Inner
- August 15, 2019
- DarkStone Digital
Get on SteamWhy are you running? Wander your subconscious mind under hypnosis. Find pieces of your memories to face your fear. Maybe you will find what you're looking for or maybe it will find you...
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Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and a great aesthetic, creating a pleasant atmosphere despite some glitches.
- It offers a unique and emotional storyline that resonates with players, exploring themes of mental health and personal struggles.
- Developed in just three days, the game showcases creativity and ambition, making it a worthwhile experience for its low price.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating, especially due to the lack of save points and the need to restart from the main menu after being caught by the ghost.
- The instructions are unclear, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics and objectives, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Some environments are bland and difficult to differentiate, making navigation challenging and detracting from the immersive experience.
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a character confronting his troubled past and the profound effects of his memories, delivering a powerful and emotional narrative. Despite being created in just three days, the plot is intricately crafted, with a surprising depth that leaves a lasting impact on players. Overall, the storytelling is highly praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions.
“The plot is about a person who's trying to face his past and how these memories have impacted him so negatively all this while.”
“Extremely well made for only 3 days, and the story put together can be tear-jerking to some.”
“There's actually a whole backstory behind such a simple concept that I was actually blown away by the end.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is minimalistic and easy to master, focusing on unique mechanics that become clearer through trial and error. While improvements and more guidance could enhance the experience, players can expect a straightforward and simple gameplay rather than an elaborate one.
“The gameplay is minimalistic and quite quick to master.”
“The mechanics are unique on their own, and I understood why my character moved like that when I understood who we are.”
“Don't expect a long or over-the-top gameplay experience, but think more simple.”
“Sure improvements can be made to the gameplay, and there could have been more guidance by the therapist, but the core message is conveyed through trial and error.”
“Don't expect a long or over-the-top gameplay experience; think more simple.”
“The gameplay is minimalistic—quite quick to master.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their appealing aesthetics and well-designed environments, though some users have noted the presence of occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience.
“The game offers some nice graphics and environments; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same and has a really great aesthetic.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game features appealing graphics and environments, players have reported occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the aesthetic remains enjoyable.
“The game has a lot of potential, but frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I love the concept, but the constant lag and freezing issues ruin the experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively enhances the atmosphere, particularly during encounters with the ghost, where it serves as a crucial element for creating jump scares through sudden stings and tension-building cues.
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio mixing is poor, with the music often drowning out important sound effects and dialogue.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite its low price and brief playtime, "inner" offers a surprising level of emotional depth and complexity, surpassing many more expensive horror games in its ability to evoke feelings and convey layered significance.
“In conclusion, 'Inner', despite being a $1 game and a very brief one-off experience (minutes at most supposedly), contains surprisingly more emotional depth and layered significance than half of the horror games out there!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its engaging atmosphere, combining enjoyable puzzle mechanics with visually appealing aesthetics that enhance the overall experience.
“Very fun little puzzle game, very atmospheric and nice to look at.”
