LIMBO

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2095 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 103 out of 2095

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  1. 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
  2. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    6
    Я люблю, когда титьками девки трясут.
    Я люблю, когда денежки в руки плывут.
    Я люблю, когда детей дома нет. Я люблю, когда свободен туалет. Я люблю, когда жена уходит навсегда! Я люблю, когда в доме вкусная еда! Я люблю пиво, шампанское, икру, И я ненавижу эту игру!    Я люблю, когда титьками девки трясут.
    Я люблю, когда денежки в руки плывут.
    Я люблю, когда детей дома нет.
    Я люблю, когда свободен туалет.
    Я люблю, когда жена уходит навсегда!
    Я люблю, когда в доме вкусная еда!
    Я люблю пиво, шампанское, икру,
    И я ненавижу эту игру!
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. brendo214
    Aug 9, 2019
    5
    I found this game to generally be pretty frustrating, but I suppose my issues lie more with the general faults of the genre that LIMBO lies within than LIMBO itself.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. JaydenPickens
    May 22, 2019
    5
    Loved the atmosphere, sound and art style, but the gameplay is awful. Basically to finish the game, you'll need to die a lot... so you can figure out the puzzles, which are not that good either. Pickens get stuck in limbo.
  10. 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
  11. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  12. canceRnya
    Oct 29, 2018
    5
    Не люблю головоломки, пробовал 2 раза, а смотря подсказки на ютабе теряешь весь интерес.
  13. 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!
  14. 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.
  15. Danil_Shtangeev
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    The expression "less is more" a best way to describe this game. Awesome sound, atmosphere & level design.
  16. 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
  17. aralath
    Aug 6, 2018
    8
    Nice and dark platformer. Not good as Inside but still an awesome experience.
  18. 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
  19. Diegochocho
    Jul 5, 2018
    7
    Entretenido, y muy bizarro .
  20. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Замечательная игра, выполненная в оригинальном стиле, который идеально передал атмосферу происходящего.
  21. DiegoEscalona
    Apr 24, 2018
    7
    ``La belleza dentro de la Oscuridad´´
    Limbo es un juego único en su genero de plataforma, es un experimento indie sin mucha ambición, que termino transformándose en una oscura, filosófica, violenta, hermosa y deliciosa obra de arte. La historia del juego se asimila a el clasico libro de Dante Alighieri *La Divina comedia* el cual cuenta sobre un hombre que viaja por el infierno en busca    ``La belleza dentro de la Oscuridad´´
    Limbo es un juego único en su genero de plataforma, es un experimento indie sin mucha ambición, que termino transformándose en una oscura, filosófica, violenta, hermosa y deliciosa obra de arte. La historia del juego se asimila a el clasico libro de Dante Alighieri *La Divina comedia* el cual cuenta sobre un hombre que viaja por el infierno en busca de su amada. En este caso es lo mismo, solo que nuestro protagonista es un niño, quien busca a su hermana en el extenso y espeso mundo de lo que se supone que es: La entrada al Inframundo.
    Los unicos colores que este juego posee son el Blanco, negro y gris. Y son usados de forma maravillosa, la jugabilidad es básica y simple a mas no poder, con solo 3 botones de uso (Salto, caminar y accionar cosas) y por su puesto, es bastante frío y crudo al momento de mostrar la violencia. ¿Personajes secundarios? Niños que se supone que son *almas en pena* alejados de toda moralidad y humanidad, Sacados directamente del libro *El señor de las moscas* de William Golding.
    Un punto vulnerable de esta joya, es su duración, el juego se puede pasar en 50 minutos o menos si se es muy cuidadoso. Pero en total es una experiencia única y recomiendo jugarlo.
    Limbo es un juego que no es para todos, no esperen explosiones, shooters o magia obvia y con rasgos de exageración... Pero si se busca un juego diferente, simple, sombrío, con un toque artistico y una historia fascinante. Entonces este titulo es para ustedes:

    Jugabilidad: 7/10
    Personajes: 6/10
    Historia: 9/10
    Diseño: 10/10
    Entretenimiento: 8/10    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. rocketpony
    Oct 31, 2017
    5
    Beautiful game with intriguing world and immersive, dark atmosphere. And while I'm not a puzzle enthusiast, I found them to be interesting and reasonably challenging. Even the minimalist story told entirely through images I'm ok with.

    There's only one problem. The ending. I don't think it's a spoiler to say there's none. After I got invested into the main character and his quest, it    Beautiful game with intriguing world and immersive, dark atmosphere. And while I'm not a puzzle enthusiast, I found them to be interesting and reasonably challenging. Even the minimalist story told entirely through images I'm ok with.

