Limbus Company

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 700 reviews
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  • optimization
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"Limbus Company" is a tactical RPG set in a mysterious organization known as the "Limbus Company," where players must strategize and command a team of characters with unique abilities to combat nightmarish creatures. The game features dark, atmospheric visuals and a complex storyline with multiple endings based on the player's choices. As the Master of the company, players must balance their resources, manage their team's morale, and delve deeper into the haunting world of the Limbus.

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 700 reviews
story245 positive mentions
optimization43 negative mentions
  • Incredible world-building and character development, with heavy philosophical and literary references that enhance the story.
  • Turn-based combat encourages strategic team building and is accessible for both casual and hardcore players.
  • Generous gacha system that allows players to obtain all characters through gameplay without the need for spending money.
  • Frequent crashes and performance issues on mobile devices, making the game unplayable for many users.
  • Poor optimization leads to lag during battles, even on high-end devices, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The tutorial is confusing and lacks clarity, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
  • story377 mentions

    The story of the game is widely praised for its incredible world-building, deep character development, and engaging narrative that intertwines dark themes with humor. Players appreciate the philosophical and literary references, as well as the emotional depth that keeps them invested in the characters' arcs. Despite some performance issues on mobile, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, making it a compelling experience for those who enjoy rich narratives in games.

    • “Incredible world building, heavy philosophical and literary references if you want to follow them, and a lot of emotional and unexpected turns in the story.”
    • “The story is fantastic, the combat is complex but streamlined and bombastic, and the visuals are equally impressive.”
    • “The story is genuinely compelling and intelligent, with each character having subtle stories that are slowly explored and feel natural rather than being forcefully fed to the player.”
    • “The major issues with this game is story progression balances like the hell that is 5-30 ricado's deal is hitting with 32 and 40s on coinflips hitting your whole team for 380 damage even with all at .5/high resistance???”
    • “I'm at chapter 4 and it doesn't really live up to the hype at all with its repetitive gameplay and subpar story (there's edge and atmosphere but I wouldn't say there's any actual substance).”
    • “The only problem I have with it is that it's a story-focused singleplayer game with gacha mechanics hamfisted in.”
  • gameplay232 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its unique mechanics and strategic depth, requiring players to invest time to fully understand its complexities. While the initial learning curve can be steep and the tutorial may be confusing, many players find the combat engaging and rewarding once they grasp the systems. Despite some optimization issues and occasional bugs, the overall experience is enhanced by a rich narrative and well-developed characters, making it a compelling choice for fans of story-driven games.

    • “The gameplay is unique and refreshing; it's not just a shallow match-3 or rock-paper-scissors, there's a lot of mechanics and team-building knowledge required, but it's pretty easy once you get the gist of it.”
    • “The gameplay is deep and complex but can be simplified with auto-battle; fight mechanics are unique in the genre of turn-based combat.”
    • “The gameplay is enjoyable and unique, being a nice callback and fresh coat of paint to Library of Ruina's combat system for any people who've played.”
    • “Good game concept but the GUI and combat mechanics are extremely complicated, with tons of stuff to keep track of in combat. The game also seems to have some loading bugs where it refuses to load to the lobby GUI, making it basically unplayable unless it works.”
    • “The tutorial and UI do not convey information clearly, leaving me uncertain of core gameplay mechanics, or even what the gacha-obtained upgrades even do.”
    • “The gameplay can be somewhat confusing and complicated to grasp at first, but becomes clearer the more you play.”
  • optimization154 mentions

    The game's optimization, particularly on mobile devices, has received significant criticism, with many players reporting issues such as lag, crashes, and long loading times. While some updates have improved performance, the game still struggles to run smoothly on lower-end devices, leading to a frustrating experience for many users. Overall, while the game excels in storytelling and visuals, its optimization remains a major hurdle that developers need to address for a better gameplay experience.

    • “The game has recently been optimized in both performance and UI, and it's much smoother and enjoyable to play on mobile.”
    • “Optimization is pretty good now; you can comfortably play it.”
    • “Little bit demanding, but nearly all the performance issues in previous reviews are fixed.”
    • “However, on mobile, this game is horribly optimized.”
    • “The optimization is lackluster, so I really hope they would fix it soon.”
    • “The game has recently been optimized in both performance and UI and it's much smoother and enjoyable to play on mobile.”
  • graphics98 mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique art style, beautiful visuals, and immersive atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, many players report severe performance issues, including lag and crashes, even on low graphic settings, which detracts from gameplay. While the aesthetic and character design are highlighted as standout features, optimization for mobile devices remains a significant concern.

