Thanks to the awesome folks at Ravenstar Games I had the chance to check out their upcoming dark fantasy romance visual novel, Lost in Limbo—and it is amazing! I streamed the entire demo over on my Twitch channel last week and I was impressed with the quality visuals, in depth storytelling, immersive fantasy world, and the endearing and fun characters.
Face the nightmares of your childhood and unveil the truth behind your summoning to the realm of Limbo. Fight your way back home with the help of seven deities sworn to be your protectors. Will love be the key to your freedom, or the first chapter of your downfall?
Game Details
- Genre: Dark Fantasy | Isekai | Amare
- Platforms: PC and Steam (potential for Switch and Mobile)
- Rating: 17+ (mild horror and sensitive topics)
- Developer: Ravenstar Games
- Similar Games: When the Night Comes | Changeling | Even if Tempest
About Lost in Limbo
Some doors shall never be opened.
Some paths are never meant to be walked.
When you finally quit your dead-end job and move back to your mother’s house in the ever-peaceful town of Faybourne, you think things could only get better. However, the moment you set foot in your childhood home, a harrowing nightmare long forgotten reappears to haunt you once more.
A tower that crumbles in the vastness of a bleeding sky. A voice that mourns and yearns for something.
Nothing could have prepared you for what awaited you behind that door. Nothing and no one could have warned you of the danger you would be in if you returned to that town.
You wouldn’t have listened.
Torn away from your peaceful life and thrown into a world of danger and deceit, you are at the mercy of the Seven Sovereigns of Limbo, almighty gods that have sworn to be your protectors…as long as you prove yourself useful.
As the consequences of a plan set in motion long ago start to unveil, will love be the key to your freedom, or the first chapter of your downfall?
Uncover the mysteries behind your summoning to the realm of limbo. Tie your fate to one of the seven love interests and face the truth of a world on the verge of collapse.
Characters of Lost in Limbo
In Lost in Limbo players can romance one of the seven sovereign of Limbo. Get to know them and explore their complex motivations, uncover the truth of their pasts and foster a lasting bond.
Left to Right (Back): Envy, Amon, Gael, Raeya
Pride | He/Him | 52 Years Old
VA: Patrick ‘Pat’ Langner
God and creator of Limbo, Father Pride watches over the peace and well-being of his realm, but the life of a god can be solitary. When he welcomes you with open arms, his kindness draws you in…and a perturbing omen makes you stay.
Daddy Pride can get it. Man came out with the ethereal aura and the deep soothing voice and I was going feral. Though I kinda feel like I’m going to Hell for thirsting over fantasy Jeezus…
Amon | He/Him | 34 Years Old
VA: Brian Vaughn
Unapologetically so, Lord Amon lives his life to the fullest and indulges in as many pleasures as he can. His disarming personality could put anyone at ease, but the Golden Dragon is not as harmless as everyone wants to believe.
Mans is cute and dumb, I don’t need anything else. But, his laugh is so warm and yummy… and those abs~ Amon is a tree I wanna climb.
Raeya | She/Her | 32 Years Old
VA: Silvairre Devereaux
Dedicated and brave, Praefectus Raeya takes her role as Limbo’s protector extremely seriously, but the truth behind the realm’s darkest times will soon put her loyalty —and her ability to keep you out of harm’s way— to the test.
Mommy Raeya can step on me. But seriously, whatever this fierce ebony queen wants I will do, sex appeal with a healthy dose of fear and domination.
Gael | He/Him | 29 Years Old
VA: Abi Kumar
Current Master of the Grand Houses, Gael’s sweet and noble persona won the hearts of the citizens of Limbo and has ensured his position for the past five elections. However, the beloved Master has a secret that could end his reputation and plunge his already torn city into chaos.
A sweet gentleman with a princely aura and a terrifying power… He seems like a nice guy, but I feel like I should be afraid…
Envy | He/They | 24 Years Old
VA: Aaron Moy
Stripped of their name and shunned after committing treason, the Sovereign now known as Lord Envy lives a life of solitude and confinement. Will you be able to break down the walls they have built around themselves for centuries, or will you remain a prisoner in his castle for all eternity?
Angy lil Hot Topic Loki elf can get it. So many big emotions in such a small person. Baby has a chip on their shoulder and I aim to tease~
Ara | She/Her | 22 Years Old
VA: Zaria Weems
Kind and caring, Ara is not only determined to make your time in Limbo a happy thing to remember, but also to make things go back to the way they were, no matter the cost. Her dazzling smile hides an ambition and a determination that could serve you well—if both your goals are as aligned as she swears them to be.
If cotton candy sunshine was a person, it would be Ara. But, everyone is a little sus and I am worried she might come for me with those shears…
Xal | He/Him | 21 Years Old
VA: Francfil Pontañeles
As the youngest Sovereign, no one expects anything from Xal, not even himself. He is seen as a good-for-nothing and a poor excuse of a god, but you two are about to prove everyone wrong. For better or worse, he’s the only one who can help you, but what if Xal needs you as much as you need him?
Baby boy is “the orphan” and that will never not be funny–they set this man up for failure. But, I am curious about him, Xal lied for me and I need to know why…
Features of Lost in Limbo
✩ Seven love interests with individual routes
Each one in different stages of their lives, bound by the gift of immortality, and offering diverse kinds of romances. Choose between a first-love kind of romance or a mature, passionate experience with no strings attached.
