LIMBO

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2095 Ratings

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  1. megaD
    Jan 2, 2013
    1
    I bought this game for only 2,5
  2. 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
  3. Iky1230
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    Spooky, scary, fun, worth much more than the price tag. This game is very fun and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Afterward playing make sure you remember that real life is 3_D
  4. JimCorbett
    Jun 4, 2012
    5
    Why does this game receive praise? I have no idea. It's bland and boring. The only thing this game has going for it is the cool graphics style. The controls are basic and glitchy. You can't even rebind the controls and the game forces you to use the arrow keys to move. No WASD. It's like the people that made this game never played a computer game in their life. No grahpics settings either.Why does this game receive praise? I have no idea. It's bland and boring. The only thing this game has going for it is the cool graphics style. The controls are basic and glitchy. You can't even rebind the controls and the game forces you to use the arrow keys to move. No WASD. It's like the people that made this game never played a computer game in their life. No grahpics settings either. There's one "action" button that controls everything you do that isn't moving around. The puzzles are really basic and uninspiring until you get to the last 5-7 chapters of the game. The game is under 3 hours long and I ended up wishing it was shorter because of how boring it really was. There are some nice easter eggs hidden throughout the game which was nice to see. Overall though it was a basic and boring puzzle-platformer. I don't recommend it.… Expand
  5. kippy32
    Jun 2, 2012
    3
    Dull, short and easy. The sounds, although atmospheric, I felt added nothing of real value to the game, it may as well have been silent, the only saving grace for this game is the art direction. Not worth the full retail price and I'm glad I got it in the humble bundle on the cheap.
  6. Mushe
    Jan 17, 2012
    9
    It is the strangest game I saw visually. Really get an amazing and impressive artistic effect using black and white, with a very striking effect of fog. The sound section is impressive and very well managed, a quiet (No music). With a bit of gore (The strange deaths of the protagonist), a really weird story and a tremendously dynamic and original puzzles is achieved by creating LIMBO, aIt is the strangest game I saw visually. Really get an amazing and impressive artistic effect using black and white, with a very striking effect of fog. The sound section is impressive and very well managed, a quiet (No music). With a bit of gore (The strange deaths of the protagonist), a really weird story and a tremendously dynamic and original puzzles is achieved by creating LIMBO, a gem of indie games today. The only drawbacks are the length and replayability (The only replay value you can get to take advantage is to get all the Easter eggs, which are achievements for getting everyone, there is more than that).… Expand
  7. 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
  8. shadow2605
    Jan 22, 2012
    6
    Despite rendering in 2D and black & white, Limbo features some quite disgusting content in many sequences. There are a lot of dead children and you must climb over them and drag them around. Also if you are afraid of spiders, stay away from Limbo. It has spiders lurking, chasing and killing you all over the place while you will cripple and kill them in return. If you don't mind thoseDespite rendering in 2D and black & white, Limbo features some quite disgusting content in many sequences. There are a lot of dead children and you must climb over them and drag them around. Also if you are afraid of spiders, stay away from Limbo. It has spiders lurking, chasing and killing you all over the place while you will cripple and kill them in return. If you don't mind those things, the game offers a unique, strong look and atmosphere with minimalistic but powerful sound. Many puzzles are smart and fun, but some lengthy death sequences (drowning takes up to 5 seconds) become a nuisance when retrying a puzzle 10 times, which you will as they become very difficult as you proceed towards the end.… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. ZootMan
    Feb 28, 2012
    3
    I'll echo sentiments already written previously by saying...NO THANK YOU!!! This game is trial by death, single-handedly deriving the worst end case for a gamer into an endless roulette of repetition. I can appreciate the aesthetic choices made to this game, which is why it's not a total loss...but gameplay always comes first, and it is simply. not. fun.
  11. 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
  12. Metascoreman
    Mar 22, 2012
    7
    I should not but I will.
    Limbo got me sucked in and I really enjoyed the experience for the first 20-30 minutes. then it started sliding and after I killed the spider, It pretty quickly got tedious.
    The game got a lot of the praise for the art style and again, it was fun to look at for the first 10-15 minutes but then that too got a bit boring. It is not a bad game but it is not as great    I should not but I will.
    Limbo got me sucked in and I really enjoyed the experience for the first 20-30 minutes. then it started sliding and after I killed the spider, It pretty quickly got tedious.
    The game got a lot of the praise for the art style and again, it was fun to look at for the first 10-15 minutes but then that too got a bit boring. It is not a bad game but it is not as great as people say.
    It was a good experience for the price so I still recommend it.    … Expand
  13. Ceps
    Jun 1, 2012
    1
    Sadly, this game is an utter disappointment. When I saw the steam advertisements, I was expecting a dark work of art that would be engrossing as much in environment as in depth. This game fails miserably at both fronts, and I've been completely shot down with expectations for it. What others have said is entirely true - the game is far too short and overpriced even if you do enjoy it.Sadly, this game is an utter disappointment. When I saw the steam advertisements, I was expecting a dark work of art that would be engrossing as much in environment as in depth. This game fails miserably at both fronts, and I've been completely shot down with expectations for it. What others have said is entirely true - the game is far too short and overpriced even if you do enjoy it. While the art is fascinating initially, it quickly wears off after the first 20 or so times you die...in the first 10 minutes of the game. Marketed as a puzzle platformer, its more like, SURPRISE! YOU DIED! And now you can easily avoid the same trap thanks to you DYING to see it. That is not a puzzle, and it ruins the sense of environment because you are staring at the same obstacle over and over again due to traps you couldn't possibly foresee. The puzzles aren't very creative, original or difficult, and dying over and over again from peek-a-boo-guaranteed-death traps seems more like the developer sadism for no good reason. It does not give you the sense of environment, that the place is a dark hellhole and you should be afraid of it (what I feel like would have been a far better approach)...instead I found myself incredibly annoyed at repeated deaths over and over, disrupting my absorption of the presentation. When seeing corpses and such, instead of thinking, "wow grim"...it was more like "why is this stupid kid so damn slow". I stopped caring at all about the art and just remained focused on progressing, leaving me with half-assed "puzzles" to mow down. There really is no saving grace to this game. First half is the best half, and mostly lackluster after 30 minutes or so, while the second half tries harder "puzzles" and far more instant-kill traps. Gameplay is all about patience and timing due to the avatar's lack of mobility and fragility. I honestly think you could get a better game by roughly combining the game mechanics of Portal 2 and Doom 3 "decorative carnage" randomly smushed together with a random formula. Not missing anything by passing this one up.… Expand
  14. Honner
    May 31, 2012
    7
    4$ on steam now (special offer) absolutely worth it for that price... I played through in a few hours and I love how they created all those details with only black and white, sound is k and the puzzles are nicely done.
