Limbo

As a game, Lymbo falls somewhat flat. Two dimensional platforming with basic puzzle solving is an archaic style of gameplay that has been done hundreds of times before. However, what makes Lymbo special is everything outside of the gameplay; a mysterious and dark atmosphere looms like an especially dense cloud, enveloping everything from the setting to the character and enemies in a fog of eerie tension. With no instructions, the player intuitively wanders through the black and gray woods avoiding the occasional spike pit with essentially no motive, only a sense that danger silently lurks. This lack of information is where Lymbo ironically shines, for the dark ambiguity of the entire experience is what drives the player to continue. While the search for answers or at least a hint of reason is not entertained by the short demo, it does give a taste of the somewhat supernatural elements the game has to offer.