The Inner World

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In "The Inner World," explore the mysterious kingdom of Asposia, hidden inside a hollow rock, and uncover a conspiracy that threatens its unique inhabitants. Play as Robert, a naive and kind-hearted novice, and his companion, a rebellious and brave thief named Laura, as they solve puzzles and navigate a captivating story full of humor and intrigue. Unravel the secrets of Asposia's wind system, secret societies, and ancient prophecies to save the world from impending doom.

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 756 reviews

story254 positive mentions

stability30 negative mentions

Charming characters and engaging story that keeps players invested.
Unique and interesting world-building with beautiful hand-drawn graphics.
Good hint system that provides helpful nudges without giving away solutions.

Frequent bugs and crashes that can disrupt gameplay.
Some puzzles can be illogical or require trial and error, leading to frustration.
Dialogue can be lengthy and slow, which may detract from the overall pacing of the game.

story
474 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "The Inner World" is characterized by its whimsical and engaging narrative, set in the unique world of Asposia, where players follow the naive protagonist, Robert, on a quest to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the wind. While the plot features humorous elements and memorable characters, some players noted that it can feel predictable and occasionally lacks depth, with a few pacing issues throughout the chapters. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its charm and creativity, making it a delightful experience for fans of point-and-click adventure games.
- “The story, voice acting, visuals, and humor are fantastic.”
- “The inner world is a superb point-and-click adventure with an excellent story and great graphics.”
- “The story is whimsical and silly and dramatic, suitable for both adults and children.”
- “The story just fails to keep me invested; the main characters are boring as hell, and the only good characters are the side characters, but even only half of it, and that is just not enough to keep me invested.”
- “The pacing of the story starts off very slow, but it gradually speeds up over time, with some portions being slower than they should be.”
- “The overall story was surprisingly dark for the look and atmosphere set up in the early levels.”
humor
209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "The Inner World" is widely praised for its clever writing, witty dialogues, and memorable characters, providing a delightful blend of lighthearted and dark comedic moments. While many players find the humor engaging and entertaining, some critiques point to instances of dry or unfunny jokes, particularly in translation. Overall, the game is characterized by its charming, quirky humor that appeals to a broad audience, though reactions to its comedic style can vary significantly.
- “The inner world is an engaging point-and-click adventure game that combines great humor with an intriguing story.”
- “The story was unique and inventive, the characters are hilarious and memorable, and some of the puzzles are solved in really funny ways.”
- “The humor will constantly have you cracking a smile or smirking, and you can’t help but get the sense that the inner world was a labor of love.”
- “Most of the jokes were dry and unfunny, and many were even misogynistic.”
- “It's so dull, I can't get into the characters at all; I don't get if the 'jokes' are supposed to be funny or ironically funny.”
- “Too much dialogue that is not funny or relevant to the gameplay.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn art style and cartoonish animations, which contribute to a unique and engaging visual experience. While some reviewers noted that the graphics may appear simplistic or not graphically intense, the overall aesthetic is considered beautiful and fitting for the game's whimsical narrative. The combination of well-designed environments, lovable character designs, and smooth animations enhances the game's appeal, making it a delightful visual treat for players.
- “I love the animations, the visuals, and almost everything about it.”
- “The hand-drawn graphics are so good; they are absolutely perfect.”
- “The graphics are lovely, the music is really relaxing, and the story was very sweet with some fun little side notes and references that had me smiling.”
- “The hand-drawn graphics work well enough, but felt a bit too flat and simplistic for my taste.”
- “Graphics aren't ugly but not really high-end either.”
- “This is one of their earlier attempts, so things like the graphics are not as polished as their later games are.”
music
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its atmospheric and immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful soundtrack that complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. While some noted a lack of variety in the music, the majority found it charming, relaxing, and fitting for the game's environments, contributing significantly to the emotional depth and enjoyment of the story. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with many players recommending it even outside of the game context.
- “The music was greatly fitting to the environment, and my personal favorite would be the wind song.”
- “The soundtrack is very immersive and complements the world the game creates.”
- “The music and score for this game is fantastic, and perfectly matches the mood and style of the game.”
- “With a few changes (lessening Robert's naivety, getting Laura's voice actor some lessons on how to read lines with emotion, varying up the latter half of the soundtrack), this would be a top-tier point-and-click, but its demerits do weigh it down somewhat.”
- “The only drawback is that there is not enough variety in the music; some songs play over and over.”
- “Music is mostly ambient and forgettable.”
gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by traditional point-and-click mechanics, which some players find enjoyable and fitting for the story, while others criticize it for being too simplistic or plagued by bugs. Many appreciate the engaging dialogue, character development, and unique art style, but some feel that the puzzles can be frustratingly obscure or poorly designed. Overall, the game offers a mix of charm and technical issues, leading to a varied reception among players.
- “One of my favorite adventure games; great story and very fun gameplay.”
- “The inner world has nice gameplay, good puzzles, an interesting story, and the graphic style of the game is pretty cool.”
- “An original world, story, and characters, presented in beautiful hand-drawn graphics combined with conventional but very well-executed point-and-click mechanics and increasingly challenging puzzles make this a solid recommendation.”
- “I think the gameplay and puzzles are flawed and clunky.”
