LIMBO

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  1. Certate0
    Apr 30, 2012
    9
    Limbo is a relatively short but very worthwhile voyage. The game took me a little over 3 hours on first play-through but for more casual gamers should last a little longer, then of course you can go for all of the achievements. From the beginning you are thrown into a very dark depressing place with no real understanding of why you are there (not sure if this gets clearer really). TheLimbo is a relatively short but very worthwhile voyage. The game took me a little over 3 hours on first play-through but for more casual gamers should last a little longer, then of course you can go for all of the achievements. From the beginning you are thrown into a very dark depressing place with no real understanding of why you are there (not sure if this gets clearer really). The graphical style is beautifully creepy and the sound is second to none. Play with headphones turned up loud to get every rain sodden footstep and every sickening thud of the bear trap severing you in two. The puzzles are quite challenging requiring both skill and thought, with a great sense of achievement upon completion. Very highly recommended… Expand
  2. 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
  3. stvartak
    Sep 10, 2012
    9
    Limbo is a side-scrolling puzzle game. It is not long. It has no color; in fact, it's not even in black-and-white...it's just black. It has no character development. It has the barest of stories (a boy is separated from his sister and has to find her...the end). And when it was over, I wasn't even sure quite what had happened. But here are the things Limbo definitely is: Concise.Limbo is a side-scrolling puzzle game. It is not long. It has no color; in fact, it's not even in black-and-white...it's just black. It has no character development. It has the barest of stories (a boy is separated from his sister and has to find her...the end). And when it was over, I wasn't even sure quite what had happened. But here are the things Limbo definitely is: Concise. (I finished in about five hours.) Efficient. (Every puzzle is completely fresh; no repetition at all.) Creepy. (It got my heart racing more than Far Cry and my nerves tingling more than Amnesia: The Dark Descent.) And finally, even though I didn't know what to make of the ending, I spent the next 48 hours thinking about it. If the developers of Limbo were going for the sense of dread, isolation, and bewilderment I've felt only in my darkest dreams, they nailed it. One point off for length: 9/10… Expand
  4. AfroNinja6810
    Jul 27, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LIMBO is a beautiful, fun, but short game. It goes right in every aspect but length, having only 3-4 hours of game play, and storyline. You are a little boy who wakes up in a world full of danger and you are trying to find your sister whom we never refer to until the end of the game. However, this is a simple yet challenging puzzle game that can work fine on almost any computer. The main part in LIMBO other than the puzzles and such are the graphics. They are AMAZING. There is so much focus on detail that you really feel like you are stuck in a world full of perilous traps and giant spiders! To rap it up, it's a genius game, but too short. It's almost as if PLAYDEAD ran out of time at the end of the game. So they had to rap it up right there with a little slow-mo glass break, finding your sister then the credits rolling.… Expand
  5. Primbleshanks
    Nov 25, 2012
    9
    A relatively quick, beautiful, dreary experience. Succeeds a creating a deeply depressed mood, and retains a feeling of mystery throughout. Commercial pricetag is a bit steep for the amount of playtime.
  6. 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
  7. AscAnsio
    Feb 12, 2013
    9
    There's so much to praise the beauty of a game like LIMBO. It's a nice hybrid of adventure games and platform games. All the sections of the game are filled with puzzles, which you can solve by dying and trying, again and again. The visuals look nice, which are monochromatic black and white and some shades of grey. Sound effects are OK, musics are moody. The story is about a little boy,There's so much to praise the beauty of a game like LIMBO. It's a nice hybrid of adventure games and platform games. All the sections of the game are filled with puzzles, which you can solve by dying and trying, again and again. The visuals look nice, which are monochromatic black and white and some shades of grey. Sound effects are OK, musics are moody. The story is about a little boy, who's looking for his sister in limbo, which is the edge of hell. The ending reminded me the TV show
    L O S T, a spectacular show with an open end, the producers of it had given the liberty of commenting and fictioning the ending to fans and viewers. LIMBO also tries to do it.    … Expand
  8. thiagoeidi
    Feb 11, 2013
    9
    You feel in the Limbo. The dark scenery make you feel alone and depressed. And the end of the game make you have a doubt of the history. The sound combines with the atmosphere of the game.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. Jacksbrain
    Apr 7, 2013
    9
    I had great fun with Limbo, the game's art style and audio does an awesome job of setting a palpable atmosphere. The Puzzles are fun and well thought and I just love the pace and theme behind the game. My only complaint would be that i want more, i guess that's the holy grail to keep them wanting more.

