LIMBO

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8.1

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  1. bcortesl
    Mar 10, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Los mejores juegos no son los más complicados, sino aquellos que tienen una cantidad enorme de simplezas y las trabajan en su máxima expresión.

    No se cómo será el limbo, pero este juego te muestra algo muy posible.

    ¡Querer un juego que te haga pensar, que te aterre y llene de misterios juega LIMBO!    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. theGrey
    Apr 5, 2014
    7
    I thought the game was well designed and fluid for what it is. You get nothing when you start, no instructions, no direction, nothing. But that was the whole point.. for you to figure your way out of the 'darkmess'. Level design was a 9/10 easy. Overall game gets an 8/10 from me. It's good but only good for what it is. A very simplistic game with complex level design.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. gabriot
    Jul 20, 2012
    6
    Overall this game is mediocre at best, I feel 6 is about as accurate as you can give it. Is the game well designed? Yes. Is it well polished? Yes. Is the art unique and artistic? Yes and yes. Ok, so the game is well designed and looks good. How does it play? Is it fun? Is it challenging for the right reasons? What's the overall sense you get from the game?

    Well this is where    Overall this game is mediocre at best, I feel 6 is about as accurate as you can give it. Is the game well designed? Yes. Is it well polished? Yes. Is the art unique and artistic? Yes and yes. Ok, so the game is well designed and looks good. How does it play? Is it fun? Is it challenging for the right reasons? What's the overall sense you get from the game?

    Well this is where it starts to fall falt on its face. First - the play control is AWFUL. Jumping is not smooth nor is the movement and momentum. When half of the challenge of the game involves getting around its awful play control, you have a problem. Furthermore, what about the puzzles? Were they clever? Did they make sense? Were they somewhat intuitive? Too easy? Too hard?

    I will say that to all of the above it's about an even 50/50 yes or no depending on the puzzle. Some were pretty good, others were just inexcusably awful. Again, most of the puzzles only become a puzzle due to the **** controls. On top of that, some of them just weren't clever... at all, and actually made me pissed at how minimalistic they ended up being (some would call this a good thing, I personally do NOT). And another thing - only in VERY rare cases will I forgive a game for having water kill you. Limbo is not one of those games, in fact it may very well have some of the most COMICALLY BAD water deaths I've ever seen in video gaming. Aside from wading through puddles that are waste high, only to die if you accidently poke your head under water for one millesecond - there are also moments in the game where the water is rising and if you are submerged for even the slightest second you drown. This is not good game design, all it ends up being is a cop out by the developers and in the end it won't score you any points with me. There should be NO reason that I die in a puddle of water that literally extends just slightly longer than the length of my body.

    Overall you have to ask yourself when playing through a game, "am I having fun?" Well, most of the time in my playthrough of Limbo (short by the way since the game hardly has anything to it) the answer was "No, not really having that much fun".

    So take it for what it is - it's a game you can appreciate for the effort put in, but as a game itself it doesn't execute very well.    … Expand
  8. llead12
    Jul 18, 2012
    10
    Limbo is one of the best puzzle games released set in a dark and challenging world you will have to solve many thought provoking puzzles which will keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting more. Highly recommend
  9. 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
  10. notyourbuddy
    Sep 19, 2012
    7
    Love the black & white style to the game and from start to finish I can definitely say it looks beautiful, but it can also feel quite redundant at times. Thankfully there are some memorable moments to break the monotony: the first "boss", the neon signs, and the rotating world all jump to mind. Unfortunately while much attention was paid to the art/animation by the developers - the gameLove the black & white style to the game and from start to finish I can definitely say it looks beautiful, but it can also feel quite redundant at times. Thankfully there are some memorable moments to break the monotony: the first "boss", the neon signs, and the rotating world all jump to mind. Unfortunately while much attention was paid to the art/animation by the developers - the game itself still feels unfinished. There is no story (only the title and your imagination to go by), little if any music (some levels this works while others beg for atmospheric melodies), and the ending sucked. Even having only offered ~5-6 hours of game-play with no replay value I still don't regret buying it. Its one of those indie games worth supporting.… Expand
  11. Dendari
    Sep 20, 2014
    6
    I was expecting a lot more. Reading a lot of the reviews (especially by the players) it seemed to be something that you can't miss. Well not really, it's really short (there are about 20 "missions" and 3/4 of them can be done in 2-3 hours) and most of the puzzles are easy (it gets a little bit more difficult near the end). The art style is very nice, but apart from that I don't see anyI was expecting a lot more. Reading a lot of the reviews (especially by the players) it seemed to be something that you can't miss. Well not really, it's really short (there are about 20 "missions" and 3/4 of them can be done in 2-3 hours) and most of the puzzles are easy (it gets a little bit more difficult near the end). The art style is very nice, but apart from that I don't see any reason to replay it. I guess the hype kinda killed it for me.… Expand
  12. lb90
    Aug 9, 2012
    10
    I was really happy this came to the PC! At first I didn't like it because I died all the time. Then I understood that was part of the game. Like old point and click games where you make many wrong clicks when you're figuring out what to do. They built that into the game which was really cool. It felt like I was supposed to die over and over, and all deaths very really gruelsome. ThisI was really happy this came to the PC! At first I didn't like it because I died all the time. Then I understood that was part of the game. Like old point and click games where you make many wrong clicks when you're figuring out what to do. They built that into the game which was really cool. It felt like I was supposed to die over and over, and all deaths very really gruelsome. This together with the story and setting made me feel a little sad and down... That wasn't my favorite experience but thinking back on it now that makes it even more different and noteworthy. This is a 10 for me.… Expand
  13. lowedwayne
    Aug 15, 2012
    10
    This game really was fun for another indie game and can be scary and i like the 2d physics system. it's like a gothic verion of mario bros. great game. this game was also very nurve racking.
  14. andrew77
    Aug 16, 2012
    7
    Great artwork, very interesting sometimes adult horror themes, I found the play-through refreshing and fun. there were, however, a couple challenges which I spent most of my time playing the game on that dropped my rating significantly. I didn't want to play through the game again because of the difficultly of those challenges.
  15. 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
  16. nbilyk
    Oct 30, 2012
    7
    A beautiful game with very well thought out gameplay, physics, and puzzles. My biggest complaint was that it was way too short. About 2-3 hours of gameplay.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. Sifu
    Mar 23, 2013
    10
    A strikingly beautiful game. This game is a rarity, providing an overall calming experience that never strays too far from uneasiness. It is aesthetically divine, providing and maintaining a wonderful sense of atmosphere throughout. There is simply nothing wrong with this game. It's wonderful.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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...
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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