up. Its quite short but its really polished. Even today you wont see anything quite like this.
  57. Henker
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    The game is interesting, the story is almost unknown and everything that can be done is theories through the designs of maps, monsters and a mysterious character that appears at the end, the difficulty can be complicated if the player tries to make the achievements more difficult, but to complete the game I’d say it’s average, there are some phases that will require a little more elaborateThe game is interesting, the story is almost unknown and everything that can be done is theories through the designs of maps, monsters and a mysterious character that appears at the end, the difficulty can be complicated if the player tries to make the achievements more difficult, but to complete the game I’d say it’s average, there are some phases that will require a little more elaborate thinking from the player.
    The game does not have any background music and is also in black and white which gives the game a more mysterious atmosphere.    … Expand
  58. Revenge2
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Interesting platform-puzzled gameplay. Nice game. I did have a problem with the "storytelling portion." The game gave no background of what was going on except for the game details in the Steam store. There was no cutscene/integrated method of telling a very simple story.
  59. DoYaWannaFunk
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Lo disfruté mucho. No tendrá unos gráficos espectaculares, como le achaca mucha gente, pero tampoco es la intención del desarrollador. En Limbo, TODO, los gráficos, la música, los sonidos... Todo está pensado para transmitir sensaciones y contar una historia, sin usar una sola letra, ni una palabra. Y lo hace muy bien.
  60. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    9/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  61. gameking
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    This game creates something new. The experience is very good. But sometimes you feel bored because of the atmosphere.
  62. nitorita
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    A great and punishing puzzle platformer. The setting's on the darker side, which won't be everyone's cup of tea, but the atmosphere does pull you in. There is some exploration available if you're into that. A bit short like the others say and there isn't really a story, but it's still a nice experience nonetheless. Overall, a sweet and simple platformer.
  63. patron11
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Minimalistic Graphics combined with minimalistic controls, but the end-product is fascinating. Dark and melancholic atmosphere combined with a 2-D-Boy as main-character who solves puzzles and doesnt try to die a cruelsome death. The game is absolutely worth (literally) every cent and it should cost way more then it does. Grab it now! Shoutout Dave for gifting this to me!

    8.5/10
  64. lilmonix3
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    Simple and brilliant. The result of game + art. Game mechanics is great and it's mood quite unique. Puzzles are quite easy but since mistakes often means death and restart, that's a good thing, to avoid them into become annoying. Checkpoints are well and often placed. It somehow reminded me of "Out Of This World" wich is a game I loved. Game sound is also amazing, focused on details andSimple and brilliant. The result of game + art. Game mechanics is great and it's mood quite unique. Puzzles are quite easy but since mistakes often means death and restart, that's a good thing, to avoid them into become annoying. Checkpoints are well and often placed. It somehow reminded me of "Out Of This World" wich is a game I loved. Game sound is also amazing, focused on details and ambience with no music, making it's dark mood even more creepy. The weakest point is the game lenght... quite short... they could've made the game a little bigger, with harder puzzles near the end, but for 10 bucks it's more than worth it.… Expand
  65. SilverOrlov
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Despite its very unpretentious appearance, this game feels, in its own way, a very beautiful and interesting way... in terms of atmosphere, plot, sound design(often the sound echoing from some movement seems like... a feeling of loneliness in a huge gray World with various huge mechanisms and houses that is not clear where they come from... what kind of place is this?). This game is notDespite its very unpretentious appearance, this game feels, in its own way, a very beautiful and interesting way... in terms of atmosphere, plot, sound design(often the sound echoing from some movement seems like... a feeling of loneliness in a huge gray World with various huge mechanisms and houses that is not clear where they come from... what kind of place is this?). This game is not only a "quest to think", but also a "deep journey to feel", if I may say so.… Expand
  66. kelvinsanchez15
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Muy buen juego, es capaz de sumergirte en su mundo y te transmite diferentes niveles de tensión a lo largo de su corto pero muy disfrutable recorrido.
  67. Avalord
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Neither platformers nor puzzle games are my sort of game. Having said that Limbo comes close to perfection in delivering fair puzzles and fun interaction. Toward the end some jump sequences are a tad to frustrating.
    I played the game with the aid of the walkthrough by Dekap which really adds to the experience. Its like playing a virtual coop. Great job there!
  68. WhalesLoveSmash
    Jul 24, 2019
    8
    I don't understand the 10/10 or 9/10 scores from reviewers. But for what it is, the game is pretty good. For only a few $ on steam, it is worth playing. The audio and visuals are good enough and the puzzles can get pretty tricky towards the end. If you go in with reasonable expectations, you will have a fun time.
  69. zNeverSleeping
    Jul 21, 2019
    8
    Um jogo simpista que te joga na pele de um garoto sem demais explicações. A atmosfeta surpreende, os controles são responsivos e os puzzles são divertidos de se fazer.
  70. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    8
    Dark, grim, atmospheric, mysterious. full of smart puzzles its easy to this game to draw you in, unfortunately its short but its one of the best indie games ever made.
    The gameplay is fun and immersive.

