LIMBO

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  1. OniGioRi
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Limbo is a puzzle game with its unique look. This game is really unforgiving so you have to be really patient and enjoy similar games to have fun. While the game is beautiful and entertaining it feels like there is no real idea behind it.
  2. ekozcifci
    Sep 6, 2023
    6
    Not great overall, bored in story. But as an indie, nice job. I dont like PlatformPuzzle type games but Visually almost perfect
  3. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    6
    I think that is an overrated game. Fortunately, PLAYDEAD improved a lot on INSIDE.
  4. Topoide
    Jul 31, 2023
    7
    No entendi mucho el juego, es entretenido lo corto que es pero con una historia nula y sin sentido
  5. 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.
  6. Uygurlu
    Jul 21, 2023
    6
    I was so hyped before I play Limbo but as soon as I started to play I realized that this game is just another overrated indie only because its art style.

    Firstly, Limbo hasn't got a story, it just has a few scenes that are trying to show a story but they doesn't make any sense together. Especially the ending was just a meaningless 10 second scene. So it becomes impossible to make a    I was so hyped before I play Limbo but as soon as I started to play I realized that this game is just another overrated indie only because its art style.

    Firstly, Limbo hasn't got a story, it just has a few scenes that are trying to show a story but they doesn't make any sense together. Especially the ending was just a meaningless 10 second scene. So it becomes impossible to make a connection with the game.

    Secondly, controls are so annoying and it makes you crazy. The character doesn't jump as I wanted or he doesn't hold as I wish. It feels like I'm not controlling him, the character does whatever he wants.

    Despite all this you can get entertained by Limbo's brilliantly designed puzzles. They can be really creative and difficult to solve. But one bad thing about the puzzles is they can be really cryptic and that's not good for me. Sometimes it becomes extremely challenging and i believe that %95 of the people can't finish this game without looking to a guide or walk-through video. Especially the secret level was that close to make me rage-quit.

    The soundtracks are also very bad chosen and there are music only in the 10 second "storytelling" cutscenes.

    Overall
    Good sides:
    Entertaining puzzles
    Good art style
    Sometimes fun gameplay