    There's only one problem. The ending. I don't think it's a spoiler to say there's none. After I got invested into the main character and his quest, it felt like developers had shown me a giant middle finger. Imagine if the Lord of the Rings abruptly finished when Frodo enters Mount Doom with the one ring. It's that kind of an ending.    … Expand
  26. 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…
  27. 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!
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. Sanastusa
    Apr 24, 2017
    7
    Dark. Artistic. Difficult.
    Those three words sum up the game experience for me in a nutshell. Platformer game with a ending that left me still wondering why. It's open for interpretation
  34. 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)
  35. hypernewbie
    Mar 16, 2017
    7
    I think it's a bit overrated. Game has some flows. The physics puzzles are nothing special, sometimes clever. I feel like they did run out of ideas pretty quickly, and some ideas were never developed.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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 .
  39. Charamiwa
    Aug 10, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simple and immersive game, with great visuals and a nice atmosphere. However my biggest gripe with Limbo is with some baffling design decisions: the beginning of the game is by far the most intriguing part, with an encounter with a giant spider that ends in a climatic way, and an encounter with a strange tribe. But after all these mysteries, the game becomes filled with puzzle without any kind of world building. So all these intriguing promises leaves you hanging until the end, and left you frustrated. The very end of the game is nice enough, with some striking imagery. But ultimately the rythm of the game seem completely flawed, starting extremly strong and winding down until the end.… Expand
  40. 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
  41. crimsondoor
    Jul 10, 2016
    7
    I think this game is good, but a bit overrated. First let's talk about the goods. As I really love film noir, the art style is what got me hooked. Music is also really great, no doubt about that! Shame they haven't released a complete version of the OST. Control is very simple - only movements and one action key. Puzzles are quite tricky. You have to die many times to figure out how to notI think this game is good, but a bit overrated. First let's talk about the goods. As I really love film noir, the art style is what got me hooked. Music is also really great, no doubt about that! Shame they haven't released a complete version of the OST. Control is very simple - only movements and one action key. Puzzles are quite tricky. You have to die many times to figure out how to not die.

    Now onto the bads. Story? Don't even mention it because it doesn't exist. The ending made me particularly frustrated because it made no sense and explained nothing! Furthermore the game is so short I can finish it within 2 hours. There is no replay value.

    At best, it's an artsy game. But at worst, it can also be called style over substance. If you remove the music and art style front, you are left with a 15-year-old flash game. The whole game just feel half-baked. I got this game because it was free for a day on Steam. There's no way I'm buying this game at $9.99.

    To smilzoboboz:
    Like it or hate it, you have to die until you get it because that's the whole point of the game. I agree that the game doesn't give you a reason to move forward. It asks you to imagine what the story is about which I think is just an excuse for the lack of story.    … Expand
  42. smilzoboboz
    Jul 4, 2016
    5
    I don't get it, you can't ask players to play a (puzzle) platformer if you don't give them a reason to move further and further to their right.
    Started the game, no "tutorial" (stared at the screen for a whole minute until I actually tried to press random keys), there was no bgm, died multiple times for things I couldn't predict since I've been given no knowledge of the world whatsoever.    I don't get it, you can't ask players to play a (puzzle) platformer if you don't give them a reason to move further and further to their right.
    Started the game, no "tutorial" (stared at the screen for a whole minute until I actually tried to press random keys), there was no bgm, died multiple times for things I couldn't predict since I've been given no knowledge of the world whatsoever. Speaking of that, my idea when it comes to death in games is that it should be a punishment for not having put to use the knowledge and/or instrument you were given before, you can't "teach" knowledge by killing players.
    Still, the main concern is still about the reason to move forward, for example if you need to rescue a princess you run and try your best to get to her but in this case you just bore yourself on a greish world solving puzzles (at least at the beginning of the game, where a reason to move forward is the most important thing).

    Ah, finally, setting jump and up on a single button was a terrible design idea.

    If any of you can help me appreciate this game, please do in the comments below, I'd really like to (I'm actually quite fond of platformers).    … Expand
  43. Sorcker
    Jun 25, 2016
    5
    An ok puzzle platformer. The art and the dark atmosphere are nice and unique, but the puzzles are not that hard, only 1 or 2 are really satisfying.At the beginning until like 40mins into the game, it appears that the story will be deep and will make you think, but as the game goes on, it seems that everybody left the development, with the exception of the programmer. The story is leftAn ok puzzle platformer. The art and the dark atmosphere are nice and unique, but the puzzles are not that hard, only 1 or 2 are really satisfying.At the beginning until like 40mins into the game, it appears that the story will be deep and will make you think, but as the game goes on, it seems that everybody left the development, with the exception of the programmer. The story is left behind and you keep seeing the same boring things over and over again: boxes, saws, magnets...