    Definitely worth playing if you are into atmospheric puzzle games. I think you should give it a try regardless.

    8.5/10
  71. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  72. H_Salehi
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    Good old 2d games nostalgia... and it's not just that, this 2d black n' white game with its strange sound effects frightens you to the core, and makes your brain hurt!
  73. Onask
    Oct 18, 2018
    8
    Uno de los juegos indie que puso el puño encima de la mesa y dijo que el género independiente podía ser mucho más de lo que se había visto hasta el momento.

    Juego con mecánicas muy simples pero con una narrativa visual brutal. Un imprescindible atemporal que hay que jugar sí o sí.
  74. Danil_Shtangeev
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    The expression "less is more" a best way to describe this game. Awesome sound, atmosphere & level design.
  75. IloveIndie
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Artılar
    +Atmosfer başarılı (2)
    +Bulmacalar özgün (4)
    +Sesler iyi(1.5)
    +Kendini tekrar etmiyor (2)
    Eksiler
    -Karakter bir platformer oyunu için oldukça hantal (2)
    -Yeniden doğmak için oyun sizi fazla bekletiyor (3)
    Puan: 10/10
    -IloveIndie
  76. aralath
    Aug 6, 2018
    8
    Nice and dark platformer. Not good as Inside but still an awesome experience.
  77. JiKxn
    Aug 2, 2018
    8
    Late review :)

    My experience: I played Limbo for a bit everyday and i liked it It could be a bit frustrating at some points because you die a lot So at some points it's not really solving a puzzle but dying until you get the right timing. Despite the sometimes frustrating deaths, the game has a lot of good puzzles! Also the art-style is lovely, it's really dark and simple but yet    Late review :)

    My experience:
    I played Limbo for a bit everyday and i liked it
    It could be a bit frustrating at some points because you die a lot
    So at some points it's not really solving a puzzle but dying until you get the right timing.

    Despite the sometimes frustrating deaths, the game has a lot of good puzzles!
    Also the art-style is lovely, it's really dark and simple but yet so beautiful and deep.

    (There's also no option to change your key-binding, so you'll be playing with the good-old arrow keys)

    Story:
    There isn't really a proper story, you just get thrown into the game.
    From what i can make out of it: You're a boy that's searching for his girlfriend (or sister) in this horrific world called the Limbo.

    Conclusion:
    If you love good puzzle games with a darkish art-style and can handle cheap deaths without destroying your keyboard
    This will be the perfect game for you!    … Expand
  78. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Замечательная игра, выполненная в оригинальном стиле, который идеально передал атмосферу происходящего.
  79. LuciusMcGibbon
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    It's pretty depressing to see how many people's lack of aesthetic appreciation makes them bash this game.

    Is the gameplay simple? Yes, it's supposed to be. Does the character die a lot? Yes, he's supposed to... WHO CARES, YOU HAVE UNLIMITED LIVES! The long and short of it is this: it's probably as visually-pleasing as a black and white game could possibly be, and the gameplay is as    It's pretty depressing to see how many people's lack of aesthetic appreciation makes them bash this game.

    Is the gameplay simple? Yes, it's supposed to be. Does the character die a lot? Yes, he's supposed to... WHO CARES, YOU HAVE UNLIMITED LIVES!

    The long and short of it is this: it's probably as visually-pleasing as a black and white game could possibly be, and the gameplay is as original as a simple walk-jump-grab control scheme could possibly be. The mood is great, the puzzles are both challenging and rewarding, and in general, this is not a game you could compare to any other, aside from the fact that it's a platformer.

    Anyone who doesn't appreciate simplicity and elegance like this should just get back to their library of loud, over-produced FPS's and keep their malnourished opinions to themselves, as they're simply not equipped with the sensibilities to fairly judge a game like this.