    This is a benchmark on how to make a quality indie platform game.
  12. 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!
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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!
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A+
    Gameplay is mostly puzzles.
    Art style and atmosphere is what makes this game special.
  33. Danil_Shtangeev
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    The expression "less is more" a best way to describe this game. Awesome sound, atmosphere & level design.
  34. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    9/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  35. Wweald
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    Really unique and awesome puzzle platformer game, I prefer INSIDE but LIMBO is amazing as well.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. Shalapai
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Атмосфера, сложные головоломки, звук и общий дизайн делают свое дело. Отличный платформер
  39. 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.
  40. bagieta21
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
    Love this game for unique atmosphere. Music, idea. So fresh at that time when was released.
  41. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    A wonderful game made in an original style that perfectly conveyed the atmosphere of what is happening.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. 3ls0ul
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    Es un excelente videojuego, mis felicitaciones al equipo detrás del desarrollo de esta grandiosa obra.
  49. brokencinho
    Dec 21, 2022
    9
    Tenes que jugar este juego no te lo podes perder es una experiencia hyper mega flashera! Recomiendo 100%
  50. staxhinho
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    A very good puzzle game that gave me several moments of anger and happiness.
  51. Mikstrup
    Aug 8, 2011
    8
    This game managed to have me grossly frustrated yet enthralled, which is a very unique feeling. The controls are very smooth and the setting feels unique. Sadly it seems shallow and leaves too much for the imagination; a quality not always wanted in a game. Halfway through I just started looking forward till the end thinking "Surely something epically grand will happen soon!", but either IThis game managed to have me grossly frustrated yet enthralled, which is a very unique feeling. The controls are very smooth and the setting feels unique. Sadly it seems shallow and leaves too much for the imagination; a quality not always wanted in a game. Halfway through I just started looking forward till the end thinking "Surely something epically grand will happen soon!", but either I don't get it or.. well. It's grossly overrated, though, I'll say. It's a good game and all, but how can people be that blown away by it? I'd definitely recommend it to anyone "play this game, dude, it's awesome!", but not much more than that.… Expand
  52. JonesR
    Dec 1, 2011
    8
    A wonderful puzzle adventure that lacks a proper story to back it up. The grainy, monochromatic video presents an eerie ambience in that quiet, but deadly place they call Limbo--somewhere between life and the afterlife. The puzzles are well thought out and not overly difficult, but the price of failure is death and that price will be paid often. Short and sweet, Limbo is certainly worth a look.
  53. Shtiggy
    Dec 26, 2011
    8
    Beautiful and fun game. However, it is not worth more than $5. Definitely worth the $2.50 that you pay on Steam when it's on sale. Definitely unique and dark, but loved the game all around.
  54. CrockD
    Aug 7, 2011
    8
    A very unique game that at $9.99 is worthy of its high praise. It offers a very dark and moody style with nuanced audio that compliments the nature of its puzzles. The game does not seek to thrill you with graphic intensive visuals, instead it focuses on emphasizing the experience by making the puzzles completely immersive. The puzzle where your center of gravity is being turned 360A very unique game that at $9.99 is worthy of its high praise. It offers a very dark and moody style with nuanced audio that compliments the nature of its puzzles. The game does not seek to thrill you with graphic intensive visuals, instead it focuses on emphasizing the experience by making the puzzles completely immersive. The puzzle where your center of gravity is being turned 360 degrees over and over is a perfect example of this. The story of the game provides a backdrop to the puzzles but it really is not what the game is about and I think those that criticized the game for lack of a more complete story didn't get what the game was going for. This game is really a dark fairy tale told in a very creative way. Overall the game is of course a side scrolling platform and while it is extremely well done and successfully revives the genre I cannot give it higher than an 8 for the fact that it is not perfectly original and it is a little short. It is however a very well spent $10. Here's to hoping we will get a full length sequel to compliment this exceptionally well made game.… Expand
  55. DarkChaplain
    Oct 4, 2011
    8
    Yes, the game is damn short (you can make it in about 3 hours), but it's not the length or replayability that makes this game fascinating.