    It's not bad, but it's not an incredible game either. 5/10    … Expand
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. phwaap
    Mar 5, 2016
    7
    Uniquely rendered world, decent puzzles, and a generally strange ride. At times it felt like Lord of the Flies and at others like I was in a Tarkovsky film. Somewhat hampered by being soooo basic and rather short.
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. anggadaz
    Oct 26, 2015
    8
    This is puzzle adventure game. The game is simple but learnable. Player must solve the puzzle to finish the game. The graphic is black and white but it make more mysterious.
  53. everin
    Oct 1, 2015
    8
    Tier 2
    + A stunning audio-visual experience with a distinct aesthetic that it knocks out of the park
    + Heightens immersion by combining its aesthetic, world, and gameplay seamlessly + Adventurous sequences that grow in ambition while growing in difficulty ? Some puzzles feel needlessly tedious and/or complex - Story is fairly shallow and lacking, little connects the main sets of the    Tier 2
    + A stunning audio-visual experience with a distinct aesthetic that it knocks out of the park
    + Heightens immersion by combining its aesthetic, world, and gameplay seamlessly
    + Adventurous sequences that grow in ambition while growing in difficulty
    ? Some puzzles feel needlessly tedious and/or complex
    - Story is fairly shallow and lacking, little connects the main sets of the world together
    - Gameplay is sometimes rough around the edges, forcing repetitive deaths and replay    … Expand
  54. peterjson
    Sep 8, 2015
    8
    The graphics and atmosphere are amazing. The spider scene is great, however, if you would subtract that one from the game, it would be much more boring and that's the main problem I have with it. It's not that the game is too short, it's just that most puzzles are way too easy and you're basically just walking around this dark world. However, if you're here for the visuals and the greatThe graphics and atmosphere are amazing. The spider scene is great, however, if you would subtract that one from the game, it would be much more boring and that's the main problem I have with it. It's not that the game is too short, it's just that most puzzles are way too easy and you're basically just walking around this dark world. However, if you're here for the visuals and the great experience, it is well worth it. So, I still recommend playing it.… Expand
  55. ELBOWSELBOWSKNE
    Aug 8, 2015
    5
    Pretty boring. I played 40 minutes (the game is only 70 minutes long anyways, apparently) and the puzzles and platforming were not stimulating, pretty basic and weak. The game seems to try to hinge on a dark imposing atmosphere, but it's not enough to carry such a weak game. Also very little value in its length.

    If you're looking to play a video game this is a 5/10. If you're looking    Pretty boring. I played 40 minutes (the game is only 70 minutes long anyways, apparently) and the puzzles and platforming were not stimulating, pretty basic and weak. The game seems to try to hinge on a dark imposing atmosphere, but it's not enough to carry such a weak game. Also very little value in its length.

    If you're looking to play a video game this is a 5/10.

    If you're looking for some kind of art project I guess you would rate it higher? Although I feel like other games can cut just as good an atmosphere while actually backing it up with gameplay.    … Expand
  56. dragosbuzz
    Jun 19, 2015
    9
    Limo is a game full of creativity, Limo is very rigorous in its self-imposed limits. It has no color, no cut-scenes,minimal music and no dialogue.It's constantly surprising you with fresh and original ideas.Limbo is a brilliant adventure which surprises you with every new puzzle idea it dreams up,and how morbid can be.Brilliant game
  57. Grobi
    Jun 5, 2015
    8
    This is a good game, the graphics are not that fancy but the game was kinda deep and it made me think. I did not figure out what the game was really about, but it was quite enjoyable!
  58. RiotKnight
    Apr 13, 2015
    9
    Normally I avoid a game with dark corners and spooky creatures simply because for one, they all seem to remind me of my older brother trying to jump out and scare me and that gets tiring when you turn 10. Limbo, however, is scary for another reason: mystery. I say this game is mysterious because for starters, you are in Limbo itself! The mythological place where the most evil people areNormally I avoid a game with dark corners and spooky creatures simply because for one, they all seem to remind me of my older brother trying to jump out and scare me and that gets tiring when you turn 10. Limbo, however, is scary for another reason: mystery. I say this game is mysterious because for starters, you are in Limbo itself! The mythological place where the most evil people are sent to live in eternal torment and are forced to watch themselves die again and again and again. That is exactly what I ended up doing in this platformer: die die die die DIE! Almost anything can kill you in this game. Bear traps, falling into a hole, drowning, getting shot by a dart, taking a light blow to the head by a falling tree, short circuiting hotel signs, spiders bigger than your house, and even buzz saws because why the hell not? This isn't a game about avoiding obstacles like in your average platformer. This is a true fight for survival!

    This little boy (I forget his name) finds that his sister got lost in Limbo some how on her way to the bathroom from her bedroom. Now the boy has to go get her back. Not sure if he is really brave or just as dim-witted as his sister. Anyways, he runs through the whole thing and the player has nothing to look at but a black foreground and a white background. Yet as simple as that sounds, there is a lot of stuff to push through. The object of the game is to make it to the end and find your lost sister. Seems easy, but you have to watch for danger and you also have to solve a few puzzles. Dying is very easy in this game, so there is no health bar nor lives. The game does have checkpoints that mark your progress. Simple controls: directional arrows keys to move, duck, jump and the Ctrl key to use Action. Action is typically something such as grabbing a block and using the arrow keys to move said block in the direction you like. This poor kid can't really jump that high, so the player often has to find an object to leap onto so he can jump higher.

    The enemies cannot be killed. That's right, they cannot die by your hand, but they can kill you! Most of the time if you run into a shadowy figure throwing rocks at you, you can make him run away by just getting close, plus they are an uncommon sight. Most of your obstacles involve things such as closed doors that need to be opened via a switch and are only open for a temporary amount of time, or possibly a machine gun that triggers when you break the laser pointer beam. I swear this game is designed to make the player die numerous times. Even after multiple playthroughs I still fell for the same traps again and again! Bear trap on the ground and a rope dangling just above it? Seems safe, but WAIT! What is that hanging above the rope? ANOTHER BEAR TRAP! AND IT FALLS JUST AS I TOUCH THE ROPE! Deaths are gruesome in Limbo, I mean you can get split apart, dismembered, break limbs and bend in really creepy positions, have your head severed, and they all end with the boy lying down, closing his eyes and accepting death.

