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Chapter 16
Limbo

Chapter 16

Learn how to solve the brain slug puzzle in Limbo's Chapter 16. This guide walks you through the light beams, moving boxes, and demonic plants to get past this tricky section.

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Learn how to solve the brain slug puzzle in Limbo's Chapter 16. This guide walks you through the light beams, moving boxes, and demonic plants to get past this tricky section.

Alright, so you're heading into Chapter 16 of Limbo. This one's a bit different because you'll encounter your first brain slug. Don't worry, it's not as gross as it sounds, and we'll get through it together!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You'll start moving right, and a glowing brain slug will latch onto your head. These things are a bit annoying because they'll make you move in one direction until you hit a light. When you hit a light beam, it'll force you to move the other way.
  2. 2
    Keep heading left until you hit the first light beam. The slug will then force you to move right. Continue down the hill, jump over a gap, and then jump over a box.
  3. 3
    You'll reach a second light beam. This will change your direction again, forcing you back the other way. As you move, you'll need to push a box.
  4. 4
    When you're forced to move right (or left, depending on which way the slug is pushing you), push the box you just encountered under a growth on the ceiling.
  5. 5
    Now, jump onto the box and then jump again. The growth on the ceiling, which is actually a group of demonic plants, should grab the brain slug right off your head. Phew! Your controls will be back to normal.
  6. 6
    Just keep heading right to continue on.
Tips
  • The key here is understanding how the light beams affect the brain slug's direction. Use them to your advantage to position yourself correctly.
  • Make sure you push the box far enough under the ceiling growth so you can reach it with a double jump.

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