Indie video games transitioned from niche online spaces to major platforms like WiiWare and Steam, allowing smaller teams to create significant gaming experiences. This shift redefined the industry, showcasing how much one or a few creators can achieve. Notable titles like World of Goo, Castle Crashers, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons exemplified the quality and innovation achievable in indie gaming. Playdead's Limbo epitomized this movement, setting a benchmark for atmosphere in game design, ultimately influencing a new subgenre.
Limbo is a 2D platformer that puts the player in the shoes of an unnamed boy lost in a dream-like world willing to unalive you at the drop of a hat.
The game is entirely silent, save for the spooky sounds of this seemingly infinite expanse of murky waters, cryptic forest trees, and unimaginable wild beasts.
Atmosphere is everything in Limbo, and it executes on creating a moody thrill ride through a relatably-terrifying unknown.
Its debut game Limbo was not only a glowing showcase for game design but also marked the beginning of a new subgenre that paved the way for so many games that came after.
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