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Play Overview
Limbo (2011) is a narrative traversal game where you control a small boy as he runs, jumps and climbs through a dark, silhouetted forest that clanks and hums with foreboding. As the age rating suggests, he is killed in all manner of gruesome ways. But this is not without reason. Rather than violent indulgence, the repeated downfall of the child builds a protective relationship between the player and their charge. He needs protection, but he also needs meaning. His willing march into the unknown at your command shows great courage and the need to reach his sister.
The wordless interactions with the boy create a powerful parental relationship to get him where he needs to be, whether that’s to safety or being reunited with his own family.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Limbo 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 days ago.
The wordless interactions with the boy create a powerful parental relationship to get him where he needs to be, whether that’s to safety or being reunited with his own family.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Limbo 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 days ago.
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Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Rated for younger players in the US. Rated ESRB TEEN for Mild Blood and Mild Violence.
Skill Level
12+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. There is some tightly timed platforming jumps and puzzles. You need resilience for when you die (which is often). Also, some lateral thinking is important.
Costs
Limbo usually costs £7.99 to £8.99.
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Limbo
 | Xbox One | £8.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
| PC | £8.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
 SALE | Switch | £8.99 | £0.89 until 22/09/2024 | – |
 | PC | £8.99 | – | – |
| Mac | £8.99 | – | – |
 | PS4 | £7.99 | – | – |
 | Android | - | – | Free Google Play Pass |
Game Details
Release Date: 02/08/2011, updated in 2018
Price: 90% off
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, PS Vita, PS4, Switch, Wii U and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 12+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Traversal (Brain Game, Platform, Puzzle and Stealth)
Accessibility: 13 features
Components: 2D Side-On
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