Exit Limbo: Opening
- November 5, 2020
- Virtual Craft Studio
Get on SteamExit 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and stylish aesthetic reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups, with impressive graphics and engaging visuals.
- Combat can be fun and rewarding, with a variety of combos and a satisfying sense of power when defeating enemies.
- The retro synthwave music enhances the gameplay experience, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The controls are unresponsive and frustrating, making combat and character movement difficult and unenjoyable.
- The game suffers from a lack of polish, including issues with frame rate, hit detection, and an unclear tutorial.
- The checkpoint system is unforgiving, leading to repetitive gameplay and potential frustration for players.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant style and aesthetic appeal, reminiscent of classic comic series, with some users highlighting the impressive visuals and combo animations. However, there are criticisms regarding inconsistent input recognition and hit detection, suggesting that while the graphics are strong, the overall execution feels unfinished. Some players also feel that graphics are not a crucial aspect of the game.
“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 the design and story visuals.”
“Graphics don't matter in this game.”
“Graphics.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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 with controls and performance that detract from the narrative. Overall, the story seems to be overshadowed by technical shortcomings and gameplay flaws.
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music features an engaging retro synthwave soundtrack that complements its b-movie aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience with cinematic flair and rocking vibes. Players appreciate how the music keeps them immersed and energized during gameplay, particularly while battling enemies.
“Awesome b-movie like 2D brawler (with a little jumping and running) featuring 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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 run feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two games are ever the same.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
“The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in outcomes, which severely limits its replayability.”
“After finishing the main story, I found that there were no new challenges or different paths to explore, making it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor frame rate, choppy animations, and unresponsive 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.”
