LIMBO

 PlayStation 3
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  1. numeric
    Aug 4, 2011
    9
    I loved this game. Simple but incredibly moving. Got a little too tricky near the end, but kept me on my toes, even if I was getting quite frustrated at times. Wish it was about 2-3 times longer though!
  2. EpicDude
    Aug 6, 2011
    7
    Yeah, it is a great looking game and it starts amazingly well, alone, in the forest, everything is new and dangerous, there is no sound except your footsteps... And I was hoping the game would stay like this, organic. I enjoyed surviving the sewers and the rooftops but the last segment in which physics are controlled by little arrows in boards, I just don't get it it felt like at thatYeah, it is a great looking game and it starts amazingly well, alone, in the forest, everything is new and dangerous, there is no sound except your footsteps... And I was hoping the game would stay like this, organic. I enjoyed surviving the sewers and the rooftops but the last segment in which physics are controlled by little arrows in boards, I just don't get it it felt like at that point, developers lost the imagination and creativity and decided to give you a last half-hour of saws and weird annoying gravity shifting gameplay. That pretty much killed the love I had for the first 2 hours (the game only lasted 2:30 hours) I hope that if they make a limbo 2 they would consider keeping it more natural, it helped me immersing into the game. It it just helps with the overall sense of real danger unlike diving head-first into a saw because now the roof is the floor :)… Expand
  3. rastapasta
    Oct 10, 2012
    7
    A dark and beautiful puzzler, Limbo is best played alone, in the dark, with the sound cranked all the way up. With no HUD, no clues, three commands, and a story that lets you interpret it, Limbo serves as a breath of fresh air to the side-scrolling industry. Too bad one or two play-throughs is its maximum replay value before things get old, fast.
  4. GrumpyReviewer
    Oct 5, 2011
    9
    Beautiful and haunting. Short but... infinite. A game that lingers on in our minds and hearts. A MUST-HAVE on any collection and one of the best downloadable games of recent times.
  5. gregthreet
    Jan 17, 2013
    8
    Looked so innocent, I was wrong.While simple at a glance, Limbo goes so much further into its formula. Making you tense and nervous throughout. Solid and not silly what so ever.
  6. skim123
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    Pure genius. This is the most impressive game I have played in years. I was blown away by how creative and varied the puzzles were. The only complaint I have is that I wish it were longer. It's a bit short, but for a downloadable game that is to be expected. This game represents what video games should be. After being let down by most modern games due to their mindless,Pure genius. This is the most impressive game I have played in years. I was blown away by how creative and varied the puzzles were. The only complaint I have is that I wish it were longer. It's a bit short, but for a downloadable game that is to be expected. This game represents what video games should be. After being let down by most modern games due to their mindless, button-mashing gameplay...this game gives me hope that someone out there is still interested in making a good game. I was more impressed with this downloadable game than the full-priced games you buy in the store. So much more thought was put into this game than most big-budget modern day games. Most games today try to distract you with big set pieces, explosions, and dialogue...meanwhile their gameplay is dull, mindless, and repetitive. Limbo is the opposite of that. Limbo follows in the tradition of legendary side-scrolling puzzlers like Oddworld, Flashback, and Out of This World. I recently downloaded the original Oddworld: Abe's Odysee from PSN and was blown away by that game....but after finishing Oddworld I was depressed because I though that in today's gaming landscape no one would ever have the balls to make another game like Oddworld. Well the makers of Limbo have proven me wrong. this game is masterfully DESIGNED....every aspect of the environment is carefully designed to force you to use your brain and figure out how to get from point A to point B...Most modern games are not designed thoughtfully - most modern game developers simply create environments that have no purpose but to look cool, then they throw you into the environment and expect you do nothing but mash buttons and shoot things...in most games you are never required to solve problems...but Limbo was designed with care and intent. Someone finally had the guts to make a game that requires you to think....someone finally took the time to design a game with purpose...that game is Limbo.… Expand
  7. davenbettridge
    Aug 7, 2011
    8
    Turning the limitations of a small Indy game into a strength, Limbo is short but fun, has a memorable art style and is a must play downloadable game. The visuals of Limbo are simple and effectively create an eerie atmosphere better than most AAA video games. The game play is simple but adequately fun, the game physics are great and there are some memorable little game moments found inTurning the limitations of a small Indy game into a strength, Limbo is short but fun, has a memorable art style and is a must play downloadable game. The visuals of Limbo are simple and effectively create an eerie atmosphere better than most AAA video games. The game play is simple but adequately fun, the game physics are great and there are some memorable little game moments found in Limbo. Less can be more which is a lesson that the rest of the industry should learn. Recommended.… Expand
  8. ferraro007
    Aug 5, 2011
    8
    Limbo was a really interesting game that for the most part kept me into the experience. The game length was fine, but I had no intention of wanting to play this again, Limbo is too overpriced for what it delivers.
  9. detroithardcore
    Aug 28, 2011
    9
    Limbo is very intriguing from the start, The story is left to the imagination to determine. To some people this may be a bad thing, but I personally couldn't wait to delve deeper into this dark, and creepy world. The game is a trial and error puzzle/situation solver. There are plenty of gruesome ways our protagonist can die, and in fact you will do a lot of dying before total success canLimbo is very intriguing from the start, The story is left to the imagination to determine. To some people this may be a bad thing, but I personally couldn't wait to delve deeper into this dark, and creepy world. The game is a trial and error puzzle/situation solver. There are plenty of gruesome ways our protagonist can die, and in fact you will do a lot of dying before total success can be achieved, for death awaits around every corner. The world is full of booby traps, and do or die puzzles, and even giant lurking spiders!

