The WhatsNext verdict
Limbus Company is essential for players who want extraordinary character writing, a singular dark-fantasy world, and combat worth patiently deciphering. It is a poor fit for anyone who wants a clean tutorial, brisk progression, or freedom from gacha-game routines.
What it does best
A cast of literary misfits you genuinely grow attached to
A grotesque, unmistakable world of stylish ruin
Music that turns every Canto into its own emotional world
A clash system that rewards learning its strange rules
What might put you off
The gacha live-service structure
A hostile onboarding curve
The setup
What you are walking into
Limbus Company is a darkly stylish turn-based strategy RPG from Project Moon, set in the same universe as Lobotomy Corporation and Library of Ruina. As the Manager of Limbus Company, you must command a crew of twelve "Sinners"—distorted individuals based on classic literature—aboard the Mephistopheles bus. Your mission is to retrieve the Golden Boughs, powerful relics scattered across the ruins of a dystopian City. The game features a unique clash-based combat system where winning skill clashes is key to victory. Deep team customization is achieved through the "Identity" system, allowing you to assign different roles and skill sets to each Sinner. Uncover a grim narrative as you battle abnormalities, rival syndicates, and the inner demons of your own crew.
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