    It's the atmosphere and art that count. With every "puzzle"-ish game, once you know the solution, you won't forget it anymore. But while you're still on it, it will bind you to the screen, make you want to go on, escape, find the boy's sister. The way    Yes, the game is damn short (you can make it in about 3 hours), but it's not the length or replayability that makes this game fascinating.

    It's the atmosphere and art that count. With every "puzzle"-ish game, once you know the solution, you won't forget it anymore. But while you're still on it, it will bind you to the screen, make you want to go on, escape, find the boy's sister.

    The way they ended the Demo alone was making me want to continue right away. The game captured me in about half an hour of playtime.

    The puzzles themselves are varied, and you won't feel like you've done this or that before. You'll have to run for your life more or less constantly, it will keep you on your toes.

    At ~3 hours of playtime, you can say that it's about $3 an hour.
    Is the game worth that?

    Yes it is.
    Play it at night, sit down, relax, and let the game get to you.
    Don't resist the chills. This game is worth your while.    … Expand
  56. IrishChai
    Aug 7, 2011
    8
    Very strange game, but worth trying if you have access to a demo. It's very simple with only left/right movement and one jump/climb button. I think the atmosphere is really what makes it stand out from anything else. I've heard it's pretty short, but I felt it was well worth the $10 after playing the steam demo. I look forward to seeing what's in store for this odd, lost little kid in limbo.
  57. wjomlex
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    Very simple and beautifully atmospheric platformer. It's definitely reminiscent of Out Of This World (Another World), though more fluid and less irritating. The visuals and the sound are done extremely well, while the puzzle solving varies from fun and novel to a bit irritating at times.
  58. davenbettridge
    Aug 7, 2011
    8
    Turning the limitations of a small Indy game into a strength, Limbo is short but fun, has a memorable art style and is a must play downloadable game. The visuals of Limbo are simple and effectively create an eerie atmosphere better than most AAA video games. The game play is simple but adequately fun, the game physics are great and there are some memorable little game moments found inTurning the limitations of a small Indy game into a strength, Limbo is short but fun, has a memorable art style and is a must play downloadable game. The visuals of Limbo are simple and effectively create an eerie atmosphere better than most AAA video games. The game play is simple but adequately fun, the game physics are great and there are some memorable little game moments found in Limbo. Less can be more which is a lesson that the rest of the industry should learn. Recommended.… Expand
  59. Aodecim
    Aug 20, 2011
    8
    Interesting platform-puzzled gameplay. It was fun while it lasted (super short). 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.
  60. cheapsheep
    Aug 4, 2011
    8
    Great game!

    Very unique and the puzzles are fun to figure out. I beat it in maybe 3 hours, so in terms of playtime it is pretty short. I would have loved to see them incorporate some more game play elements into the game.

    Very much a rag-doll puzzle game in the dark.
  61. psicolico
    Aug 8, 2011
    8
    Absolutely beautiful, hypnotic and charming. A bit challenging but mostly easy (not easy-boring though). A pleasure to play and a pleasure to feel as an experience beyond a game. If it were just a little longer...
  62. WomZombie
    Aug 20, 2011
    8
    One criticism: level 35 is not very fair in terms of a logical puzzle. I won't spoil, but I had not needed to look up the solution until level 35 when I couldn't solve it. The button pushing block lifting off screen is not clear at all even when you know how it's solved, it doesn't make much sense. I don't think many people will solve it, some will solve it by accident but not know whatOne criticism: level 35 is not very fair in terms of a logical puzzle. I won't spoil, but I had not needed to look up the solution until level 35 when I couldn't solve it. The button pushing block lifting off screen is not clear at all even when you know how it's solved, it doesn't make much sense. I don't think many people will solve it, some will solve it by accident but not know what they did.

    Apart from that, great art and design. Small footprint. Excellent sound design, character control and environment animations. Smooth gameplay, no interface distractions, just the game with minimal controls and subtle but detailed levels.    … Expand
  63. WeepingBoil
    Aug 21, 2011
    8
    Lovely game - very pretty and quite original. The puzzles are hard enough to challenge you, but not so hard that you have to Google the solution.