  15. 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
  16. CorbeauNoir
    Jun 4, 2012
    2
    I'm going to get burned alive for this but this game is incredibly pretentious and boring. Some of the puzzles have clever mechanics but so many of them are glorified trial-and-error that you're essentially forced to die a few times just in order to figure out what it is you're supposed to do - it's artificial difficulty at its most blatant. PLAYDEAD was obviously aware of this consideringI'm going to get burned alive for this but this game is incredibly pretentious and boring. Some of the puzzles have clever mechanics but so many of them are glorified trial-and-error that you're essentially forced to die a few times just in order to figure out what it is you're supposed to do - it's artificial difficulty at its most blatant. PLAYDEAD was obviously aware of this considering that despite how incredibly short the game was - at a stretch you'll complete the entire thing including most of the achievements within 3-4 hours and unless you're absolutely dead-set on clearing off achievements tables there's no reason to play through it again afterward - there are checkpoints EVERYwhere for when you inevitably run into a situation you can't possibly avoid dying from without knowing what to do beforehand. For such basic controls they're very sloppy when employed with a keyboard, especially late in the game when you start getting flipped around in all kinds of crazy directions. Maybe the respond better with a gamepad, if so fair enough. The art style is okay, although PLAYDEAD apparently can't resist the opportunity to cram in as many opportunities as possible to go "Hey, look at this grimdark subject matter in our game that we're never going to bother to even attempt to contextualize! See there are people hanging from a tree in a background, go forth and fill 50 pages worth of forum posts with your hipster friends about what Freudian implications are being suggested!" I get that people are for whatever reason getting a raging boner over how 'artsy' the game is, but it just comes off as pseudointellectual masturbation put it just for the sake of getting people to over-analyze absolutely everything about the game. I guess if somebody can literally piss into a jar and have it be it art simply because the artist declares it so, why not LIMBO too? I got this as part of the Humble Bundle for a buck so it's not like I can say I was ripped off, but I'd have been very upset had I actually paid ten dollars for this.… Expand
  17. akarnokd
    Jan 10, 2014
    7
    Interesting but sometimes annoying game. After this time, it still "hangs" at the very end unless you modify the video card settings. The puzzles are too much trial-and-error and it makes you die before you can realize the solution.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. simw8661
    Jan 12, 2013
    2
    Unbelievably disappointing. I thought this was going to be similar to the Flash game Coma -- another side-scroller with great and bizarre art -- with plenty of room to explore the world of the game. Instead, this turned into a run-of-the-mill platformer within the first half hour. As has been pointed out here many times, the game tests your patience for trial and error, not puzzle solving,Unbelievably disappointing. I thought this was going to be similar to the Flash game Coma -- another side-scroller with great and bizarre art -- with plenty of room to explore the world of the game. Instead, this turned into a run-of-the-mill platformer within the first half hour. As has been pointed out here many times, the game tests your patience for trial and error, not puzzle solving, and suffers from sluggish or unintuitive controls. Worse, though, is having any atmosphere or (loose) narrative constantly interrupted by pointless deaths from missed jumps. That's really unfortunate, since the first half hour is chilling and enjoyable at the same time, but that mood begins to get killed (literally) over and over again.… Expand
  21. matteda
    Dec 13, 2013
    10
    Game of the century :)
    If you are a gamer,you will know this game
    and you must have played
    its the definition of gaming
    replayability:100 times and you wont get bored
  22. briefly
    Jul 22, 2013
    10
    A gem. How anyone could dislike this very fun, original game is beyond me. So many others try and fail to do what "Limbo" accomplishes with relative ease.
  23. raisert
    Oct 2, 2013
    7
    Limbo is one of the most captivating games I've played so far. After I saw ending, I was thinking about it and I was stunned for a moment when I understood it. It lingered in my mind for a while.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 10, 2017
    8
    LIMBO
    A dark story and challenging puzzles
    Uncertain of his sisters fate, a boy enters limbo. Limbo is a puzzle platformer where you play as this boy searching for his little sister The entire game aside from a few exceptions is black and white, this makes for some really great moments in the beginning of limbo as its hard to tell whats a trap or enemy and what isn’t.. this keeps you    LIMBO
    A dark story and challenging puzzles
    Uncertain of his sisters fate, a boy enters limbo.
    Limbo is a puzzle platformer where you play as this boy searching for his little sister
    The entire game aside from a few exceptions is black and white, this makes for some really great moments in the beginning of limbo as its hard to tell whats a trap or enemy and what isn’t..
    this keeps you on your toes and suspicious of everything…
    These initial moments of this little less than 4 hour journey for me was my favorite..