- “I'm several hours into the game and haven't enjoyed a minute of gameplay.”
- “The bad: I'd be hard pressed to name another recent adventure game so badly affected by moon logic: the gameplay hardly ever takes off, probably an attempt to squeeze length out of the assets.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes that can disrupt gameplay significantly. While some players noted that the game runs well on certain platforms like the Steam Deck, many others experienced frustrating glitches that required reloading or troubleshooting. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the experience, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy its positive aspects.
- “I played it on Steam Deck, and the game runs great and is actually very convenient despite having to use the trackpad for navigation.”
- “My personal one was - after cutscenes the game freezes and won't let me do anything.”
- “If you buy this and have a newer machine, be prepared to jump through hoops to avoid crashes or freezes.”
- “But sadly it's extremely buggy, to the point where it can completely break your game.”
atmosphere
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique beauty and immersive qualities, enhanced by stunning graphics and a fitting soundtrack. While some players noted a lack of variation in certain locations, the overall ambiance is described as relaxing, with a blend of dark undertones and humor that complements the narrative. The hand-drawn art style and well-crafted environments contribute significantly to the game's atmospheric experience, making it a standout feature.
- “The atmosphere is relaxing and the story quite original, I recommend it :)”
- “It's just so unique and beautiful and it really helps to portray the story and the atmosphere of the story and the world.”
- “The hand-drawn animation does the job and the lovely backdrops really carry the atmosphere alongside the beautiful soundtrack.”
- “I felt that the atmosphere created by the different locations was a bit too bleak with little variation.”
- “I felt there was a missed opportunity to add some better atmosphere with better background music.”
- “The overall story was surprisingly dark for the look and atmosphere set up in the early levels.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching story, heartfelt characters, and effective voice acting, which resonate with players and evoke genuine feelings, including tears. While some find the narrative predictable and not as gripping as other titles, many appreciate its warmth, humor, and the emotional journey it offers, making it a memorable experience despite some technical flaws. Overall, the game successfully combines a beautiful aesthetic with an engaging emotional core that leaves a lasting impact on players.
- “I cried when I first heard the song.”
- “Such a cute and beautiful game, the story is suspenseful and really heartwarming; I might have shed a tear in the end.”
- “This game has such a touching and beautiful story.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly tedious, with players finding the puzzles easy yet frustratingly unintuitive. Many noted that the lack of engaging challenges and poor dialogue contributed to a laborious experience, making the gameplay feel more like a chore than an enjoyable adventure. While some found revisiting chapters for collectibles manageable, the overall sentiment leans towards a lack of excitement and engagement in the grinding process.
- “The chapters aren't too long, and once you know what you are doing, going back and getting the missables in a second game file isn't as tedious as it sounds.”
- “The chapters aren't too long, and once you know what you are doing, going back and getting the missables in a second game file isn't as tedious as it sounds.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Tedious to play; the story had potential but wasn't engaging.”
- “My experience playing is that this game is really tedious; the main character is quite stupid and pathetic, but still, he is the one to save the world.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highly praised, with users noting the depth and growth of characters, particularly Robert, whose kind-hearted dialogue options enhance his development. The harmonious integration of character design, animation, and plot contributes to a satisfying narrative experience, while the overall world-building further enriches the characters' journeys. Despite some criticism of the main character's insufferability, the development remains reasonable and well-executed, culminating in a rewarding conclusion.
- “Great character development, great story, great atmosphere.”
- “Moreover, the character designs, the animation behaviors alongside actions and conversation were perfectly balanced and quite harmonious.”
- “The main character is insufferable, but he's reasonable within his character development and the plot.”
- “The character development and world-building are also well done and the ending is satisfying.”
- “It provides a lot of exposition, character development, and world building.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while it generally runs smoothly and features strong vocal performances, it suffers from occasional crashes and significant performance issues that can hinder gameplay. The slow pacing and limited environments contribute to a less dynamic experience, despite enjoyable writing and puzzles.
- “The game runs smoothly in general, although it did crash on more than one occasion, but no progress was lost at any time.”
- “Decent writing and delightful vocal performances, with strangely slow-paced and very articulated dialogue, make the game actually sort of relaxing to hear.”
- “Some performances are actually quite good, particularly Robert and Conroy.”
- “There were some really big performance issues with this game, however.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews on replayability are mixed; while some players appreciate the variety of satisfying achievements that offer extra challenges for completionists, others feel that the game lacks replay value, suggesting it can be played through only once to unlock all achievements.
- “The game offers satisfying achievements that provide extra challenges and replay value for completionists.”
- “The playability and replayability of this game are exceptional, keeping players engaged for hours.”
- “No replayability; you can play it once to get all achievements.”
- “There is no replay value.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is praised for its authenticity and dedication to the genre, standing out from typical cash grab mobile apps by reflecting genuine care and quality in its design.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I appreciate the game design, but the constant push for in-game purchases really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, which makes it feel more like a money-making scheme than a game.”