    It's short (completed in a few hours) and limited replay, but definately worth playing...
  64. pb_ee1
    Aug 22, 2011
    8
    Really loved the atmosphere. It starts as a simple platform game, but the difficulty increases quickly and reaches a quite tough level at the end. But what makes Limbo so particular is the way the "levels" are presented to the player: there is no real separation between them, they are all in one big sized level.

    One thing I regret is that the story could have been a little bit more    Really loved the atmosphere. It starts as a simple platform game, but the difficulty increases quickly and reaches a quite tough level at the end. But what makes Limbo so particular is the way the "levels" are presented to the player: there is no real separation between them, they are all in one big sized level.

    One thing I regret is that the story could have been a little bit more detailed than that. After knowing most of it, I felt that something was missing: maybe an explanation or some sort of conclusion... Besides that, the player is constantly pushed further and the will of knowing more never leaves your mind.

    Additionally, there are some very cool achievements to get, and even a bonus one that you may find by completing the others. Getting that last one is an adventure by itself, but I won't say why to avoid spoilers.    … Expand
  65. CookieMonster
    Sep 16, 2011
    8
    From start to finish it's a really well designed game. The black and white art style looks great and the game has a genuinely creepy feel, although I'd be hesitant to call it "art". The puzzles and platforming are really solid and will test you brains, and later on your reflexes as well. Some of the puzzling reminds me a little of Ico on the PS2 in a way. My only fault with the game isFrom start to finish it's a really well designed game. The black and white art style looks great and the game has a genuinely creepy feel, although I'd be hesitant to call it "art". The puzzles and platforming are really solid and will test you brains, and later on your reflexes as well. Some of the puzzling reminds me a little of Ico on the PS2 in a way. My only fault with the game is that it's extremely short, perhaps even for the relatively low price. Still, it's good from start to finish - worth playing in my opinion.… Expand
  66. FFStudios
    Jul 27, 2012
    8
    One thing I've noticed about games these days is that many people judge a game by their playtime rather than the quality of the actual game. LIMBO is grim, bleak arty platformer which is extremely well-designed and has an eerie atmosphere. LIMBO is pretty short, perhaps about 3-4 hours depending on your skill. To be clear you're not making the same mistake as that other reviewer; you willOne thing I've noticed about games these days is that many people judge a game by their playtime rather than the quality of the actual game. LIMBO is grim, bleak arty platformer which is extremely well-designed and has an eerie atmosphere. LIMBO is pretty short, perhaps about 3-4 hours depending on your skill. To be clear you're not making the same mistake as that other reviewer; you will die, a lot! You might complain over the game being too short, but if it were any longer, you'd just complain about it being over-long and repetitive. This game however, never seems to repeat itself: it has some interesting themes to it, but it does lack any sort of a plot. You can argue if that's a good thing, but I can't think how you would implement them into a game like this. Lastly, again pointing to that reviewer who said this game has no replay value; well of course it doesn't! Puzzle games never have replay value if it's a proper puzzle game, once you've learned the solution, what else is there? Anyway, I'd say LIMBO is actually quite short for the price, so I'd only recommend it to people who don't mind parting with a hefty £7 or are in the mood for an arty game.… Expand
  67. mars84
    Jan 26, 2012
    8
    Limbo contains graphical, sound, and control details that give you the impression that a group of people have fussed over its smallest details for a very long time. The mechanics are tight, physics are well implemented, and the puzzles are cleverly designed. The only letdown was the brevity of the campaign and the fact that the storytelling is too spare to match the artistic potential ofLimbo contains graphical, sound, and control details that give you the impression that a group of people have fussed over its smallest details for a very long time. The mechanics are tight, physics are well implemented, and the puzzles are cleverly designed. The only letdown was the brevity of the campaign and the fact that the storytelling is too spare to match the artistic potential of its monochrome visuals and haunting sounds.… Expand
  68. TassieGamer
    Oct 31, 2011
    8
    Limbo is an intriguing platform game and is certainly worth a look-in. The style is excellent - black, white and moody. The puzzles are interesting and challenging. On the downside, it is short - expect to finish it in 2 or 3 hours. Some people may find the lack of a story a problem, though for me that's part of the charm. Who is this kid and why is he running through a dark forest?Limbo is an intriguing platform game and is certainly worth a look-in. The style is excellent - black, white and moody. The puzzles are interesting and challenging. On the downside, it is short - expect to finish it in 2 or 3 hours. Some people may find the lack of a story a problem, though for me that's part of the charm. Who is this kid and why is he running through a dark forest? Verdict - worth picking up for an afternoon's entertainment.… Expand
  69. cdr_virus
    Dec 27, 2012
    8
    PROS- Completely stunning in artistic fashion, the puzzles are perfectly aligned in a steady incline of difficulty. I was taken back by the complexity of such a masterful game with no dialogue. Without words it would appear thin and drought like of substance, this is absolutely false. The environmental noises are sharply energetic and adrenaline fueled to tingle your spine. The black andPROS- Completely stunning in artistic fashion, the puzzles are perfectly aligned in a steady incline of difficulty. I was taken back by the complexity of such a masterful game with no dialogue. Without words it would appear thin and drought like of substance, this is absolutely false. The environmental noises are sharply energetic and adrenaline fueled to tingle your spine. The black and white appearance without color is not dull, the amount of shades they use bring such a crisp image, that it appears colorfully delightful with two colors. The difficulty curve is efficient and elaborately forgiving, even when you fail, it reloads a few steps from your misstep. CONS- The length is not just short, but as if a eye blink in the genre of puzzle games. For $2.50 the game is a steal, $5 is a proper selling point, but I wouldn't venture much higher in price range and pay for it. I would have liked to seeing at least some dialogue at the end of the game, and I wanted to know why the Native American individuals were trying to be the death of you. Do they have some part in the reason why you are trying to find your sister. There are certain obstacles that could have been shown better to how they conclude, very minor for there were only a few. Almost my game of the year of 2012, I give it a 8.95 out 10. A must buy if at an adequate price point.… Expand
  70. hit925
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    I can't fault the game while you are playing it. It's dark, atmospheric and really is a game that engrosses, astonishes and flat out shocks. The only problem is that it's so short and when you finish, you are done. While it lasts though, it's experience that will stay with you for a very long time.
  71. Kanazawa
    Dec 31, 2012
    8
    For only $2.50? What a steal. That was a fantastic game that was both disturbing and beautiful. It would not be nearly as good without its style as it would be far too gruesome to take. It's interesting to see the development of the world and question why there are so many traps laid out. The background sounds were perfect to the game and added a sense of mystery to it all. Solid B
  72. julianozuca
    Jan 10, 2013
    8
    LIMBO's start-off is strikingly disturbing but it ultimately loses momentum and becomes an average puzzle-platformer.

