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Playdead's LIMBO

Experience the award-winning indie adventure that redefined atmospheric gaming. Immerse yourself in captivating puzzles and a dark, misty world—uninterrupted and purely cinematic.

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Key Figures

Downloads

870K+

User Rating

4.5/5

Total Ratings

49K+

Publisher

Playdead ApS

A Masterpiece of Atmospheric Design

Experience the award-winning indie adventure that redefined mobile gaming through its unique blend of haunting visuals and clever puzzle-solving.

Striking Noir Visuals

Step into a meticulously crafted monochromatic world that prioritizes mood and artistic expression over traditional graphics.

Intellectual Challenges

Navigate complex environmental puzzles that respect your intelligence and reward curiosity through subtle storytelling.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Playdead's LIMBO

What kind of game is Playdead's LIMBO?

Playdead's LIMBO is an award-winning indie adventure game. It features captivating puzzle design and immersive sound and visuals within dark, misty spaces and a haunting narrative.

Has Playdead's LIMBO won any awards?

Yes, Playdead's LIMBO is an Apple Design Award Winner and has received over 100 awards, including Best Downloadable from Gameinformer, Best Puzzle Game from Gamespot, and Best Indie Game from Kotaku.

What is the critical reception of Playdead's LIMBO?

The critical reception for Playdead's LIMBO is highly positive. Destructoid rated it 10/10, Giant Bomb 5/5, and The Escapist 5/5. Critics praise its perfection, mastery, and disturbing genius.

What is the visual style and atmosphere of Playdead's LIMBO?

Limbo's visuals are dark, misty, and eerily beautiful, establishing a haunting atmosphere. The game utilizes immersive sound and distinctive monochrome art, as shown in the provided screenshots, to create its unique world.

Is Playdead's LIMBO considered a masterpiece?

Yes, Playdead's LIMBO is considered a masterpiece. Giant Bomb states, 'The game is a masterpiece,' highlighting its esteemed status within the gaming community and its significant impact.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

Playdead's LIMBO - A silhouetted boy faces a giant spider in a dark and misty monochrome forest from Playdeads LIMBO — A silhouetted boy faces a giant spider in a dark and misty monochrome forest from Playdeads LIMBO

Playdead's LIMBO - Silhouette of a boy with glowing eyes in the dark misty landscape of Playdeads LIMBO — Silhouette of a boy with glowing eyes in the dark misty landscape of Playdeads LIMBO

Playdead's LIMBO - A silhouetted boy climbing a ladder in a dark monochrome environment from Playdead's LIMBO. — A silhouetted boy climbing a ladder in a dark monochrome environment from Playdead's LIMBO.

Playdead's LIMBO - A black and white gameplay screenshot of Playdead's LIMBO featuring a silhouetted boy running through a dark and misty industrial environment. — A black and white gameplay screenshot of Playdead's LIMBO featuring a silhouetted boy running through a dark and misty industrial environment.

Playdead's LIMBO - Silhouette of a boy in a dark industrial environment under a beam of light in Limbo — Silhouette of a boy in a dark industrial environment under a beam of light in Limbo

Playdead's LIMBO - A silhouette of a boy jumping over a pit of spikes in the dark and misty world of Playdeads LIMBO — A silhouette of a boy jumping over a pit of spikes in the dark and misty world of Playdeads LIMBO

Playdead's LIMBO - A silhouetted boy facing the legs of a giant spider in a dark misty forest from the game Limbo. — A silhouetted boy facing the legs of a giant spider in a dark misty forest from the game Limbo.

Playdead's LIMBO - A silhouette of a boy standing on a rocky hill in a dark and misty forest from the game Playdeads LIMBO — A silhouette of a boy standing on a rocky hill in a dark and misty forest from the game Playdeads LIMBO

Playdead's LIMBO - Silhouette of a boy with glowing eyes walking towards a large boulder in a dark misty forest — Silhouette of a boy with glowing eyes walking towards a large boulder in a dark misty forest

Playdead's LIMBO - A monochrome gameplay scene from LIMBO showing the boy protagonist running toward two mysterious silhouetted figures on a ledge. — A monochrome gameplay scene from LIMBO showing the boy protagonist running toward two mysterious silhouetted figures on a ledge.

Description

Limbo is an award-winning indie adventure, critically acclaimed for its captivating puzzle design and immersive sound and visuals. Its dark, misty spaces and haunting narrative will stay with you forever. Apple Design Award Winner. What the press said: "Limbo is as close to perfect at what it does as a game can get." Destructoid – 10/10 "The game is a masterpiece." Giant Bomb – 5/5 "Limbo is genius. Freaky, weird genius. Disturbing, uncomfortable genius." The Escapist – 5/5 "Dark, disturbing, yet eerily beautiful, Limbo is a world that deserves to be explored." Joystiq – 5/5 Winner of more than 100 awards, including: - Best Downloadable (Gameinformer) - Best Puzzle Game (Gamespot) - The Best Indie Game (Kotaku) - Digital Game of the Year (GameReactor) - Best Horror Game (IGN) - Best Visual Arts (Game Developers Choice Awards) - Technical Excellence (Independent Games Festival) - Adventure Game of the Year (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design (D.I.C.E. Awards)