What is Limbo?
Limbo is a puzzle platform game. The controls are simple. Most puzzles involve interacting creatively with the environment. While there are a few timing puzzles, mostly it involves figuring out what to do.
Why Play Limbo?
The atmosphere is unique. There is no color in the game, it's all gray. The atmosphere is quite well done.
Why Not to Play Limbo?
The basic game play is simplistic. The quality of the puzzles can be found in free flash games, although that's more of a testament to free games than a criticism of Limbo. There isn't a cool RPG like story, it's more about trying to understand who the hero is and what the world is. Those questions are never fully answered, although that is part of the charm of the game for some people.
Should I Buy It?
It's often on sale for $5, so I can't say it isn't worth the money. The more important question is if it is worth the time. Most people who think it looks interesting will enjoy it.
Did You Enjoy It?
Yes. Pretty much. Like 3/5. I was able to knock it out in a few hours. I looked at spoilers about three times. One was the game's fault, one was my fault, and one was somewhere in between.
The biggest draw for me was nostalgia, as it is reminiscent of one of my old favorites, Another World.
Normally I am not a big fan of platform games. I can enjoy puzzle games, and this one just barely made the cut.
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