    The Good: Strong art direction pointing everything presentation-wise to a palpable eerie mood; gory without being cheap; perfect physics; challenging in the right measure. The Bad: Fails at keeping up with its own standards. A boy lying down in a foggy forest    LIMBO's start-off is strikingly disturbing but it ultimately loses momentum and becomes an average puzzle-platformer.

    The Good: Strong art direction pointing everything presentation-wise to a palpable eerie mood; gory without being cheap; perfect physics; challenging in the right measure.

    The Bad: Fails at keeping up with its own standards.

    A boy lying down in a foggy forest slowly awakens. His vivid eyes (nothing but a pair of little flashlights in the colorless environment) are the sole hint of life in what would otherwise be a soulless silhouette. As you're allowed to explore the environment (under a mere "soundscape" instead of a regular soundtrack) it will become easy to realize (actually to really "feel" through the boy's controls and animation) how fragile the protagonist is. But getting stronger is a requirement to progress here--at cost of the player's humanity.

    This is how LIMBO starts. The surroundings are a bit creepy but it's simply impossible not want to explore them. And the timing is perfect: get yourself under the boy's skin and start to feel comfortable just to face the first barbed death--first of many, many others yet to come.

    LIMBO manages to make a very strong first impression in any player who dares to launch it regardless of the gamer's preferences. It's disgusting as much as it is compelling, and I can't say much more than that without spoiling your bad trip. But... those mixed feelings last only for 90 minutes or so--roughly the first third of the game.

    Yes, part of that comes from the fact the player eventually stops caring about death--and if it was only for that LIMBO would be a stainless masterpiece. But unfortunately most of it falls into the developer's account due to a severe shift to a more straight-forward puzzle-platformer approach. As if it was impossible to keep pushing the player further emotionally--but if that was the case it should have been better to leave the game "unfinished" and charge less for a pack-a-punch experience.

