A Theory For Limbo

[Railazel]

Hey all, this is an extension of my theory for Dante's powers that encompasses all my scientific notes on Limbo. I'm amazed that the game seems to have things that resemble a physics in it which is cool because Ninja Theory intended it to be a more comprehensible world and this is a good sign that they did a good job in doing so.

I'll start off with the theory that Limbo has a lighter gravity than our's. The best case that I bring out is the Tyrant drone.

With his legs being so hoof- like and skinny compared to the rest of his body, he wouldn't be able to walk efficiently under our gravity. More than likely, his legs would be crushed under his weight and taking a step would put a good amount of strain on them. However, as shown in this picture:

It's able to walk, run, and even jump. So it is safe to assume that Limbo has a lighter gravity, so that our tubby little foe can move efficiently enough to pose a threat.

Another good case are the Pathos.

Who, with their crossbows and shield, would be too heavy for their wings to carry them for prolonged periods of flight. However, that wouldn't be an issue in lighter gravity.

That'll be all for right now but I'll continue with my other notes on a later post.

 

[TWOxACROSS]

If you remember, the pathos and bathos have a little whirlwind of air underneath them when they fly closer to the ground too, so it's like they've also got some sort of butt-based propulsion (scientific term).

And, it might have something to do with what makes up the demons in Limbo - Malice, and how when Malice is leaking out of them, it's usually leaking, like, upwards, sorta like how the Tyrant there has those tendrils of Malice that are just wriggling up out of his head. Some of the stygians are like that, too.

 

[MigsRZXAStylish]

Before I take a long break from this site, let me go on-topic here:

It is a rather interesting theory what is behind Limbo.

My theory, the way I see Limbo, is that Limbo represents the true face of modern society. Outside, it is benevolent, which is nothing but a mere facade. It applies to politics, pop music culture, fads, etc.
I imagine seeing an overrated pop star. That pop star sees me and I got dragged into Limbo with him. The pop star reveals he/she is a demon, so what do I do? Open up a can of 100% whoop-ass on that demon of a pop star! Once I got out of Limbo, I'd rather run for the authorities, under the demons' influence, would come after me.
Most, if not all, fads I see today could be bad, which is what I think is the symbolism behind Limbo.

Well, gotta go.... Until DMC is a more interesting franchise and Capcom doing some things right, especially with this, I will take a temporary leave of absence here in DMC.org for I don't come here as often as I used to months ago...!

 

[mrrandomlulz]

All I got out of that is

Limbo= The moon = my butt :3

 

[TWOxACROSS]

Well, gotta go.... Until DMC is a more interesting franchise and Capcom doing some things right, especially with this, I will take a temporary leave of absence here in DMC.org for I don't come here as often as I used to months ago...!

Later, tater!

 

[Railazel]

If you remember, the pathos and bathos have a little whirlwind of air underneath them when they fly closer to the ground too, so it's like they've also got some sort of butt-based propulsion (scientific term).

And, it might have something to do with what makes up the demons in Limbo - Malice, and how when Malice is leaking out of them, it's usually leaking, like, upwards, sorta like how the Tyrant there has those tendrils of Malice that are just wriggling up out of his head. Some of the stygians are like that, too.

Those are some good observations. I didn't really notice the little whirlwind underneath their bodies.

Now, for a second theory, I believe that Limbo must have wild weather anomalies. The reason being is that the wind is usually blowing at high speeds in some areas. High speed winds are usually indications of large differences between air pressures which could indicate coming storms and some other anomalies.

 

[TWOxACROSS]

But the wind never effects things like Dante's coat, it almost seems less like actual wind, and more just like chaos pushing sh!t around.

 

[Jak]

what if limbo is a two way mirror. it can see us and interact with us but we can't see it. and its co-existing with earth and our dimension of reality. because we are both pocket realities in the face of larger realities like heaven and hell

 

[TWOxACROSS]

From what I remember, Limbo is a dimension halfway between Earth and Hell. It's almost like a dimensional bridge that allows interaction between the two realms.

 

[Railazel]

But the wind never effects things like Dante's coat, it almost seems less like actual wind, and more just like chaos pushing sh!t around.

Ah, that's a good point.

Well, I guess I could continue on to say that inertia seems to be... weirder in Limbo. You can see this during the instances where Dante pulls pieces of buildings and it stops only after a short distance. Considering that there is nothing for the pieces to rub against to create friction and air drag is negligible, the piece should continue floating towards Dante and collide with whatever he is standing on. The hard thing to determine is why does it stop. A good explanation would be that Malice is involved but that brings up some questions.

 

[TWOxACROSS]

You're gonna be thinking about this for a while man. Limbo is patently a world that tells physics to f#ck off, because it's a game world, so some things are just gonna be way too hard to explain.

 

[Railazel]

You're gonna be thinking about this for a while man. Limbo is patently a world that tells physics to f#ck off, because it's a game world, so some things are just gonna be way too hard to explain.

Yeah, in my notes, I have three things that are either really hard or just impossible to explain with our world's physics. That doesn't really stop me from taking a stab at them but, when I do, I have to take a step back 'cause... well... they're doosies.