    Bad Sides:
    No story
    No soundtracks
    Bad controls
    Some over difficult puzzles    … Expand
  7. abkh2000
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    The game is so amazing and in every chapter there is new and different puzzle Without any word i enjoy the dark story and dark environment
  8. Suprizer
    Jun 10, 2023
    5
    Really short cute little enjoyable game but there are others in same genre much better in my opinion such as FAR series.
  9. Midyen
    Jun 1, 2023
    6
    Based on the gameplay, graphics, sound, content, and originality of the game, I will give it a rating of 6.
  10. gold
    May 27, 2023
    7
    Стильно. Анимация и физика это лучшее что есть в игре. Головоломки здесь скорее на реакцию чем на подумать. Хоть игра и короткая, но всё ровно затянутая.
    7/10 за стиль.
  11. 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.
  12. zaratti
    Mar 8, 2023
    6
    Limbo is a very unique, abstract game that is very interesting to play. There's some good stuff here, the puzzles were often good and made me think and the graphics have a unique style which I enjoyed very much but the movement, story, some puzzles and sections of the game can all be confusing and annoying. First of all, the movement. You can't use the arrow keys to move and controllingLimbo is a very unique, abstract game that is very interesting to play. There's some good stuff here, the puzzles were often good and made me think and the graphics have a unique style which I enjoyed very much but the movement, story, some puzzles and sections of the game can all be confusing and annoying. First of all, the movement. You can't use the arrow keys to move and controlling the character sometimes feels clunky. Missing jumps because you didn't get the exact timing right, doing trial and error just to accomplish basic tasks isn't enjoyable. The story of the game is way too vague, it feels like it's trying to tell a story but that's not the focus at all. Normally, abstract storytelling is my kinda thing but it just doesn't work when it's this vague. Some puzzles are also annoying to deal with. Some puzzles mess with your movement and a lot of them require precise jumps which, as I mentioned before, isn't the easiest thing to figure out in this game. In it's core, I think this is a good experience but it definitely has a lot of flaws.… Expand
  13. staxhinho
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    A very good puzzle game that gave me several moments of anger and happiness.
  14. aligunes
    Jan 31, 2023
    6
    This is a really fun and beautifully designed game. The puzzle solving is pretty clever. There's no music throughout, only ambient sounds here and there. This can be called a short and different experience.
  15. Dco326
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Zanimljiva, nista nije pretesko bas kako puzzle game i treba da bude ne traje dugo pametna stvarno sve naj svaka cast ko je napravio :) e znam da li bi opet igrao nema taj WOW faktor ali je stv top
  16. Reflex22
    Jan 17, 2023
    5
    Игра просто неплохая. Сразу оговорюсь, что отзыв этот скорее нейтральный, нежели негативный, но к большому сожалению стим не имеет такой оценки :)
    Стилистика игры отличная, сделана полностью только в черно-белых тонах.
    Достаточное количество различных механик: гравитация, взаимодействие с различными объектами, такими как: ящики, лестницы, рычаги и т.д. Звуковое сопровождение    Игра просто неплохая. Сразу оговорюсь, что отзыв этот скорее нейтральный, нежели негативный, но к большому сожалению стим не имеет такой оценки :)
    Стилистика игры отличная, сделана полностью только в черно-белых тонах.
    Достаточное количество различных механик: гравитация, взаимодействие с различными объектами, такими как: ящики, лестницы, рычаги и т.д.
    Звуковое сопровождение превосходное.
    Что касается сюжета, то он просто есть, ничего гениального в нем не увидел, как и абсурдного.
    Игра просто, чтобы убить часа 4 и дальше будет висеть в библиотеке.    … Expand
  17. Shtern
    Jan 16, 2023
    8
    Очень крутая Dark Fantasy игра головоломка. Я вообще не очень люблю жанр таких игр, да и инди игры это не про меня вообще, но когда находится что то такое, это прям круто, от музыкального сопровождения до самой истории. Есть мультик "Поту сторону изгороди" вот эта игра мне дает вайбы с этого мультика. Она в меру жестокая, потому что там произошло какое то расчеловечивание, если это вообщеОчень крутая Dark Fantasy игра головоломка. Я вообще не очень люблю жанр таких игр, да и инди игры это не про меня вообще, но когда находится что то такое, это прям круто, от музыкального сопровождения до самой истории. Есть мультик "Поту сторону изгороди" вот эта игра мне дает вайбы с этого мультика. Она в меру жестокая, потому что там произошло какое то расчеловечивание, если это вообще люди, потом что из игры это тяжело понять, но точно не роботы. Всем рекомендую пройти игру, она не займет больше чем час, ну возможно два. но я думаю каждый их тех кто прошел остался доволен, надеюсь все будущее игроки тоже.… Expand
  18. Jattaman
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    Puzzle game molto ben fatto, con uno stile grafico d'atmosfera e una buona giocabilità.
  19. vinijec976
    Dec 28, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters limbo," This is how you begin your journey into the world of Limbo. Without any other information you find yourself dropped into the middle of a dark and intriguing place, everything around you is dark except for a light that comes from the background, and your glowing eyes. From there you follow a linear story solving numerous puzzles of various types to progress and reach your final destination.

    6.2/10

    Limbo is a game that doesn't fit everyone's taste, it has no combat or action, just a young boy in a senseless world where everything tries to kill you. The game's proposal is interesting and well executed, it follows a pattern from the beginning to the end without getting lost, as said before, you will move on solving puzzles until you get somewhere, without knowing why.

    Definitely the strongest point of Limbo are its graphics, the game is simple but very beautiful, its environment is amazing, everything is dark, macabre, brings an atmosphere that the place is not good. All the objects in the game are black, including the character, except his eyes, which perhaps indicate that he is still alive inside, or that he still has hope that something good will happen.

    Its soundtrack is different from the usual soundtrack of platform games, the game does not have any music during its entire length, only the sounds of the environment, the machines, the animals, the character's steps, and his deaths, which are extremely brutal. However, this is not a bad thing at all, the sounds in the game are striking and bring up several feelings in an extraordinary way. From the thunderous sounds of the bear trap closing, the frightening sound of a giant spider following you, to the calm sound of the rain. The lack of music as a main soundtrack causes some moments of silence, which following the proposal does not cause strangeness to the player, but moments of reflection, you begin to wonder what you are doing there, who are you, what is your goal anyway? Is your sister really there?

