“Limbo” is a platforming title created by the independent game company Playdead. The first thing most gamers notice is its rather unique graphical style. This style renders the entire game in black, white, and gray. Despite the lack of color, the brilliant use of shadow effects and the well-designed world create a very immersive experience. The game is designed to keep gamers on their toes, throwing obstacles in their way at unexpected times. These obstacles include falling boulders, electrical wires, and even a giant spider. All these obstacles can easily kill the player’s character, forcing the player to revert back to the nearest checkpoint. The game has a sort of trial-and-error...
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