    The game is very much a game of trial and error, and the game is generous with its checkpoints being nearly instantaneous.. knowing where youre going to mess up and most of the time having an instant spot for you to try again keeping this games momentum steady…
    After these initial moments of dealing with traps and a giant spider, the game slowly starts to be more puzzle focused and this is where I started to fall out of love with this game…
    Not that the puzzles are bad, im just not a huge fan of problem solving while im platforming and looking out for suspicious shadows..
    Youll be pulling boxes, throwing switches, and timing jumps and other buttons to progress through the game..
    I found a lot of these puzzles to be decently challenging, though none too complicated or having too many steps… but a few definitely did come close… and I may or may not have had to look the answer up for a couple..
    with so many limbo clones out there now, going back to play limbo and playing through these puzzles is a bit of a drag because ive seen them so many times now…
    I would’ve preferred if the whole game was like the first few chapters of deception…
    I felt there was something really special there. It kept me hooked and intrigued hoping for more moments like this later on, but sadly they never came
    Personal preferences aside, limbo is a very erie and dark game, youll die gruesome deaths,
    the game will disturb you and turn your stomach at times…
    and it will get your mind going…
    both for the puzzles and trying to figure out just exactly whats going on with the story…
    even with the dozens of clones out there, limbo stands out as something special and unique..
    one of the most enjoyable and unsettling puzzle platforming games ive played
    I give limbo
    an 8/10    … Expand
  27. 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!
  28. Mario_Luigi
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    Very nice. I played the game twice - on Mac and Android tablet (Nexus 7). Very cool puzzles + secrets! And my "favorite" character - the spider((( the only bad thing about this game is - it's pretty short. I would spend much more time playing it!
  29. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Замечательная игра, выполненная в оригинальном стиле, который идеально передал атмосферу происходящего.
  30. 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
  31. canceRnya
    Oct 29, 2018
    5
    Не люблю головоломки, пробовал 2 раза, а смотря подсказки на ютабе теряешь весь интерес.
  32. IloveIndie
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Artılar
    +Atmosfer başarılı (2)
    +Bulmacalar özgün (4)
    +Sesler iyi(1.5)
    +Kendini tekrar etmiyor (2)
    Eksiler
    -Karakter bir platformer oyunu için oldukça hantal (2)
    -Yeniden doğmak için oyun sizi fazla bekletiyor (3)
    Puan: 10/10
    -IloveIndie
  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. WhalesLoveSmash
    Jul 24, 2019
    8
    I don't understand the 10/10 or 9/10 scores from reviewers. But for what it is, the game is pretty good. For only a few $ on steam, it is worth playing. The audio and visuals are good enough and the puzzles can get pretty tricky towards the end. If you go in with reasonable expectations, you will have a fun time.
  35. kezzyhko
    Aug 4, 2020
    6
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  36. 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)
  37. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    2
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  38. Karlsefniy
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
    Simple but quite good. Ambience is creepy, character animations are fluent and most importantly, puzzles are pretty good.
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. Shad0WeN
    Dec 29, 2011
    9
    A very unique & enthralling side-scrolling adventure that focuses on solving physics-based puzzles to bypass hazards, and subsequently progress to the next area as you explore a dark & disturbing world. There is very little in the way of a storyline here (the game description merely says that you are a young boy searching for your lost sister) and it seems that it was purposely left vagueA very unique & enthralling side-scrolling adventure that focuses on solving physics-based puzzles to bypass hazards, and subsequently progress to the next area as you explore a dark & disturbing world. There is very little in the way of a storyline here (the game description merely says that you are a young boy searching for your lost sister) and it seems that it was purposely left vague to add to the intrigue and mystery. The meaning of the word "Limbo" as we know it, is described as that of a place for lost souls, caught somewhere between heaven & hell. The overall atmosphere created is very well done and gives you a great sense of isolation & creepiness as you venture forth. In that regard, the ambient sound effects are all spot on and help set the mood. There's not much in the way of music, which actually seems to work out well because it might otherwise risk drowning out the sounds of the world that help create the atmosphere. Graphics-wise, LIMBO has a very unique & interesting style (some would say bordering on art) with its monochrome presentation and very dark foreground with somewhat lighter backgrounds for contrast. Despite this, many of the death animations can be quite enjoyably gruesome and there is a good amount of visual detail in the world. For example, you can even see the blades of grass move as you run through them. Some people will likely try to compare this game to Braid, as they both have a side-scrolling platformer component but are puzzle-solving games at their core. I would say, however, that I found Braid to be more difficult with its puzzles based on the manipulation of time, whereas LIMBO's puzzles involve more straightforward physics and are somewhat easier (although no less enjoyable). Still, you can expect some trial and error and many deaths experimenting and discovering how things work because you are never told or shown what to do or explicity explained anything. Like Braid, LIMBO is also somewhat of a short game and there really isn't much in the way of replayability aside from maybe doing a speed run (or low death count run). The Steam achievements add to the longevity a little bit, as do the ten secret eggs hidden throughout the world (which once collected let you access a hidden bonus area with a difficult challenge), but don't expect to get more than 10 hours tops out of this game. In spite of that I would highly recommend LIMBO if you like games that involve though-provoking puzzles, simply because the experience is that fantastic while it lasts. The only negative things I can really say are that there is no volume control (although the level seems to be good), the options are sparse, the controls can't be customized (very simple game though), and gamepad support is limited to only the Xbox360 controller. It would also be nice if the additional options stored in the "settings.txt" file (you can turn on WASD controls there) were added to the menu interface as well. These are all minor issues to be sure though, and don't really impact the enjoyment of the experience itself.… Expand
