Limbo Revolution
- May 19, 2024
- Mediocre At Most
Get on SteamLimbo Revolution is a first-person shooter set in a 1980s Eastern European City ravaged by war. In this haunting world, you play as a stalker, battling and surviving against bandits, other stalkers and the military. With a rich, atmospheric setting and low poly graphics, this game transports you to a world of darkness and despair. Explore the desolate streets of the fallen city and face off again…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game showcases impressive graphical fidelity thanks to the Unreal Engine 5, providing a visually appealing experience.
- There is potential for growth and development, with the possibility of becoming a great game similar to DayZ.
- Exploring the small world created by the developer can be rewarding, offering moments of enjoyment despite the current limitations.
- The game is in early access and currently lacks direction, lore, and meaningful content, making it feel incomplete.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with the trader system and item interactions.
- The singleplayer experience is not functioning properly, and the overall game feels more like a proof of concept than a finished product.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in Limbo, powered by the Unreal Engine 5, showcase impressive fidelity that highlights the game's potential, complemented by snappy and realistic gunplay. While the visuals are solid, some users feel the overall experience leans more towards a proof of concept.
“Limbo in its current state feels more like a proof of concept as to what the game can achieve with its graphical fidelity, thanks to the Unreal Engine 5 and solid gunplay that feels snappy and realistic.”
“The graphics are impressive and enhance the overall experience of the game.”
“Limbo in its current state feels more like a proof of concept regarding what the game can achieve with its graphical fidelity, thanks to the Unreal Engine 5.”
“The sound design is crunchy, but the graphics leave much to be desired.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting numerous bugs and a general lack of polish, leading to a subpar gaming experience. Overall, it is perceived as poorly optimized and not meeting player expectations.
“The game runs smoothly after the latest optimization updates, making for a much more enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how the developers are continuously working on optimization; it really enhances gameplay performance.”
“The optimization efforts have significantly reduced loading times, allowing for a seamless transition between levels.”
“It's going to have bugs; it's not going to be 100% optimized.”
“Worse game... very bad optimizations.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is a standout feature, showcasing Dominik's background in level design. Players find that taking the time to explore the environment enhances the overall experience, making it particularly rewarding.
“This is actually Dominik's first ever game. Before this, Dominik's main experience has been in level design and creating atmosphere, and this is where time spent exploring can be quite rewarding.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an exploding helicopter mechanic that drops collectible items; however, players can only destroy the helicopter when it is off the map, making it impossible to collect the dropped items.
“The exploding helicopter mechanic drops unknown items to collect, but the only way to destroy the helicopter is when it is off the map, making it impossible to collect the items it drops.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during critical gameplay sequences.”
- story1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game raises intriguing questions about the woman's emotional state in the underground bunker, prompting players to seek deeper understanding of her backstory and the circumstances that led to her distress. This element adds a layer of mystery and engagement, encouraging players to explore the narrative further.
“The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing you into the characters' lives.”
“Each twist and turn in the plot kept me on the edge of my seat, eager to uncover the next chapter.”
“Why is the woman in the underground bunker crying? What’s her story?”
“The plot twists felt forced and left me confused rather than intrigued.”
“The characters lacked depth, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