    It's very easy to lose track of time while playing this game, the art style and perfect ambiance of sounds around you can easily lull you into a long session of survival. The black and white color scheme doesn't take away from the game at all, in fact I think it helps with the games dark personality.

    The nameless character easily draws you into his world of desperation, and survival. At times you really feel the sense of fight or flight, whether you're running for your life from a giant spider, or you are deep within a pitch black tunnel or hallway.

    Very few games are as unique as Limbo, and when people ask can games be art? I think we all can point a finger at Limbo and say absolutely! This game is captivating and very imaginative with a style all it's own. This is a must play for anybody who truly appreciates when a game brings a little bit of everything to the table. Play and enjoy, it's worth the price!    … Expand
  10. jupebox
    Sep 28, 2011
    10
    i simply love this game. beautifully designed. do yourself a favor and try it. this game is creative and different... try something creative and don't be fooled by the negative reviews. keep an open mind and you'll love it.
  11. namtrahj
    Jan 28, 2012
    7
    So hard to evaluate. The art style was great and the controls were fine. I wasn't crazy about the stark lack of music, which I think contributed to my biggest problem with the game--it just felt empty, somehow. I'm sure they accomplished what they set out to do, but I just don't know how much I ever enjoyed myself.
  12. Tecneek
    Dec 18, 2013
    10
    A beautiful experience, from start to finish. The puzzles are ingenious, the ambient music will touch your soul, and the art direction is stunning. You will die... you will die a lot, but you will love every second of it. Limbo is a must-own title, and it ranks as one of the best games of the year. Short, but sweet.
  13. Dezuuu
    May 11, 2012
    6
    Sure, the style is nice, it has some surprises and the physics and puzzles are combined well. But the game just didn't get me hooked due to the lack of story, the repetitive gameplay and environments.
  14. wesker2012
    Sep 26, 2012
    8
    Great concept. Although could be longer and have more diversity towards the end.
  15. Quizzical
    Jul 10, 2013
    10
    When the argument of video games as art comes up, this is one of the first games that comes to mind as an argument for. It's beautifully presented, evocative, emotional and stimulating. It creates atmosphere and characters through small, profoundly interactive gameplay elements that build to create an unparalleled sense of weight to everything you do, without relying on clutteringWhen the argument of video games as art comes up, this is one of the first games that comes to mind as an argument for. It's beautifully presented, evocative, emotional and stimulating. It creates atmosphere and characters through small, profoundly interactive gameplay elements that build to create an unparalleled sense of weight to everything you do, without relying on cluttering mechanics like points or a lives system. Limbo is not only an excellent and interesting puzzle game, it is a gorgeous artwork.… Expand
  16. 11mac11
    Jul 21, 2011
    10
    In this day and age of frenetic, adrenalized gunplay, twisting and weaving plot-lines, overwrought character development and a bombardment of on-screen displays, hints and information, LIMBO is truly a breath of fresh air. Or rather, a thick, deeply atmospheric dream-like fog. With no on-screen HUD, no prompts, no introductory cut-scenes and no real idea who this little boy is or why heIn this day and age of frenetic, adrenalized gunplay, twisting and weaving plot-lines, overwrought character development and a bombardment of on-screen displays, hints and information, LIMBO is truly a breath of fresh air. Or rather, a thick, deeply atmospheric dream-like fog. With no on-screen HUD, no prompts, no introductory cut-scenes and no real idea who this little boy is or why he has just woken up in this eerily beautiful black and white world, we are given no choices but to progress and explore what lies ahead of us, and for him.
    It is a magic, yet slightly disturbing feeling, akin to the confusion one senses for those first brief moments after awaking from a particularly vivid and surreal dream of ones own.

