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InnerSpace

Available on Xbox One, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch (version tested)
64%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, optimization
62% User Score Based on 374 reviews
Critic Score 64%Based on 26 reviews

Platforms

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About

InnerSpace is an exploration flying game set in the unique world of the Inverse, where gravity pulls outward, and inside-out planets hold the last remains of ancient civilizations. As the Archaeologist, fly through the skies and oceans, discovering lost history and memories before they are lost forever. Embark on a journey of exploration and discovery in this visually stunning game.

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 400 reviews
story44 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions

  • The game features stunning visuals and a beautiful art style that creates a mesmerizing atmosphere.
  • The ambient soundtrack enhances the relaxing experience, making it perfect for players who enjoy meditative gameplay.
  • Exploration is encouraged, with a unique world design that allows for creative navigation and discovery.
  • The controls are frustrating, especially on PC, with many players reporting difficulty using keyboard and mouse, and recommending a controller instead.
  • The game lacks clear direction and objectives, leading to confusion and aimless wandering in the environments.
  • There are technical issues, including poor menu navigation and a lack of mouse support, which detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it heartwarming and engaging, while others criticize it for being generic, poorly explained, or lacking closure. Many appreciate the artistic integration of the narrative with gameplay, but some feel overwhelmed by excessive text and convoluted delivery. Overall, while the story has potential and can be enjoyable, it often falls short of expectations, leaving players wanting more depth and clarity.

    • “I really love the vibe and the story of this game, it's genuinely really heartwarming and pleasant 💗”
    • “A gorgeous game that was full of beautiful pastel colors and immersive puzzle-filled environments with a simple but interesting story.”
    • “The story and lore of Innerspace was surprisingly enticing and perhaps one of my favorite aspects of it.”
    • “Story, not much to say about it as I haven't a clue what I've just done; you're thrown into some world we're expected to care about, expected to want to 'fix' without any explanation or drive to do so other than a few text boxes here and there.”
    • “The story had potential, but the ending is extremely inconclusive; it ends out of nowhere with no closure.”
    • “You spend 10 minutes having to watch an intro about a poorly written story clearly written just so the game 'made sense'.”
  • graphics
    115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with some players praising the vibrant and unique art style that creates a mesmerizing atmosphere, while others criticize the minimalist, low-polygon visuals that evoke a retro feel reminiscent of early 3D games. Despite the artistic intent, some find the lack of detail and texture detracts from the overall experience, leading to disorientation during gameplay. Overall, while the visuals are often described as beautiful and colorful, opinions vary widely on their effectiveness in enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “The visuals are mesmerizing, and the ambient soundtrack adds to the relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “This is an absolutely gorgeous game, with excellent visuals and music.”
    • “The visuals are truly stunning, and I found myself being pulled into the game time and time again.”
    • “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
    • “I love its beauty and the gracefulness with which the gameplay flows, but I find myself hating the disorientation induced from the graphics and the abysmal scheme of control.”
    • “First, the art style: a 3D game with no graphical video options, a broken resolution option selector, and graphics that can only really be described as 'iffy' don't set the greatest stage for a title about exploration and experience.”
  • music
    106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience of exploration and immersion. While many players appreciate the beautiful integration of the soundtrack with the gameplay, some note that the music can be repetitive and occasionally drops out, which may detract from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's enchanting aesthetic despite some criticisms regarding its variety and consistency.

    • “The wonderful music and awe-inspiring world designs make this game a treat to play.”
    • “A beautifully made game centered around exploring a mix of simple and complex environments with very beautifully created music to fit each of the areas.”
    • “The innerspace soundtrack is perfectly blended for the environment.”
    • “Music is also repetitive.”
    • “Music and sounds is an important element in this game, and thus don't let monotone control sounds take over - which it unfortunately did.”
    • “20+7 of soundtrack feels a bit expensive when there aren't so many environment differences.”
  • gameplay
    101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Innerspace is characterized by its fun flying and swimming mechanics, offering a unique exploration experience that rewards players with relics and new airframes. However, many players find the controls disorienting and the lack of clear guidance on gameplay mechanics frustrating, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. While the game features beautiful visuals and a calming atmosphere, it may not appeal to those seeking more complex or engaging gameplay elements.

