Madness inside

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"Madness Inside" is a psychological horror walking simulator, built on Unreal Engine 5, that plunges players into a nightmarish world of an abandoned hospital. As Lieutenant Vic Voyt, you'll explore dark corridors, solve puzzles, and uncover chilling secrets to find your way out. The game features intense atmosphere, realistic graphics, and is not suitable for all ages due to violent and disturbing content. Full immersion is recommended with headphones.

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features high-quality voice acting and immersive sound design that enhances the horror experience.
The atmosphere is dark and tense, effectively creating a sense of dread and keeping players on edge.
The storyline is engaging with two different endings, adding replayability and depth to the experience.

The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 60-80 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more.
There are performance issues on higher settings, even on capable hardware, leading to frame drops.
Some jump scares can feel predictable or misplaced, and there are bugs, particularly with the mannequin mechanics.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
64%
27%
The game's story follows Lieutenant Vic Voyt as he pursues a dangerous criminal, leading him into a nightmarish hospital setting. Players engage in exploration and puzzle-solving to uncover a twisted narrative that features solid storytelling and two distinct endings, enhancing the overall experience with its intense atmosphere and nerve-wracking audio.
- “It has a pretty interesting, original, and twisted story, and obtaining both endings gives you even more to think about.”
- “The story starts with Vic on the trail of a dangerous criminal, but things quickly go off the rails when he winds up in this nightmare-inducing hospital.”
- “As a walking simulator, it’s all about exploring, solving puzzles, and piecing together the story.”
- “The game might be short, but it packs a punch with its twisted story, intense atmosphere, and nerve-wracking audio.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
22%
The gameplay is visually diverse and effectively enhances the understanding of the plot twists, featuring straightforward mechanics. Players appreciate the realistic graphics and engaging, thrilling elements, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “They not only visually diversify the gameplay, but also help to better understand the plot twists.”
- “Yay! I got the bad ending! I love this game; it's got realistic graphics and a wild head bobbing, with scary, bloody fun gameplay.”
- “The game’s mechanics are pretty straightforward.”
- “Gameplay: decent”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The graphics, powered by Unreal Engine 5, are highly praised for their realism, featuring detailed textures and immersive lighting that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some players have reported performance issues, struggling to maintain high frame rates even with powerful hardware. Overall, the combination of realistic visuals and effective audio design contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “Built on Unreal Engine 5, the graphics are super realistic, with flickering lights, grimy textures, and enough dark corners to make you regret turning that flashlight off.”
- “I love this game; it's got realistic graphics and a wild head bobbing, with scary, bloody fun gameplay.”
- “The immersion is exceptionally well done, with all the sounds combined with well-placed jumpscares and realistic graphics making you jump out of your chair.”
- “I love this game; it's got realistic graphics and a wild head bobbing, with scary bloody fun gameplay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some players find it dark, tense, and filled with dread, effectively enhancing the horror experience, others feel disconnected and merely want to finish the game. Overall, the game is noted for its creepy vibes and nerve-wracking audio, contributing to a generally intense atmosphere.
- “The atmosphere is dark and dripping with dread—10/10 creepy vibes.”
- “The game might be short, but it packs a punch with its twisted story, intense atmosphere, and nerve-wracking audio.”
- “I didn't get wrapped up in the atmosphere and basically just wanted to finish it and move on.”
- “Walkthrough, mostly just an experience of uncomfortable atmosphere all tied into each game that comes out.”
- “During this period of time, the developers manage to create a tense atmosphere and please the players with several good screamers.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the haunting background score that enhances immersion and intensifies jump scares. While some players desire more folklore elements in the music, the overall soundtrack and sound effects are considered effective and well-placed.
- “The soundtrack is pretty good.”
- “I'd like more music tied in, any folklore.”
- “The background music is haunting but not overdone, and the jumpscares hit harder because of it.”
- “Well-placed sound effects and music make immersion top-notch.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game faces notable optimization challenges, particularly on higher settings, even for players with powerful hardware. While there are some performance issues and rough edges, many still find the experience engaging, especially considering its price/performance ratio.
- “Sure, it’s not perfect—there are some rough edges with performance and a few misplaced scares—but overall, it’s a spine-chilling experience.”
- “+ suitable price/performance ratio”
- “Even with a decently beefy rig, the game struggles with performance on higher settings.”
- “Performance issues on higher settings, even with good hardware.”
- “However, I had some issues with performance.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to its two distinct endings, which make choices impactful, as well as the presence of easter eggs and hidden notes that enhance the overall experience.
- “The two different endings also add a layer of replayability, so your choices (and nerves) actually matter.”
- “Easter eggs and hidden notes add depth and replayability.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game exhibits significant stability issues, with frequent bugs affecting gameplay and contributing to an unsettling experience.
- “They’re creepy, they move, and apparently, they’re buggy.”