    Death is a part of life, and you'll witness death first hand many times as you traverse the world of LIMBO.
    The deaths are quick, yet quite brutal to witness, and even though there is no significant penalty to dying, you realize after only a few minutes that the boy is indeed very fragile. So your movements become cautious, you want to study the seemingly insignificant ground before you step forth.

    Animations are smooth as silk. As for the sound, if you don't have a surround sound set-up, I recommend headphones, as it can be vital to anticipate what lies ahead via subtle audio cues.
    If you are playing through tv speakers, I guarantee you after 10 minutes you'll catch yourself leaning ever towards the screen- not because of poor audio. Rather, the immersion will pull you in.

    Rarely have I experienced such a game. LIMBO deserves to be recognized as true art. Without the use of quotation marks.
    10/10. The sense of loneliness and despair is very real.    … Expand
  17. Funkymonk
    Aug 7, 2011
    8
    I'm not sure this is as innovative as some people would have you believe; Take away the unusual graphics and atmosphere and what you're left with is a well designed but fairly conventional side scrolling platform puzzler. It is different though and good fun while it lasts......................
  18. hogworthy
    Jul 29, 2011
    10
    Awesome... I have been waiting for this to arrive on PSN for some time now. Lives up to all the hype! Whatever you do just play through it without looking at walkthroughs or cheats... believe me, it will make the experience that much better...
  19. Paskill
    Jul 30, 2011
    10
    Very fun game, very unique and well-designed. Loved the idea and it's black and white setting, combined with very dark tones make it a must-buy for PSN players.
  20. gent
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    What if you took away all the things that make a game flashy, in-your-face, and even took away shooting? What if I told you a story with puzzles based on bodies, gravity, and an insanely haunting audio video experience? Limbo is one of the best puzzle games this year, with compelling story-based progression.
  21. TTW107
    Feb 8, 2012
    10
    This **** is amazing. We are so used to playing these crazy games with so many controls that we are drawn to a little game with 3 controls (walk, jump, and grab) and no load times. The atmosphere is enough to make this a 10/10 but the ending blows my freaking mind. I would give this 15/10 if i could. You would think that with a game where no one talks and you can't see the face or anythingThis **** is amazing. We are so used to playing these crazy games with so many controls that we are drawn to a little game with 3 controls (walk, jump, and grab) and no load times. The atmosphere is enough to make this a 10/10 but the ending blows my freaking mind. I would give this 15/10 if i could. You would think that with a game where no one talks and you can't see the face or anything of anyone that there couldn't be a "good" ending. Limbo completely proves that wrong. I thought about what the ending really meant long after I stopped playing. It's simply amazing.… Expand
  22. Pukadon
    Jul 27, 2011
    10
    An arthouse game if there ever was one, Limbo is an ethereal, dreamlike platformer. Composed entirely in in stark, high-contrast black-and-white, it's visually stunning. The Mario-style gameplay doesn't pull any punches either, running you through a gauntlet of intricate, thoughtful puzzles. Easily one of the most rewarding games I've ever played.
  23. platguy4
    Mar 13, 2012
    4
    I think I must be missing something.... For £6 off the PSN network, you can try and guide a small child through some difficult obstacles. Thats about it. It may be dark and attempt to be haunting but its really just a poor platform game - there are amateur programmers making better games than this on the net. A huge disapointment overall and extremely frustrating in parts,I think I must be missing something.... For £6 off the PSN network, you can try and guide a small child through some difficult obstacles. Thats about it. It may be dark and attempt to be haunting but its really just a poor platform game - there are amateur programmers making better games than this on the net. A huge disapointment overall and extremely frustrating in parts, dont waste the cash...… Expand
  24. Stealthgear
    Sep 25, 2011
    2
    Dull and lifeless. Slow and repetitive gameplay, with disparate levels and retreads. Poor, unsaturated, depressing art direction. This is no mario. Its E-mario (emo mario) and a sad excuse for an indie game. I'm ashamed I played the demo and that this what gaming has become. I'll be playing the much more elegant and exciting Blade Kitten instead of this junk. If this was the only game inDull and lifeless. Slow and repetitive gameplay, with disparate levels and retreads. Poor, unsaturated, depressing art direction. This is no mario. Its E-mario (emo mario) and a sad excuse for an indie game. I'm ashamed I played the demo and that this what gaming has become. I'll be playing the much more elegant and exciting Blade Kitten instead of this junk. If this was the only game in hell, I wouldn't play it.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. Russiandude