    But despite the difficulty and the fact that you must use your head to solve every puzzle, Limbo is fantastic! The art is creepy and disturbing, but fits the mood of a dark underworld where the living are forbidden to roam. The animations are very smooth and polished. Even the soundtrack is amazing and it isn't even sound! It is literally called "silent" music. It seems as if you are not listening to music at all, but at the same time your spine has chills, your hairs stand up, and your heart beats incredibly fast! It isn't the difficult puzzles or the potential dangers you face that make you this tense and excited at the same time; the soundtrack is where it's at. And the finale is spectacular! This game was subtle all the way through until you solve the last puzzle. After numerous attempts of manipulating gravity and getting chewed apart by buzzsaws, you... I can't even describe what happens next, it's just too good to put into words. Just play Limbo all the way through and you will see why the finale is jaw-droppingly amazing.    … Expand
  59. Mario_Luigi
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    Very nice. I played the game twice - on Mac and Android tablet (Nexus 7). Very cool puzzles + secrets! And my "favorite" character - the spider((( the only bad thing about this game is - it's pretty short. I would spend much more time playing it!
  60. celestialViscer
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    Gorgeous, brutal, and disturbing, it's no wonder so many games try to duplicate it's style. The elegant design fuses solid gameplay with incredible aesthetics, and an ambiance second to none.

    A must play.
  61. TresDelConway
    Mar 19, 2015
    8
    Beautiful atmosphere, perfectly simplistic design of control. A casual game that belongs in anybodies library. A great game if you can find it for 5 dollars or less.
  62. DDilettante
    Jan 17, 2015
    9
    Limbo is a simple yet incredibly atmospheric puzzle platformer.

    You wake up as a young boy, lost in a confusion of deep blacks and blurred greys. You're there to find your sister - but you wouldn't know it with no dialogue (spoken or written). This just adds to the dark mood of the game, which is already dark enough due to the many heart-breaking ways you can die; skewered by giant    Limbo is a simple yet incredibly atmospheric puzzle platformer.

    You wake up as a young boy, lost in a confusion of deep blacks and blurred greys. You're there to find your sister - but you wouldn't know it with no dialogue (spoken or written). This just adds to the dark mood of the game, which is already dark enough due to the many heart-breaking ways you can die; skewered by giant spiders, crushed between moving platforms, drowning... and the camera lingers just a little too long on the dead body of the child, which makes you that little more distraught.

    Luckily, it has a near instant reload/checkpoint scheme similar to that of Super Meat Boy.

    The puzzles throughout this world are mostly straightforward, and scale in difficulty pretty evenly. You may come across a few speed bumps, but perseverence is the key. Perhaps my only gripe is that it ended fairly abruptly, after a relatively short time.    … Expand
  63. azarmadr
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    The game has a captivating story line interwound with puzzles to clear them up and move forward in the game. Character development has been done well. Game play is nice but not great.
  64. gebagia
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    Simple gameplay, simple idea, excellent platform. If there is something like poetic platform, then this game is the origin.

    The game is quite short in length and leaves wanting more and this the only negative.
  65. rebeccaandisaac
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    Me and my Fiance played through this game and loved every minute of it. Its puzzle elements are uniquely applied to the progression and the situation. The art style is sweet and unique and the atmosphere is scary and fitting. The controls are simple, the feel is perfect and the game overall is nothing short of a masterpiece. Despite the games short length, i must admit i was satisfied.
  66. Dendari
    Sep 20, 2014
    6
    I was expecting a lot more. Reading a lot of the reviews (especially by the players) it seemed to be something that you can't miss. Well not really, it's really short (there are about 20 "missions" and 3/4 of them can be done in 2-3 hours) and most of the puzzles are easy (it gets a little bit more difficult near the end). The art style is very nice, but apart from that I don't see anyI was expecting a lot more. Reading a lot of the reviews (especially by the players) it seemed to be something that you can't miss. Well not really, it's really short (there are about 20 "missions" and 3/4 of them can be done in 2-3 hours) and most of the puzzles are easy (it gets a little bit more difficult near the end). The art style is very nice, but apart from that I don't see any reason to replay it. I guess the hype kinda killed it for me.… Expand
  67. Trunks252
    Jun 29, 2014
    7
    Limbo is a decently fun game with a disappointing story and ending. I would rate this game much higher if the game had any sort of story-driven sequences or anything more than just a scene at the end hinting at something. I like the atmosphere but I am kind of disappointed in this game.

    This is another example of an overrated indie title, seemingly just because of its lack of content. A    Limbo is a decently fun game with a disappointing story and ending. I would rate this game much higher if the game had any sort of story-driven sequences or anything more than just a scene at the end hinting at something. I like the atmosphere but I am kind of disappointed in this game.

