Limbo was a title very much at the vanguard of popularising download 'indie' games on consoles - its arrival on Xbox Live Arcade was one of multiple breakthrough releases across Xbox 360, PS3 and, of course, the Wii and its WiiWare range. Developed by Danish studio Playdead, it was a timed exclusive on the 360 before arriving on multiple other platforms; more recently Double Eleven has published the game on Vita, PS4 and Xbox One.
This porting of the title to current-gen systems, five years after its original release, looks set to bring it to the Wii U eShop, too. A USK German rating from June - hat tip to GoNintendo for spotting it - points to an inevitable arrival on Wii U, with Double Eleven continuing its porting and publishing duties.
Limbo's visual style is still cited as a source of inspiration today, and would certainly be a welcome - albeit belated - arrival on the Wii U. Are you planning to pick it up on the eShop?
Thanks to Ryan Millar for the heads up.
[source gonintendo.com]
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I remember playing this on the Xbox 360 when it first came out. It's visuals are still is a marvel to look it. I had a lot of fun with it.
A few years too late
Fantastic game. I've gotten it several times over through Humble Bundles, but Wii U owners who don't have a PC or any other current- or last-gen system are in for a treat.
[crickets]
Yes, yes, yes! Everyone should try this game, and hopefully people owning only a Wii U will now get that chance! It is one of my top twenty game experiences! An extremely high recommendation from me!
Yes
And I always get excited when thinking about Playdead's next game, "Inside"!
Erm... why? Seems like a really pointless port.
I think I'll buy it again, I really love this little game
I'd like to get it on Wii U, but I already have it on Steam and since I already played it trough, there's little motivation to buy it again... but if they would add new levels or a completely new game with it, I would.
@ThomasBW84: But as far as I know, the game never was released for Wii, so where do you take this from?
Wikipedia also confirms it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbo_(video_game)
You're kinda a few years late Double Eleven.
Glorious game, sadly I brat this on 360, then beat it as a freebie on X1 so I won't be getting the Wii U version. However I so have multiple friends who didn't get this on other magic boxes and will chew their ear off (or politely pass on my opinion) till they pick up the Wii U version
The art style has been done to death by now, but it has a good enough reputation to make me get it.
Think I picked this up in an XBLA sale.
I'll probably do the same for this version, a sale.
Got this on PC (Humble Bundle) PS3 & Vita was crossbuy if i remember and it is a very good game typically getting 9/10 almost everywhere it gets reviewed so expect the same score from Nintendolife i reckon.
Bursts laughing
SOLD!
I never did play this, so if the port isn't busted then I'll pick up the Wii U version.
I had a Wii last generation so I would grab this day one as long as the port is fine
This game is so freaking good. I'll definitely pick it up again on Wii U!
if its as good as everyone says, I'l grab it.
Bought this on the 360 years ago, pretty fun game.
This game is great, but wow this is too late. If anyone here has not already played it and does not have a PC that you can play it on, I say get it. This and Bastion are 2 indie games that are missing from the Wii U library but should be there.
@unoclay It certainly is that good and you're in for a treat if you haven't played it yet. Apart from the style the actual game itself is brilliant too. Its a puzzle platormer but saying that sells it short. Apart from the atmosphere the aspect I liked most was the fact that it doesnt hold your hand, instead you learn how to do stuff by really clever game design that encourages you to experiment.
Might pick it up again myself to experience it on the gamepad with headphones if it's an alright price.
Not a bad game. I got more enjoyment out of pushing forward to see what came next than from the actual gameplay, though.
i found this game to be way overrated. Gets a bit dull by the end.
Have yet to get this one though the fact that it is coming to Wii U certainly ups the chances of that changing.
I just bought the Android version last week because even though I hate playing games on a smartphone which weren't designed specifically for one, I've always wanted to play this and it was my best chance. I'll double dip if it turns out I like the game but hate the controls, something which is quite possible. And if it turns out this rumor is true. That's also important.
And while I'm at it, I'd love it if Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons also gets a Wii U port. I'll play it on my phone if I have to, but I don't want to.
Might still sell. I have it on PC, but it's the type of game I never get to play for very long at a time if I have my PC on.
Same with something like Little Inferno.
For cryin' out loud, I just bought this game on Steam a few months ago! I coulda waited for this one!
Why are you releasing it now? Jesus
It's a good game, but... really?
It's an excellent game. Well worth getting if you haven't played it yet.
I don't typically like slow artsy platformers but i really enjoyed the hour or so I played of this one. Will buy.
Sweet! Better late than never.
I'd love to see Inside come to Wii U too, although hopefully not so late down the line:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op4G1--kb-g
It looks potentially like a bit of a masterpiece imo.
Good news!
I have this on my iPhone. Why would I want it on my Wii U?! Nintendo is garbage.
I hope they fire Iwata.
Played and beat a long time ago after it came on sale for being out for a year. This would have been great when it came out, but it just stinks how many times devs skip Wii U and then come back to it if they "have time". Either release it within a month or two or don't complain about poor sales unlike some other large game companies whom we don't speak of anymore.
And just when you think the "gravity switch" trend has finally and definitely come to an end, here comes an old game with...gravity switches.
I hated Limbo on the 360. To me It just seemed like a basic trial and error platformer hidden behind some moody greyscale graphics. I really regretted spending $15 on it, so I definitely wouldn't buy it on the Wii U.
I'm sure the 10 people who haven't played it will enjoy this version!
If it's more than €5 for a 5 year old game I'll pass.
Awesome game xbox was the first time i played it. Curious to see how they use the pad overall.
@Dezzy
That would include me! Looking forward to this release, if it's not too expensive.
This will be an instant buy for me! Haven't tried it yet and heard so much positive talk about it, so can't wait
Well, 1,5 years later still no Limbo anywhere on Wii U. This would have been perfect last year to come to Wii U. I wonder what happened to Double Eleven who was handling the port.
Still no sign in 2017...
I love Limbo, which you can probably guess be looking at my profile picture. I own it on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
Too bad Limbo never released on Wii U. With Limbo’s sequel — Inside — set to release on Switch, wouldn’t it be a great occasion to introduce this gem of a game to players who only own Nintendo consoles?
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