    Nov 4, 2020
    0
    It's don't play this it parasha after showcase from Abdul,never not play this.
  27. cari_elan_holli
    Jul 22, 2011
    9
    It's a puzzle platformer representing videogame as art, ala Braid. And although I found Braid slightly more consistent and enjoyable, LIMBO is a fantastic game. The game's atmosphere is amazing. Its lack of a soundtrack, and film grained black and white imagery, creates an eerie depression I found quite unique, and the violent recurring deaths add to the bleak environment. TheIt's a puzzle platformer representing videogame as art, ala Braid. And although I found Braid slightly more consistent and enjoyable, LIMBO is a fantastic game. The game's atmosphere is amazing. Its lack of a soundtrack, and film grained black and white imagery, creates an eerie depression I found quite unique, and the violent recurring deaths add to the bleak environment. The mechanics are very simple, but never feel simple, as the game forces you to discover how the world operates, and how to interact with it, completely on your own. I found the second half, of an albeit very short game, to be less interesting, as the game shifts from the genuine creepiness of the forest setting and into an industrial one where the platforming takes center stage. This is where LIMBO develops into a more typical video gaming experience. However, this is a minor concern, and I think the ending makes up for any momentum lost during this period of the game. If you're strictly a button masher, or feel that for $10 - 15 you should have more than a couple hours of gaming, you might want to shy away. But if you're an avid gamer who wants to experience something genuinely different in a game, I guarantee you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  28. FlatEric
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    A true classic, an awesome art stlye and an experience that you will never forget! Sure, it gets repetitive and the game is quite short, but in the end, this is a true independent game that makes so much fun even if there are some trial and error sections.
  29. Knicksfan7
    Feb 9, 2012
    10
    Plain and simple, LIMBO is genius. It's funny, it's addicting, and it's actually pretty creepy. It has a horror feel to it which makes it all the more exciting. It isn't the longest game in the world but its definitely worth the price. Trust me, you will finish this in one sitting, so if you plan on playing this, make sure your schedule is free for the next hour or so because you won't bePlain and simple, LIMBO is genius. It's funny, it's addicting, and it's actually pretty creepy. It has a horror feel to it which makes it all the more exciting. It isn't the longest game in the world but its definitely worth the price. Trust me, you will finish this in one sitting, so if you plan on playing this, make sure your schedule is free for the next hour or so because you won't be able to stop playing until you reach the ending. Excellent, perfect game, 10/10.… Expand
  30. ilovegames32
    Jun 24, 2012
    8
    Every now and again you come across a game that sets itself apart from other games like heavy rain.enter limbo a surprisingly delightful puzzle yet easy to play game! Its simple gameplay like run and jump are teamed up with some very clever puzzles puts players in a very engaging game! It just reels you in with simplicity which I thought was impossible to do in games. Now lets talk aboutEvery now and again you come across a game that sets itself apart from other games like heavy rain.enter limbo a surprisingly delightful puzzle yet easy to play game! Its simple gameplay like run and jump are teamed up with some very clever puzzles puts players in a very engaging game! It just reels you in with simplicity which I thought was impossible to do in games. Now lets talk about the problems..no true story your just dropped in a forest without reason or explanation..gameplay..or lack there of is almost non-existant because you can only run and jump! Graphics...well its not even on par with other downloaded games! Its a very straight forward no reason as to what your doing type of game...so why did I give it a high score?well despite what it lacks vs all these big budget game is the fact that its addicting to..the puzzles are well thought out and the gameplay isn't hampered by useless items or weapons! Its a good game and should not be missed!!… Expand
  31. xxAcesHighxx
    Apr 20, 2013
    10
    Limbo is without doubt, one of my favourite games of all time and I can promise you now, that I don't make that statement lightly. As a forty-year-old whose been playing video games since waaaay back in the late eighties, I've played very nearly every important title ever since. With utterly gorgeous art, great gameplay and a deliciously dark setting, Playdead's wonderful platform-puzzlerLimbo is without doubt, one of my favourite games of all time and I can promise you now, that I don't make that statement lightly. As a forty-year-old whose been playing video games since waaaay back in the late eighties, I've played very nearly every important title ever since. With utterly gorgeous art, great gameplay and a deliciously dark setting, Playdead's wonderful platform-puzzler is absolutely essential.

