Exit Limbo: Opening

About

Exit limbo is a neo-retro side-scrolling beat ’em up with adventure elements, cool fighting mechanics, memorable enemies and a truly unique setting and visual art style.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+11

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features vibrant graphics and a unique art style that many players find appealing.
Combat can be enjoyable with a variety of combos and a fun, engaging atmosphere reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups.
The game has a nostalgic feel, evoking memories of classic arcade games, and offers a challenging experience for players who enjoy that.

Controls are often unresponsive and frustrating, leading to a poor combat experience.
The game suffers from technical issues such as frame rate drops and a lack of polish, making it feel unfinished.
The tutorial is inadequate, focusing more on evasion than combat, which can leave players feeling unprepared for the challenges ahead.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and colorful art style, creating an engaging world that resonates with players. However, some users note that while the visuals are impressive, there are issues with input recognition and hit detection that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as stylish and visually appealing, reminiscent of classic comic aesthetics.
- “I love the visuals.”
- “They've found a great graphical style here.”
- “This one oozes style and feels like a long-lost mirage comics series, which is 1000% an aesthetic I can get behind.”
- “Input recognition for those special moves and hit detection is not always on par with design and story visuals.”
- “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
- “The art style was probably my favorite part of it, cool world created.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it cliché and lacking depth, while others describe it as epic. However, many users express frustration with the overall gameplay experience, citing issues like poor controls and technical performance that detract from the narrative. Overall, the story seems to be overshadowed by gameplay shortcomings.
- “The story is epic.”
- “It's like playing Temple Run for the story.”
- “Horrible frame rate, game skips, animations aren't even remotely fluid, bad movement and controls, boring cliché story and plot, boring gameplay.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's music features an engaging retro synthwave soundtrack that complements its b-movie aesthetic and enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the cinematic quality of the music and its ability to keep them immersed while battling enemies. The combination of vintage filters and rocking music vibes creates a captivating atmosphere throughout the gameplay.
- “Awesome b-movie like 2D brawler (with a little jumping and running) with vintage filters, cinematic music, and very nice cut scenes.”
- “The retro synthwave music that blasts in your headphones is just the right thing for it.”
- “Rocking music vibes keep you engaged while you beat those zombie sheep to a bloody pulp.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it repeatedly without losing interest.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “Every time I dive back in, I discover something new, making it a game I can enjoy over and over.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for its poor frame rate, choppy animations, and unsatisfactory movement and controls, leading to a frustrating experience. Additionally, the story and plot are deemed clichéd and unengaging, contributing to an overall sense of boredom in the gameplay.
- “Horrible frame rate, the game skips, animations aren't even remotely fluid, bad movement and controls, boring cliché story and plot, and overall boring gameplay.”