    • “The art style is beautiful and the story is phenomenal.”
    • “The artwork is mesmerizing, the soundtrack is beautiful, and the fight mechanics are unique.”
    • “Amazing artwork and visuals, along with very fluid combat.”
    • “The only gripe I have against it is the fact I have to play on the lowest graphic settings and FPS settings to not crash instantly.”
    • “Great game, nice storyline, however it is laggy, and sometimes the game crashes - the fight scenes drop to a horrendous 5 frames per second, sometimes the game itself lags so horribly that it forces my phone to restart/freeze.”
    • “Very poorly optimized, running very slowly on minimum settings despite more graphically intensive games running just fine on my device.”
  • music51 mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised as phenomenal, with many reviewers highlighting its emotional depth and high quality, often noting standout tracks by the artist Mili. The soundtrack complements the game's storytelling and visuals, enhancing the overall experience, despite some performance issues on mobile platforms. Overall, the music is regarded as one of the game's strongest aspects, contributing significantly to its immersive world-building and character development.

    • “The music is definitely phenomenal and the art style is unique as well.”
    • “The artwork is mesmerizing, the soundtrack is beautiful, and the fight mechanics are unique.”
    • “The writing is stellar, with impressive voice acting and expressive art; character and enemy designs are wonderful and varied, and the music is consistently high quality.”
    • “The music and visual design are a treat with combat being a joy to watch and hear despite how difficult challenge content can be.”
    • “Amazing story, charming characters, absolute god tier sound tracks, but mobile performance is not that good, UI seems like it wasn't made with mobile users in mind, overall still a great experience.”
    • “Good combat, great characters, funny dialogues (half of the time), absolute bangers of songs and soundtracks.”
  • grinding36 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users, with many noting that while it can be tedious, especially in later chapters, it is manageable and often rewarding. Players appreciate the ability to earn characters through grinding rather than relying solely on gacha mechanics, although some express frustration over the repetitive nature of certain tasks and the lack of quality-of-life features to ease the grind. Overall, the game is seen as fun and engaging, but the grind can detract from the experience for some players.

    • “Fun and fresh gameplay, not too grindy but still requires some understanding of its mechanics.”
    • “Developers are very generous with the gacha aspects, and their battle pass is not grindy.”
    • “A good game, but after canto 2 it becomes very grindy and skip battles is useless.”
    • “Honestly, the only issues I have with this game are how grindy it is when it comes to leveling up your team and the unclear tutorial, but the latter isn't much of an issue because you'll understand it after playing for like two weeks.”
    • “The story, art, music, and characters are great, and I do like the super technical battle style, but for a mobile game, it's way too difficult and especially grindy.”
  • stability28 mentions

    The stability of the game has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and bugs, particularly on mobile devices. While some players note improvements following updates, issues such as lag, black screens, and the need for reinstallation persist, leading to frustration. Overall, despite the game's engaging content, its current state is marred by instability, prompting some users to switch to other platforms for a better experience.

    • “After the latest update, the game always freezes on the title screen.”
    • “I love this game and will still give it 5 stars, but I encountered a massive bug where I went into the 2nd chapter's dungeon and got to a checkpoint, but when I returned to the main menu, the game just stopped working altogether and freezes everything I open it.”
    • “Love this game, but it suffers from an excessive amount of crashes and annoying freezes, usually before or after battles.”
  • monetization15 mentions

    The monetization in this game is highly praised for being exceptionally generous and truly free-to-play, with no intrusive ads or aggressive tactics. Players appreciate that the gacha mechanics are fair, allowing free players to access characters through gameplay rather than relying on microtransactions, making it one of the least predatory gacha experiences available. Overall, the game is considered very f2p-friendly, with optional spending that enhances the experience without being necessary.