    And yes, it could have been longer....    … Expand
  80. SortOfCritic
    Dec 30, 2017
    9
    This is a very simple and creepy game. It mixes great puzzles with a wonderfully interesting aesthetic, to make a unique and puzzling game. I found myself very confused by this game, as the story is very open ended, leaving the door open for theorizing. My only problem is its rather disappointing length, clocking in about 1 hour, which is a bummer, as I would've liked to experience more ofThis is a very simple and creepy game. It mixes great puzzles with a wonderfully interesting aesthetic, to make a unique and puzzling game. I found myself very confused by this game, as the story is very open ended, leaving the door open for theorizing. My only problem is its rather disappointing length, clocking in about 1 hour, which is a bummer, as I would've liked to experience more of this game.… Expand
  81. RagingPoet
    Nov 8, 2017
    8
    Limbo is awesome little game that is best to be finished in one go. I don't mind the game being short it's better than artificially bloated games that lose their charm half way through. The only flaw for me is a very low difficulty.
  82. jelikey
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    Excellent art and music (the game is a work of art), the puzzles are very interesting in the beginning and quite (but not very) interesting in the second half of the game. I actually though that the game will go more in the direction of violence and philosophy/psychology (e.g. seeing another character walk into a pool and die, just to bounce over his dead body that's the strongest moment…
  83. RubyS
    Oct 12, 2017
    8
    Really love the one-dimensional aspect and black and white graphics in this game. Has quite a relaxing charm despite the traps that you encounter along the way. A great way to while away an hour or two. Only downside is the replayability, once you've completed it, that's it - each new game is the same. Simple but fun!
  84. Uygar
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    Limbo is a puzzle-platform video game developed by independent studio Playdead. The game was released in July 2010 on Xbox Live Arcade, and has since been ported to several other systems, including the PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows. Limbo is a 2D side-scroller, incorporating a physics system that governs environmental objects and the player character.
  85. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 10, 2017
    8
    LIMBO
    A dark story and challenging puzzles
    Uncertain of his sisters fate, a boy enters limbo. Limbo is a puzzle platformer where you play as this boy searching for his little sister The entire game aside from a few exceptions is black and white, this makes for some really great moments in the beginning of limbo as its hard to tell whats a trap or enemy and what isn’t.. this keeps you    LIMBO
    A dark story and challenging puzzles
    Uncertain of his sisters fate, a boy enters limbo.
    Limbo is a puzzle platformer where you play as this boy searching for his little sister
    The entire game aside from a few exceptions is black and white, this makes for some really great moments in the beginning of limbo as its hard to tell whats a trap or enemy and what isn’t..
    this keeps you on your toes and suspicious of everything…
    These initial moments of this little less than 4 hour journey for me was my favorite..
    The game is very much a game of trial and error, and the game is generous with its checkpoints being nearly instantaneous.. knowing where youre going to mess up and most of the time having an instant spot for you to try again keeping this games momentum steady…
    After these initial moments of dealing with traps and a giant spider, the game slowly starts to be more puzzle focused and this is where I started to fall out of love with this game…
    Not that the puzzles are bad, im just not a huge fan of problem solving while im platforming and looking out for suspicious shadows..
    Youll be pulling boxes, throwing switches, and timing jumps and other buttons to progress through the game..
    I found a lot of these puzzles to be decently challenging, though none too complicated or having too many steps… but a few definitely did come close… and I may or may not have had to look the answer up for a couple..
    with so many limbo clones out there now, going back to play limbo and playing through these puzzles is a bit of a drag because ive seen them so many times now…
    I would’ve preferred if the whole game was like the first few chapters of deception…
    I felt there was something really special there. It kept me hooked and intrigued hoping for more moments like this later on, but sadly they never came
    Personal preferences aside, limbo is a very erie and dark game, youll die gruesome deaths,
    the game will disturb you and turn your stomach at times…
    and it will get your mind going…
    both for the puzzles and trying to figure out just exactly whats going on with the story…
    even with the dozens of clones out there, limbo stands out as something special and unique..
    one of the most enjoyable and unsettling puzzle platforming games ive played
    I give limbo
    an 8/10    … Expand
  86. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  87. likevin96
    Jul 25, 2017
    8
    Completion: Finished game once.