    Despite having played Limbo on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, I'm still excited that it has finally been announced for PS Vita. Indeed, with the close proximity that handheld gaming offers, I can't help but feel that Sony's pocket rocket and Limbo were made for each other!    … Expand
  32. mrnice
    Jun 11, 2014
    7
    Lots of trial-and-error moments, simple interaction (move,jump,interact), abrupt ending. Just as it was introducing some interesting mechanics, the game ended. There's not much to spoil about it. It could have been a Flash-game if it had less polish. One of the few physics-puzzlers on PSN. The challenges were very varied, and it rarely reused a mechanic or puzzle. A few solutions surprisedLots of trial-and-error moments, simple interaction (move,jump,interact), abrupt ending. Just as it was introducing some interesting mechanics, the game ended. There's not much to spoil about it. It could have been a Flash-game if it had less polish. One of the few physics-puzzlers on PSN. The challenges were very varied, and it rarely reused a mechanic or puzzle. A few solutions surprised me and reminded me of some physics ideas. If it had provided more confrontation with the limbo inhabitants or constructors, it would have left a deeper impression. But it's impressive that a small team, and such a small conventional puzzle game, can leave so few complaints while looking like its minimalism was an active choice and an ideal.… Expand
  33. Bucs65
    May 19, 2013
    10
    Beautifully designed game with very clever unique puzzles. Limbo is a game that looks great, sounds great, and plays great! This really shows you why video games really are a work of art.
  34. Nico20130
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    Limbo is really dark but also incredibly poetic. Yes indeed it's a die and retry game, sometimes a bit frustrating but pretty immersive. Really original compared to the other games on the market. Thanks PlayDead!
  35. ragethorn
    Aug 20, 2013
    10
    LIMBO is simply the best game you can buy for $15 this generation bar none.

    You play a boy who wakes up in the woods trying to escape. The puzzles are clever, it's short and ends before it gets repetitive. It's art direction is haunting. The music or lack thereof is creepy and Nolanesque.