  42. ChrisOzzie
    Apr 25, 2013
    9
    Simplicity is a concept in gaming that people frown upon and criticize. Limbo ignores that notion and brings something unique and interesting to Indie games. Limbo’s black and white setting will not only exclude any sense of complexity, but will also give the player a rather eerie and dark experience. The gameplay includes straightforward puzzles, yet won’t put your brain to sleep andSimplicity is a concept in gaming that people frown upon and criticize. Limbo ignores that notion and brings something unique and interesting to Indie games. Limbo’s black and white setting will not only exclude any sense of complexity, but will also give the player a rather eerie and dark experience. The gameplay includes straightforward puzzles, yet won’t put your brain to sleep and still presents a fun challenge. The gameplay is rather static and lacks variation, but features something new and exciting before it gets repetitive. The soundtrack may not blow your mind because Limbo prioritizes on ambient sounds rather than its soundtrack. In addition, a sophisticated soundtrack would contradict Limbo’s principle of simplicity and instead disrupt the ambience that enhances the gameplay so much. Gamers of the Indie genre should be nuts for this game, and rightly so. Those who enjoy puzzles and are interested in a very entertaining game shouldn’t hesitate to pick this up.… Expand
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. mindguru
    Aug 26, 2011
    10
    A delightful little platformer, which is now easily accessible to PC users via Steam. LIMBO does a great job of combining challenging 2D platform gameplay with a unique artistic style that sets a very eerie. The result of this blend makes for a game experience that can be frustrating, but one which lets you dive into the strange world that has been created. Game mechanics are smooth,A delightful little platformer, which is now easily accessible to PC users via Steam. LIMBO does a great job of combining challenging 2D platform gameplay with a unique artistic style that sets a very eerie. The result of this blend makes for a game experience that can be frustrating, but one which lets you dive into the strange world that has been created. Game mechanics are smooth, but can be unresponsive at times (i.e. sliding down ramps, jumping to a platform that is just within reach, if timed correctly). These issues do not hinder gameplay, though, so are very minor. The lack of "music" leaves the player to experience the sounds of LIMBO, which, in some cases, are the only clues you have on how to solve certain puzzles. Overall, LIMBO is a great value for $9.99. Those who complain about the "replayability" or length of the game are just crazies who don't understand that you WILL NOT get a 20-40 hour game at this price level from an indie developer. Do yourself a favor and BUY THIS GAME. You will be glad you did.… Expand
  46. 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
  47. bhannify
    Aug 3, 2011
    10
    A full 10. There isn't even a question about this. This game felt like I was playing a work of famous literature. There are challenging puzzles that really give you a sense of accomplishment once you complete them. For this alone, I caution anyone against looking up walkthroughs online. I looked up the solution to one of the first puzzles, and then was disappointed in myself for doing so.A full 10. There isn't even a question about this. This game felt like I was playing a work of famous literature. There are challenging puzzles that really give you a sense of accomplishment once you complete them. For this alone, I caution anyone against looking up walkthroughs online. I looked up the solution to one of the first puzzles, and then was disappointed in myself for doing so. I strongly urge you to do your best to solve the puzzles on your own. The animations are wonderful and fluid, the monochromatic aesthetics are appropriately haunting and beautiful. This game is an absolute work of art, and will go down in history as one of the finest games ever made. One last note: To anyone griping about the story, let me remind you that this is an intentionally minimalist game. One would think you'd get that impression just by looking at the lack of color in the world. It is almost without form. It is void. It is, quite dramatically, Limbo. Consider the very nature of what the word means when you reach the ending,… Expand
  48. pnoozi
    Jul 22, 2012
    9
    Really beautiful indie game, even gruesome. Great use of physics in the puzzles. The only thing that bothered me a little bit was that a couple of the puzzles, in my opinion, were not fair to the player (i.e. it was not clear how the environment worked). A very, very good value if you can find it on sale, but not worth full price; there's just not enough content to justify $9.99.
  49. 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.
  50. Corellien
    Dec 11, 2011
    9
    A very beautiful game, dark and poetic, simple et fun. It remembers me Trine, with puzzles using physics and the 2D style. There are not many levels but they are stressing and various. It's a very little game, but very nice.
  51. NotSureIfWant
    Aug 12, 2011
    9
    I hope Edward Gorey's spirit is looking down (or up) and smiling at LIMBO because it reminds me of something he would concoct to run annoying children through. Tons of nihilistic style and enjoyably difficult, this 2D platformer demonstrates how much dark fun you can have with simple yet well thought out game play. Expect to die... a LOT. Exploration can be cruel and frustrating, theI hope Edward Gorey's spirit is looking down (or up) and smiling at LIMBO because it reminds me of something he would concoct to run annoying children through. Tons of nihilistic style and enjoyably difficult, this 2D platformer demonstrates how much dark fun you can have with simple yet well thought out game play. Expect to die... a LOT. Exploration can be cruel and frustrating, the death's are disturbing, yet the game's rewarding. If I have one complaint it's that I wish LIMBO was much longer, but this bleak dystopia is well worth the tiny price.… Expand
  52. hippiej
    Aug 9, 2011
    7
    The only thing i have against the game is the length... finished it in a little under 3 hours. it should have been much longer (for the asking price) or extend it via updates/DLC like Angry Birds or Cut the Rope.
