INSIDE

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  1. LETO
    Jul 8, 2016
    10
    A game like Inside with 7-8 hours of gameplay would have been my favorite game of all time. As its shorter, it just takes a place in my top-10. A true little atmospheric masterpiece. Thank you Playdead for making me feel i will never stop gaming no matter my age. 10
  2. Mandulum
    Dec 25, 2016
    9
    Five Word Review: Equal parts insane and brilliant
    Favorite Thing: How things progressively get weird, never stopping until it goes critically insane.
    Least Favorite Thing: The ending was a big disappointment.

    Playtime: ~3h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: Most definitely
  3. Filipes
    Aug 1, 2017
    10
    There are books you should read, there are films you should watch and there are games you should play. This is definetly one of these games you shouldn't miss.
  4. TYRY_RAPIRA
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Incredible, short, atmosheric game. One of the best platformers ever! You should try it if you love indie games or if you've played LIMBO and you like it!
  5. Gnawer
    Oct 31, 2016
    9
    Pretty good atmospheric platformer. Impressive real physics, great sound. I enjoyed the puzzles. What really makes it different is the darkness and creepiness. It is fairly short, but enjoyable.
  6. theeDarkhorse
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    Astonishing. I always wondered why the game took so long to produce. Now i know. Hollywood level production values. The cutting edge at your fingertips. Game of the decade. Best experience since Shadow of the Colossus. Well done Playdead.
  7. TwoEars
    Sep 23, 2016
    9
    A work of art; and it does exactly what all works of art should do, it makes you think. Without a single line of text to be found this side scrolling platformer still hides a surprisingly deep message for those who can find it. Unfortunately I fear the symbolism will pass many by, despite what this looks like it's not a casual game. My advice: don't take it at face value, the gameplay isA work of art; and it does exactly what all works of art should do, it makes you think. Without a single line of text to be found this side scrolling platformer still hides a surprisingly deep message for those who can find it. Unfortunately I fear the symbolism will pass many by, despite what this looks like it's not a casual game. My advice: don't take it at face value, the gameplay is fantastic but it can be much more than just a smooth playing platformer if you let it. Play it alone from start to finish in a dark room.… Expand
  8. NP-complete
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Mysterious and detailed environment, intelligent and original puzzles (but not extremely hard), a secret alternative ending, and the best puzzle of all: the story itself, which will make you try to decipher if for days after you finish it. If you are looking for a game you won't forget a couple of weeks after finishing it, then this one is a must buy. Probably the best 2D puzzle-platformMysterious and detailed environment, intelligent and original puzzles (but not extremely hard), a secret alternative ending, and the best puzzle of all: the story itself, which will make you try to decipher if for days after you finish it. If you are looking for a game you won't forget a couple of weeks after finishing it, then this one is a must buy. Probably the best 2D puzzle-platform game I've ever played.… Expand
  9. tigerskin84
    Sep 14, 2016
    9
    Gran juego y se merece todo lo que se habla de el, los que dicen que no tiene final etc etc es por que los creadores quieren que pienses ,que saques tus conclusiones y si te fijas en YT hay montones de teorias muy interesantes que te hacen repensar que es lo que viste, hiciste etc. el apartado grafico es muy bueno y sencillo, los puzzles tal vez sean faciles(la mayoria) pero no empaña loGran juego y se merece todo lo que se habla de el, los que dicen que no tiene final etc etc es por que los creadores quieren que pienses ,que saques tus conclusiones y si te fijas en YT hay montones de teorias muy interesantes que te hacen repensar que es lo que viste, hiciste etc. el apartado grafico es muy bueno y sencillo, los puzzles tal vez sean faciles(la mayoria) pero no empaña lo que es el juego en si.
    El diseño,la luz, los lugares estan perfectamente diseñados. hace un buen tiempo que no jugaba un titulo como este.    … Expand
  10. dugazoid
    Oct 3, 2016
    9
    Its simplicity is its biggest strength. A simple control, graphics, sound, but a brutal and astonishing ending.

    An open ending that will leave you thinking "whaaaaat have I been playing for 3-4 hours??!?!?!?!".