    The gameplay is very simple, you use only 4 buttons on the keyboard, the arrows to the left, right, up, and ctrl. The commands work very well, have a good response but I found that they end up limiting the game a little, the puzzles are limited to simple actions, such as pushing / pulling boxes and activating some button using the ctrl, which is the action button. However, this limitation is offset by the variety of puzzles, although the action has a certain limit you will use it in various situations, the issue of only using boxes will be combined with water, with altered gravity, etc. In my opinion, the weak point of the gameplay is that there comes a time when to progress you simply have to die, over and over again. You don't think anymore to move forward, you just have to try again until you get it right.

    Limbo is the kind of game that doesn't tell you anything about the story, this may cause many to dislike it. *Spoiler Alert* The game doesn't have a conclusion, in the end you get to your sister and the game just ends, without you knowing anything about what happened. But this creates a huge space theories, and you can create your own and stick with it.

    Conclusion - It is a reasonable one, it makes you think and try to understand what just happened on your screen when you finish it. I find games that leave an ending open for theories interesting, but because Limbo gives you absolutely no context about the game I didn't enjoy it that much. At a certain point it changes the way you solve challenges and is no longer about puzzles that you have to think about to solve, but rather timing it to activate a button or not. It was not a game that held me very much, perhaps because of the lack of a story, or the variety of things to do. But it is a game that I recommend. It is a different experience that is worthwhile, especially because it is a short game, you will not get bored of the puzzles even if they are repeated a bit. I think it's a good one time experience, wouldn't play again.    … Expand
  20. brokencinho
    Dec 21, 2022
    9
    Tenes que jugar este juego no te lo podes perder es una experiencia hyper mega flashera! Recomiendo 100%
  21. Alvelian
    Dec 16, 2022
    6
    Довольно интересный платформер, не скажу что это шедевр, но поиграть определенно можно.
  22. Soullex
    Dec 2, 2022
    7
    Ne anlatmak istedigini düşünüyorum.........................................
  23. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    The first game I ever owned on steam. Great atmosphere, fun gameplay, pretty spooky.
  24. 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.
  25. 3ls0ul
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    Es un excelente videojuego, mis felicitaciones al equipo detrás del desarrollo de esta grandiosa obra.
  26. hoviadko123
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    I really enjoyed playing Limbo. It has good atmosphere and puzzles are challenging to solve but not frustrating. However there is no music at all, just some ambient playing sometimes.
  27. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    7
    Непоганий платформер для паузи між серйозними тріпл еями. Вайб і звук розкішні, логічні задачки не складні.
  28. Chemiker
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    Хоть игра и старая и еще в черно-белом стиле, но по своему очаровательна, прошел не останавливаясь, советую!
  29. clem666
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
    A great story to be interpreted. The dark and silent ambiance is just terrific. Puzzles requires some reflection. Music is gorgeous. The environment is highly stylish, and there are numerous moments where you can feel how small and sickly the character is. Boss fights are epic. Lighting is terrific.
    If the game definitely is quite short, the eggs to collect and the achievements to get    A great story to be interpreted. The dark and silent ambiance is just terrific. Puzzles requires some reflection. Music is gorgeous. The environment is highly stylish, and there are numerous moments where you can feel how small and sickly the character is. Boss fights are epic. Lighting is terrific.
    If the game definitely is quite short, the eggs to collect and the achievements to get manage to make it last a bit longer.
    You certainly should be okay to die a lot to understand all the traps of this game. In a sense it may seems like a die & retry kind of game.
    I am very aware that 'Limbo' has something of really empty and hollow. Nevertheless I can't deny that I have been stuck in its universe and atmosphere all throughout. Must test.    … Expand
  30. KisatS
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    This game was a present for my birthday, I didn't expect that I'll become addicted to this fabulous indy game. Sure 6 y.o. I wasn't too good at puzzle games but the atmosphere and the environment confused my mind. Even though, till this day I'm still playing and reminding myself that I had the best gaming experience ever.
  31. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    8
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  32. Karlsefniy
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
    Simple but quite good. Ambience is creepy, character animations are fluent and most importantly, puzzles are pretty good.
  33. hydroquaqua
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    _у каждого была недосказанность того или иного действия, предложения, произведения и открытым концом это не назовёшь. Пройдённая игра LIMBO именно так со мной и обошлась, вроде есть начало, постепенное прохождение, равномерная сложность и привязанные к выполнению загадки, но выглядит всё это и ощущается как пролог, вступление к бедующей большой игре