  53. Flash_Over
    Jan 23, 2013
    9
    The best 2d game i have had the pleasure of playing! The scenery, the colors, the sounds, the ambiance, the immersion. I loved it in this game. Plus the violent deaths were pretty funny and appealing in a odd way. I would give this game a 10, but a few of the puzzles were overly difficult in my opinion. Though I am sure many would love that type of challenge. I also wish the game wasThe best 2d game i have had the pleasure of playing! The scenery, the colors, the sounds, the ambiance, the immersion. I loved it in this game. Plus the violent deaths were pretty funny and appealing in a odd way. I would give this game a 10, but a few of the puzzles were overly difficult in my opinion. Though I am sure many would love that type of challenge. I also wish the game was longer though and i hope for a sequel; or even a game similar to LIMBO. So far i have not been able to get my hands on on something quit like this. That's how unique and fun this game really was!… Expand
  54. AxeFish
    Mar 30, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the thing that stands out the most in the game and will be the most memorable is the atmosphere of the game. the fact that it's only black and white and mainly has ambiance as music make for a rather dark experience, especially since you're playing as a little boy. The death scenes are intense, really adding to the dark atmosphere.
    This is all fine and good. However, at the end, I kinda got the feeling that whole atmosphere got destroyed under the many trial and error moments that you will be confronted with. It's a shame, because a lot could have been done with the ending, but the fact that you just see your self dying so much during the last few levels kind of ruin the experience.
    Now, dying is a part of the game's atmosphere, so at the beginning of the game, if you don't watch out or haven't played it thorough already once, they kinda make you die, but in a way, that you know what to do afterwards. The fact that the game was so fluid that way made the experience perfect. I just got the feeling that just got kind of dumped towards the end.
    Another thing is that it could have used a little more music. Now I know it's part of the games atmosphere that it doesn't have any at parts, which is alright, but it just feels kind of....empty during puzzle sequences (which them selves are really good ad at times require some logical thinking.
    And know I keep repeating the word "atmosphere" a lot, but really, that's just what the game is based on.

    Don't get me wrong. It's a fantastic experience and if you loved the game during the first few chapters, you will forgive the mistakes during the end.    … Expand
  55. Kluge
    Aug 30, 2011
    7
    I wish so much they didn't try to attempt any narrative. The game's fun and challenging. I do agree with others that in many late-game instances, you DO have to die to figure out how you're supposed to solve the puzzle, but this is excusable. The film noir aesthetic is beautiful and immersive. - But after finishing the game, I felt cheated more than ever before. The game keeps hinting at aI wish so much they didn't try to attempt any narrative. The game's fun and challenging. I do agree with others that in many late-game instances, you DO have to die to figure out how you're supposed to solve the puzzle, but this is excusable. The film noir aesthetic is beautiful and immersive. - But after finishing the game, I felt cheated more than ever before. The game keeps hinting at a narrative -- that the game's making some type of commentary on... something. It seems to really be trying at some points, but at the end, nothing really makes sense. Nothing is explained, and there's not enough of a coherent story to make interesting theories on like in Braid. After finishing, I ended up scouring Internet forums looking for someone to enlighten me. Instead, I found some of the most frustrating nonsensical drivel I've yet read. It was confirmed to me that while LIMBO's creators made some attempt at a narrative, there was nothing substantive.

    Seriously, I'm not OCD, but the game's lack of a story rips a huge hole in an otherwise brilliant indie game. But.... with most games pretending even harder to have a story and failing equally hard at six times the price, I can't give LIMBO a bad rating. In the end, it's a great, enjoyable, rewarding puzzle game great for night-time play.    … Expand
  56. DSchrute
    Aug 23, 2012
    9
    The visual style and animation is amazing, but the game itself got very repetitive towards the end. Overall I liked it, but the last (secret level) I just played to have the achievement :)
  57. JoshMiller
    Aug 11, 2011
    10
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  58. Deethree
    Aug 3, 2011
    10
    Amazing. Simply... amazing. I was thrilled throughout the whole game!
    The atmosphere is mystical, dark and scary, which fits perfect with the puzzles.
    The only downside is the game's length.. but i'm more than pleasantly surprise with this game. I've never played anything similar The feeling of controlling the boy around just can't be compared to anything else. It's new-thinking,    Amazing. Simply... amazing. I was thrilled throughout the whole game!
    The atmosphere is mystical, dark and scary, which fits perfect with the puzzles.
    The only downside is the game's length.. but i'm more than pleasantly surprise with this game. I've never played anything similar
    The feeling of controlling the boy around just can't be compared to anything else.
    It's new-thinking, beautiful, exciting and gives you the chills! This game is perfect    … Expand
  59. CarpeSangrea
    Aug 3, 2011
    10
    I created a metacritic account just because I feel this game deserves as much praise as it can get. Original, good atmosphere, played it through straight to the end. Short, but sweet :) We need more original thought like this in games. Proof that you don't need to set your video card on fire to get some good entertainment :)
  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. madruhi
    Aug 6, 2011
    9
    It's really interesting.It is simple but very enjoyable.I think it should have been longer.There are quite differents from other puzzle games.You don't use just machines,you can also use nature to solve puzlles.And graphics are worth to see,character is small and sweet.It's one of the best puzzle games I've ever played.
  62. 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...
  63. alexis_gomez
    Aug 8, 2011
    9
    Un gran juego, en cada momento de este sientes lo cerca que estas de morir de una forma brutal. Tanto que quieres arriesgarte para ver la forma de morir. Corta duracion es la unica queja. Un ejemplo de un juego sencillo, y con gran variedad de puzzles.
  64. ckeech
    Aug 15, 2011
    10
    Amazing! Great atmosphere, reminds me of Another World. My biggest criticism is that I just finished the game and only then when I noticed a headline in the Steam News area for the game, did I realise that you can edit Settings.txt to adjust resolution and use W A S D instead of the arrow keys. Perfect game, all it needs is a decent settings menu.
