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Exit Limbo: Opening is an indie beat ’em up fighting game where you control a muscular, mutant rhino and take down hordes of enemies. Developed by Virtual Craft Studio, it was initially released on November 5, 2020.
Published by IndieGala and available for Windows, Exit Limbo offers intricate mechanics and a retro vibe, albeit with more modern graphics than the genre’s classics. So far, the game has received positive reviews on the Steam store.
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Gameplay
Exit Limbo: Opening is a side-scrolling beat ’em up that blends influences from classic games like Battletoads and Splatterhouse, delivering a nostalgic approach with modern twists. Players take on the role of Mr. Rhino, the sole survivor of a train crash, who finds himself in a dystopian parallel universe. The mission involves battling enemies in a city infected by a zombie plague, rescuing the daughter of the rat leader, and facing bosses such as a ram, a hog, and another, more peculiar creature.
Standard attacks include combos and grapples, while special moves require specific combinations, like “holding block” and performing variations. The 2D characters are integrated into 3D environments, creating a unique visual style that may feel unusual at first but stands out. Cutscenes are short and resemble moving comic book pages.
About the game
Exit Limbo : Opening is the first chapter of a neo-retro side-scrolling beat ’em up with adventure elements, elaborated fighting mechanics, memorable enemies and a truly unique setting and visual art style.
Synopsis
Mr Rhino, the sole survivor of a train crash, wakes up in what seems to be a dystopian parallel universe and a nightmarish, infected version of his hometown. And so begins the opening chapter of his journey in Exit Limbo.
Experience a relentless, hard hitting brawling adventure as you fight for your life, literally tearing apart enemy monsters whilst witnessing the growth of Mr Rhino’s strength as he tries to make heads or tails of the world around him.
Exit Limbo pays homage to the old school side scrolling beat ’em ups and evolves the formula with a spectacular fighting system and a non-linear world to explore. Meet a memorable cast, discover a unique visual art style and listen to a hypnotizing soundtrack while struggling to Exit the Limbo.
Features
As before, but never quite like this…
The classic beat ‘em up formula has never been so intricate—with multiple layers of combos, special moves, grapples, and context-sensitive combat situations—or this violent! Is juggling enemies your favorite sport? Do you prefer bowling with their corpses? How about crushing them with a rolling barrel? Perhaps you’d rather show everyone who’s boss by chaining endless combinations and special moves in a fireworks display of guts and body parts? Or maybe, the satisfaction of ripping your enemies’ limbs off and using them to attack the hordes is more your style.
You’ve wandered into the wrong neighborhood
The place may be overrun with zombies, but wherever you go, it’s always someone’s turf! Meet some of the bizarre characters and gangs who won’t take kindly to you roaming around their corner.
The beast cannot be contained. Set it free!
Explore a non-linear level structure by using your wits and newly acquired moves to unlock secrets and passages. Then, parkour through the areas with the grace of a rhinoceros. Don’t forget to stop by the shop every now and then!
Beating them down to the beats…
What’s a side-scrolling beat ‘em up without a killer soundtrack?! Feel the adrenaline pumping as you pummel enemies to the rhythm of an 80s-inspired soundtrack.
More highlights
- A spiritual successor and evolution of the classic 80s and 90s genre.
- Fast and relentless action with a vast fighting system to master.
- Fight your enemies to tear off their limbs and use them as weapons!
- Beautifully hand-drawn 2D characters with light-sensitive maps that seamlessly blend into a moody apocalyptic landscape.
- Set in a unique and creative reimagining of the developers’ own hometown.
- A non-linear world to explore.
- Retro synthwave-style soundtrack, composed by the band Exit Limbo, which shares its name with the game and contributed to its development.