Red Goddess: Inner World

37%
Game Brain Score Based on 42 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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While the concept and artwork could have made for an interesting title, the game itself becomes more frustrating than fun. The technical issues do not help, either.
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In "Red Goddess: Inner World," explore the inner-mind of a young goddess, Divine, to regain her lost powers. Switch between Divine and her Rage or Fear personas, each with unique abilities, to solve puzzles and combat the darkness threatening her existence. Use telekinesis and environment manipulation to uncover the mysteries of Divine's past in this non-linear side-scrolling platformer adventure.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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Reviews

37%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
story7 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful visuals and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • The unique mechanic of switching between three forms adds depth to the gameplay and keeps it engaging.
  • The story, while simple, is intriguing and provides a decent narrative that motivates players to progress.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play, especially on PC.
  • Combat feels repetitive and unrefined, with many attacks failing to register and a lack of variety in enemy encounters.
  • The pacing is hindered by excessive narration and unskippable cutscenes, which disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • story23 mentions

    The story centers around a character named Divine, navigating a world that represents her inner being while seeking crystals to progress. While some players find the narrative intriguing and engaging, others criticize the dialogue for being redundant and the overall plot for its convoluted nature and lack of compelling characters. The storytelling is described as simple yet interesting, though it suffers from abrupt conclusions and a distracting narration style.

    • “The story was very intriguing as well; although it is somewhat easy to figure out, I was still very happy to see its conclusion.”
    • “The story is pretty interesting, the controls are decent, still not exactly 'spot on' but they're tight enough that you can do most of the jumps with no problems.”
    • “+ interesting story that keeps you entertained and waiting for more.”
    • “Most of the 'exploration' in Red Goddess is not optional as you need to find crystals to progress the story.”
    • “There aren't that many enemy types and the text bubble dialogue sort of takes you out of the story.”
    • “The story is a bit convoluted as it's all apparently taking place inside your soul or your inner being; the world is actually you?”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their smoothness, vibrant colors, and charming art style, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of a hand-drawn painting. However, some critiques highlight bland character models and animation, as well as various graphical glitches that detract from the overall polish. Despite these issues, the visuals remain a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic appeal.

    • “The game's graphics are very beautiful; you get the feeling that you are in a hand-drawn painting the entire time, and that, along with the narrator, gives you a very immersive gaming experience.”
    • “The art style was very pretty too; I loved the bright, vivid colors and cartoonish design of everything.”
    • “The map is functional, but looking pretty crappy due to graphics scaling.”
    • “There were also numerous other smaller graphical and collision glitches, as well as several spelling and grammatical errors, that showed the complete lack of polish and quality control found all throughout this game.”
    • “Red Goddess: Inner World is more than just the visuals.”
  • gameplay17 mentions

    The gameplay is marred by long unskippable cutscenes and tedious sequences that disrupt player control, leading to a clunky experience. While the game features some interesting mechanics and a visually appealing art style, it suffers from linear exploration and a lack of engaging content, making it feel dull and unpolished overall. Despite the potential for unique gameplay elements, the execution falls short, leaving players wanting more depth and interactivity.

    • “The abilities and game mechanics are fun.”
    • “So far in my gameplay, the game features a lot of forests, mountains, and other nature settings.”
    • “Originally, each would have a skill tree and different gameplay.”
    • “The game opens with an extremely long unskippable cutscene, followed by literally 2 seconds of gameplay, followed by an ungodly long elevator sequence where you are not in control of the character.”
    • “But it feels rather clunky, the mechanics aren't polished at all and it feels like a lot more work needs to be put into it.”
    • “But because the gameplay itself is generally dull and boring, I can't recommend this title.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchiness and aesthetic appeal, while others find it either too loud or not particularly memorable. Many appreciate the atmospheric quality of the soundtrack, which complements the game's art style, though some feel it lacks standout tracks. Overall, the music is generally seen as enjoyable but varies in impact among players.

    • “By itself, the art style is enjoyable and the music and sound design works pretty well.”
    • “The soundtrack is catchy; I really liked it and found myself humming along to a couple of the songs a few times.”
    • “Animation is superb, music is atmospheric, and the controls are tight.”
    • “Often times the music is either too loud, sound effects are loud and not balanced.”
    • “Music and sound: music is decent, nothing amazing so far but not terrible, suits the backgrounds pretty well but nothing memorable so far.”
    • “+ relaxing soundtrack; not that memorable, but does its job.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs, including glitches that affect gameplay and camera functionality. The presence of smaller graphical and collision errors, along with spelling and grammatical mistakes, indicates a lack of polish and quality control. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The game is very buggy.”
    • “First and foremost, the game is extremely buggy.”
    • “There were also numerous other smaller graphical and collision glitches, as well as several spelling and grammatical errors, that showed the complete lack of polish and quality control found throughout this game.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization on PC has been criticized for being poor, with issues such as sluggish performance, buggy animations, and stuttering audio. While some users have not encountered crashes, the overall experience is negatively impacted by these technical shortcomings.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly across various platforms.”
    • “The game's optimization ensures that players can enjoy a fluid experience without significant lag or performance issues.”
    • “A really decent exploratory platformer, hampered only by the fact that on PC it has some terrible optimization.”
    • “Sluggish in places it really shouldn't be sluggish, bugged animations, and stuttering voices throughout.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game lacks significant character development, with players expressing disappointment in the depth and growth of the characters throughout the story.

    • “There isn't much character development.”
    • “The game lacks depth in character development.”
    • “I was disappointed by the minimal character development.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by superb animation and atmospheric music, complemented by tight controls that contribute to an immersive experience.

    • “The animation is superb, the music creates an atmospheric experience, and the controls are tight.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
    • “From the haunting sound design to the beautifully crafted environments, the atmosphere is simply captivating.”
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