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Limbo is a video game that consists of 9 releases

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	remove undo remove undo add 2D Sure, these days have almost every game sporting the newfangled 3D, but way back when, everyone had to live with plain old 2D. 2D, or two dimensions, limit the game to scrolling backgrounds, but some games even now make use of this basic concept.
	remove undo remove undo add Achievements Achievements are extra challenges added into video games that sometimes carry a point value or unlock bonus material, and are sometimes solely for bragging rights.
	remove undo remove undo add After-Credits Story-Changing Ending A cutscene or conversation that appears after, or during, the credits and just so happens to reveal crucial information pertaining to the game's plot or characters.
	remove undo remove undo add Ambient Music This term describes games that make use of music that is mainly instrumental, featuring electronics, inconsistent beat and intended create a relaxing or peaceful atmosphere or mood.
	remove undo remove undo add Avatar Awards Avatar Awards are items or clothing that are unlocked for Xbox 360 avatars by completing certain tasks within the game.
	remove undo remove undo add Balance Platforms Platforms that are manipulated by weight. Too much weight on one side can drastically alter the equilibrium. Not to be confused with Unstable Platforms
	remove undo remove undo add Bird Winged, flying creatures that often perch on branches, and defecate on unfortunate victims below.
	remove undo remove undo add Black and White Games that are depicted with a predominantly black-and-white appearance, with sequences to this effect, or optional color filters. This does not include games released for devices with monochromatic display screens.
	remove undo remove undo add Breakable Glass Glass that can be broken and destroyed in real-time.
	remove undo remove undo add Breaking Through Windows Whether jumping, crashing, or being thrown, objects & characters traveling loudly through windows never ceases to be entertaining.
	remove undo remove undo add Chapters Games are sometimes divided by chapters, sections, acts, etc.
	remove undo remove undo add Checkpoints A point within the game whereby the game saves its current state whether it be for the purpose of a more convenient respawn point or a gameplay design (such as in racing).
	remove undo remove undo add Context Sensitive An action that is sensitive to context. Like going up to something and pushing A(or O in PlayStation games), which would perform a different action than pressing A normally.
	remove undo remove undo add Credits Menu Option Why wait until you've beaten the game to find out who made it? These games let you see the credits without ever having to play the game.
	remove undo remove undo add Crushing Trap A trap designed to kill off victims by crushing them. Commonly found in sacred temples though industrial variations (like car crushers) exist.
	remove undo remove undo add Cutscene A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
	remove undo remove undo add Darkness Darkness is used in games to restrict access, increase tension, or just to set a mood. Often the player has access to a light source that can mitigate its effect.
	remove undo remove undo add Death The main line of distinction between victory or failure in video games, death is the process of a biological being ceasing to be alive.
	remove undo remove undo add Decapitation Decapitation is the removal of the head of a person or animal. It can also mean the removal of the head of an organization or political party.
	remove undo remove undo add Digital Distribution Digital Distribution is the concept of purchasing digital media via the internet and having it sent to the user directly via the internet. No physical representation of this content is given but the content resides on the users hard drive and is legally owned by them.
	remove undo remove undo add Downloadable to Retail Games that were only available through digital distribution, then later released on physical media.
	remove undo remove undo add Dreams Whether it's a section of a game, a mission prelude or just a scary premonition, dreams factor into video games in a big way.
	remove undo remove undo add Dreamworld Games that take place in dreams.
	remove undo remove undo add Drowning Drowning in games occurs when a being (not suited to be in water) runs out of oxygen, time, power, or barely even touches the water surface. Further complicated by the local sea-life that can knock the air out of you, should you get close.
	remove undo remove undo add Easter Egg An Easter Egg is an intentionally hidden cheat or hidden content in video game,also confirmed as ''Secret.''
	remove undo remove undo add Electricity Electricity is commonly used as a damage-introducing element causing inanimate objects to become harmful (electrified water, floors, cables, etc). It can also refer to a power wielded by characters that generates sparks, is conductive to metal surfaces, forks or branches, and is often blue in color.
	remove undo remove undo add Evolving Title Screen Because a static main menu is boring; A main menu background that changes scenery when you do!
	remove undo remove undo add Faceless Hero Either through a concealing helmet, keeping the whole game in first person, or using clever camera work, the player character is kept faceless throughout an entire game.
	remove undo remove undo add Falling Damage Receiving damage or dying as a result of falling.
	remove undo remove undo add Fire In games, fire can be an obstacle, a tool, a weapon, or a solution. Just don't play with it...unless you really want to.
	remove undo remove undo add Flies Insects of the order Diptera, Flies (sing. Fly) are common household pests. The Housefly is considered one of the most widely distributed insects.
	remove undo remove undo add Game Developers Choice Awards The Game Developers Choice Awards is an annual awards ceremony recognising the work of videogame developers held at the Game Developers Conference. Running since 2001, it takes place in the Moscone Center in San Francisco, the same location as GDC.
	remove undo remove undo add Game Developers Choice Awards 2011 The 11th annual Game Developers Choice Awards took place on March 2, 2011.
	remove undo remove undo add GamersGate GamersGate is a client-free digital distribution service.
	remove undo remove undo add Games That Ask You to "Press Start" But Will Accept Other Buttons An interesting revelation. While some will only accept a START button press, many other games aren't as strict.
	remove undo remove undo add Giant Insects Giant Insects are insects and other 'bugs' that are far larger than in the real world. Some are about half the size of a human, others are bigger than buildings. Larger than life or gigantic insects are a common element in many video games, especially those of the RPG Genre.
	remove undo remove undo add Glowing Eyes A characteristic many game characters share when their eyes emit a colored light instead of what a regular eye should look like. This is often evident in robots and characters possessed by some evil force.
	remove undo remove undo add Gravity Control The ability to manipulate or control gravity in some way.
	remove undo remove undo add Hanging A form of execution and sometimes suicide in which a person is killed via strangulation with a rope tied around the neck.
	remove undo remove undo add Human Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
	remove undo remove undo add IGF Awards IGF is the Independent Games Festival, an annual gathering of Indie developers. The term also refers to the associated awards.
	remove undo remove undo add Improvised Bridge A bridge made using whatever is available at the moment. Used to cross obstacles such as gaps or bodies of water.
	remove undo remove undo add Indie Describes games that were created by independent developers.
	remove undo remove undo add Interactive Achievement Awards 2011 The 2011 Interactive Achievement Awards celebrated the best games of 2010.
	remove undo remove undo add Jump It's arguably the one move that symbolizes the medium to those outside it. The ability to jump, be it onto building, onto platforms, or onto skulls, is one of the all time most important abilities ever put in a video game.
	remove undo remove undo add Killing Children The act of killing a child is considered taboo in most games. There are, in fact, some games that allow this breed of tomfoolery.
	remove undo remove undo add Ledge Grab When a character grabs a ledge, in order to pull themselves up, or shimmy to the side until there's room. Mostly seen in 3rd person adventure games, but also in many platformers.
	remove undo remove undo add Level Selection Instead of having the game decide for you which level you should go to next, you can choose the level you want to play.
	remove undo remove undo add Limbo A character, or even an entire story line, can be stuck in a limbo, meaning that if nothing is done to progress the action or the story until a certain criteria is met, the action or story will repeat itself forever.
	remove undo remove undo add Linear Gameplay The opposite of open-ended gameplay, linear gameplay uses scripted events, Quick time events, cut scenes, and a restricted path to tell a story exactly how the writer intends, and control elements of the action.