  65. Hedon
    Aug 15, 2011
    10
    Put simply, Limbo is a magnum-opus of game design. It demonstrates the viability of the digital platform and adds further substance to the hackneyed argument of videogames as art. Light yet brainy puzzle platform gameplay is applied to a canvas of delightful physics and wrapped in unwavering and meticulous attention to detail. The environment and backdrops are fluid and smoothlyPut simply, Limbo is a magnum-opus of game design. It demonstrates the viability of the digital platform and adds further substance to the hackneyed argument of videogames as art. Light yet brainy puzzle platform gameplay is applied to a canvas of delightful physics and wrapped in unwavering and meticulous attention to detail. The environment and backdrops are fluid and smoothly integrated, affected by the physics system which itself is consistently drawn upon for what are perhaps some of the most incredibly clever puzzles in a video game. Your intuition is not merely put to the test, but violated, and it is this continual cleverness, combined with amazing polish, that allow Limbo to rise above as part of the cream of indie development. From start to finish, you are involved and intrigued, but never frustrated by the ample number of deaths, or overly horrified by the atmosphere, inhabitants or puzzles. Perhaps Limbo's only downfall are the controls, which on the PC are onerous at times, and non-customizeable. Periodically, Limbo's brilliant manipulations extend to your keyboard, both a blessing and a curse, but not at all detrimental to the overall experience. In the end, you will want to forgive Limbo for its shortcomings, and I suggest you do- this is a classic.… Expand
  66. sil0o
    Aug 17, 2011
    10
    This game is a **** of game industry!! Personally i watched a walkthrough on youtube first i was really sucked in like it was a movie Then tried it my self, certainly like others said the puzzles are getting harder and harder but what a pleasure for like $10.. A MUST TRY if it reminds you of your childhood! A MUST HAVE if you're an EMO :P jokes
  67. 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
  68. 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...
  69. 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
  70. DivideByZero
    Aug 28, 2011
    10
    There have been 3 games released this year which I played to completion whereas I have started many many more. The 3 games this year have all dragged me in and I have thought of pretty much nothing else while playing them. I would go to work and my mind would be on them and not what i was doing. I would be trying to sleep and I would be thinking about what i had been doing in the game andThere have been 3 games released this year which I played to completion whereas I have started many many more. The 3 games this year have all dragged me in and I have thought of pretty much nothing else while playing them. I would go to work and my mind would be on them and not what i was doing. I would be trying to sleep and I would be thinking about what i had been doing in the game and what could be next. The games were Portal 2, Limbo and From Dust. All puzzle games but all totally different and equally amazing.

    With Limbo it starts you off nice and gently but like all good games the further you get in the harder it gets. Some puzzles you could work out as you see them on the screen but some too ages for me to figure out. When you get to a bit you get stuck at limbo does end up like a slow motion Super Meat Boy, but that's OK. There is not much of anything to the game, not much of a story (boy enters limbo to save his sister), not much music, just atmospheric noises, not much graphics (grey-scale all the way through). not much in the way of controls and not much in the way of instruction... but Limbo needs none of this to drag you in and absorb you. The developers got this all just right.

    Reading the couple of bad reviews one of the things I noticed was someone complaining that there is no replayability for him. What I would have to say to anyone worrying about that is the game cost £6.99 and I played it to completion. I have a stack of games i paid £30 each for that are sat there installed, played for an hour and I have no desire to go back to. Limbo is great value for money when you look at it like that. I played this to completion over a few days and wanted to play nothing else while doing so.

    I would give this a 9.5 out of 10, but Metacritic limits us to whole numbers so I went for 10. The reason I would give 9.5 and not 10 would be for how short the game is, sure, it's great value for money - but I want more! If Limbo 2 came out today then I would buy it in a flash. The other reason it doesnt get 10 is the ending of the game.    … Expand
  71. sealteam6
    Sep 13, 2011
    9
    An absolutley thrilling game.. The the monochrome graphics & physics are very clean. The controls are simple yet fun. Good job! sometimes simple is just better. I gave it a 9 because I was unable to upgrade the demo to a licensed version, a slight graphics handling error, but had no effect since the full version is available.
  72. ChameLi0N
    Sep 15, 2011
    9
    Great platformer with great visual style and gameplay, which makes love itself from the very first minutes of play. And that's great!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)
  73. Gamera
    Sep 16, 2011
    10
    I think it's better if I start with the downsides. This game is relatively expensive and way too short for 10 Euros. But I just couldn't wait till it's price goes down. I did not regret this purchase. First of all it has a really strong atmosphere which sucks one in immediately. This game is a good example of art meeting a mainstream medium. I really liked the creatures, enemies and theI think it's better if I start with the downsides. This game is relatively expensive and way too short for 10 Euros. But I just couldn't wait till it's price goes down. I did not regret this purchase. First of all it has a really strong atmosphere which sucks one in immediately. This game is a good example of art meeting a mainstream medium. I really liked the creatures, enemies and the numerous unique gameplay elements. It's certainly more than a puzzle platformer. The challenges aren't frustrating, because you don't have to repeat long sections of the game to get to the actual obstacle. The puzzles are not too hard, but there are some more complicated ones, which require some brain capacity. The presentation is plain perfect. The minimal graphic design, the creepy soundtrack, the physics and the gameplay are all polished to perfection. I can only recommend this game.… Expand
  74. barbe_brune
    Sep 17, 2011
    9
    Limbo offer a great puzzle game with good idea and interesting graphics. The game is not to easy and some puzzles will take some time to do. Most of the time doing a mistake result in you dying and start over from the last checkpoint. But I never felt that as a problem. Limbo is not a very long game, depending on how much time you spent on the puzzles(around 3-4 hours). You may squish someLimbo offer a great puzzle game with good idea and interesting graphics. The game is not to easy and some puzzles will take some time to do. Most of the time doing a mistake result in you dying and start over from the last checkpoint. But I never felt that as a problem. Limbo is not a very long game, depending on how much time you spent on the puzzles(around 3-4 hours). You may squish some extra hours trying to get all achievements. Music is semi-present in the game but it does an awesome job setting up the mood. If you are a fan of puzzle games, I say try it out, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  75. Krater
    Dec 11, 2011
    9
    Limbo is one of those games that you finish quickly, but will stay with you for a long time. This game is the reason why I started to love indie games so much. The style, the atmosphere, the experience; it's something you don't come across very often.
