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88 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    Aug 18, 2011
    98
    LIMBO is a wonderfully dark experience with its only real flaw being its stunted length.
  2. Game Chronicles
    Aug 4, 2011
    95
    Limbo will assault your senses and challenge your intellect with one of the best puzzle-adventure games I've ever played on any system.
  3. PC Gamer UK
    Sep 8, 2011
    92
    A beautifully designed masterpiece of a platform game, that will chill, challenge and charm in equal measure. [Oct 2011, p.78]
  4. ActionTrip
    Aug 8, 2011
    91
    It immerses players almost effortlessly thanks to its sleek design and delightfully subtle lighting effects and creepy-looking shadows.
  5. PC Games (Russia)
    Sep 19, 2011
    90
    A brilliant indie platformer. Braid can finally retire. [October 2011, p.100]
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  6. GamingXP
    Sep 15, 2011
    90
    Minimum effort, maximum tension!
  7. PC PowerPlay
    Sep 8, 2011
    90
    A superb, harrowing experience, guaranteed to crawl under your skin and stay there for a long time. [Oct 2011, p.58]
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  8. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 4, 2011
    90
    Melancholic yet thrilling adventure you play over all at once. Game of clever puzzles and stylish visuals did not lose any of its appeal since its first appearance on consoles. [Issue#208]
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  9. CD-Action
    Aug 31, 2011
    90
    We waited a whole year for the PC and PS3 versions of Limbo, but it was worth it – it's a pearl one in a million. Games like this just don't age. [September 2011, p.69]
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  10. PC Games (Germany)
    Aug 8, 2011
    90
    A masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of platformers and puzzle games alike. Beautiful visuals, smooth gameplay and fantastic audio - it's one the most atmospheric games we've played in years.
  11. Bit-Gamer
    Aug 7, 2011
    90
    Yes, Limbo channels the poems of our inner teenagers about being misunderstood and lonely, but it does so bravely and beautifully, and it is a better game for it; a game that should not be missed.
  12. AtomicGamer
    Aug 2, 2011
    90
    For anyone who isn't immediately enchanted by its look and style, even ten bucks might be a bit of a stretch, but I still find it exceedingly difficult not to wholeheartedly recommend LIMBO to fans of indie games.
  13. GameSpot
    Aug 2, 2011
    90
    Thoughtful puzzles and striking aesthetics make Limbo a cerebral adventure you must experience.
  14. IGN
    Aug 2, 2011
    90
    An incredible achievement. Very few games are as original, atmospheric, and consistently brilliant. 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 favorite games.
  15. 3DJuegos
    Aug 9, 2011
    86
    Limbo is worth experiencing for the atmosphere alone, this little child´s world is an amazing place to get engaged. Aside of an obvious lack of complexity in its gameplay side this is one of the most artistic achievements you will see for years.
  16. PC Format
    Sep 8, 2011
    85
    One of the best physics puzzle games out there. A clever game and one devoid of pretension. [Oct 2011, p.104]
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  17. Computer Games Online RO
    Aug 29, 2011
    85
    Timeline that, to be honest, will be quite short. An hour, maybe two. That's if you don't want to get all 13 achievements, in which case you'll most likely need more than one playthrough.
  18. GamingExcellence
    Aug 18, 2011
    85
    Limbo is a game worth playing, that much is for certain. I wouldn't recommend it as a purchase to those who have already played the title before, but if you have yet to experience what it's like walking through the darkness of a world that wants to see you dead, then give it a shot
  19. Game Over Online
    Aug 8, 2011
    85
    I like that for the most part it tests primarily your thinking capabilities, without resorting to hard-to-accomplish and time out ducking or jumping exercises to increase the game's difficulty. The visuals are shivers-up-your-spine creepy, and from the first to the last, though those two points are not very far apart, I've enjoyed my time in Limbo.
  20. GameStar
    Aug 4, 2011
    81
    This jump & run is a must-buy for every fan of the genre. Even beginners should take a look because Limbo shows that you don't need DirectX 11 or a huge story - just two colors and a lot of love.
  21. Absolute Games
    Jan 10, 2012
    80
    Limbo is a beautiful, intense experience.
  22. ZTGameDomain
    Aug 3, 2011
    79
    Limbo will stay with me for a long time. It's art style and sound design are strong enough to have left a mark. I can guarantee, though, that I will not replay the game. There is nothing to draw me back.
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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 427 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 118
  3. Negative: 11 out of 118
  1. Marcio_Miranda
    10
    Simple and brilliant. The result of game + art. Game mechanics is great and it's mood quite unique. Puzzles are quite easy but since mistakes often means death and restart, that's a good thing, to avoid them into become annoying. Checkpoints are well and often placed. It somehow reminded me of "Out Of This World" wich is a game I loved. Game sound is also amazing, focused on details and ambience with no music, making it's dark mood even more creepy. The weakest point is the game lenght... quite short... they could've made the game a little bigger, with harder puzzles near the end, but for 10 bucks it's more than worth it.… Full Review »
  2. Veeediot
    6
    Limbo is the gaming equivalent of 'designer' bottled water -- the bottle is gorgeous, but you can get higher quality tap-water for a fraction of the price. Limbo has absolutey excellent art-direction, and the entire experience is eerily beautiful. Sadly, the game's selling points end there. The story is almost entirely non-existent, and manages to wrap itself up after only 3 hours of game play. If it were a Newgrounds title, all my 5 would belong to this. However, compared against other titles in the under $10 range, it leaves a lot to be desired.… Full Review »
  3. Spore
    4
    I really don't understand why everyone is calling this game a masterpiece. The graphics are unique and they work. The puzzle solving is pretty clever but it's nothing special. The sounds work for the game but there really aren't any. There's no music throughout, only ambient sounds here and there. The game is fun and surely worth playing but even at the low price of 10€ on steam, I feel it's too expensive. It's mostly because of 1 flaw, a big one. The game is only 2 hours long and there is 0 incentive to replay it. The only thing this game has going for it is that it has a unique style. Play it, support the guys that make it, but don't expect anything more than a movie's worth of entertainment.… Full Review »
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