    OK, the physics are neat, the puzzles are smart--no cheating, no excessive brain melting--but LIMBO is all about its settings... which were simply dropped out at some point of the journey for a longer and more bland "value" raise.

    Still a great game as it is, LIMBO is somewhat disappointing for raising such a good premise just to get lost in its own mazes.    … Expand
  73. meediocre
    Dec 20, 2011
    8
    Very few games out there that will get my girfriend to constantly peek over her book to check out my progress - this is one of them. Dark and macabre, yet brilliantly simple. Ok, I admit - some of the puzzles will have you pulling your hair out, but most of the time you can suss out what your poor little lost boy character has to do to navigate his way out of some kind of sick, twistedVery few games out there that will get my girfriend to constantly peek over her book to check out my progress - this is one of them. Dark and macabre, yet brilliantly simple. Ok, I admit - some of the puzzles will have you pulling your hair out, but most of the time you can suss out what your poor little lost boy character has to do to navigate his way out of some kind of sick, twisted evil place. If you don't mind dying endless amounts of times, nor having any narrative or explanation as to why you are there, or indeed any help or pointers, this is a little gem of a game you should consider checking out.… Expand
  74. ericlprimero
    Dec 28, 2011
    8
    One of the best cheap games on Steam. I was amazed at how I could be stumped by simple 2-D puzzles. If the second half was as good as the first half, I would have given it a perfect score.
  75. Miheil
    Feb 1, 2012
    8
    limbo is a good puzzle game. Artistic and great environment, it still disappoint me a little bit to see little innovation in the mechanics. Good and interesting puzzles is a strong point but its nothing really special.
    This game is worth the time to experience but only buy it when its on discount.
  76. jZero
    Jul 21, 2012
    8
    Limbo has simple but beautiful art that does a fantastic job setting the mood for the game (great rain and fog effects, perfect balance of darkness and needed lighting.) The controls work perfectly and are mixed in with some interesting puzzles and enemies add some nice suspense. I will agree that this game is SHORT and could've used some additional levels which is why it can't be a 9 orLimbo has simple but beautiful art that does a fantastic job setting the mood for the game (great rain and fog effects, perfect balance of darkness and needed lighting.) The controls work perfectly and are mixed in with some interesting puzzles and enemies add some nice suspense. I will agree that this game is SHORT and could've used some additional levels which is why it can't be a 9 or 10 ( or a 0 you crazy people) But the originality of the art and the well implemented puzzles make it a definite play. Just maybe wait for a sale, like I did. Also personally I never felt I had to die to learn how to solve a puzzle and didn't find the game SUPER hard like some reviewers and I consider myself a casual gamer.… Expand
  77. jkmcf
    Mar 8, 2012
    8
    Limbo is a beautiful, ambiance-driven side scroller everyone should play. The cost on Steam is 9.99, a better value than a trip to the movies, and offers a few hours of unique, artsy entertainment.

    It isn't very difficult, but it sometimes makes you laugh and maybe think a bit. As others have said, sometimes you have to die to figure out how to solve a puzzle. With harder puzzles this    Limbo is a beautiful, ambiance-driven side scroller everyone should play. The cost on Steam is 9.99, a better value than a trip to the movies, and offers a few hours of unique, artsy entertainment.