✩ Customizable protagonist
Choose your first name, last name, and pronouns (she/her, he/him, they/them). Take the reigns of your own life and approach every choice however you want. Be bold, be kind; be reckless and passionate or play your cards carefully and with a cool mind.
✩ Multiple endings
Your choices affect your romance with the characters and their personal growth and personality. Your decisions impact the world around you and build different outcomes that will decide your fate and your loved one’s.
✩ A wide variety of choices
Lost in Limbo has different point systems to give shape to your experience;
- Trust Points centered around your Love Interest
- Plot-driving choices that will shape the story and its possible endings
- Personality choices that will determine the nature of the MC’s relationship with the LI, as well as how the MC reacts to certain events
- Flavor choices! These don’t impact the game directly, but are there for the main objective of the game: having fun!
In Lost in Limbo, there’s not only one correct answer and one wrong answer. There’s different ways of earning trust points without having to stick for the “one and only right answer”, and mistakes can be redeemed…sometimes.
✩ A mysterious, dangerous world to discover
Carefully navigate through the world of Limbo, the Realm Between, and learn about its history, its culture, and the dangers that lurk behind the shadows of a so-called perfect world.
Lost in Limbo Demo Review
A tarot card reading gone wrong thrusts River Winchester (no relation to Sam and Dean) into the depths of Limbo where she will have to fight to survive. Each choice you make could be the difference between life and death, a fact I learned first hand as I stumbled headfirst into two of the demo’s gruesome game over endings.
To add to the immersion, there are a few split second timed choices during two pretty tense scenes and trust me when I say they are used very effectively in the demo. I will tell you from experience, being faced with a surprise eldritch abomination on screen and a timed choice with no processing time will have you clicking anything real quick. But, in my case it led to my death…
Danger lurks around every corner—nightmare monsters roam the forests of Limbo and a mysterious voice from a dark, smoky tower that feels like it was plucked straight from the pages of Tolkien haunts your dreams.
Wonder and fear are always in tandem as we explore the imaginative and lush fantasy world of Lost in Limbo and uncover the truth behind our presence in Limbo and our connection to an ancient prophecy. While the world itself seems to be out to get you, there are those who offer assistance, the Seven Sovereign of Limbo—the god-like “rulers” of Limbo. However, the Sovereign are less benevolent deities and have a bit more in common with the Olympian Pantheon. They’re messy.
Unpredictable and powerful, the Sovereign are far from ethereal benevolent gods and feel more like fallible people with their own designs and motivations. And despite the danger of allying yourself with a group of powerful and immortal beings, there is something surprisingly human about them all. Little quirks and artistic choices added in that make them feel more grounded and approachable (except for Pride, the man is literally fantasy god).
I loved that the big bad “Dragon of Dagalis” is a himbo with a southern drawl, or that the all powerful Lord Envy is an angy lil emo elf who gets huffy when he’s teased. While the fun banter between Xal and Ara has the feel of the playful ribbing of siblings. It add a bit of levity and fun to a story that is undoubtedly going to take some dark turns.
The game does have partial English voice acting and all of the performances were really good. I mentioned Amon’s southern drawl, because as a southern gal, it stood out the most memorable to me. But each VA really embodies their characters, from Ara’s sweet whimsical voice to dom mommy Raeya’s commanding tone, and the seductively soothing crooning of daddy Pride—the voices were on point!
Of course, I would be remiss in not mentioning the diverse cast. The cast of Lost in Limbo cover a spectrum of identities. Ethnicity is not explicitly stated in the demo (and it does not have to be), but one look at the key art reveals a pretty visually diverse cast—the melanin is poppin.
Speaking of visuals, Lost in Limbo is beautiful. The art design is absolutely stunning. There is a distinct high fantasy aesthetic to the game. The lush backgrounds, purple tones, and animated features add a sense of magic and whimsy that is as beautiful as it is otherworldly. This is a living breathing world that pulls you in from the start. The character designs also lend themselves to the fantasy vibe, from the pointed ears to the elaborate clothing. But, while it is a fantasy, there is a bit of a modern twist on many of the designs that I really liked.
Is the Lost in Limbo Demo Worth Playing?
Overall, the Lost in Limbo demo really delivers on its dark fantasy premise with plenty of twists and surprises to keep you on your toes. Delve into this imaginative and immersive world where danger lurks around every corner and see if you can uncover the truth behind the mysterious goings on in Limbo. Put your fate in the hands of the Sovereign. Will you give yourself over to their charms or will you keep them at arms length… the choice is yours!
I cannot wait to play the full game when it is available! I have so many questions that need answering and the demo just scratches the surface of what’s to come. Also, there’s a sexy dom mommy that I’d really like to get to know a little better~
About Ravenstar Games
Ravenstar Games is a four-person LGBT+ indie developer studio based in Valencia, Spain, formed by lifelong friends with a passion for videogames and a single dream; working on what makes us happy by creating the games we want to play.
At Ravenstar Games, we focus on creating investing, rich and mature stories set in fantasy worlds of our own creation, driven by a cast of diverse and relatable characters. Our games include LGBT+ characters and themes, and that is not negotiable.
