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Author: honestgamer
Posted: July 25, 2011 (06:50 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
This review is feeling lonesome without any comments. You should read the review (which I've elsewhere told Marc is excellent for is exploration of theme) and let Masters know what you think!
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Author: threetimes
Posted: July 26, 2011 (10:13 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
"Limbo is a story about a boy in the forest in much the same way Watership Down is a tale of house-hunting rabbits. : Nice!
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Author: Masters (Mod)
Posted: July 26, 2011 (10:15 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Hi threetimes, thanks for reading, and I'm glad you enjoyed the review! Yes, something can birth something else, though "give birth" is also perfectly acceptable and probably a turn of phrase more commonly used. The idea that the foreground is the 'mother' in question is just a literary device. Or something.
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Author: overdrive (Mod)
Posted: July 26, 2011 (10:25 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
From what I've read about this game, it does seem interesting. One question: let's say you're like me and you once rented the first of those PSX Oddysee or whatever they were called games that were puzzle platformers. And let's say that you weren't overly enamored with that style of play. Would that mean, this game wouldn't be a smart purchase due to its similarity? Or is it way different?
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Author: Masters (Mod)
Posted: July 26, 2011 (10:30 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Rob: sadly, I haven't played that game, despite hearing a lot about it. But when it came out, there were comparisons drawn to Out of This World, so that doesn't bode well for you.
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Author: EmP (Mod)
Posted: July 26, 2011 (10:36 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Limbo always struck me as a cool game I'd like to play that probably cost a little more than it's worth. can get past that mental block, so I'll probably pick it up some week when it's on special.
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Author: Masters (Mod)
Posted: July 26, 2011 (10:43 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Ha, thanks Gary. This is a rare review that I didn't really proofread, so thanks to a bunch of folks on various little catches.
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Author: wolfqueen001
Posted: July 26, 2011 (11:01 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Great review, Marc. This game does sound quite entertaining.... and you do a good job making the countless deaths seem fun and challenging without sounding frustrating. This I also imagine is a credit to the developers. I also liked the imagery involved; it really plays on the atmosphere of the game, and makes it quite attractive.
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Author: JoeTheDestroyer (Mod)
Posted: July 27, 2011 (12:54 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Indeed, awesome review! I would say that it has inspired me to set aside a few dollars to pick it up, but I already have. I do hope to see more from Playdead.
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Author: Masters (Mod)
Posted: July 28, 2011 (08:52 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Oops--sorry. Thanks, Joe!
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