    It isn't very difficult, but it sometimes makes you laugh and maybe think a bit. As others have said, sometimes you have to die to figure out how to solve a puzzle. With harder puzzles this would be a 9.    … Expand
  78. bosnian
    Mar 13, 2012
    8
    A piece of art. If someone was to tell me that a sidescroller would creep me out, I would not have believed them. Great mechanics, incredible puzzles, great graphics and sound (no music, just eerie sounds of your surroundings). The only knock on the game is the short length - about 2 hours, but the game offers high replay value - I have spent about 15 hours before I was able to beat theA piece of art. If someone was to tell me that a sidescroller would creep me out, I would not have believed them. Great mechanics, incredible puzzles, great graphics and sound (no music, just eerie sounds of your surroundings). The only knock on the game is the short length - about 2 hours, but the game offers high replay value - I have spent about 15 hours before I was able to beat the game without dying. Regardless, gets a 9 since I was able to pick it up for $5, I think if I was paying $15 for it, I would have probably given it an 8.… Expand
  79. LopsterPopster
    Jun 5, 2012
    8
    This game kind of makes me feel like I'm playing an old NES game but with better graphics and less fun 8-bit music. Its very simple mechanics make it quite an interesting game. You start off with no idea of what's happening, no back story, no one popping up telling you "USE TEH ARROW KEYZ TO MOVE." It just throws you in the game, basically telling you, "you figure it out. You're smart,This game kind of makes me feel like I'm playing an old NES game but with better graphics and less fun 8-bit music. Its very simple mechanics make it quite an interesting game. You start off with no idea of what's happening, no back story, no one popping up telling you "USE TEH ARROW KEYZ TO MOVE." It just throws you in the game, basically telling you, "you figure it out. You're smart, right?" Each time you fail a puzzle at first, you learn from your mistake how to go at it in a different approach. It's a fun little game that's a good game for reminiscing about simpler game times.… Expand
  80. potatoes351
    Nov 1, 2012
    8
    LIMBO is 2010's most enchanting game. Now PC gamers can enjoy the magic that LIMBO creates in its subtle yet effective gameplay, graphical style and story.
    You play a little boy with no name who has been stranded on the edge of hell...limbo. You must venture through limbo dodging all sorts of devious traps and running for your life from attackers to find your sister. The gameplay consists    LIMBO is 2010's most enchanting game. Now PC gamers can enjoy the magic that LIMBO creates in its subtle yet effective gameplay, graphical style and story.
    You play a little boy with no name who has been stranded on the edge of hell...limbo. You must venture through limbo dodging all sorts of devious traps and running for your life from attackers to find your sister. The gameplay consists of 2D platforming with heavy puzzle input to avoid the deadly traps. The graphical style is simply put...black and white, there is also a film grain layer which makes it appear as if you were watching it as a film instead of a game. LIMBO is a short sweet interactive adventure that will take you to hell and back guaranteed,    … Expand
  81. skinny
    Apr 26, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gorgeous sound and visuals. I'm not sure that you have to die to solve some of the puzzles. Maybe. A few times I "just new" that the pressure plate effects would be reversed for example, but stuck to how it had played so far, and zap! Very short, but about the length of watching two DVDs and about the same price. A few more hints at a story would be great, but I admit as a FPS player usually, the style, mystery and foreboding grabbed me completely.… Expand
  82. Calciferus
    May 18, 2012
    8
    Dark, dark game. In the form of classic platformer with a twist of puzzle. Every time you solved a puzzle, you'll find yourself facepalming and saying "Damn! So that's how you solved the puzzle, and the solution is right in front of me".

    What really stands out is the graphics of the game. Simple, yet somehow giving you that eerie feeling like whenever you walked in the dark. And whenever    Dark, dark game. In the form of classic platformer with a twist of puzzle. Every time you solved a puzzle, you'll find yourself facepalming and saying "Damn! So that's how you solved the puzzle, and the solution is right in front of me".

    What really stands out is the graphics of the game. Simple, yet somehow giving you that eerie feeling like whenever you walked in the dark. And whenever you accidentally killed your character, that little goosebumps always comes around.

