Especially those, like us in the field of applying games to non-game activities. Limbo really sticks out as a game to inspire. One false move and you’re dead – it really is that simple. The never-knowing of what lies ahead, combined with those eerie sounds, leaves the gamer constantly fearful of the fragile nature of the character. And in setting itself out in this way it acquired a unique identity which has seen it become a massive favourite amongst gamers. It’s hauntingly vague graphics, it’s mood, it’s puzzles and its soundscape all rely on the beauty of simplicity. What makes Limbo stick out from the crowded game landscape is… well, nearly everything about it. Still, the fact that this game has a fan base that continues to grow three years after its initial release shows it has something that 90% of the games market wish it had an ongoing addictive nature. Will it now prove more popular than Angry Birds? Well, I’m not sure it’s going to adorn countless kiddy t-shirts – it’s more likely to to keep a few children up at night with its shadowy bear-traps and giant spiders, all waiting to sneak out of nowhere and claim the life of our game character rather bluntly. It’s been a fantastic journey for a game that was first released back in 2010 on XBox Live, having claimed a sackful of awards along the way. Close the curtains, turn off the lights, or in this case now you can just squint a bit anywhere you like because this month the dark and atmospheric Limbo game was launched on iOS. At Research Through Gaming, we’re huge fans of Limbo.
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