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

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

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

    _and you can't call LIMBO a demo, what the developers gave me is logical, if you don't go deep into the search for these meanings, as a platform game, the game is fully justified. I am very glad that I went through it right now, but I still touched the origins, those indie projects from which, if I can write like that, it all started    … Expand
  34. Rustick
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    отличный интересный платформер атмосфера довольно жуткая сложные уровни
  35. CodaHensley
    Jun 27, 2022
    6
    Solid but basic platformer, with sections of creativity and intrigue bookended by formulaic but well-done segments.
  36. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  37. Sonyst4
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos atmosférios/puzzle já feitos! Acredito que só fica atrás de Portal, pois os puzzles não são tão bem elaborados assim, mas vale a pena pela mensagem que passa!
  38. dandalis
    May 20, 2022
    7
    From the first sight Limbo may come across as a rather simple 2D platformer, but underneath lies a pretty challenging and unique experience. Even after more than a decade since it's launch, the distinct art style still holds up, creating a beautifully melancholic atmosphere. Sound design, the minimalistic soundtrack are solid aswell and complement the visuals.

    The core gameplay loop    From the first sight Limbo may come across as a rather simple 2D platformer, but underneath lies a pretty challenging and unique experience. Even after more than a decade since it's launch, the distinct art style still holds up, creating a beautifully melancholic atmosphere. Sound design, the minimalistic soundtrack are solid aswell and complement the visuals.

    The core gameplay loop relies on dying to learn how to overcome it's obstacles, its not a bad design choice by any means, dying in Limbo can be part of the fun, generally, but it can get on your nerves eventually. The physics based puzzles are punishing when you encounter them for the first time, but they're satisfying nevertheless once you figure them out. Of what there is of the story, it's left mostly up to the player's interpretation, unless you're willing to find additional info on it outside of the game's environment. Still, it's enjoyable and drives you forward to see how it ends. Not gonna try to spoil it, but if you've played Inside before Limbo, like i did, Limbo's ending will feel very familiar. In my case, it left me wanting something just a bit more again.

    Even though 2D platformers generally arent my jam, i had fun with Limbo, it's definetly a good and unique game.    … Expand
  39. edxtan
    Apr 17, 2022
    6
    The silence and darkness of LIMBO are perfect for making its story haunting and ambiguous. Unfortunately, the silence means there's little to tell you how the mechanics work and the darkness means there's little to tell you what the pieces are, making the puzzles' solutions ambiguous too.
  40. StarkAgentos
    Mar 24, 2022
    3
    Поиграл полчаса. Очередной обычный платформер без каких-либо наворотов, ничего нового. + через полчаса игры я не смог пройти один участок.
  41. damaso7
    Mar 23, 2022
    7
    Buenos escenarios, y temática. La ambientación es sobresaliente. El nivel de dificultad es el adecuado y los extras increíbles. Le falta música, contexto, historia y algo más de duración
  42. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    Limbo is a puzzle-platform video game developed by independent studio Playdead and originally published by Microsoft Game Studios. Limbo is a 2D side-scroller, incorporating a physics system that governs environmental objects and the player character. The player guides an unnamed boy through dangerous environments and traps as he searches for his sister. The developer built the game'sLimbo is a puzzle-platform video game developed by independent studio Playdead and originally published by Microsoft Game Studios. Limbo is a 2D side-scroller, incorporating a physics system that governs environmental objects and the player character. The player guides an unnamed boy through dangerous environments and traps as he searches for his sister. The developer built the game's puzzles expecting the player to fail before finding the correct solution. Playdead called the style of play "trial and death", and used gruesome imagery for the boy's deaths to steer the player from unworkable solutions.… Expand
  43. 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
  44. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    great game good gameplay good graphics interesting story i want see more limbo games
  45. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  46. Bodislav
    Jan 9, 2022
    6
    Atmospheric .
  47. VigilanteOito
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    Game no estilo Little Nightmares, porem em preto e branco.
    Bem dark e sombrio, maravilhoso.
    Peguei de graça pela epic games.
    Campanha curta igual o Little Nightmares.
    Joguei pela epic e quase no final do jogo corrompeu o meu save, obg epic.
  48. ErdemMT5
    Oct 1, 2021
    8
    Limbo, is one of the most iconic 2D platformer puzzle games ever. Game's visuality is breathtaking. Black and white tones are used very well. Transition among the white and grey colours, and the blurry effect makes a depressed and scary atmosphere.

