IGN: Limbo Video Review

MGRogue2017 · 2010-07-19T16:44:51Z

IGN writes: We take a look at the unique side-scrolling platformer: Limbo & give you our verdict on whether it's worthy of your hard-earned cash It's out this Wednesday on the Xbox Live Marketplace!

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mrv3215800d ago

5-6 hours isn't short for a download game, perhaps a retail game like MW2 it's short.

$15 seems like a good price.

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dizzleK5800d ago

$15 is fine. what does a movie ticket cost these days, $10-$12? and thats only for 90 minutes of entertainment.

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SeanRL5800d ago

I think I'd still rather see inception.

Lol, the game looks fun though, worth checking out.

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Aquanox5800d ago

Wow! Excellent score. I really like what I've seen in the video review.

I'm seriously considering buying it. Another great Xbox Live Exclusive title.

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Akagi5800d ago

That's a lot of game for $15.

I mean, look at the MW2 map packs. Rehashes.

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SeanRL5800d ago

Ya, between the map packs and this, I think i'd rather buy this, twice.

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lelo2play5800d ago (Edited 5800d ago )

Great reviews this game is getting. I guess i have to buy it.

The reviewer says it's one of the best games he has played... and only gives it a 9. IGN is very inconsistent.

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AAACE55799d ago

I don't know exactly how IGN judges games, but to me, a 10 is a perfect game in every way shape and form! No game deserves a 10 in my book because every game has it's problems or gets boring at some point. So in my opinion, a 9 is a great score. The reason reviewers actually give 10's is because they feel they have to give them out every once in a while because it's a number in their review process.

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AAACE55800d ago

One thing I like about Playstation is that Sony looks for the unique titles to put on it like The Pixel Junk games and Flower.

I am glad MS are looking to bring unique titles like this to the 360, and I hope they continue to do so.

Also, I just realized there are a bunch of good games in the Indie games section of XBL. And a lot of them only cost $1.

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MGRogue20175800d ago (Edited 5800d ago )

It looks like a mighty fine game.. but I still think 800MS points would be a better price. =/

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Ozzyb5800d ago

Is it weird that I'm considering a 360 for XBLA games? lol

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Timesplitter145800d ago (Edited 5800d ago )

No. I never wanted an X360 until I heard about this game.

In 6 months, if I don't hear about a PC/PS3 port, maybe I'll get one. I fell like they're missing a huge opportunity by not releasing this on all platforms

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N4PS3Fanboys5799d ago

It's published by Microsoft Game Studios, so it's definitely not coming to the PS3. And here's an article where the developers say it is not coming to the PC, either.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010...

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Ozzyb5800d ago

It would be awesome if it was multiplat, but this is not the deciding factor for me. Castlevania is what is really pushing me. A Castlevania game I can't play? I don't think I can handle that.

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Miacosa5800d ago

at 3-4 hours in length the $15 price tag is kinda steep. The game does look nice but will have to wait for an xbla sale to get it.

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Esena5800d ago

I don't understand why you cut the game's length in half? No where or no one has said this game is 3-4 hours.... well, besides you... But you haven't played it. Hmmm...

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Ozzyb5800d ago

If I do spring for the 360, I would not mind the $15 price tag. I pay $60 for games that definitely don't give 4x that 3-4 hour mark. Not to mention, it looks pretty original.

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inStereo5800d ago

I can honestly say that this is the first XBox title too make me freakin' jealous!

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SlyGuy5800d ago

if I was the only one. If this was on PSN I would buy it in a heartbeat.

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Whoooop5800d ago

Looks fantastic... I hope it releases on PC or PSN.

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For those interested in unique and original games I strongly advice you all to try this demo and buy the game if interested. It's really amazing.

http://machinarium.net/demo...

Puzzle game I might add.

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OhReginald5800d ago (Edited 5800d ago )

when a reviewer says "Download this game, its one of my favorite games ever" and when ign gives a game a 9.0....

check a different site for a real review like gamespot.

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willykyu5800d ago

One of the only game to look as good and exciting as a PSN title!
Well, after Braid, there is Limbo, looking gorgeous. Day one on my shiny xbox slim.

Xbox just needs playstation-like titles, like conceptual games, heavy on art, emotion and "authorish" atmosphere. Enough of FPS! Warm welcome to Limbo!

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coolbeans5800d ago

This arguement you made holds no ground whatsoever when it comes to XBLA games.

"One of the only game to look as and exciting as a PSN title!"
You're pretty much in the minority with that thinking (XBLA titles vs. PSN titles)

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willykyu5799d ago

I have a Wii, a PS3 and a Xbox 360, that I love too, as I just changed my Elite for a new shiny "slim" model (which is very quiet, at last).
But exclusive XBLA games aren't just as beautiful and interesting as PSN ones, I'm sorry. I'm used to be really happy with such games as Flower, Flow, Pixel junk series (especially Eden and Shooter), Everyday shooter etc.There's a level of polish and personality in exclusive PSN conceptual artistic games that just doesn't exist (in my opinion) on XBLA. Braid and Rez HD are the exceptions. But please, let me know other games if you have a good list.
Limbo would' have perfectly fit this list.

I knew this comment would angry xbox fans, but still, I'm really happy to welcome a game such as limbo on my Xbox.

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