Inmates

 PC
Metascore
46

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 4 out of 9
  1. The Overpowered Noobs
    Oct 16, 2017
    70
    Inmates grabs you right off the bat and starts yelling in your face: you are screaming and afraid, but at the end of it all, you’ll probably tell your friends that they need to come over and get yelled at, too. Besides the game world being well designed, and the sounds making you check over your shoulder every few minutes, the creativity, the puzzles, and the story offer an experience that is to die for.
  2. Ragequit.gr
    Oct 8, 2017
    64
    Inmates has its share of creepy moments but it's mostly horror done by the numbers. Puzzles are rather easy and the story build-up won't thrill veterans of the genre, but it may have something to offer to newcomers.
  3. Hooked Gamers
    Oct 6, 2017
    55
    Is Inmates one of the better horror games I've played? No. Is it one of the worst I've played? Far from it. Inmates has two things going for it, absolutely nailing it on the aesthetic of the setting and pulling me in with a desire to know the outcome of the story. It's a short chore to work through, but one that I can say that I'm glad I did.
  5. COGconnected
    Oct 6, 2017
    55
    Inmates seems undecided on what it wants to be. There are not enough puzzles to call it a puzzle game and not enough scares for it to be a true horror. In its current state, Inmates plays more like a promising proof of concept than a finished product. It’s a shame that these different elements don’t form a cohesive whole, because — beneath the rough edges — Inmates has an original, worthwhile story to tell.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 5, 2017
    50
    Inmates is a textbook example of untapped potential. It’s obvious what the developer was trying to accomplish, but was only partly successful. The ingredients for psychological horror are present but they just never come together in a meaningful way. Inmates features the grand environment that is perfect to get under one’s skin but slow gameplay, linear progression, predictable storyline and reliance on jump scares takes a promising premise and leaves it mired in mediocrity. It’s a short time investment and inexpensive, so if it sounds interesting, there is some enjoyment to be had playing through it but there’s better options for those looking for a cerebral fright fix. It’s impressive for a technical project accomplished by one person, but unfortunately that is not something that factors into how enjoyable a gaming experience is.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 6 out of 29
  1. shtajiryan
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    The game is pretty intriguing. Although it's not a "Horror" game as advertised, the game contains horror elements. The exploration is prettyThe game is pretty intriguing. Although it's not a "Horror" game as advertised, the game contains horror elements. The exploration is pretty interesting, with a lot of psychological and real life references. Overall I liked the game, the puzzles were pretty interesting. With the day one fixes the things that disturbed me the most got fixed. The story line was amazing. It was pretty hard to guess what the ending would be like. Totally worth the money spent, highly recommended. This is a full 9 considering that all the work was done by 1 developer. Keep up the good work, waiting for new titles.… Full Review »
  2. vgi99
    Jan 3, 2021
    6
    The game is primitive. With unsightly graphics. Doesn't require any special skills. Doesn't require thinking. Using genre clichés. But ...The game is primitive. With unsightly graphics. Doesn't require any special skills. Doesn't require thinking. Using genre clichés. But ... This game is conceptually a complete story and it's fun to follow. I would rather call it a game visual novel. If the developers reduced it more or tried to make a cartoon on the engine ... Perhaps it would be more interesting.… Full Review »
  3. gold
    Jul 1, 2019
    7
    Абсолютно не страшный симулятор ходьбы с элементарными головоломками. Сюжет такой же какой и у других хорроров с такой концепцией ( я уже зналАбсолютно не страшный симулятор ходьбы с элементарными головоломками. Сюжет такой же какой и у других хорроров с такой концепцией ( я уже знал концовку игры, только начав её, и не прогадал).
    Итог: 7.444/10    … Full Review »
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