    I can't praise PlayDead enough.
  36. DeusXCom
    Jan 15, 2014
    8
    Darkly atmospheric puzzle platformer. Amazing black &white visual/art design, challenging puzzles (but not in the annoying overcomplicated way) and haunting ambient/noise audio (mostly just sounds, but even music kicks in every once in a while). It's short and the absence of story leaves it up to you and your imagination to create one, but that makes it even more unique. 8/10
  37. Berhard
    May 13, 2014
    8
    Nice and moody game with a lot of tense moments. I must add that I found the difficulty to be a bit too high at several sections. The atmosphere and sense of progression pulled me through and I really liked the mysterious ending :)
  38. tsakiym
    Aug 21, 2015
    7
    nice.easy.smart puzzles. i like the black and and white art style and the atmosphere of a wicked dream. but all the time i had the feeling that something is missing.
  39. josesueiro
    May 13, 2016
    8
    Limbo is a puzzle-platform video game, the first title by independent Danish game developer Playdead, is a 2D sidescroller. The player guides an unnamed boy through dangerous environments and traps.
  40. Heisenberg93
    Aug 5, 2017
    8
    Limbo is, as I can remember, the first true indie video game I played and finished. It was a special experience, a surprise, yet fun. Limbo is a great starting point for those who want to dedicate themselves to this particular, interesting, but above all essential, part of the video game world.

    Limbo doesn't have a well-defined plot. Rather, as it's well known, plot and context are    Limbo is, as I can remember, the first true indie video game I played and finished. It was a special experience, a surprise, yet fun. Limbo is a great starting point for those who want to dedicate themselves to this particular, interesting, but above all essential, part of the video game world.

    Limbo doesn't have a well-defined plot. Rather, as it's well known, plot and context are subject to various interpretations and speculations. It's only known about this unnamed boy trying to find a girl. As I see it (but probably also others) Limbo is set, by the most atypical sense of the term, in a post-apocalyptic radioactive world. This would explain the existence of a decaying urban world with abandoned buildings, structures, equipment, and even weapons. It would also explain the existence of gigantic arthropods in the game, such as the giant spider or the giant mosquito, and other strange creatures as "brain-controlling maggots". Also it explains the existence of tribal people, "survivors" of the atomic devastation, who try to kill the boy. So, more than a place near hell – a limbo, indeed – or a dreamlike dimension, I simply think it as a world set many years after a nuclear war.

    There's no doubt that Limbo is an excellent game design work. Puzzles are smart, complex at the right point, and involve good use of physics – as gravity inversion and Archimedes' principle for example – or magnetism and environmental hazards including electricity, toothed traps and high water. Often, these features are combined together, to give rise to hard puzzles, requiring a certain level of reasoning. Although I have to admit that some puzzles were not very clear. During the first time the game can last several hours, to die is very easy and almost mandatory, and have to try and try again to find a suitable solution. Probably, however, the real enemy in Limbo aren't puzzles, but time. Timing for jumping, playing with the environment or solving some situations is often very tight. It can range from just 2 up to 5 seconds, even to solve rather complex scenes. In this sense too tight timing was more a failure in game design, than a merit. I recognize a challenge, of course, but giving me just one more second could have made the game less frustrating without going to undermine the challenge. And I can say I had patience to finish it dying less than 5 times, which, however, led me to hate this overly tight timing chosen by the game director, Arnt Jensen. However, there is no doubt that Limbo succeeds in being original, offering a fun gameplay to those who know how to appreciate it, without denying a challenge for the player. A game of the past, by this it can be defined.

    Though nothing technologically upsetting, Limbo's impressive graphic and artistic design have been one of its most appreciate merits and that made it special. Good contrast between light and darkness, between white and black. It never makes tired and is not confusing. Clear, limpid and simple. The example that a graphic, to be a beautiful graphic, does not necessarily have to be high-tech. The soundtrack instead, rather minimal, is nothing special, but very beautiful and precise environmental sound effects.

    Surely Limbo is a great game. It is a game that I recommend, funny and that winks at an era that no longer exists. However, though I can recognize its extraordinary success, I can't see it as a perfect, or excellent or legendary game. Yes it's been significant and special as an indie, but Limbo has much more aggressive rivals to confront, real puzzle game masterpieces: one released earlier, Portal, and one released later, Portal 2 – "a word to the wise is sufficient".    … Expand
  41. XxJoseManuelxX
    Oct 9, 2016
    8
    Limbo is a puzzle-platform video game, the first title by independent Danish game developer Playdead, is a 2D sidescroller. The player guides an unnamed boy through dangerous environments and traps.

