MJimiD

"Limbo" was fun, albeit extremely frustrating at times. I must, however, address something that has consistently irked me about 'games journalism' or whatever people may desire to call it. I ALWAYS have the sense, and rightfully so, that what I'm reading is more akin to a consumer report, like a 3rd party PR extension, than anything of actual critical value.

I'm frankly bored with use of slicko one to two catch-adjectives and some stand out dreadfully more so than others. The word 'dark' is near the very top of the list. First, people throw it around as though A) it actually means something and B) it is a worthwhile thematic pursuit.The truth is that being 'dark' is not equivalent to being mature or deep.

As for 'subversive', I do not often see that word used to describe a thing, and only in the context of great literary and artistic works. And yet, here it has been raped and abused for the sake of selling a thing. I've never seen a game that even dabble lightly in subversion and "Limbo" is no exception. It is fun and imaginative and suspenseful, but never would I dare say subversive.

Now, I'll pass on Jake's review because I know what I need to about "Limbo", but as for the quote, I leave by noting that rollercoasters, too, grip us and don't let go until the end, but we don't prize that as a master feat.