    This is another example of an overrated indie title, seemingly just because of its lack of content. A game lacking what many other games do well does not make a good game. Sometimes critics are up their own **** holes too far to realize simple things like this.    … Expand
  68. carlosgtardon
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    Bajo mi punto de vista es el videojuego indie por antonomasia. Sus gráficos son muy atractivos y el hecho de soltarte dentro de la historia sin ninguna información genera interés de inmediato. Muy buena compra.
  69. theBJK
    May 26, 2014
    9
    Absolutely one my favourite games. Limbo is the perfect way to mix style and story, always keeping a really good gameplay. Yes, it could be a lttle bit too short, but if the game is so brilliant, i doesn't matter too much if it's short. Levels aren't so easy (and they become really difficult at the end) and the ending is awesome. A really good game.
  70. theGrey
    Apr 5, 2014
    7
    I thought the game was well designed and fluid for what it is. You get nothing when you start, no instructions, no direction, nothing. But that was the whole point.. for you to figure your way out of the 'darkmess'. Level design was a 9/10 easy. Overall game gets an 8/10 from me. It's good but only good for what it is. A very simplistic game with complex level design.
  71. PeregrineOmega
    Mar 9, 2014
    10
    Limbo is truly a return to the platformer. While short, I found it has a lot of replayability. I've gone through it a number of times, now, and it's still a masterpiece every time I play it. It has a real challenge missing from most games these days, and the gameplay is simplicity at its finest. It's not skimping on the sensory experience, either. Both the sound and visuals are stellar toLimbo is truly a return to the platformer. While short, I found it has a lot of replayability. I've gone through it a number of times, now, and it's still a masterpiece every time I play it. It has a real challenge missing from most games these days, and the gameplay is simplicity at its finest. It's not skimping on the sensory experience, either. Both the sound and visuals are stellar to say the least.

    If you like it, you won't complain about how it's, "too short." You will play it again and again. Playtime does not = time from beginning to end. It's = to how many hours you sit in front of it. Did you only play through Mario Bros once?    … Expand
  72. MikefromAngus
    Feb 2, 2014
    7
    Very simple, black and white. Yet it delivers a very good atmosphere! The puzzles are sometimes a challenge. I really enjoy playing this game! I recommend it!
  73. akarnokd
    Jan 10, 2014
    7
    Interesting but sometimes annoying game. After this time, it still "hangs" at the very end unless you modify the video card settings. The puzzles are too much trial-and-error and it makes you die before you can realize the solution.
  74. Jwv
    Jan 9, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good puzzles and I like the occasional humour in the puzzles (cf. the boy-scout chase and the spider). The game does a great job of creating a mysterious, uncanny atmosphere with intelligent use of colour and sound. I can't keep from comparing this game with the genius Braid however.… Expand
  75. McLeod
    Jan 5, 2014
    0
    The only reason I'm rating this a 'zero' instead of a 'three' is because the overall score is far too high. I purchased this game for its unique art style and because I wanted a good puzzle game that made me think. However, I am not a fan of dying every five-to-thirty seconds in order to figure out the next puzzle. It turns what, in my view, should be an interesting puzzle game into aThe only reason I'm rating this a 'zero' instead of a 'three' is because the overall score is far too high. I purchased this game for its unique art style and because I wanted a good puzzle game that made me think. However, I am not a fan of dying every five-to-thirty seconds in order to figure out the next puzzle. It turns what, in my view, should be an interesting puzzle game into a 1990s NES platformer. Seriously, the last time I died this often was when I played Ninja Turtles 1. This game is far from what I'd call an "indie masterpiece". It's cheap, it's gimmicky, it's a waste of money.… Expand
  76. BasilZero
    Dec 30, 2013
    7
    Game: LIMBO
    Genre: Puzzle
    Developer: PLAYDEAD System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 74/100 Value Score: 7.4/10 • Story: 6/10 • Characters: 6/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 4/10 • Length: 5/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 7/10 Pros +Great Puzzles +Gameplay focused mostly on dark colors and sound effects which bring a unique    Game: LIMBO
    Genre: Puzzle
    Developer: PLAYDEAD
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 74/100
    Value Score: 7.4/10

    • Story: 6/10
    • Characters: 6/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 4/10
    • Length: 5/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 7/10

    Pros
    +Great Puzzles
    +Gameplay focused mostly on dark colors and sound effects which bring a unique experience.
    +Great for those who love difficult games as the game can be brutal.
    +Great for horror fans
    +Great for casual fans and those who want to play something short and sweet.
    +Replay value is high as you can replay every single section even if you want to play certain stages or if you missed some achievements, the game allows you to go back exactly to a specific part rather than playing the game all over again.

    Cons
    -No Plot or character development however it is up to the player's imagination to decrypt on what the game is about.
    -Very little to no music used at all.
    -Length might not be suitable for some people who are looking for a long term experience.
    -Game can become quite difficult through its puzzles and traps.    … Expand
  77. huiboy
    Dec 28, 2013
    8
    A memorable game. Limbo demonstrates that a game is not all about crazy graphics or well produced story line. This game is abstract in a way that I believe allows players to interpret the story for themselves and to personally immerse themselves into the game. The clever puzzles, good music and art all collaborate together to create a mood and atmosphere that is well fit for itsA memorable game. Limbo demonstrates that a game is not all about crazy graphics or well produced story line. This game is abstract in a way that I believe allows players to interpret the story for themselves and to personally immerse themselves into the game. The clever puzzles, good music and art all collaborate together to create a mood and atmosphere that is well fit for its "Inception- like" ending.… Expand
  78. mattco
    Dec 27, 2013
    9
    LIMBO is a beautiful puzzle game. Simple to grasp, easy to play and doesn't bog the player down in needless story. Quite a few of the puzzles were extremely easy, but there's enough to keep you interested. Highly recommended, especially at the price.
  79. matteda
    Dec 13, 2013
    10
    Game of the century :)
    If you are a gamer,you will know this game
    and you must have played
    its the definition of gaming
    replayability:100 times and you wont get bored
  80. hlavko
    Dec 11, 2013
    8
    After few months I have finally found time for this game. My expectations were high because I heard only praise for Limbo. After 7 hours of ultimate atmospheric ride which contains original puzzles, awesome sounds and unique world I must say that I do not regret the time spent. If you like puzzles or adventure-like games you should buy it right now. I promise that you will not regret.
  81. Xharlie
    Nov 26, 2013
    8
    Limbo is truly unique, creative, cathartic, scary, fun, immerse, atmospheric and short.

