Limbo Mini Review

Colne Crusader Thu Nov 27, 2014 5:01 pm

Name of Game: Limbo

System: Xbox 360/ Xbox One

Style of Game: Puzzle platformer

Graphics Quality: Superb sillouhetted, black and white, minimalist, shadowy, creepy and very stylish.

Sound Quality: Superb. No dialogue just superb use of ambient, atmosphere inducing sound.

Difficulty: Not too difficult at all, but getting the achievement for five or fewer deaths is pretty tough.

Ach points: As mentioned above, there is one tough cheev. The others are easy, particularly if you use a guide for the collectibles which you may well need!

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As Xbox One early adopters are getting this game for free at the moment, I thought this would be a good time to do a Mini for it. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said that we are getting this game because it is an absolute must play and I totally agree.

Limbo is a modern classic and closes the gap between games and Art. Stunning stylish visuals, gruesome deaths and superb sound make for a fantastic atmosphere. The puzzles are absolutely superb and are beautifully crafted. They are not too difficult as to provide frustration, but you feel a sense of satisfaction from figuring them out. There are no dead ends and red herrings to frustrate. It's a game that you could load up for novices or non gamers to marvel at and play.

The controls are tight and although not a long game, I find it just right.

The Xbox one version is even more lovely than the previous gen with improved frame-rates and clarity, although you could argue that you lose a touch of atmosphere as the 360 version seems to have a more grainy noir look to it, but the sound seems slightly enhanced on the bone.

A superb experience. Not to be missed. 9 out of 10.