Limbs

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Limbs is a single player and multiplayer puzzle game. It was developed by Moritz Göldi and was released on October 31, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Limbs is a hilarious adventure game where one or two players control the limbs of a string puppet, navigating a handcrafted world through dexterous, cooperative gameplay. Players manually move each arm and leg, creating a unique, challenging experience inspired by puppet theater. The game features intuitive split-screen co-op and solo modes focused on coordination and teamwork.

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Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

humor11 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and provides endless laughs, especially in co-op mode with friends.
It features charming art direction and a whimsical storybook aesthetic that adds to the overall enjoyment.
The physics-based gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, making for a unique and entertaining experience.

Co-op play is unreliable, requiring two controllers and often leading to connectivity issues with Steam Remote Play.
The game can be frustrating due to unstable physics and controls, which may lead to unplayable situations.
It lacks polish in certain areas, such as the user interface and compatibility with various controllers.

humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its chaotic and lighthearted nature, especially in cooperative play. Many found themselves laughing uncontrollably at the game's quirky sound effects and the absurdity of seemingly simple tasks turning into comedic challenges. Overall, the blend of intricate controls and unexpected mishaps contributes to a hilariously entertaining experience.
- “This game is a hilarious, chaotic experience best enjoyed with friends.”
- “I felt like a stand-up comedian the entire time, though nothing tops the sound effects (voice acted?!)—the crows chanting '⛧ crŏẁ ☠' like Pokémon had me doubled over laughing.”
- “You'll find yourself attempting seemingly simple tasks that quickly turn into hilariously complex endeavors, pushing your skills to the limit in the most entertaining way possible.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and replayable nature, featuring cooperative elements and wacky physics that create a humorous and challenging experience. Players enjoy the balance of difficulty and satisfaction while coordinating the marionette's limbs, complemented by a charming story and engaging mechanics.
- “This is an incredibly fun game with a lot of replayability and super fun gameplay and narration.”
- “The physics-based gameplay is brilliantly challenging, striking the perfect balance between difficulty and satisfaction.”
- “The cooperative gameplay, combined with wacky physics and challenging controls, makes for nonstop laughs as you try to coordinate the marionette’s limbs.”
- “The controls are frustratingly unresponsive, making it difficult to execute even the simplest actions.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, leading to a monotonous experience after just a few hours.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's unique and charming art style, characterized by its quirky visuals and whimsical storybook aesthetic, has received praise for its creativity and attention to detail, including playful elements like the deforming cardboard fence. Additionally, subtle pop culture references enhance the overall appeal of the graphics.
- “The unique art style adds charm, and the subtle pop culture references are a nice bonus.”
- “The art style is charmingly quirky—I'm still not over how the cardboard fence deformed under us as we unintentionally and repeatedly hammered our left leg down on it.”
- “The art direction is also noteworthy, perfectly capturing a whimsical storybook and puppet aesthetic.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as charming, complemented by a whimsical storybook and puppet aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. However, some players note that they are still early in the game, limiting their ability to provide a comprehensive assessment of the narrative.
- “The art direction is also noteworthy, perfectly capturing a whimsical storybook and puppet aesthetic.”
- “Charming story and fun game mechanics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its engaging gameplay and narration, along with co-op options. While it is relatively short, players find the experience enjoyable enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
- “This is an incredibly fun game with a lot of replayability and super enjoyable gameplay and narration.”
- “Other than that, it's rather short (but not too short for the price); there's a lot of replayability and even co-op.”
- “The game is quite short, and while it offers some replayability, it doesn't feel substantial enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
- “I found the replayability lacking; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “Despite the initial fun, the replayability factor is minimal, making it hard to justify playing again.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be highly emotional, often experiencing intense laughter that brings them to tears, indicating a strong connection to the humor and overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “I was laughing so hard I cried!”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “I felt a deep connection with the characters, their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, particularly with controller compatibility, as one player noted their PS4 controller failed to function despite multiple troubleshooting attempts.
- “The game doesn't work with my PS4 controller, despite trying numerous troubleshooting steps.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
- “The online connection is unstable, causing lag and disconnections during matches.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is rich and full of character, though it may lack a polished finish at times.
- “Not always super polished, but it has a lot of atmosphere and character.”