Take for instance early on in the game's first section where you encounter a pretty massive sized spider, of course, you have an idea that this spider is bad news and wants to do you harm, but you never really know exactly what Limbo's rules are and the result is a series of trial and error gameplay that results in pretty much instant death, but is so incredibly rewarding when you figure it out, that it makes it all seem worth it. That uneasy feeling keeps going throughout the entire game. ".the puzzles and platforming sections are rarely ever incredibly difficult." Within five seconds of starting the game, any idea you had about what feeling comfortable in Limbo is thrown away and you're forced to pay attention to every move Limbo makes it demands your attention. From the start, you're never really sure of anything who are you? What should you do? Who can you trust? The game gives you little information, you're a young boy who wakes up in a mysterious land and off you go. The best guess is that Limbo never really lets you feel comfortable in the world it's created, and it keeps you guessing until the end. In most games, most of its components, like the instant, almost unavoidable death would be mind numbingly frustrating, but here, they work - and they work well. It's tough to say just why Limbo works so well. Simply put, Limbo gets it right, and it should be in everyone's collection. The indie platformer/puzzler from Denmark based PLAYDEAD oozes with ambiance and personality, and it combines that with enough substance to keep you playing until the end, and thinking about it well after you've completed it. Yeah, I can appreciate the effort behind pieces like the Mona Lisa or Scream, but at the end of the day, they're just paintings to me - but Limbo, now that I get. PLAYDEAD has a game that they should not only be proud of, but one that could define the indie movement in general. Limbo is a game that deserves to be played continuously in one sitting.įrom its punishing puzzles to its undeniable charm, Limbo is a testament to what a gaming experience can be. Some would even say that it's so short that it doesn't justify the purchase price, but it does.
If there's one knock against Limbo, it's that it's short - like really short. It's consistently entertaining and instantly memorable. Though it can be said that the sound and score don't match the game's visual appeal, there's something great about the minimalist approach that makes Limbo the complete package and a game you won't soon forget.įrom the moment Limbo first takes away the security from what you think you should be expecting from a puzzler/platformer like this, Limbo feels and plays remarkably different.
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