Together in Between: Chapter One

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"Together in Between: Chapter One" is a co-op puzzle game set in the minimalist world of Dimensia, inside a magical book. Two partners are trapped and must communicate through sound to navigate intricate puzzles, relying on each other to overcome challenges and find their way out of the black-and-white library. The game highlights the importance of collaboration and clear communication.

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique black-and-white art style that adds an interesting visual atmosphere.
Cooperative gameplay enhances the experience, making it fun to solve puzzles with a friend.
The puzzles strike a balance between being challenging yet manageable, providing a satisfying brain-teasing experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and lacks a save function, leading to frustrating experiences when progress is lost.
Many puzzles feel poorly designed or arbitrary, leading to confusion rather than enjoyment.
The requirement to play with a friend and the lack of a random partner search limits accessibility for solo players.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
68%
13%
The gameplay is generally described as decent and enjoyable, featuring well-designed mechanics and immersive elements, though it suffers from limited customization and a short duration. While some players appreciate the puzzles and achievements that enhance motivation, others find the gameplay average, with a lack of meaningful choices and a tendency to become tedious in larger environments. Overall, it garners mixed reviews, with ratings around 6 out of 10.
- “The gameplay is an absolute joy!”
- “- well-designed mechanics for player interaction.”
- “The gameplay and puzzles are so much fun!”
- “In all honesty, even from a purely gameplay perspective, in correlation to the contemporaries this game has to contend with, I cannot recommend this even for a breath of fresh air.”
- “- limited customization options for the gameplay.”
- “- short gameplay duration and lack of meaningful choices at the end.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
10%
The game's graphics feature a striking black and white aesthetic that many players appreciate for its uniqueness and thematic consistency. However, some users criticize the overuse of AI-generated images that clash with the overall art style, leading to a disjointed visual experience. Additionally, technical issues and limited graphics settings may deter more discerning players.
- “I love the black and white art style!”
- “I like the whole black and white aesthetic and the puzzles really made us think.”
- “Graphics: interesting drawing style, unusual even.”
- “The game's art style may cause people to simply get lost as everything looks almost the same.”
- “However, due to some technical issues and inconveniences with visuals and sound, it may not appeal to more demanding players.”
- “The game is full of AI-generated images on the walls, not fitting the chosen black and white art style.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The game's story is described as simplistic and leaves players feeling uncertain about its quality, with some finding it interesting due to its backstory and premise, while others feel it lacks a substantial narrative. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the concept and others criticizing the absence of a coherent story.
- “An interesting game with a cool backstory and premise.”
- “The story left me feeling uncertain; I'm not sure if it was good or bad.”
- “The game has no story.”
- “But this story is a lot easier.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that hinder gameplay, such as being unable to interact with key puzzles. Additionally, the lack of a save feature exacerbates the issue, forcing players to restart entirely if they encounter a bug. Overall, the experience is described as frustrating and a waste of time.
- “Very buggy--couldn't interact at all with one of the puzzles (the [spoiler]4-symbol cylinder lock in the force-field room[/spoiler]), and the game does not save progress, so if it bugs out, you have to start over entirely.”
- “Boredom puzzles, buggy game, I don't know what to say, just a waste of time.”
- “Little buggy”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game features a short, looping track that some players found repetitive and headache-inducing, suggesting a need for improvement. However, there are also positive remarks about the overall art style and the music itself, indicating a mixed reception.
- “The short music track constantly looping honestly left me with a bit of a headache after finishing the game.”
- “I wish the musical accompaniment could be improved a little more.”
- “I really liked the art style and the music.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a distinctive black-and-white visual style that enhances its uniqueness, creating an engaging environment for players. The co-op mode further enriches this atmosphere, allowing for shared experiences and laughter among friends.
- “The black-and-white theme adds an interesting visual atmosphere, and the co-op mode brings loads of fun, especially when you can laugh with a friend over their decisions.”
- “Complementary visual style that creates a unique atmosphere.”
- “+ unique atmosphere”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when searching for clues or objects that blend into their backgrounds due to the limited black-and-white visibility. This lack of clarity can lead to frustration and prolonged gameplay without meaningful progress.
- “It is also incredibly tedious to look for clues or objects when you can only see them as entirely black or white, especially when they blend into a matching background (like black paper on a black table).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting how voice chat enhances comedic interactions and allows for satirical exchanges among players.
- “Thanks to voice chat, you can achieve a lot of humor and satire.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is highly praised, allowing it to run smoothly even on older hardware, such as an old laptop.
- “Due to optimization, I was able to play this even on an old laptop.”

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