I don't think the plot in Limbo was handled very well, as I had no idea what was going on. In every other way, however, this game was an experience. There were so many emotions that ran through my head. I felt shock when I realized how many brutal methods the boy can be murdered. I felt relief after barely escaping an obstacle. I felt smart when discovering the solution to said obstacle. I felt cathartic when the game went into slow motion as I watched the boy smash through a window.

This game pulls no punches with its portrayal of death, which sounds silly considering how violent many games are these days. However, since the boy has to move intelligently to overcome the game's threats, you feel like prey in the wild, struggling to survive. The violence works in service of that feeling, rather than existing for an illusion of maturity.

As for the puzzles, I appreciated how they required genuine timing and planning to successfully solve. With the game only lasting 3-4 hours, there aren't many puzzles to solve, but Limbo always introduces new ideas and builds upon them. The later concepts like the world spinning around and adjustable gravity are especially creative.

The game isn't for everyone, and if you're looking for a dedicated puzzle game, there are far better options in terms of content and depth. However, the experience Limbo provided made it worth it for me.