  76. 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
  77. JoaoRodarte
    Nov 1, 2011
    9
    Quietly brilliant. It's a art masterpiece and a game designer school for those who like it. It's a perfect mix of puzzle, adventure and emotional gamming, with clever (but not impossible) challenges. Highly recommend this for people who like adventure, puzzling, emotional games and stuffs like that. It's very beautiful too.
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. hulabaloo
    Nov 1, 2011
    9
    Definitely not a feel-good game but nevertheless a visual and audio design masterpiece. It has some minor gameplay faults but the experience is driving, touching and draws you in. Play in a darkened room with headphones.
  81. ebeytin
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Amazing! Great atmosphere, reminds me of Another World. My biggest criticism is that I just finished the game and only then when I noticed a headline in the Steam News area for the game, did I realise that you can edit Settings.txt to adjust resolution and use W A S D instead of the arrow keys. Perfect game, all it needs is a decent settings menu.
  82. hootis
    Jul 15, 2012
    10
    There is nothing that could possible make this game any better, other than a cheaper price 15$ seemed like a bit to much but the game play WOW really gives meaning to the name limbo. The puzzles were really complex yet simple because they gave you all the pieces beforehand, introducing every new game element then giving it more depth, and combining with other elements. The game isThere is nothing that could possible make this game any better, other than a cheaper price 15$ seemed like a bit to much but the game play WOW really gives meaning to the name limbo. The puzzles were really complex yet simple because they gave you all the pieces beforehand, introducing every new game element then giving it more depth, and combining with other elements. The game is designed flawlessly, I prefer quality over quantity compared to some other people but that's my opinion.… Expand
  83. BasilZero
    Dec 30, 2013
    7
    Game: LIMBO
    Genre: Puzzle
    Developer: PLAYDEAD System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 74/100 Value Score: 7.4/10 • Story: 6/10 • Characters: 6/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 4/10 • Length: 5/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 7/10 Pros +Great Puzzles +Gameplay focused mostly on dark colors and sound effects which bring a unique    Game: LIMBO
    Genre: Puzzle
    Developer: PLAYDEAD
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 74/100
    Value Score: 7.4/10

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

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

    Cons
    -No Plot or character development however it is up to the player's imagination to decrypt on what the game is about.
    -Very little to no music used at all.
    -Length might not be suitable for some people who are looking for a long term experience.
    -Game can become quite difficult through its puzzles and traps.    … Expand
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. Billick
    Dec 18, 2011
    6
    Limbo may be the creepiest game I've ever played, although I don't know if I'd call it fun. At times it's frightening, at other times it's frustrating. It doesn't help that the game is only a few hours long. Limbo certainly has it's moments, but those are too few and far between for me to really recommend it.
  87. garyfisher
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    Limbo is a puzzle side-scroll game that's great. The gist is that you walk down a linear path solving puzzle along the way. The controls are as simple as you can get. Use the arrow keys to walk and jump; control key to 'use' switches, crates, and other things. Most puzzles are satisfying and appropriate difficulty. The nice thing is that the puzzles vary throughout the game, keeping yourLimbo is a puzzle side-scroll game that's great. The gist is that you walk down a linear path solving puzzle along the way. The controls are as simple as you can get. Use the arrow keys to walk and jump; control key to 'use' switches, crates, and other things. Most puzzles are satisfying and appropriate difficulty. The nice thing is that the puzzles vary throughout the game, keeping your interest. The art-style is worth mentioning. The game is presented in a black and white style. With it's ambient music, it adds to the whole feel of the game. It took me about 3 hours to run through the game once with no knowledge of any of the puzzles. Several steam achievements like finding hidden spots or beating the game with few deaths add to this time, but no more then 2 hours or so. Overall for $10, 5 hours of great gameplay is definitely worth it. This is a must buy.… Expand
  88. FeaxPotts
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    This game is great. Fantastic atmosphere, great puzzles. While it does become a little repetitive by the end, still a fantastic game. Highly recommended.
  89. BraceHare
    Jul 12, 2012
    7
    The gameplay is competent and tight and the aesthetics are brilliantly executed but I still can't shake the feeling that it represents the confusion on someone's part of fatalism with art. Go ahead and ignore me though, I felt pretty much the exact same way about Watchmen (the comic).