    • “The story is great, the game isn't predatory when it comes to monetization, the gacha is very free-to-play friendly and FOMO is basically non-existent.”
    • “Very generous monetization, you never need to spend a penny but you might feel compelled to just for the beautiful art.”
    • “What really makes this a 5 star though, is the fact that the gacha and microtransactions are 100% optional, you can get any characters you want by grinding instead of gambling on rolls.”
    • “Really free to play, like really F2P. I'm not even sure if the developers understand that gacha games are supposed to be cash grabs.”
    • “It is a gacha game, but this is certainly the least predatory monetization of a gacha I've seen.”
    • “It is a gacha game, with the monetization scheme you would expect, but is fairly generous and F2P friendly.”
  • character development12 mentions

    The game is highly praised for its exceptional character development, featuring personable characters with distinct personalities and thoughtful designs. Players appreciate the intricate world-building and storytelling, noting that character arcs evolve meaningfully throughout the game, enhancing the overall narrative experience. The combination of strong writing, voice acting, and lore contributes to a captivating and immersive gameplay experience.

    • “The game excels in world-building, story, narrative, visuals, music, and character design and development.”
    • “Limbus Company is an absolutely amazing game for those interested in world building and character development!”
    • “Story is amazing for a gacha, having a functional storyline and strong character development that carries over to the next arc and expands upon itself further.”
    • “The gradual character development is lacking depth and feels rushed.”
    • “Character development is minimal, leaving many characters feeling one-dimensional.”
    • “The game fails to provide meaningful character arcs, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, blending dark themes with lighthearted moments and witty dialogue that resonates well with players. Characters are described as endearing despite their flaws, contributing to a comedic atmosphere that enhances the overall storytelling experience. While some technical issues have been noted, the humor remains a consistent highlight, making the game enjoyable and engaging.

    • “The story is rare 11/10, beautifully told, dark, humorous, all the good elements of amazing storytelling.”
    • “Despite the serious themes and story, the game can also be funny and lighthearted most of the time, which is a nice breath of fresh air from other Project Moon games.”
    • “All of the characters are little weasels but it makes you love them, and the dialogue is so funny and perfect.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its compelling storytelling, rich world-building, and impactful character development, which evoke strong feelings and unexpected twists. Players appreciate the stellar writing, expressive art, and high-quality music that enhance the emotional experience, often leading to moments of genuine emotional resonance. Overall, the game has left a lasting emotional impact on many players, making it a memorable experience.

    • “Incredible world building, heavy philosophical and literary references if you want to follow them, and a lot of emotional and unexpected turns in the story.”
    • “The writing is stellar, with impressive voice acting and expressive art; character and enemy designs are wonderful and varied, and the music is consistently high quality, featuring emotional tracks by the wonderful and unique artist Mili at key moments to complete the experience.”
    • “The story is incredibly compelling and has touched me emotionally more than once.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its exceptional world-building, unique art style, and strong voice acting, creating a fantastic and immersive experience. However, some players find the atmosphere overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and a lack of substance in the story, despite its intriguing dark and comedic elements. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, though opinions on its depth vary.

    • “Amazing story, amazing world building, overall a very fantastic atmosphere, amazing voice acting, unique art style, and interesting gameplay.”
    • “I like the world building and atmosphere they have created; the game has its own distinct style, which I always appreciate.”
    • “The game has an unusual dark and gloomy atmosphere, but it still incorporates some dark comedy here and there.”
    • “The game has an unusual dark and gloomy atmosphere, but it still has some dark comedy mixed in here and there.”
    • “I'm at chapter 4 and it doesn't really live up to the hype at all with its repetitive gameplay and subpar story. There's edge and atmosphere, but I wouldn't say there's any actual substance.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers a strong narrative and deep combat mechanics that encourage experimentation, contributing to its overall replayability. However, issues such as frequent power spikes, limited late-game content, and a lack of PvP options detract from the experience, making it less appealing for extended play. Despite these drawbacks, the absence of FOMO allows players to revisit most content at their own pace.

    • “The best first chapter in gacha history overall great writing that gets progressively better each chapter, combat has lots of depth and allows for plenty of experimentation. Absolute kino character moments don't make use of FOMO and allows for most content to become eventually replayable at any time.”
    • “However, the game suffers from frequent power spikes that hinder progression, limited late-game replayability, slow update frequencies, and no PvP system.”
    • “I've played other heavier games and all of them are playable.”
    • “The best first chapter in gacha history overall great writing that gets progressively better each chapter combat has lots of depth and allows for plenty of experimentation absolute kino character moments doesn't make use of FOMO and allows for most content to become eventually replayable at any time is a Project Moon game.”
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