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Madness Inside

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65%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
81% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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Madness Inside is a single player survival simulation game with horror, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by zv_games and was released on December 4, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

 STEAM https://store.steampowered.com/app/3102000/Madness_inside/ WHAT IS MADNESS? "Madness Inside" is a psychological horror walking simulator. Average time to complete the game: 60 minutes There are two endings Lieutenant Vic Voyt, chasing a dangerous criminal, unexpectedly finds himself in this dark place where horrifying experiments once took place. Players will explore dark…

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Strong, immersive atmosphere with dark, gloomy visuals fitting the psychiatric hospital setting and high-quality sound design that enhances tension and scares.
  • Engaging puzzles and solid storytelling with two genuinely different endings that add replay value.
  • Well-placed jumpscares that are not overused, supported by good voice acting and cutscenes that help explain the plot.
  • Performance issues and crashes reported even on high-end hardware, including high memory usage and occasional bugs like getting stuck on mannequins or chase sequence glitches.
  • Short game length, typically around 1 to 1.7 hours, which some players found too brief for the price and overall experience.
  • Predictable jump scares and somewhat generic story and setting, with some players finding the plot confusing or lacking depth.

  • story

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, 74% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story offers a twisted and intense narrative with two endings that add depth, though it is somewhat generic and predictable, particularly within its mental hospital setting. Puzzle elements complement the storytelling, but some animations feel slow and contribute little. Overall, while not highly original, the story provides a solid and engaging backdrop for the gameplay.

    • “The puzzles scattered through the story do a lot of the heavy lifting, such as the piano, the TV, and a blackboard riddle, all genuinely fun to work through rather than filler.”
    • “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.”
    • “It has a pretty interesting, original, and twisted story, and obtaining both endings gives you even more to think about.”
    • “It has some sticky notes and folders around to tell the story, but there isn't much to learn about the place.”
    • “Had a few times where the dev had some animations, these took a while to play out and didn't contribute much to the story.”
    • “The game is super generic, from the mental hospital setting to the story itself - I promise you'll guess the ending 2 minutes into the game.”

  • graphics

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The graphics effectively create a dark, immersive atmosphere fitting the horror hospital setting, featuring realistic visuals and detailed textures enhanced by Unreal Engine 5. However, some users experience performance issues and high resource demands even on powerful GPUs, limiting playability at higher settings. Overall, the visuals are praised for contributing to strong immersion despite occasional technical challenges.

    • “The visuals lean dark and gloomy in a way that fits the hospital setting perfectly.”
    • “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.”
    • “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 have an RTX 4060 graphics card and about 8 gigabytes of RAM, and for some reason, every time I launch the game, it demands the entirety of the 8 gigabytes plus more, causing my computer to overheat while still stuck at the loading screen.”
    • “I don't know if it's trying to request memory it thinks it has and then just crashes when it realizes it doesn't have the resources it wants, but both versions I've tried to play have been unplayable, even at the lowest graphic settings.”
    • “Graphically, it's about average for an indie horror, especially for a newer developer.”

  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    8% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay is straightforward and minimal, primarily involving walking, reading notes, and solving a few simple puzzles, which help to enhance the story and plot twists. While basic, it offers a decent and engaging experience with realistic graphics and a suspenseful atmosphere.

    • “They not only visually diversify the gameplay, but also help to better understand the plot twists.”
    • “Overall it's a decent little game with minimal gameplay (walk, read notes, solve 2 mini puzzles...).”
    • “The game’s mechanics are pretty straightforward.”
    • “Gameplay: decent”

  • atmosphere

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its dark, tense, and creepy vibes, effectively creating a sense of dread and unease. Well-placed jump scares complement the horror ambiance without overwhelming players, making it suitable for those seeking a thrilling but not overly intense horror experience. Overall, the atmosphere is immersive and impactful, enhancing the game's unsettling and nerve-wracking mood.

    • “The atmosphere in this game is beyond terrifying, with well-placed jumpscares that enhance the experience.”
    • “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.”
    • “So... all I'll say is this... if you're wanting a game with an 'atmosphere' of horror but don't really want to get too deep in the fear aspect of horror gaming... go ahead and play this one.”
    • “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.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is haunting and well-crafted, enhancing immersion and amplifying the impact of scares without being overwhelming. The soundtrack, including dark background music and well-placed sound effects, is generally praised for complementing the atmosphere effectively.

    • “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.”
    • “Dark music in the background.”

  • optimization

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game experiences notable performance issues on higher settings, even on powerful hardware, resulting in less than optimal optimization. Despite these problems, it maintains a generally acceptable price-to-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% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through its multiple endings influenced by player choices, as well as hidden secrets like easter eggs and notes that encourage exploration and repeated playthroughs.

    • “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.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional atmosphere is deeply immersive, with subtle sounds like whispers, footsteps, and distant ticking enhancing the feeling of actually being present in the environment. This attention to detail effectively evokes a strong sense of presence and tension.

    • “Whispers, footsteps, water dripping, vents kicking on, a clock ticking somewhere in the distance—simple sounds, but they made me feel like I was actually walking those halls.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is demanding and may require additional resources or retries, making it a potentially time-consuming or challenging aspect for players.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game exhibits notable stability issues, with bugs affecting the behavior of moving, creepy elements. These glitches may impact the overall gameplay experience.

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Madness Inside is a survival simulation game with horror, thriller and violence themes. Common tags for Madness Inside include first-person, 3D, realistic, indie, psychedelic and others.

Madness Inside is available on PC and Windows.

Madness Inside was released on December 4, 2024.

Madness Inside was developed by zv_games.

Madness Inside has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Madness Inside for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Madness Inside is a single player game.

Similar games include Silver Chains, The Inn-Sanity, Don't Be Afraid, Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn, Rise of Insanity and others.