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

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

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

    The game mechanics are quite simple and efficient. Core mechanic's are moving to four directions and pulling something. And they actually enough for a puzzle platformer game like that. With good physics and animations, you can really enjoy that mechanics.    … Expand
  49. Nickolababaiko
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Запоем пять часов подряд проходил!!!))) Не думал что такая небольшая игруля так затянуть может!!)))
  50. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 84 IIIIIIIIII====================
  51. Kelen
    Sep 6, 2021
    6
    6.5 / 10 - Nice
    (after 3.5 hours of playing & completing the game)

    A short puzzle platformer, perfect for 2 quiet evenings. You have to tell the story yourself
  52. Oshiri_Maeda
    Aug 18, 2021
    6
    Alright game for 3 hours. Not as good as Inside, but it came out earlier as well.
  53. BgSilva98
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Gostei, o jogo é simples e não possui uma historia (não é brincadeira) vai da sua interpretação, bons cenários, boa jogabilidade e dificuldade alta, dá para quebrar um pouco a cabeça se fora primeira vez que joga.
  54. hunterlize
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, gave me chills at some moments, a little bit hard in some of the levels, but very intriguing to the point of making me keep going even if was difficult to go forward.
  55. SynelongPoreda
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    Hey!

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

    Limbo is a brilliant game for me. Great graphics and very atmospheric music and sounds in the game. Sometimes the game can scare you when you play on headphones and in a dark room. I went through the game twice. And I must say that I will definitely come back to this game. I love this game with all my heart.
  56. MarkSteodaire
    Jun 18, 2021
    8
    I found the atmosphere to be **** wild as **** and same goes to the traps that you have to deal with, and as the 2-3 hour game continues, the puzzles get more creative which made it never boring. I guess the only downsides I had was how little spider **** was in the game, and that the stoty wasn't really there as much as I personally wanted. It was difficult for my dumbass to figure outI found the atmosphere to be **** wild as **** and same goes to the traps that you have to deal with, and as the 2-3 hour game continues, the puzzles get more creative which made it never boring. I guess the only downsides I had was how little spider **** was in the game, and that the stoty wasn't really there as much as I personally wanted. It was difficult for my dumbass to figure out what the plot was. But it still a blast and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick neat ass game. Oh yeah, art stiyle makes me very happy face… Expand
  57. karcael
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    Stabilizasyon mu? Olmayan şey hakkında konuşmama ama anlatım, görseller, sesler ve oynanış güzel.
  58. 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.
  59. f1o_o1f
    May 22, 2021
    6
    I don't think I've ever played a game that was so incredibly overrated.
    The visuals are great. The art design really resonated with me and the idea of a non-verbal game is also something I can get behind.
    Now I remember when it came out and basically became a viral hit. I'd played the demo to death and really wanted to play the full thing but never was able to realize it until today. The    I don't think I've ever played a game that was so incredibly overrated.
    The visuals are great. The art design really resonated with me and the idea of a non-verbal game is also something I can get behind.
    Now I remember when it came out and basically became a viral hit. I'd played the demo to death and really wanted to play the full thing but never was able to realize it until today. The anticipation probably did it no good at all.

