INSIDE

Inside is a masterclass in minimalist design. Enthralling and enjoyable.

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Inside is a puzzle-platformer adventure game where you control a boy in a dystopian world. The boy must escape from the clutches of a mysterious organization, solve challenging puzzles, and avoid detection while uncovering the dark secrets of this eerie world. With atmospheric visuals and suspenseful gameplay, Inside is a captivating and immersive gaming experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Inside features a consistently creepy and oppressive atmosphere filled with subtext, enhancing the overall experience.
The puzzles are challenging yet fair, providing a satisfying level of difficulty without being overly frustrating.
The game's design, pacing, and narrative consistency are executed near perfectly, making it a compelling example of video games as art.

The game is relatively short, lasting only three to four hours, which may leave some players wanting more.
Some players feel that the ending raises more questions than it answers, potentially leading to dissatisfaction.
The price may not seem justified to everyone given the short length of the game.

story
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story in "Inside" is praised for being thought-provoking and surprising, complementing its challenging puzzles and tight gameplay. While the game is relatively short at three to four hours, its harrowing narrative and exceptional audio-visual design leave a lasting impression, making it a worthy follow-up to "Limbo."
- “At three to four hours it is on the short side, but thanks to the thought-provoking and surprising story, tight gameplay, and exceptional sound and visual design, Inside will leave a long-lasting impression that will more than make it worth its price tag.”
- “[Thought-provoking story, tight controls, varied gameplay, beautiful visuals and sound].”
- “A worthy follow-up to Limbo, that challenges in terms of both its fiendish puzzles and its harrowing storytelling.”
- “A worthy follow-up to Limbo, that challenges in terms of both its fiendish puzzles and its harrowing storytelling.”
gameplay
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by tight controls and varied mechanics, complemented by a thought-provoking story and exceptional sound and visual design. While the game is relatively short at three to four hours, its impactful experience justifies the price.
- “At three to four hours, it is on the short side, but thanks to the thought-provoking and surprising story, tight gameplay, and exceptional sound and visual design, it will leave a long-lasting impression that more than justifies its price tag.”
- “[thought-provoking story, tight controls, varied gameplay, beautiful visuals and sound]”
atmosphere
1 mentions
200 % positive mentions
-400 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is consistently described as creepy and oppressive, enriched with subtext that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the excellent design and pacing, which complement the challenging yet fair puzzles, contributing to a cohesive narrative.
- “The design, pacing, and narrative consistency create an excellent atmosphere.”
- “The puzzles are challenging without being brutal, enhancing the overall immersive experience.”
- “The atmosphere is consistently creepy, strange, and oppressive, filled with subtext.”
- “The atmosphere lacks any real immersion, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
graphics
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful visuals, which enhance the overall experience alongside the engaging sound design. Players appreciate how the stunning graphics complement the thought-provoking story and varied gameplay, contributing to a cohesive and immersive atmosphere.
- “The beautiful visuals and sound create an immersive experience that truly enhances the gameplay.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
- “The vibrant colors and artistic design make every scene a visual masterpiece.”