    Pros: - Charming visual style that strikingly utilizes lighting to create an unwavering melancholy atmosphere. Although the aesthetic is certainly simplistic, the game is short enough to not overstay its welcome. - Interesting puzzles that test logic rather than mastery of game mechanics, particularly in the first half of the game. This is a welcome    Completion: Finished game once.

    Pros:
    - Charming visual style that strikingly utilizes lighting to create an unwavering melancholy atmosphere. Although the aesthetic is certainly simplistic, the game is short enough to not overstay its welcome.
    - Interesting puzzles that test logic rather than mastery of game mechanics, particularly in the first half of the game. This is a welcome departure from most puzzle games today and the pacing is incredibly tight in the first 2 hours or so. I cannot emphasize how much fun I had with the game during these parts and my score is much higher due to this.
    - Interesting piece of visual storytelling that while not exactly mindblowing, invites a wealth of theories and guesswork that adds to the mystique and aura of the game.

    Cons:
    - Later puzzles are less interesting than the earlier ones, though significantly more difficult. This leads to the game feeling like its actually slowing down, which is detrimental for an adventure/puzzle game. Despite this, they never got too frustrating or repetitive. The second half just simply pales in comparison to its far superior first half.
    - Many things in this game simply move too slowly. Although I understand that the slow movement facilitates the mood and tone of Limbo, retrying puzzles can feel like a pain when you have to wait for an elevator to slowly rise or watching your character inch a block across the floor once again. If the puzzles were easier this would've been less of an issue, or maybe I'm just dumb, but some of the sections took me several tries and having to amble back through the level repeatedly got old fast.

    Final Statement:
    - Despite the noticeably worse pacing and less original puzzles in its second half, Limbo is a stylish, aesthetic experience that will absolutely captivate you for a few hours.

    True Score: 8.4    … Expand
  88. BarkingDoggy
    Apr 30, 2017
    9
    This monochromatic title sports a rich atmosphere and gripping action scenes. The gritty depiction of this game fits it perfectly, and the deaths are just gruesome enough to remind you of the unforgiving forest that you find yourself in. The puzzles are fun to solve, and listening to the rain or the clanking of industrial machines really helps me become immersed in the game and curious asThis monochromatic title sports a rich atmosphere and gripping action scenes. The gritty depiction of this game fits it perfectly, and the deaths are just gruesome enough to remind you of the unforgiving forest that you find yourself in. The puzzles are fun to solve, and listening to the rain or the clanking of industrial machines really helps me become immersed in the game and curious as to where my bright-eyed friend is heading. An amazing game with outstanding visuals.… Expand
  89. harryscribner
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    This is my favorite game! I played it five times and I will play more and more))))) If you never played this game before you MUST go to the store and get it right now)
  90. Yabo
    Dec 29, 2016
    9
    2D Puzzle/Platformer with Superb artstyle and animation.

    The animation alone is amongst the best I've ever seen for a 2D Platformer. I'ts fluid and the physics feels just right.

    The puzzles are challenging but intuitive and the setting is immersive.

    Not much replay value, but definitely an Indie Classic.
  91. mbrigham1223
    Dec 20, 2016
    8
    A stark, sinister puzzle platformer that is monochromatic both visually and tonally.

    Pros: - Grainy noir black and white art style lends perfectly sets the mood of the title - Tight controls, giving a tangible feel to the world - Challenging but fair puzzle design, leaving the player feeling clever more often than frustrated - Excellent pacing and set piece placement - Deep,    A stark, sinister puzzle platformer that is monochromatic both visually and tonally.

    Pros:
    - Grainy noir black and white art style lends perfectly sets the mood of the title
    - Tight controls, giving a tangible feel to the world
    - Challenging but fair puzzle design, leaving the player feeling clever more often than frustrated
    - Excellent pacing and set piece placement
    - Deep, mysterious game world

    Cons:
    - 3 hour run time; the mystique of the world raises so many questions, and unfortunately few are answered by the end.

    One of the best puzzle platformers in recent memory, held back only by its run time. A must play    … Expand
  92. FromPie
    Aug 29, 2016
    8
    Great platformer for the evening or two . atmosphere provides a good incentive to play . Among the few drawbacks is no music , if only a little would like .
  93. Quickreviews
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Limbo it’s an amazing journey!

