Abstract: To what extent would most boys go to be with their sisters? No matter how good the relationship is, most boys would probably not go quite as far as the young man in Limbo, a new XBLA game, is willing to go. Not only does the kid go to Limbo in order to...
Abstract: Kicking off Xbox Live Arcade’s third annual Games of Summer promotion is Limbo, a gothic puzzle platformer in the vein of Braid and Flower. It is no surprise that this game made the cut for Microsoft’s promotion. Right from the main menu, it’s easy to ...
Limbo is an incredible achievement. Very few games are as original, atmospheric, and consistently brilliant as Limbo. It belongs in everybody's collection. The journey may be over too quickly, but you will be entertained every minute. This is one of my...
Abstract: How far would you go for a loved one? Limbo doesn’t actually ask that question, but I found myself entertaining the idea while dodging Lord of the Flies wannabes and unreasonably angry monster spiders. Believe it or not, I’m not rambling off-topic. In ...
Abstract: Since it began, Xbox Live’s Summer of Arcade has given us some of the most unique platformers of the last few years. 2008 gave us the time-twisting puzzler Braid, and last year we were treated to a vastly different take on what a platformer could be wi...
Excellent physics, immersive atmosphere, amazing sound design. Puzzles are ingenious, memorable, and fairly challenging.
Somewhat short, not much replay value beyond Achievements. Plot doesn’t really provide a definite, satisfying conclusion. We know its cliched to say that screenshots don't do this game justice, but it static images truly don't convey the same sense of atmosphere or eeriness as the actual game itself. (That's why we put that video up at the top for you.)
Abstract: Limbo does a great deal with very little. Stark black-and white-visuals and a simple two-button control scheme ("action" and "jump") highlight the power a talented developer can wield by keeping things simple. While the game's story (and its abrupt end...
Black and white is the new colour. At first glance, Limbo could look like an old fashioned film, but there is no need to write off this arcade gem. We finally could have a game that comes knocking on the door of Braids crown for something unique. ...