    Masterpiece.
  11. Tomle1202
    Apr 30, 2017
    9
    Inside is the interesting kind of video game that you finish in one afternoon, but then go on to think and ask questions about it long after completion.
  12. Derf3L
    Oct 1, 2016
    8
    This game is a great experience. Started playing and finished in 2 days, just wanted to play it!!
    It does everything in an amazing way.
    I'm only a bit disappointed it's so short. I would have given it a 9 or 10 if it was a bit longer..
  13. sashaCZ1
    Jul 16, 2017
    9
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. It may seem like it's just another indie game - trust me, it's not. It has a lot of depth and is overall a well-made game. It's a combination of puzzle and horror genres. Puzzles are very unique and never failed me to surprise. Puzzles in this game feel differently for some reason, they feel natural and very smooth. There are variety ofThis is one of the best games I have ever played. It may seem like it's just another indie game - trust me, it's not. It has a lot of depth and is overall a well-made game. It's a combination of puzzle and horror genres. Puzzles are very unique and never failed me to surprise. Puzzles in this game feel differently for some reason, they feel natural and very smooth. There are variety of them, ranging from timing to logic. The way this game achieves the horror feeling is the atmosphere. There are absolutely no cheap jumpscares, which you can find in games like Outlast and Five Nights at Freddy's. The sound design also adds to this. Graphics and animations are also top-notch and I was shocked when I saw Unity's logo in the credits - I didn't expect Unity to be able to create such magnificent picture. The only disadvantage of this game is its length. It took me about 4 hours to complete the game even though it took me a while to complete some of the puzzles. Then another hour to find all collectibles and achievements. Four hours isn't much for me, I wanted to enjoy the game for a longer period of time. In the end, I highly recommend this game to anybody as there is no difficult gameplay and even people who don't play video games will surely enjoy this little masterpiece. 9/10… Expand
  14. NihadBOSna
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    Just finished this game.I liked it very much.Its very dark and clever game which takes you on awesome journey.
    This is one of the games that you need to finish twice with your brain working at 100% to understand.
  15. LasPlays
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
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  16. Gelaos
    Sep 20, 2018
    8
    Stunning atmosphere, perfect narrative that can be interpreted in many ways, brilliant visual and sound design, some breathtaking sceneries, simple yet innovative puzzles and mechanics. A game that is truly art.
  17. gameking
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    This game is easy. If you look a puzzle game with easy playable this game is very strong alternative. Atmosphere is very good. Experience is very good.
  18. zNeverSleeping
    Jun 23, 2019
    10
    - Graficos: 10
    - Jogabilidade: 10
    - Historia: 10
    - Direção: 10
    - Trilha Sonora: 10
    - Densempenho (RTX 2060 + Ryzen 1600): Vsync On

    Comentario: Simplesmente uma obra de arte...
  19. ArcanaThe4th
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    inside is an odd game, but an absolutely amazing one regardless. It's an amazing puzzle plataformer that uses its simplicity to its full potential.
  20. Nameless2131
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    gameplay 10/10
    art 10/10
    soundtracks 10/10
    enjoyment 10/10
    meaning 10/10
    directing 10/10
    it is a complete game in anyway
    a game made by only with 40 people
    one of the best of this generation
  21. trompisone
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    This game plays with the mind and the emotions of the gamer like a clockwork. Absolute masterpiece with so many meta-narrative implications, that will keep us reflecting about the story, the role of the player and the act of gaming for decades.
  22. der_meyer_04
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    By far one of the best games i have played in my life. But you can't compare it with 'normal' games on the market. This game lives from its artistic approach. Its a piece of art and should be judged from this point of view. Yes, its too easy and yes its short, but if you like strange films like from Jim Jarmusch or Terry Gilliam you will love this game. There are a lot of references andBy far one of the best games i have played in my life. But you can't compare it with 'normal' games on the market. This game lives from its artistic approach. Its a piece of art and should be judged from this point of view. Yes, its too easy and yes its short, but if you like strange films like from Jim Jarmusch or Terry Gilliam you will love this game. There are a lot of references and the atmosphere is just magic and disturbing at the same time. Best setting is to play it on surround and on a big screen (beamer). And yes it has an open ending but in my opinion this is one of the best parts of the game.… Expand
  23. iseeall
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    It's an "experience"-like puzzle game where the puzzles aren't too hard for even casual players to solve and the art is so great that just about any frame in the game could be a painting.

    The Good: - as said, excellent art style. I was frequently asking myself "how did they do this?" (i mean, technically) It's Unity game engine, but still, I imagine tons of artists' work must have gone    It's an "experience"-like puzzle game where the puzzles aren't too hard for even casual players to solve and the art is so great that just about any frame in the game could be a painting.

    The Good:
    - as said, excellent art style. I was frequently asking myself "how did they do this?" (i mean, technically) It's Unity game engine, but still, I imagine tons of artists' work must have gone into every scene there.
    - a geat depressing feel of being powerless, hunted down, oppressed. The game shows a soulless industrial world, with mind-controlled bodies of humans, dead pigs and huge empty hangars and warehouses
    - pretty nice sound (there is practically no music here but the sounds are very atmospheric)
    - sirprisingly complex and natural animations of characters - dunno how they did this either
    - tons of innovative, truly original scripted sequences and puzzles which I have never seen anywhere else! This leaves an impression that they simply didn't allow any mediocre design idea into the game.