    The Good: -Beautiful graphics -Solid gameplay -Some of the puzzles are very good -Very interesting and unique concept (at least when it came out) -Cool ragdoll animations -Relaxing experience -Did I mention the art it’s amazing? The Bad: -Some of the puzzles can be a little tedious… -Story is almost nonexistent, although I have to say this is    Limbo it’s an amazing journey!

    The Good:
    -Beautiful graphics
    -Solid gameplay
    -Some of the puzzles are very good
    -Very interesting and unique concept (at least when it came out)
    -Cool ragdoll animations
    -Relaxing experience
    -Did I mention the art it’s amazing?

    The Bad:
    -Some of the puzzles can be a little tedious…
    -Story is almost nonexistent, although I have to say this is one of the things that makes it great too.
    -Can be a little short.

    10/10    … Expand
  94. BariscanBozkurt
    Jun 25, 2016
    9
    Limbo, hikâye konusunda onlarca teoriye ev sahibi olabilecek detaylara, nerdeyse eşsiz çizimleri ve derin ses efektleri ile kaliteli bir atmosfere sahip. Ne zor ne de kolay olmayan bulmacalarıyla da keyifli bir sürükleyiciliğe sahip. Kısacası sanat eseri olarak adlandırılabilecek bir oyun.
  95. RoboElle
    Jun 23, 2016
    8
    Everything about this game is damn near perfection, but it drags come the concrete half. It was entirely too mechanical and disengaging, failing to communicate whether or not there's a relevance as to why it shifted at all. It oughta' have benefited attacking emotion all the way through.
  96. louis00
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    I do not know that what just has happened that game's industry has lost its art and beautiful way and just
    converted to a commercial industry for making more money.
    An industry that in its history had presented some project like: Resident Evil 4,Crash Bandicoot: Warped, Red Dead Redemption and many more to surprise us, now converted to a place for some titles like: Watch    I do not know that what just has happened that game's industry has lost its art and beautiful way and just
    converted to a commercial industry for making more money.
    An industry that in its history had presented some project like: Resident Evil 4,Crash Bandicoot: Warped,
    Red Dead Redemption and many more to surprise us, now converted to a place for some titles like:
    Watch Dogs,Assassin's Creed and also annually series of Call of Duty without any main changes and
    just publishing for making more money for its company.
    Although games like Limbo are like a dim light inside the darkness that remmber us that games are more art than business for profit.    … Expand
  97. Basquilly
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    Great game drenched in atmosphere and style. Lacking in a bit of substance and/or length, this game is worth playing none-the-less, especially considering you can pick it up for dirt cheap these days.
  98. rizkirafu
    Feb 12, 2016
    9
    I played it in my office. What a challenging game. I also like the horror-theme, even though this isn't a horror game, but the atmosphere makes me scared a little bit.
  99. Nerokin
    Nov 24, 2015
    8
    Time To Discover LIMBO

    Overall: 78% (81.6/105)

    Atmosphere: 8.3/10
    Graphics: 8.2/10
    Level Design: 8/10
    Sound: 8.8/10

    Balance: 7.9/10
    Controls: 8.5/10
    Mysteries: 6.4/10

    Animations: 8.5/10

    Replay Value: 2.5/5
    Story: 8/10
    Tutorial: 3.5/5

    Cost-Benefit Ratio: 2/4
    System Requirements: 1/1
  100. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    One of the first games I think of when it comes to talking about indie gaming, it nails the stark and depressing feeling better than its many other stylistic imitators. Dark as can be, sometimes gruesome, it's a haunting journey that'll stick with you. While it's over pretty quickly, it is plenty challenging and has such a gloomy atmosphere that you might actually feel glad it's over whenOne of the first games I think of when it comes to talking about indie gaming, it nails the stark and depressing feeling better than its many other stylistic imitators. Dark as can be, sometimes gruesome, it's a haunting journey that'll stick with you. While it's over pretty quickly, it is plenty challenging and has such a gloomy atmosphere that you might actually feel glad it's over when it is. A great example of how to tell a story without words, and how to use sound or lack thereof.… Expand
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#9 Best PC Game of 2011
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#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Absolute Games
    Jan 10, 2012
    80
    Limbo is a beautiful, intense experience.
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  2. PC Games (Russia)
    Sep 19, 2011
    90
    A brilliant indie platformer. Braid can finally retire. [October 2011, p.100]
  3. GamingXP
    Sep 15, 2011
    90
    Minimum effort, maximum tension!
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