in My MIND.
- September 4, 2018
- P.S.B (iNsOoL)
"In My Mind" is a shooting game that uses metaphors to represent negative emotions such as irritation, fear, guilt, and depression. The player must face and overcome these emotions in the game, with the goal of potentially gaining the ability to deal with them more easily in real life. With 18 different emotions to conquer, the game presents a challenging yet insightful experience.
Reviews
- The game creatively uses bosses as metaphors for negative emotions, providing a unique and meaningful gameplay experience.
- Despite its simplicity, the game is addictive and offers a fun challenge, especially for fans of retro shooters.
- The atmosphere and melancholy soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it a worthwhile purchase for its low price.
- The game is very short with limited content, leading to a lack of replay value once completed.
- There are no customization options such as full screen, resolution settings, or control schemes, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
- The game features only one soundtrack, which may become repetitive and detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game features only one soundtrack, which, while not bad, has led to complaints about the lack of musical variety. Players suggest using external sources like YouTube for a more dynamic audio experience during gameplay.
“Unfortunately, there is only one soundtrack, but it's not bad at all.”
“At least you can use YouTube and listen to some epic music while battling your emotions!”
“The only complaint I've got is the lack of music.”
“There is only one song, but hey!”
“The only complaint I've got is the lack of music.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as being quite good, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its short length and lack of content, leading to minimal replayability after completing it. Despite its challenging nature, players feel there is insufficient incentive to revisit the game once finished.
“The game is too short, and while challenging, there just isn't enough content here and no replay value once you beat it.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a pixel graphic style that complements its level-based, boss rush gameplay. This aesthetic choice enhances the overall retro feel, appealing to fans of classic shmup titles.
“The game features a stunning pixel graphic style that enhances the overall experience.”
“The visuals are beautifully crafted, showcasing a unique pixel art aesthetic.”
“The graphics are vibrant and detailed, making each level visually captivating.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward loop where players defeat a boss to unlock the next challenge, emphasizing simplicity in progression.
“The gameplay loop is very simple - defeat the boss to unlock the next one.”
“The gameplay loop is very simple - defeat the boss to unlock the next one.”