Overview of the mobile version of the horror game Limbo

The game Limbo has been known to players for a long time. While previously it was only known for consoles and desktop devices, there is now an iOS version for mobile gadgets. For experienced players who regularly explore dark and dystopian games, everything about LIMBO is very familiar. At the time of its release, it had an incredible popularity. For now, the game is only available for PC, consoles and iOS devices, but an Android release is possible soon.

Foreword

Limbo is a game full of mystery and riddles, so it is almost impossible to describe in detail what happens in it. The description says that the boy’s wish to discover his sister’s fate has led him to Limbo.

To find out all the details, you have to go through this very dark, insanely scary and full of secrets forest on your own.

The player will conduct all the action as a boy who suddenly wakes up on the edge of the forest. He has no knowledge of what to do next. The only solution is to go forward. You can’t just walk through the forest, as there are a lot of traps prepared for you. To avoid losing your arms or legs, you’ll have to solve many difficult puzzles and learn how to avoid all the dangers. On the way there will be other children, from whom you can not expect anything good. As a result, the last level will be reached, and then the finale will be shown in a rather unexpected format.

Limbo controls

The game has 3 main control buttons. There are also controls for normal finger movements on the display, through which players will walk, jump, pick up and hold objects. The main control panel is missing in this version. It is worth noting that the display does not always understand the player’s actions correctly.

The game is done in black and white, and the blood makes the atmosphere of the game more dramatic.

Limbo presents some very challenging puzzles, but not as many as one would hope. Even if you know how to get past the traps, you shouldn’t get excited, because it will take you quite a while to learn all the ones in the game. One of the advantages of the game is that it develops patience.

It’s worth noting that the game is mostly about solving the most difficult puzzles. Each level is a new, very difficult and challenging task.

Graphics and sound

The game is done entirely in black and white. The backlighting of all characters is a nice addition to the look. One constant detail is the boy’s glowing eyes. It is worth noting that the artists have made them bright white. The game is done in two dimensions, but uses a nice parallax effect for the background, which allows you to convey the depth of this terrifying picture.

Limbo is also accompanied by the same minimalist soundtrack, which is to say a complete lack of it. The player will only hear sounds made by small objects.

There are no dialogues whatsoever. The game evokes a feeling of loneliness and despair.

Limbo conclusions

Limbo is one of the favorite games of users all over the world. Creating a game in a format for portable Apple devices is a real breakthrough. If it weren’t for the control issues, Limbo would have been a great game.