    The ultimate downfall is the price and the length. For a relatively short game (I finished it like in 3 hours or so), it's truly overpriced.    … Expand
  83. GameDragon
    Jul 11, 2012
    8
    Great art, creepy ambiance, and physics puzzles that range from easy to having multiple parts. It is a rather short game, and I didn't ever think I would replay it after getting all the achievements, but I sometimes do. Expect to die quite a lot while figuring out the puzzles, and in a rather gruesome way (which I always cringe and close my eyes at, to be honest). The most satisfyingGreat art, creepy ambiance, and physics puzzles that range from easy to having multiple parts. It is a rather short game, and I didn't ever think I would replay it after getting all the achievements, but I sometimes do. Expect to die quite a lot while figuring out the puzzles, and in a rather gruesome way (which I always cringe and close my eyes at, to be honest). The most satisfying part of the game is solving a difficult puzzle without looking it up on a FAQ. Downsides? The storyline is lacking, and there isn't much to do once you've beaten it and gotten every achievement (besides show it to friends and watch their reactions). Otherwise, it's a great game. I don't think it's worth the $9.99, but it's certainly worth playing if you like puzzle games.… Expand
  84. Amorebietal
    Sep 23, 2012
    8
    Brilliant game in every way, and there are parts where you really get frightened. Not only is the gameplay good, but the design is fantastic as well. Sometimes, between levels, you stop just to look at extra details in the background. Definitely a game you want to finish more than one time. The only two negative sides are 1.The game is really short (~16 hours, depends on how many times youBrilliant game in every way, and there are parts where you really get frightened. Not only is the gameplay good, but the design is fantastic as well. Sometimes, between levels, you stop just to look at extra details in the background. Definitely a game you want to finish more than one time. The only two negative sides are 1.The game is really short (~16 hours, depends on how many times you die on the way) and 2. A minor downside, but too few checkpoints, so at some places, if you die repeatedly at the same place, you might have to start over way back.… Expand
  85. k958
    Feb 4, 2013
    8
    Limbo is a very good game, however its major drawback is the length of the game. Its worth the purchase price, but if your looking for a game that will have hours and hours of replay value; you may want to look somewhere else.
  86. Ferrante
    Apr 15, 2013
    8
    Limbo is a beautiful, simple platformer in the way Another World/Out of this world was. Artistic graphics and sound with simple controls (just arrows and 1 key) will bring some interesting puzzles for you. Yes, it is a bit short, but not like Another World, and I would change1 movie (2 hours) for this any time.
  87. 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
  88. will824
    Dec 30, 2012
    8
    I am amazed at the kind of game the developers created, specially knowing this was not a game funded by lots of money.

    The game is extremely refreshing. I was actually playing it after finishing playing other games for the day and it provided me with nice and not stressing puzzles and quiet environment, making me feel very eased. The game is roughly 90 mb. Its really a challenge to    I am amazed at the kind of game the developers created, specially knowing this was not a game funded by lots of money.

    The game is extremely refreshing. I was actually playing it after finishing playing other games for the day and it provided me with nice and not stressing puzzles and quiet environment, making me feel very eased.

    The game is roughly 90 mb. Its really a challenge to make such a detailed game with small size. I am not giving it a 10 because the story was "assumed" and it did not really take part within the game. It is itself immersing because of the environment and puzzles but not the story. "A boy enters LIMBO to look for her sister" its not very appealing, but I did like the end and the steam trophies.

    I very recommended puzzle adventure 2D game, worth of playing for some hours, although I must warn you that it can take 4 hours to finish it (without getting all the trophies, of course).    … Expand
  89. ehasis
    Jan 2, 2013
    8
    Excelente jogo, simples e divertido. Com quebra-cabeças inteligentes e ótima física. Minha única crítica fica com relação ao comprimento do jogo, é um pouco curto na minha opinião. Vale a pena jogar.
  90. Roisman
    Apr 13, 2013
    8
    It's simple and it delivers! Limbo is beautiful, that is unanimous even amongst the haters/dislikers.
    The sounds are, for me, a 8 out of 10. The gameplay is really really simple, but, since the premisse doesn't promisse anything more than that, I'll give it a 8 as well.
    The biggest pet peeve is the fact that, indeed, some times you have to die to figure out puzzles. But been keep    It's simple and it delivers! Limbo is beautiful, that is unanimous even amongst the haters/dislikers.
    The sounds are, for me, a 8 out of 10. The gameplay is really really simple, but, since the premisse doesn't promisse anything more than that, I'll give it a 8 as well.

    The biggest pet peeve is the fact that, indeed, some times you have to die to figure out puzzles. But been keep forgeting that is not a rule and there are guys giving this game a 0. This is bloody ridiculous. Limbo is short, simple and fun. It's entretaining and is definitely worth your 10 bucks or so.    … Expand
  91. Momi
    Apr 7, 2013
    8
    Limbo un gioco breve, semplice, ma in grado di stimolare al meglio l'intelletto proponendo intriganti sfide!
    Ottimo design, ottima realizzazione.... e soprattutto divertente.
  92. Pedroapares99
    Apr 16, 2013
    8
    One of the best indie games I've played. Unique, magical, beautiful, Limbo is definitely a atypical game, you might not like it at all, but missing more games like this...
  93. 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
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. 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 !
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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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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