    Maybe I'm just not in the right headspace right now, but I'm not sure if a single minute was actually fun. Sure, the visuals and atmosphere are appealing. But that's about it.

    Puzzles were either boring or frustrating and none were particularly hard (maybe 3 that I actually enjoyed). The controls also really held it back. I played with a gamepad and they actually managed to f up two-button-controls*. I also really despise timing-based puzzles, of which this game has A LOT.
    The biggest problem about the puzzles was that I could often clearly see the solution but was unable to solve it despite that (usually because of the timing-based nature), which is the most frustrating thing ever. They also kinda went the "Dark Souls-route", where you "have" to die multiple times to figure something out. Generally a fun idea, but here it just didn't fit at all. The movement is way too slow for that and the puzzles weren't challenging enough to bring satisfaction upon completion.

    Also, this game has little to no story. People might tell you that it's just very subtle (which is true) and that there is a lot of depth to it (I don't think so). Sure, some intriguing things happened here and there but nothing was ever really "explained" (not even visually) and it felt very unfulfilling overall. I'll try to read up on it and find out more but this is about the game itself and not its supporting literature

    *) admittedly it was the movement that felt clunky and not the two buttons    … Expand
  60. Wweald
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    Really unique and awesome puzzle platformer game, I prefer INSIDE but LIMBO is amazing as well.
  61. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    7
    Mediocre game. Everything is. So now i just need to fill this review for 75 characters. Thanks.
  62. Rayees
    Apr 10, 2021
    8
    1. Limbo has a different story concept.
    2. Solving puzzles and moving through, this is the first 2D game I’ve played of such a kind.
    3. Playing as a character of Silhouette or dark shadow, this black and white game is intense, suspenseful and surprising. It also involves spooky, scary and creepy elements; this may depend from person to person. 4. The game-play is simple and good, but    1. Limbo has a different story concept.
    2. Solving puzzles and moving through, this is the first 2D game I’ve played of such a kind.
    3. Playing as a character of Silhouette or dark shadow, this black and white game is intense, suspenseful and surprising. It also involves spooky, scary and creepy elements; this may depend from person to person.
    4. The game-play is simple and good, but one needs to solve puzzles while proceeding. At some parts, I got stuck and took breaks. Then, later on, I tried again and proceeded.
    5. To summarize, one may try Limbo if they like 2D games.    … Expand
  63. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Very interesting indie game, with a pretty nice gameplay and story to it. It was probably one of the first indie games that I liked so much.
  64. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    5
    Это игра очень переценена у игры нет практически ничего сюжет не понятный геймплей не интересный только рисовка хорошая и мне понравилось что осталось от паука в итоге.
  65. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    2
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  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    A wonderful game made in an original style that perfectly conveyed the atmosphere of what is happening.
  71. genarkandur
    Dec 2, 2020
    7
    It's always nice to try different games. This one of those games which you just give it a try and you like it.
  72. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Indie platform oyunlarının pıtır pıtır bitmesini sağlayan önemli temel taşlarından.
  73. bagieta21
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
    Love this game for unique atmosphere. Music, idea. So fresh at that time when was released.
  74. fr0st1
    Oct 23, 2020
    8
    Она прекрасна, жаль что прошел на ПК и не дождался на ПС4, надо бы еще посмотреть INSIDE.
  75. ProfAmateur
    Oct 10, 2020
    5
    A short story (only 1-3 hours) of a boy (i guess) who can't swim, sprint and many more things. You basically can do 3 things: walk, jump and "action" (which is most of the time pull something).
    The game is a mix of puzzles and jump&run elements. There are many checkpoints, so if you die you don't have to replay the whole level. The main goal i guess is to anticipate the traps and    A short story (only 1-3 hours) of a boy (i guess) who can't swim, sprint and many more things. You basically can do 3 things: walk, jump and "action" (which is most of the time pull something).
    The game is a mix of puzzles and jump&run elements. There are many checkpoints, so if you die you don't have to replay the whole level. The main goal i guess is to anticipate the traps and challenges and avoid dying. In the beginning the puzzles are very easy, in the end you sometimes don't even know what the developer wants from you.    … Expand
  76. Manzanetti
    Oct 7, 2020
    7
    Incredible atmosphere and sound effects. Some puzzles are cool, some are somewhat cheaty-ish. I would give it a better rating if it were a bit longer and had some more variety.
  77. hsahin2011
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    -Siyah beyaz ve sesiz bir oyun olmasına rağmen kalbimi ısıttı daha garibi oyunun platformları bir bakışta çözülesi ama biraz alışmak gerekiyor (bunların hepsi pozitif )(+)
    -oyun görsel anlatısı boşluklu buda boşlukları oyuncunun doldurması (+)
    -örümcekler var (-)(XD)
  78. Mehrshad_MB
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    Very simple, black and white. Yet it delivers a very good atmosphere! The puzzles are sometimes challenging.
    Theories about its ending is even more exciting than game itself.
    I really enjoyed playing this game!
    (April 2020)
  79. 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 !
  80. kajt
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    Just really good platform game. Nice story, some puzzles to solve. Something for me ;)
  81. kezzyhko
    Aug 4, 2020
    6
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  82. LironesAlviento
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    Una joya, bonito, elegante, tetrico...uno de mis indies preferidos de todos los tiempos.
  83. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    ITALIAN: Breve recensione
    Gioco molto breve ma ricco di spunti interessanti, che verranno poi migliorati in Inside.
    Graficamente il gioco è curato e originale, ma a volte rende non immediata la comprensione degli ambienti. L'audio invece è quasi assente, serve solo da sottofondo. A livello di gameplay invece si ha di fronte un puzzle game a scorrimento orizzontale in cui potremo    ITALIAN: Breve recensione
    Gioco molto breve ma ricco di spunti interessanti, che verranno poi migliorati in Inside.

