7/30/2023 0 Comments Limbo steam controller![]() No compensation was received for this review.With Starfield being the center of the Xbox 2023 Showcase last week, Bethesda gave us a deep dive into one of the biggest games this generation. Head to the Kickstarter page here for more details. It is so new, it is scheduled for a Kickstarter launch on October 19! The team has planned a full release in 2024 for both PCs and the Nintendo Switch (which I think it would be perfectly suited for). The game is being made by a very small 3-person indie developer, Galla Games. Kulebra is currently available in the Demo version for free on Steam and itch.io. From a narrative perspective, the demo has shown great insight into what we hold important in our lives and how it could impact us (and family/friends) when we die. This creates an interesting game mechanic where Kulebra either needs to work within the Day/Dusk/Night time limit or use this to your advantage and persuade characters with your “amazing insight.” I love the character development within the story, allowing various NPCs to grow and change. All of the residents of Limbo are cursed to forget everything overnight. Kulebra is also able to collect items along the way and interact with various characters. Generally speaking, movement is very easy to both understand and control. This is great for bumping into various things to knock items down (like vases and pots) or to complete the racing style quest of rolling continuously from one place to another. ![]() Kulebra can also shape its body into a circle and roll at a higher speed. The serpent skeleton slides around the scenery but does not have any jump/drop features revealed in the demo. Since this becomes an essential element in one of the side-quests, make sure you are comfortable with your controls throughout gameplay. Personally, I found the controller to be a far easier way to move around at high speed. I did try the keyboard at first but my frustrating lack of coordination made it very difficult to navigate one key move: rolling. The following is based on my play-through on Steam with a controller. It is helped by the compelling writing and sequential gameplay which allows clues to be revealed but only in the order which they allow. Most of it is presented in a colorful light-hearted manner but as with grief, there is an underlying thread of loss and misunderstanding. Kulebra captures the same energy and wraps it up in a story of adventure and emotion. The Disney/Pixar movie Coco also shares a fantastic perspective on the importance of remembering ancestral heritage and being able to live this life completely. GeekMom Lisa has some great geeky facts to read here. And the entire idea of helping souls learn how to “move on” is essential.ĭia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a huge celebration for the living to honor the memory of the dead. Kulebra’s name is inspired by the Spanish word for snake, Culebra. The graphics embrace the Mexican theme, with slightly varying color palettes cross Day, Dusk, and Night. Kulebra is inspired by Mexican culture and more specifically Dia de los Muertos. The more you connect with the residents of Limbo, the more you will learn about Kulebra’s life and help it move on as well. It doesn’t take long to realize there are small mysteries to solve as ways to help these characters move on with their existence. There are a few NPCs to meet, such as Krow the delivery bird and Flora in the Flower Shop. The demo includes a brief introduction and the first level, Dead Valley. ![]() This is a game about paying attention to details and making connections with everything around you. As Kulebra, you are now on a quest through Limbo to find your purpose, sharing light and hope with those you meet along the way. Kulebra has woken in Limbo without memory or understanding of what is going on. You play as Kulebra, a dead snake in skeleton form made up of heart-shaped vertebrae. Kulebra is a 3D adventure game with a 2D character aesthetic, similar to Paper Mario but with a colorful “Day of the Dead” palette. Kulebra starts the October festivities with its Kickstarter launch today, Day 19 of our Halloween Game Reviews. It is filled with color and celebration and, most importantly, deep-founded respect to help the dead move on. ![]() Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo is a brand new game inspired by the famous Dia de los Muertos. I love any game which embraces culture and displays it with pride and admiration.
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