    + Dark Atmasphere
    + Clever Puzzles
    + Fun and Easy to Play
  42. FromKanga
    May 1, 2017
    9
    One of the most atmospheric games ever.
    Limbo is a 2D platformer and a puzzle game.
    The story is almost nonexistent, I know there is a lore behind it but there is like a minute worth of a story (at the end). What makes this game so good is the platforming, puzzles and the atmosphere, it's really unique and I highly recommend it. The review is short because I believe it's a game you    One of the most atmospheric games ever.
    Limbo is a 2D platformer and a puzzle game.
    The story is almost nonexistent, I know there is a lore behind it but there is like a minute worth of a story (at the end).
    What makes this game so good is the platforming, puzzles and the atmosphere, it's really unique and I highly recommend it.

    The review is short because I believe it's a game you need to experience to know why it's a really great. Just go buy it, it's barely 10 bucks, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  43. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  44. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Such a strange, amusing game to play with a group of friends or by yourself. You have to think outside the box at times. Lovely art style to boot
  45. AbhinavDasiga
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    Limbo presents a seemingly simple yet challenging 4 - 5 hour run for the player. The gameplay shines in sections where physics puzzles and platforming come together for a unique experience. It's difficult to ask more of a game with this premise. Well worth it.
  46. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    OVERALL - 87%

    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics (for time) - 9/10
    Story - 9/10
    Game Length - 2/10
    Characters - 5/10
    Level/Area Design - 8/10
    Atmosphere - 10/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 6/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    Beautiful little game full of character and intrigue. Very atmospheric for a short experience.
  47. iCampoRamil
    Jul 5, 2021
    8
    Un concepto muy interesante en la narrativa, fuera de lo jugable, que es algo limitado, pero todo lo contrario en la forma de narrar aunque no haya ningún tipo de narración más que el paso del propio juego. La historia se va contando a modo que juegas y ves los escenarios, y evidentemente llegando al final, mola bastante, aunque le pillas el truco al concepto bastante rápido.
    Parece, o me    Un concepto muy interesante en la narrativa, fuera de lo jugable, que es algo limitado, pero todo lo contrario en la forma de narrar aunque no haya ningún tipo de narración más que el paso del propio juego. La historia se va contando a modo que juegas y ves los escenarios, y evidentemente llegando al final, mola bastante, aunque le pillas el truco al concepto bastante rápido.
    Parece, o me da la sensación, de que este fue una prueba y el real fue Inside, al salir bien el primero, hay poquillas mecánicas, el tema lo sacas ya con el propio título, y aunque las animaciones molan, y bastante, tampoco te aporta demasiado más de lo dicho previamente.
    Cosas buenas: El concepto en sí, la dirección de arte que tiene, generando una gran ambientación, los puzles molan bastante, a veces siendo más cabrón de la cuenta, lo cual mola, y la carga emocional que transmite al ser tan cuqui es muy llamativa.
    Cosas malas: Es bastante corto, y la historia, cuando empiezas a sacarle jugo, ya se acaba, por lo que ahí se queda limitado.
    En conclusión: No sé lo que costará pero creo que todo el mundo debería jugarlo, es muy bonito, transmite un montón, y lo vas a disfrutar mucho.    … Expand
  48. bianweiqu123
    Mar 4, 2023
    7
    I loved this game. Simple but incredibly moving. Got a little too tricky near the end, but kept me on my toes, even if I was getting quite frustrated at times. Wish it was about 2-3 times longer though!
  49. Ardho
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Only black but the gameplay is really colorful, very addictive and curious, a masterpiece
  50. kostas_
    May 13, 2023
    8
    Even thought a compelling story makes or breaks a game, limbo does not have one. The silent 2d game with its dark color palette is an amazing experience, an all time classics.

Awards & Rankings

11
#11 Best PS3 Game of 2011
39
#39 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
76
#76 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Games Master UK
    Sep 25, 2011
    80
    There are no hints, no HUD, just lots of physics puzzles to be solved. [Nov 2011, p.93]
  2. Play UK
    Sep 16, 2011
    90
    Oozing atmosphere and filled with deliriously evil puzzles, it's a beautifully crafted game that becomes impossible to put down. [Issue#209, p.98]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 5, 2011
    80
    A truly artistic and brilliant piece of design. [Oct 2011, p.112]
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