Limbo

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Descriptions

This popular 2D puzzle-platformer creates the atmosphere of isolation, where the player alone can guide the nameless protagonist to his destination. Hostile environments and one-hit deaths may seem difficult, but the game implements a fair amount of checkpoints. The monochrome color palette showcases cartoony proportions of every living thing while making lack of details threatening. Limbo shows you exactly what you encounter, but never how it looks.

Limbo uses the atmosphere and sound design of the horror genre while avoiding tropes of the modern horror games. The overarching theme and unique style compensated for the rather short game with an abrupt ending, making Limbo one of the most impactful games for the genre.

The simple controls and easy-to-pick-up mechanics help to make a clear distinction, which part of the stage players can interact with, and which part can lead to the quick death. Even though the game is in black and white, this separation is intuitive and natural, so the player would know exactly where to go or what to do.

Recomended

Minimum

"4.4 and up"

Platforms

Android
Nintendo Switch
Xbox One
iOS
PC
macOS
Linux
Xbox 360
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
PS Vita

Genre

Platformer
Puzzle
Indie
Fighting

Developer

Playdead
Double Eleven

Tag

Minimalist
Crime
Commentary available
Cinematic
Physics
Side Scroller
Short
controller support
Female Protagonist
Controller
Moddable
Singleplayer
Includes Source SDK
Great Soundtrack
Full controller support
Story Rich