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

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

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

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

    VOTO: 8/10    … Expand
  84. pawq
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    LIMBO is a 2D, black-and-white, physics-based mini-puzzle platformer that relies heavily on an eerie atmosphere and simple yet evolving puzzle mechanics, rather than stunning visuals or story-telling. The atmosphere worked really well for me, with the minimalist ambient music and sound effects complimenting it beautifully (though I wish the soundtrack was more pronounced). However, theLIMBO is a 2D, black-and-white, physics-based mini-puzzle platformer that relies heavily on an eerie atmosphere and simple yet evolving puzzle mechanics, rather than stunning visuals or story-telling. The atmosphere worked really well for me, with the minimalist ambient music and sound effects complimenting it beautifully (though I wish the soundtrack was more pronounced). However, the puzzles only got engaging more or less halfway through the game, the first half being closer to a walking simulator (which, in the case of a platformer essentially means keeping "right" pressed for prolonged amounts of time. Still, ultimately pretty enjoyable, with rewarding secret areas, and a nice final challenge in the form of an achievement to finish the game in one sitting with 5 or less deaths (which takes about an hour).… Expand
  85. Shalapai
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Атмосфера, сложные головоломки, звук и общий дизайн делают свое дело. Отличный платформер
  86. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A+
    Gameplay is mostly puzzles.
    Art style and atmosphere is what makes this game special.
  87. EsteticBomzh
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Хорошее приключение на несколько часов, интересно наблюдать за миром, в котором происходит действие игры. Финал немного вгоняет в тоску.
  88. Chempion1
    Jun 12, 2020
    8
    Limbo. Странная игра. Я не знал, на какой платформе про неё оставить отзыв. Решил, на которой впервые попробовал, это PC.
    Когда увидел игру впервые, даже не понял. "Кто в это будет играть?" - подумал я. Установил её на свой комп. Поиграл минут 20, не зашло. Удалил.
    Позже у меня появился XBox 360, ну взял Limbo за какие то копейки, подумал, что на геймпаде в неё будет удобней играть (не    Limbo. Странная игра. Я не знал, на какой платформе про неё оставить отзыв. Решил, на которой впервые попробовал, это PC.
    Когда увидел игру впервые, даже не понял. "Кто в это будет играть?" - подумал я. Установил её на свой комп. Поиграл минут 20, не зашло. Удалил.
    Позже у меня появился XBox 360, ну взял Limbo за какие то копейки, подумал, что на геймпаде в неё будет удобней играть (не могут же люди, плохой игре, такие высокие оценки ставить?), поиграл минут 20 и.....забросил. Не пошла окончательно.
    Я забыл про игру.
    Но, как то узнал, что её портировали на андроид. Сидя на работе, во время перерыва, от нечего делать, установил, запустил, и очнулся, только когда меня мастер по всему цеху искать начал! Перерыв закончился, час назад!
    Это мистика какая то! Как игра, которая вызывала отторжение на "большом" экране, оказалась на столько великолепной на экране в 6" и, как говорят, "корявым" экранным управлением? Чудо!
    И вдруг я понял. В этом то всё и дело. Игра, я так думаю, изначально планировалась для портативной платформы (может для PSP, так как смартфоны, времени выхода игры, её вряд ли потянули, хотя iPhone или iPad......????? кто знает), а её, зачем то, выпустили на "полном метре"!
    Схожее ощущение было у меня относительно LittleBigPlanet, вторую часть которой, я прошел на PSP, и она мне очень понравилась. Когда же купил LittleBigPlanet 3 на PS3, то не смог в неё играть, до того она мне показалась кривой, не красивой и неинтересной! К сожалению, у меня нет PSVita, что бы там её попробовать.