    As a self professed adventure and puzzle game addict, I must say that Limbo provided me with top quality puzzles those that didn't require a walk through but did require pause for thought. Some even required a cup of tea! The atmosphere was seamless and the dream never failed. The setting was    Limbo is truly unique, creative, cathartic, scary, fun, immerse, atmospheric and short.

    As a self professed adventure and puzzle game addict, I must say that Limbo provided me with top quality puzzles those that didn't require a walk through but did require pause for thought. Some even required a cup of tea!

    The atmosphere was seamless and the dream never failed. The setting was suitably spooky and the traps did yield a few frights.

    Sadly, it was all over too quickly. Limbo: Brilliant but short.    … Expand
  82. markwhitton
    Nov 20, 2013
    7
    It’s enjoyable, atmospheric and in parts quite spooky… I'm more than happy to give Limbo its props for looking and feeling different, however it is fundamentally a standard puzzle platform game! I enjoyed the game, despite completing it in just over 3 hours over two separate days of a gap of 1 year! So taking a year for me to finish despite only playing for over three hours comes down toIt’s enjoyable, atmospheric and in parts quite spooky… I'm more than happy to give Limbo its props for looking and feeling different, however it is fundamentally a standard puzzle platform game! I enjoyed the game, despite completing it in just over 3 hours over two separate days of a gap of 1 year! So taking a year for me to finish despite only playing for over three hours comes down to the fact I didn't really get into it originally and it's not that long a game! I'm not a massive puzzle fan and there are some parts in this which I found more tedious than enjoyable! However if you do enjoy puzzle platform games, this should definitely be an awesome experience despite its fairly short length!… Expand
  83. Krizuwe
    Nov 20, 2013
    8
    Bueno que decir de Limbo, un juego poco común en los videojuegos, de hecho es el primero que juego de este genero, si buscas un juego plataformas oscuro y que te hará pensar, es recomendable. El juego trata de que un chico entra en Limbo para buscar a su hermana pequeña, durante el viaje se cruzará con enemigos y barreras (puzzles) que te harán pensar para poder pasártelos, en definitivaBueno que decir de Limbo, un juego poco común en los videojuegos, de hecho es el primero que juego de este genero, si buscas un juego plataformas oscuro y que te hará pensar, es recomendable. El juego trata de que un chico entra en Limbo para buscar a su hermana pequeña, durante el viaje se cruzará con enemigos y barreras (puzzles) que te harán pensar para poder pasártelos, en definitiva el juego en si es entretenido pero en la parte final se vuelve un poco aburrido y repetitivo. El final tiene doble sentido, es decir, yo creo que cuando se despierta (al principio del juego) es en realidad un sueño. Al despertarse (al final del juego) otra vez, es cuando realmente despierta del sueño (vivido en Limbo) y encuentra a su hermana.… Expand
  84. FeaxPotts
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    This game is great. Fantastic atmosphere, great puzzles. While it does become a little repetitive by the end, still a fantastic game. Highly recommended.
  85. freddog99
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game is beyond clever. It shows how a well designed game only needs simple controls in this case 5 keys total. You don't need 100 items, 25 levels of development, and 50 different skills you have to acquire by inane hours of killing other players or game creatures. This game kept me interested, I never felt bored the way I do with these Massive multiple player RP games.
  86. joshxdr
    Nov 3, 2013
    8
    Limbo is a 2-d puzzle game with a horror theme. It has appeal from both artistic and game play aspects, but it is definitely NOT suitable for children. The look of the game is very stylized. The colors are black and white, with a dream-like presentation. Foreground objects are out-of-focus, giving a 3-d feel to the game. There are spooky atmospheric sounds, and some sounds that are cues toLimbo is a 2-d puzzle game with a horror theme. It has appeal from both artistic and game play aspects, but it is definitely NOT suitable for children. The look of the game is very stylized. The colors are black and white, with a dream-like presentation. Foreground objects are out-of-focus, giving a 3-d feel to the game. There are spooky atmospheric sounds, and some sounds that are cues to solve puzzles. The character you control is little boy who is completely in silhouette, with two shining dots to show his eyes when he is still alive. The controls are surprisingly simple, move is the analog stick, X is interact, A is jump. The actions your character takes depend on the context, if you jump toward a rope or chain, you grab it. It you jump toward a ledge, you grab the ledge and then up on the analog stick makes you climb up. From these simple mechanics come some very clever puzzles. Compared to Vessel, which has very complicated actions that use many buttons and both analog sticks, it is a credit to the developer that the puzzles were so good with such a simple control scheme. The game mechanics are not explained in-game. If you are patient, you can figure them all out yourself. I am not quite so patient so I consulted the walk-through a few times to figure some of these out. With a game of this difficulty, I think there is no shame to consult a walk-through once in a while if you get really stuck. Of course, there is satisfaction in solving a really devilish puzzle. I took at least an hour to solve a puzzle involving crates, a ramp, and an anti-gravity field. When I finally solved it there was a YES! moment.

