Possibly the best indie game ever created

Post » Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:33 am

Have any of you played Limbo? I got in on Xbox 360 a couple days ago and it just came out on Steam. Words can't explain this game.

It is a simple platformer, presented in disturbing black and shades of grey. You are a little boy, and you wake up in the middle of a forest. There is no backstory, no text on the screen, and no loading screens or levels.
The description of the game on Steam and Xbox Live Arcade says nothing except:

"Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO"

That's all the backstory you get. Apparently your sister is in this world with you.



This is the most haunting and atmospheric game I have ever played, and the ending is beautiful and shocking. I can't even explain how I feel about this game. The sound, visuals, and gameplay tie together better than any game I have ever seen.
It also won over 90 awards, so I suggest you check it out. It's not often a platformer wins: "Best horror game" Here is a gameplay video with no spoilers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZhiqVE0E5w
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Post » Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:43 pm

About how long did it take you to beat?
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Post » Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:24 am

Have any of you played Limbo? I got in on Xbox 360 a couple days ago and it just came out on Steam. Words can't explain this game.

It is a simple platformer, presented in disturbing black and shades of grey. You are a little boy, and you wake up in the middle of a forest. There is no backstory, no text on the screen, and no loading screens or levels.
The description of the game on Steam and Xbox Live Arcade says nothing except:

"Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO"

That's all the backstory you get. Apparently your sister is in this world with you.



This is the most haunting and atmospheric game I have ever played, and the ending is beautiful and shocking. I can't even explain how I feel about this game. The sound, visuals, and gameplay tie together better than any game I have ever seen.
It also won over 90 awards, so I suggest you check it out. It's not often a platformer wins: "Best horror game" Here is a gameplay video with no spoilers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZhiqVE0E5w


I'm pretty sure any gamer worth anything has heard of Limbo.
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Post » Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:31 pm

About how long did it take you to beat?


3-4 hours. It's not a long game
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Post » Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:18 am

I was just about to complain about it being on Xbox when I pulled Steam up, and there it was. It must be a sign, and so I ask you, is it worth $10?
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