Difficulty:

Just Right

Time Spent:

10 Hours or Less

The Bottom Line:

"Instant classic"

LIMBO came out last year to almost universal appraise from critics & gamers alike. From the simple gameplay to the minimalist visuals, the game easily stood out. The gaming press talked about LIMBO a good amount last year, so I definitely wanted toplay it. But being the quasi-frugal person that I am, I waited until LIMBO went on sale for $7.50 to buy it.

Here what I thought:

LOVED

Brooding Atmosphere: The world of LIMBO is a tough place for the little boy. Death awaits him at nearly every corner. Failure often means death for him. Even the locals are out to kill him. But the absolute worst thing has to be the GIGANTIC SPIDER the boy has to avoid. Simply a fantastic, and memorable setting for the game.

Quite theLooker: LIMBO's minimalist visuals will leave an impression on you. A wise decision by PlayDead Studios as the graphics perfectly compliment the game's atmosphere. I really liked how you have to use your imagination to picture all that goes on in the game.

I Got This!: I know I'm not the smartest person in the world, but I'm not the dumbest either. So I appreciated how I could solve every puzzle without having to look at a guide.

HATED

Standardized Pricing: LIMBO is a quality game, but I don't know if it's worth $15, which is the standard pricing for most XBLA games. The game can be completed in about 4hrs and there's little replay value. I understand why PlayDead Studios went with $15, but I would've felt better with a $10 pricepoint.


CONCLUSION

LIMBO is a fantastic XBLA gamethat featuresmemorable minimalist graphics, a brooding atmosphere, and all different sorts of ways to die. PlayDead Studios has crafted an excellent title all X360 gamers should try. The controls are simple, the puzzles are all do-able even for us normal people, and there's a huge spider after you!

LIMBO is simply a game you won't forget anytime soon. My only complaint would be the standardized $15XBLA price PlayDead Studio decided to go with. I waited for the sale to snag it for $7.50, but I would've probably bought the game for $10 at launch.