    The horror theme of the game will be a big plus or a big minus depending on your taste. The puzzles are very hard, and take many unsuccessful tries before success. Usually an unsuccessful try means death. The character you control has realistic 2d rag-doll physics including simulated black-and-white gore, and many of the puzzles involve spikes, giant spinning saw blades, spider-like monster that can impale with their legs, etc. Considering that your character is always in black-and-white silhouette, it is surprisingly shocking when your little guy gets chewed up by a sawblade or impaled on a spike or squashed to jelly in a giant piston. For me this created a spooky and tense atmosphere that added to your motivation to solve the puzzle and avoid gory death. Once in a while it was a little too much and I had to look away during the obligatory death before the restart. Of course, if you are a fan of 3-d survival horror games and horror films, this game will be tame and charming by comparison. I would say that if you were grossed out by quasi-horror films like The Shining or Alien then Limbo will be too much for you. For everyone else, I would say this is an excellent game, perhaps the best 2-d puzzle platform game ever made.    … Expand
  87. DemKin
    Oct 30, 2013
    9
    LIMBO is the perfect example of how a game can be deep, inspiring and incredibly beautiful with simple gameplay, graphics, sounds and controls.
    A masterpiece.
  88. AAKN
    Oct 13, 2013
    7
    Game Play[8]
    Controls[10]
    Contactable/Easter Eggs[0]
    Innovation[10]
    Graphics[7]
    Sounds[7]
    replay Value[4]
    Gaming Satisfaction[10]
    Price/Playtime[8]
    Technical Issues[10]
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    Over All[7.4]
  89. raisert
    Oct 2, 2013
    7
    Limbo is one of the most captivating games I've played so far. After I saw ending, I was thinking about it and I was stunned for a moment when I understood it. It lingered in my mind for a while.
  90. briefly
    Jul 22, 2013
    10
    A gem. How anyone could dislike this very fun, original game is beyond me. So many others try and fail to do what "Limbo" accomplishes with relative ease.
  91. hwanin
    Jul 22, 2013
    9
    I've read reviews about the price. Yes, the value/price rate wasn't ok, when this game freshly came out, but I bought it for about 3 Euros? For me, it's ridiculously low and it was a "bargain"!
    And... I never compain about any price, if the game or anything else entertains me....
    The game is beautifully designed. I remember the old games from the old days of 2x86 PCs... 4-5 buttons    I've read reviews about the price. Yes, the value/price rate wasn't ok, when this game freshly came out, but I bought it for about 3 Euros? For me, it's ridiculously low and it was a "bargain"!
    And... I never compain about any price, if the game or anything else entertains me....
    The game is beautifully designed. I remember the old games from the old days of 2x86 PCs... 4-5 buttons altogether and no need more!!!!!
    The graphics are brilliant, the sounds are really cool.
    Every minute, you will be trapped in the game and die... sometimes it can be frustrating, but how this small kid dies, really worth trying it :D
    There were few puzzles, which I could solve only by checking a walkthrough. Except those frustrations, every minute of the game worths the price and huge thumbs up for the developers. Outstanding work!    … Expand
  92. BigTuna
    Jul 20, 2013
    8
    One of the most beautiful and immersive games I've ever played. An extremely good example of what an indie game is and how wonderful of an experience a well-made one is. But sadly, like many indies, this game is fairly short, taking most people about 3-4 hours to complete. But it has a lasting impression, and leaves you wanting more from Playdead, more puzzles and perilous obstacles to getOne of the most beautiful and immersive games I've ever played. An extremely good example of what an indie game is and how wonderful of an experience a well-made one is. But sadly, like many indies, this game is fairly short, taking most people about 3-4 hours to complete. But it has a lasting impression, and leaves you wanting more from Playdead, more puzzles and perilous obstacles to get past, more of this mysterious, ambient world. Navigating through this simple yet beautiful black-and-white environment to try answer the simple question "What is this place and why am I here?" is definitely a journey worth taking.… Expand
  93. ritardedartkid
    Jul 20, 2013
    9
    Run, jump and die (a lot). I really enjoyed this game despite the lack of text, dialogue, or any real story line. In fact, these features are what make the game stand out. It's a relatively short game, but it kept me entertained.
  94. Basem101
    Jul 16, 2013
    9
    limbo is an atmospheric beautiful puzzle game from the very first moments of the game you'll love it you'll encounter tons of puzzles that are really challenging although it is a bit short but once you finish it you'll find yourself going back to it and with new experience simply a great amazing puzzle game
  95. p360assassin
    Jul 9, 2013
    4
    A fairly overrated game with a fantastic art style. It is a game with only one real flaw, and that is the insanely short length. I beat it in 45 minutes. As the negative reviews all say, it should have been 5 bucks. The puzzles are extremely easy, and if you pay attention, you will never die. I beat the game (on both areas) dying a total of 3 times. Once when I screwed up the platforming,A fairly overrated game with a fantastic art style. It is a game with only one real flaw, and that is the insanely short length. I beat it in 45 minutes. As the negative reviews all say, it should have been 5 bucks. The puzzles are extremely easy, and if you pay attention, you will never die. I beat the game (on both areas) dying a total of 3 times. Once when I screwed up the platforming, once on the final puzzle and once in the pitch black puzzle section where you have to rely on sound to avoid the traps.
    The people saying you need to die on multiple puzzles to find a solution are completely wrong.

