OXCGN’s LIMBO XBLA Review – Braid’s Darker Twin

OXCGN:

"Quite simply, Limbo will most likely be one of the most talked about Arcade games of the year.

It’s one of those games that tries to do something quite similar to other games of its genre but puts its own twist on it. And the twist is great.

Limbo is a side scrolling platformer made by PlayDead Studios, with its primary focus on solving physics based puzzles to progress through the eerie world of Limbo."

[gaminoz]

This really looks atmospheric. There are really some interesting titles on XBLA these days.

[hardcorez]

agree. the dlc games these days seem to be improving with quality.

[BadCircuit]

It's just that we don't seem to hear about them much as they aren't really marketed. The casuals who might also enjoy XBLA titles don't hear of them.

[captain-obvious]

it looks like i'll be buying this one

[NecrumSlavery]

Hardcorez I totally agree. Both PSN/XBLA arcade are dishing out stellar games. I am finding DLC games to be more and more enjoyable. BRW DeathSpank is outstanding as well.

[XboxOZ360]

There's heaps of game on the XBLA and PSN that don't get their fair share of promotion.

Due mainly to the fact the dev through either Sony or Microsoft try and keep costs down enough for the developer to make some money, enabling them to continue making more games.

The 3 main platforms are making great inroads into the casual gamer market, and it's more the hardcore gamer that doesn't look for these games until they are released, whereas the casual gamer keeps away from the mainstream hardcore gaming media news boards etc.

The game look excellent, and certainly looked good when OXCGN had a chance to get its hands on it . . . . I can imagine this being in many gamers libraries but I don't think it'll hit the PSN any time soon, seeing this is the dev first effort, which is a shame really, but understandable.

[OneSneakyMofo]

I was looking forward to this, but my Xbox 360 died today, lol.

[BadCircuit]

Funny...mine is in getting repaired for RROD too...but it's an older model.

[Halochampian]

funny.. considering you don't own one.

On topic: This has been one of my most anticipated titles since it was first shown. Cant wait to play it.

"Braid's darker twin" has me sold

[Redrum059]

kinda like a sidescroller silent hill but without the blood and ccreatures.

[BadCircuit]

I like the black and white shadow look. I may have to try this one.

[Godem]

Will be weird to be playing black and white on HDTV's.. quite a blast from the past lol

[Godem]

Lol it really does look like the opposite of Braid, and because of that I must buy it

[REALgamer]

They have to contend with the post-E3 news surge.

Kind of hard for an amazing indie game to get noticed in amongst games using the CryEngine 173 with 1 million billion head polygons and physics that make breaking crates and exploding barrels more realistic than ever!

I'll be getting this one to show my support for the little guys, not to mention it sounds like a better game than many of the recent 'triple A' games out there.

[Shield]

I don't purchase many XBLA games but I am definitely getting this one. Looks awesome!

[candystop]

Really thats all I've been into lately are live arcade and a few indie titles. To me these types of games feel like old school games in a way how they catch my imagination.

[hoops]

Some of these PSN/XBL games are fantastic. Its so sad that they dont get the accolaids as the bigger titled games.
Some of them are just amazing for the value

[yamzilla]

is a RIP OFF....

Flash games like this should be free...console gamers stop buying every scrap they throw at you....this is why we get nickled and dimed for everything,....you guys are too willing to buy stupid shit that should be free....

This game;

http://www.comagame.net/

is free and most likely better along with 1,000's of other free games...

[Belgavion]

Deathspank last week and now this!

[Immortal Kaim]

I really need to get myself some MS points for Limbo. Anyone know the exact release time for Aus?

[coolfool]

if it was on the PSN. I don't have an Xbox which is a shame because this looks really good.