  90. Asmodeas
    Dec 23, 2011
    9
    Creepy, Fun, Challenging. This game has some of the best atmosphere ever, but this is not a kids game as it has gore and plenty of ways that you die. Overall I liked this game
  91. Gwelyan
    Dec 26, 2011
    9
    Lets look at it for what it is.... 2d platform game that is very cheap. I went into this game with low expectations and I must say, It blew me away. One of the best platform games I have played in a very long time. There was everything there while plying it, Tension, excitement, frustration, sense of accomplishment. I would be jumping out of my seat in fear 1 min to looking at a puzzle ILets look at it for what it is.... 2d platform game that is very cheap. I went into this game with low expectations and I must say, It blew me away. One of the best platform games I have played in a very long time. There was everything there while plying it, Tension, excitement, frustration, sense of accomplishment. I would be jumping out of my seat in fear 1 min to looking at a puzzle I have no idea how to solve the next. The only way to describe it is perfectly simple and yet an engaging immersive scare game. The only let down for me was the length of the game and the fact that it isn't a very long game (ofc depending on how long it takes to solve the puzzles) I would definitely recommend this if you are a fan of a nice horror/puzzle game that will keep you entertained and on your feet for the duration of the game.… Expand
  92. JTheJackal
    Dec 26, 2011
    9
    Fantastic game that pleases immensely through its amazing art direction, eerie background music and imaginative (and sometimes dark) puzzles. A common criticism of this game is its length, one which I can't agree with. From beginning to end it's a brilliant game that hasn't filled itself with anything boring, mundane or less than amazing for the purpose of making itself longer. GoodFantastic game that pleases immensely through its amazing art direction, eerie background music and imaginative (and sometimes dark) puzzles. A common criticism of this game is its length, one which I can't agree with. From beginning to end it's a brilliant game that hasn't filled itself with anything boring, mundane or less than amazing for the purpose of making itself longer. Good value should be determined by quality, in which case, Limbo is worth every penny.… Expand
  93. kevinyoki
    Jan 1, 2013
    5
    I have to agree this game was very pleasing visually and the art style set it apart from other similar games. The controls were simple and the puzzles were engaging, and I enjoyed the experience in the beginning. However, this game gets boring quick. The puzzles became extremely bland and chore-like by around the middle of the game. I was begging for the game to end, because who doesn'tI have to agree this game was very pleasing visually and the art style set it apart from other similar games. The controls were simple and the puzzles were engaging, and I enjoyed the experience in the beginning. However, this game gets boring quick. The puzzles became extremely bland and chore-like by around the middle of the game. I was begging for the game to end, because who doesn't finish a game they buy? But it was just so boring, it was making me work for it without the slightest bit of fun. It's kind of like when a show takes several episodes of boring fillers to build up for a single event. Sure, jump on the bandwagon and praise this game, but the only aspect that makes this game special is simply the art style. Otherwise, it's just another platformer, a bland one at that.… Expand
  94. ArtfulChanger
    Dec 29, 2011
    7
    Limbo is a 2D puzzle-based platformer with a dark and stylish mood. It offers a hig-quality casual gameplay, with well designed and non repetitive puzzles which will keep you busy for some time. The game in itself has a reasonable length, without the risk of annoying you too much. There is no frustration of trial and error, because most of the time you will respawn in a location in whichLimbo is a 2D puzzle-based platformer with a dark and stylish mood. It offers a hig-quality casual gameplay, with well designed and non repetitive puzzles which will keep you busy for some time. The game in itself has a reasonable length, without the risk of annoying you too much. There is no frustration of trial and error, because most of the time you will respawn in a location in which you were a few seconds before you died. Visuals are consistent through the whole game, even if the "theme" (forest, underground, technology, ...) changes; the engine is very good, and even the overall feeling is perfect. Just forget the "plot" which serves as a mere justification for you being there. Being a single-solution puzzle game, it has zero replayability.
    In conclusion, Limbo is worth the money and, in general, is a very good game.    … Expand
  95. 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.
  96. Lionhearted
    Jun 3, 2012
    10
    This game does exactly what games are supposed to do, capture your imagination and play with it. The game does get a little drier by the end by it also finishes with an interesting proposal. and the music gives the game a symbiotic experience.
  97. 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
  98. Zaphrozz
    Jun 11, 2012
    7
    It's a brilliant game when it comes to artstyle & feeling. It has a unique story and is one of that kind of games that leaves you thinking about it for a long time.
    Sadly, the controls with a PC sometimes can be very frustrating.
    But what disturbed me the most were the puzzles, which just needed timing, not thinking. In the last quarter of the game the solutions to the puzzles mostly are    It's a brilliant game when it comes to artstyle & feeling. It has a unique story and is one of that kind of games that leaves you thinking about it for a long time.
    Sadly, the controls with a PC sometimes can be very frustrating.
    But what disturbed me the most were the puzzles, which just needed timing, not thinking. In the last quarter of the game the solutions to the puzzles mostly are pretty obvious. However, you die too often trying out your solution, leaving you questioning: "Is this the real solution?" Then you try something other until you came to the point when you realize that your first idea was the true one but you didn't perform it correct, which often depends on milliseconds. So the last puzzles drove me very angry because of that... But I realized that this don't destroy the whole game, which is - like I said - pretty awesome and inspiring.    … Expand
  99. squidgee
    Dec 19, 2012
    9
    Limbo captures you from the very start with it's entrancing atmosphere and ambient sound and I enjoyed the game thoroughly from start to finish. Puzzles were designed very well as they increase in complexity as you progress but never feel impossibly hard or frustrating. You could also say Limbo is very fluid as the lack of loading screens sustains immersion. Many have complained that theLimbo captures you from the very start with it's entrancing atmosphere and ambient sound and I enjoyed the game thoroughly from start to finish. Puzzles were designed very well as they increase in complexity as you progress but never feel impossibly hard or frustrating. You could also say Limbo is very fluid as the lack of loading screens sustains immersion. Many have complained that the game is too short, though I personally find the game's length ideal (2-6hours). The game would begin to lose it's touch and level of entertainment if it went on for any longer.… Expand
  100. freddog99
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This game is beyond clever. It shows how a well designed game only needs simple controls in this case 5 keys total. You don't need 100 items, 25 levels of development, and 50 different skills you have to acquire by inane hours of killing other players or game creatures. This game kept me interested, I never felt bored the way I do with these Massive multiple player RP games.
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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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