    Всё дело в платформе!
    Некоторые игры просто созданы для определённой платформы. И на мой взгляд, Limbo одна из них!    … Expand
  89. Sadaweya
    May 22, 2020
    7
    The Game is a Difficult Game, but an Adventure Game is Not Finished Yet People Are Going Crazy In Some Places
  90. ChesterField
    May 12, 2020
    7
    It is a really good game, challenging and, in my opinion, has a nice level design and visuals. But, where is the plot my dude?
  91. michaelb1928
    Apr 23, 2020
    8
    This game creats such a creepy atmosphere that took my breath away back in 2011. How does it hold up in 2020? Still pretty damn good. There is a minimalist style to the art. The story is ambiguous if you can even call it a story really. But overall this game still holds up. Its quite short but its really polished. Even today you wont see anything quite like this.
  92. Henker
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    The game is interesting, the story is almost unknown and everything that can be done is theories through the designs of maps, monsters and a mysterious character that appears at the end, the difficulty can be complicated if the player tries to make the achievements more difficult, but to complete the game I’d say it’s average, there are some phases that will require a little more elaborateThe game is interesting, the story is almost unknown and everything that can be done is theories through the designs of maps, monsters and a mysterious character that appears at the end, the difficulty can be complicated if the player tries to make the achievements more difficult, but to complete the game I’d say it’s average, there are some phases that will require a little more elaborate thinking from the player.
    The game does not have any background music and is also in black and white which gives the game a more mysterious atmosphere.    … Expand
  93. Revenge2
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Interesting platform-puzzled gameplay. Nice game. I did have a problem with the "storytelling portion." The game gave no background of what was going on except for the game details in the Steam store. There was no cutscene/integrated method of telling a very simple story.
  94. Crimert
    Mar 18, 2020
    2
    Puzzles are super frustrating so totally not worth it! I regret playing this game!
  95. Garybaldo
    Mar 3, 2020
    6
    Clever puzzles, cool art, short duration. Simple gameplay that revolves around dying to figure out what you need to do.
  96. DoYaWannaFunk
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Lo disfruté mucho. No tendrá unos gráficos espectaculares, como le achaca mucha gente, pero tampoco es la intención del desarrollador. En Limbo, TODO, los gráficos, la música, los sonidos... Todo está pensado para transmitir sensaciones y contar una historia, sin usar una sola letra, ni una palabra. Y lo hace muy bien.
  97. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    9/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  98. gameking
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    This game creates something new. The experience is very good. But sometimes you feel bored because of the atmosphere.
  99. nitorita
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    A great and punishing puzzle platformer. The setting's on the darker side, which won't be everyone's cup of tea, but the atmosphere does pull you in. There is some exploration available if you're into that. A bit short like the others say and there isn't really a story, but it's still a nice experience nonetheless. Overall, a sweet and simple platformer.
  100. 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
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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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