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LIMBO Guide

2010 · Puzzle platformer

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GuideWhat you will find
The boy faces the giant spider’s long legs in the misty forest.Forest & SpiderUse the forest’s mechanisms to survive LIMBO’s early pursuit.
The boy stands on a steep forest slope against a pale foggy background.Water & BoxesUnderstand buoyancy and timing without expecting the boy to swim.
The boy approaches a gap while two children stand on the opposite ledge.Brain Worms & TrapsRegain control and read the forest children’s hazards.
A large boulder rolls down a slope behind the running boy.Gravity & MachineryTime LIMBO’s industrial mechanisms as a connected route.
A large boulder rolls down a slope behind the running boy.CharactersIdentify the main cast, their roles and the relationships that explain the adventure.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Observe before jumpingTrap timing is usually visible in the scene.
Move objects for a purposeBoxes and traps often solve the next obstacle.
Use checkpoints to learnA death restarts near the current puzzle.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
The BoyPlayable childCrosses the forest and industrial spaces while searching for his sister.
The SisterSearch objectiveHer uncertain fate motivates the journey.
Giant SpiderForest threatStalks the boy and becomes part of several physical puzzles.
Hostile childrenHuman threatsUse traps and dangerous terrain against the boy.
Brain wormControl parasiteForces movement until environmental conditions change it.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Forest & SpiderMove the trap into the attack →
Gravity & MachineryWatch the motion before entering →

Pictures All pictures →

The boy faces the giant spider’s long legs in the misty forest.
The boy faces the giant spider’s long legs in the misty forest.
A large boulder rolls down a slope behind the running boy.
A large boulder rolls down a slope behind the running boy.
The boy approaches a gap while two children stand on the opposite ledge.
The boy approaches a gap while two children stand on the opposite ledge.
The boy stands on a steep forest slope against a pale foggy background.
The boy stands on a steep forest slope against a pale foggy background.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
LIMBO: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com