LIMBO

 PlayStation 3
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 349 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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...
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  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. 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.
  14. 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!
  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. 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.
  17. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Ardho
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Only black but the gameplay is really colorful, very addictive and curious, a masterpiece
  25. 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......................
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. wesker2012
    Sep 26, 2012
    8
    Great concept. Although could be longer and have more diversity towards the end.
  30. 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.
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#11 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#76 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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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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