    Its like Dark Souls, you can predict every single trap before hand if you pay attention and know how to spot tells. Even the traps that give you 3 seconds to react are obvious before hand. It disgusts me that modern gamers still cant spot tells in games. Reminds me of Dark Souls how 90% of attacks from bosses could be figured out in 3 seconds simply by the design of the boss and the arena.

    On the aethetic again, it sports a dark monochrome colour scheme, with no music except for atmospheric sounds. It also has a great physics engine and minor dust effect to give every falling block force. It is a very very good looking art style and is extremely immersive.

    The narrative is minimalist. All you know is a girl (I believe it said it was your sister or something?) has gone to Limbo, and you follow her. Nothing else is said at all. If you want a complex narrative, you wont find one here.

    Overall, I would have prefered it to be far far longer, and more difficult puzzles. I also would prefer that everyone look at the tells of enemies. Regardless, it has a great art style and atmosphere.    … Expand
  96. AWG
    Jul 7, 2013
    8
    LIMBO is the first game I've ever played on Steam and I'll always feel something special for it just because of this. But LIMBO is a good game per se (excellent graphics, great gameplay, innovative concept) and this helps alot. 8/10
  97. St1fleR
    Jul 5, 2013
    10
    The game stylistics strike first of all the black-and-white world
    My opinion: game is fine.
    This atmosphere, faultless animation of movements of the boy, and same fine any his death, whether it be: when his body breaks off from large-caliber bullets or from these huge saws, you shouldn't forget also about death from electricity, a spider, traps, crush by a press, falling from height and    The game stylistics strike first of all the black-and-white world
    My opinion: game is fine.
    This atmosphere, faultless animation of movements of the boy, and same fine any his death, whether it be: when his body breaks off from large-caliber bullets or from these huge saws, you shouldn't forget also about death from electricity, a spider, traps, crush by a press, falling from height and many other things...
    Struck kachetstvenny sounds.
    It should be noted very beautiful backgrounds of locations also: woods, plants, dead cities.
    One more moment, game plot the very transparent is unclear that, where, when, as well as why. It is very difficult to understand the beginning and the end, leaving players opportunity to guess long time that occurred while at the end of the game the boy broke that glass and found the sister.
    Small bonus: at game there is a 3D mode which can be included having pressed Shift 3 D.
    To a 2D mode it is passed by buttons
    Shift 2 D.    … Expand
  98. jcasetnl
    Jul 1, 2013
    8
    A charmer of a game and perfect for "non-puzzle" fans since the game is so tightly crafted and doesn't confuse players with complicated red herrings. It's not that long or deep, just sort of an evolved simple arcade game. I can pull Limbo out when non-gamer friends come over and it has instant appeal for everyone.
  99. iseeall
    Jun 8, 2013
    10
    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 momentExcellent 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 in the game imo), but unfortunately it takes a purely mechanical setting later: boxes, saws, magnets I've seen all this stuff in many games. If you take out the art and focus only at the second half of the game, you will see a good but not an outstanding puzzle, much like the ones you can find on Kongregate for free. The first part however is simply a work of a genius. That's why after finishing this game i have a somewhat mixed impression. Also, the ending was unexpected and i didn't get its meaning (or the meaning was too banal? i mean, walking thru so many hurdles to just get a girl? duh, that's too teenager-oriented). I also agree with some reviewers that most puzzles make you die a few times before you can at all figure out what's going on. That's not too bad, but I still had a sense that the author just enjoys hurting the player Anyway, with all these minor flaws (which aren't actually flaws) the game is just excellent. It surely deserves its popularity and it's definitely a step forward in the genre.… Expand
  100. ChrisOzzie
    Apr 25, 2013
    9
    Simplicity is a concept in gaming that people frown upon and criticize. Limbo ignores that notion and brings something unique and interesting to Indie games. Limbo’s black and white setting will not only exclude any sense of complexity, but will also give the player a rather eerie and dark experience. The gameplay includes straightforward puzzles, yet won’t put your brain to sleep andSimplicity is a concept in gaming that people frown upon and criticize. Limbo ignores that notion and brings something unique and interesting to Indie games. Limbo’s black and white setting will not only exclude any sense of complexity, but will also give the player a rather eerie and dark experience. The gameplay includes straightforward puzzles, yet won’t put your brain to sleep and still presents a fun challenge. The gameplay is rather static and lacks variation, but features something new and exciting before it gets repetitive. The soundtrack may not blow your mind because Limbo prioritizes on ambient sounds rather than its soundtrack. In addition, a sophisticated soundtrack would contradict Limbo’s principle of simplicity and instead disrupt the ambience that enhances the gameplay so much. Gamers of the Indie genre should be nuts for this game, and rightly so. Those who enjoy puzzles and are interested in a very entertaining game shouldn’t hesitate to pick this up.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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