LIMBO

 Xbox 360
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 89
  3. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Eurogamer Spain
    70
    Limbo has brilliant details and some intelligent puzzles, but it has many things that will end up being boring as they're the same as always.

Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
26
#26 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
15
#15 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 547 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 444 out of 547
  2. Mixed: 72 out of 547
  3. Negative: 31 out of 547
  1. NotTodayThanks
    Sep 14, 2010
    3
    If it weren't for the art direction, this game would have gained little attention. The general vibe is interestingly depressed and monotone,If it weren't for the art direction, this game would have gained little attention. The general vibe is interestingly depressed and monotone, but the implication of the title: that the game somehow explores the concept of being in 'Liumbo' falls apart quickly. It is barely explored in the game itself, and at the halfway mark, the initial interest of being in a real / organic place replete with beats and animals preying on those trapped between worlds falls apart and the game descends into a generic clockwork maze. Filled with turning gears designed to expand the gameplay possibilities, they do not serve the theme or even truly expand the mechanics and show a distinct lack of inspiration and imagination for a game that only last a few hours. Worse, the base mechanics are floaty and imprecise, meaning the character is difficult and annoying to control: problems that were solved in the 90s on the SNES.… Full Review »
  2. Squared
    Sep 17, 2010
    5
    I believe this game is nothing more than hype with its users liking it because of the media induced hype. I completed the game and it wasn'tI believe this game is nothing more than hype with its users liking it because of the media induced hype. I completed the game and it wasn't anything special, very repetitive nothing more than 200 gamer-score. Although this game is unique I just haven't bought into the genre. Although this review is very negative this is just my opinion, try the demo, it shows the game for everything it is. Taking into account the price i believe this game is mediocre.… Full Review »
  3. fredfunk04
    Aug 22, 2010
    10
    Without doubt one of the most beautiful games I have ever played, Limbo blurs the lines between video games and art. The puzzles are reallyWithout doubt one of the most beautiful games I have ever played, Limbo blurs the lines between video games and art. The puzzles are really devious too! But, way too short. I'm hoping they will create another Limbo game, as there are so many ideas here i'm sure they can greatly expand on this great little game.… Full Review »
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