    • “Beautiful art style and music, fun, simple gameplay, though a bit of an awkward finish; thankfully it doesn't overstay its welcome.”
    • “I love the unique art style, the flight (and underwater) mechanics, and the story is so cute and laid-back.”
    • “The gameplay focuses on exploration, and it tends not to hold your hand, allowing you to solve where to go next and figure out how to solve each puzzle organically.”
    • “First and foremost, the gameplay in this game has nothing that is going to blow you away. It consists of flying through some tunnels, or into an orb, or sometimes escort quests (because gamers just love those). In fact, the final boss consists of about seven escort quest-like objectives.”
    • “Innerspace spatially inverts its flight simulation explorative gameplay by innovatively concaving its barren worlds, but by doing so limits the true freedom of flying whilst introducing an arduous control scheme.”
    • “The gameplay is unlocked from the start and doesn't really progress, although we do unlock airframes that offer different strengths and weaknesses.”
  • atmosphere
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its mesmerizing visuals, soothing ambient soundtrack, and unique art style, creating a sense of peace and wonder. While the low challenge level enhances the relaxing experience, some players feel that navigation could be improved with clearer objectives. Overall, the atmosphere is described as beautiful and tranquil, though some players experienced discomfort due to the controls.

    • “The visuals are mesmerizing, and the ambient soundtrack adds to the relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “The variety of music is nice and the general atmosphere exudes mystery and wonder rather than stress or confusion thanks to the low level of challenge when flying around, although working out some of the puzzle solutions can take some time.”
    • “With the atmosphere of peace and tranquility, it is unlike anything I have ever seen.”
    • “I absolutely adore the art, the music, the sound design, and the warm fuzzy atmosphere of the game, so it's a huge shame playing the darn thing is so annoying.”
    • “Music also isn't the greatest, ranging from uninspired to weird, and simply missing from the moment in terms of atmosphere across the board.”
    • “There's not much intense action, but that helps the atmosphere of the game more than hurts it.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly when it comes to exploration and item gathering, which can lead to a sense of stagnation. While there are moments of enjoyment, the overall experience can become frustrating and stale over time.

    • “Flying around the Sunchamber to find that last accordion bloom for an hour was tedious.”
    • “Unfortunately, this meditative journey becomes stale and tedious after too long.”
    • “From the exploration to the item gathering, everything quickly became rather tedious.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's story and atmosphere to be heartwarming and touching, evoking a sense of nostalgia and sadness upon completion. While the emotional experience is generally positive, some users noted that the game's atmosphere could induce discomfort.

    • “I really love the vibe and the story of this game; it's genuinely heartwarming and pleasant. 💗”
    • “It's not exactly sad, but it's just touching enough that I was sad to finish the game.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game is incredibly immersive, evoking a range of emotions that linger long after playing.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been heavily criticized, with players reporting frequent crashes and significant performance issues, particularly in the first two worlds. While some users noted that other titles, like Innerspace, offered smooth performance and good scaling, this game struggles to maintain stability and framerate, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “Performance-wise, Innerspace was an entirely smooth experience and it scaled perfectly to 4K resolution.”
    • “Beautiful views, crappy performance. I've literally lost count of how many times this game has crashed. On the first world, I honestly had to delete several saves and reinstall the whole game twice. Seriously, I thought the first world was unplayable. The second I get to world 2, the framerate tanks, and then the game crashes.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is limited, primarily appealing to those who enjoy thorough exploration and seeking out collectibles. Overall, the experience's longevity is largely dependent on the player's willingness to invest time in exploring each world.

    • “The replay value is significant if you want to try and find everything.”
    • “Not much replay value unless you want to try and find everything.”
    • “The length heavily depends on you and how much time you spend exploring each world.”
    • “Not much replay value unless you want to try and find everything.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability feature effectively freezes the ship in space, enabling players to look around freely, which enhances the experience and gives it a feel akin to a 6DOF flight simulator.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by a self-aware and irreverent style, often drawing on absurd analogies that may resonate with players familiar with gaming tropes. However, some users feel that the humor can be hit or miss, with certain jokes potentially losing their impact.

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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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