    The so-so:
    - lack of story! There is a general feeling of a story happening, and a very strange ending. I went online searching for an explanation of the ending, thinking I may have not paid attention during play or was too unsophisticated to decypher it - but instead of a clear explanation I just found multiple "theories" about who mind controls whom etc. Seriously, people, artists use this trick to make you think their work is more deep that it actually is. The devs don't know themselves what they wanted to say, which means there is no story there. Instead, there are vague and contradicting clues, "signs" and mini-narratives inserted at random to make you curious. These theories and discussions they need just to get some buzz around the game. Don't fall for that trick. If the creator has a clear story in mind, he tells it directly and clearly. And if you see a vague piece like this be sure the creator himself has no clue. Anyway, this isn't really a bad thing. Whatever. It feels too "artsy" and a bit too cheap of a trick to me. But they are in their own right here as artists. Maybe i'm just a too "logical" math/sci type for this. Still, i did enjoy the feeling and the overall setting of the game, even if there is no story.
    - a somewhat too linear style of puzzles - frequently I would solve them just by doing the only things possible, only realizing the idea behind the puzzle after solving it. Which still may be ok for casual players who don't like harder games (?)

    The bad:
    - truly, I found none.

    My respect to Denmark has grown after seeing what its game developers can create. Hats off to you guys.    … Expand
  24. bradward
    Jul 7, 2016
    8
    It should first be noted that this review is written by a huge fan of LIMBO. I played that game to death--got every achievement, showed it to all my friends--the works. As such, this will be less of an overview of INSIDE generally, but rather a comparison of the similarities and differences between LIMBO and INSIDE.

    As an aside, it should be noted that the game mechanics of these two    It should first be noted that this review is written by a huge fan of LIMBO. I played that game to death--got every achievement, showed it to all my friends--the works. As such, this will be less of an overview of INSIDE generally, but rather a comparison of the similarities and differences between LIMBO and INSIDE.

    As an aside, it should be noted that the game mechanics of these two games are almost identical. The same jumping, pushing, and climbing mechanics in INSIDE are basically identical to LIMBO, with minor control improvements (for example, holding up no longer causes you to continually jump, sparing you accidental jumping after you land or reach the top of a ladder). There are also at least two new mechanics in INSIDE. Both games also feature "secret" areas, which appeals to completionists like myself.

    As far as gameplay goes, LIMBO was unfair. It would teach you one thing and then kill you for doing it in the next puzzle, or throw a long platforming section at you that required near perfect execution to live through it, or a puzzle that requires you to do a few actions and then wait a very specific amount of time before continuing, or die. And the pacing was quick, and often, the player's execution had to be precise. There was an achievement to get through the game with five or less deaths. With a few notable exceptions, the puzzles in LIMBO come more or less back to back. Overall, the gameplay was quick, precise, and memorization-based.

    The first notable thing about INSIDE is its 2.5D graphics. At first, I thought this was aesthetic only, but I found that puzzles incorporate the "background" quite a lot, and in a very effective way. In 2D, if you have an enemy chasing you that's far faster than you, you have to use audio cues to let the player know that something is chasing them. In 2.5D, you can have the enemy appear visually in the background, and the player can see how fast it is moving, and anticipate when they will have to take action. It's actually a really neat way to present information to the player. On that note, the puzzles on INSIDE are largely predictable, so unlike in LIMBO, many of the puzzles can be accomplished on the first try.

    The pacing of INSIDE is considerably slower than in LIMBO. It takes about 45 minutes to get through LIMBO if you know all the puzzles and are going at a reasonable pace. INSIDE takes closer to an hour and a half, largely due to long sections where you are just holding down one key to run, sometimes for almost a minute at a time. That is not to say this is time wasted, as INSIDE is a considerably more aesthetic game, whereas LIMBO is more stylized, though both are more or less monochromatic. INSIDE also has a vague sort of storyline, which develops (mostly through environmental cues) throughout the game.

    To conclude, I was not as impressed with INSIDE as I was with LIMBO. The gameplay of INSIDE was fun, but not often very engaging, since there was a lot of downtime where you just run and look at the pretty visuals, and consider what's going on in the story. I'm still recommending INSIDE to some close friends as a once-through sort of game, but it's not the sort of game I'm going to obsess over like I did with LIMBO.    … Expand
  25. akimov
    Dec 7, 2016
    10
    masterpiece! This is best indi game of the 2016 year. Thanks "playdead", this this game will be platinum soon. I will wait your great games again!!! Sorry for my english -__-
  26. felasi
    Oct 18, 2016
    10
    What an excellent game that is very unique in its approach and game play. Aside from the gorgeous gorgeous visuals, and immersive environment that really gets you attached to the character and some situations emotional disturbed by some of the going on's in the game, the puzzles are very creative and varied enough that you don't feel like your doing similar puzzles. With some intuitiveWhat an excellent game that is very unique in its approach and game play. Aside from the gorgeous gorgeous visuals, and immersive environment that really gets you attached to the character and some situations emotional disturbed by some of the going on's in the game, the puzzles are very creative and varied enough that you don't feel like your doing similar puzzles. With some intuitive thinking, they are also not that difficult to the point where you just get plain frustrated. This isn't a triple A title, or a game backed up with a huge budget, but for what it is, it is simply amazing. It does suffer from lack of 'repalyability', but your really just going to play this game for the one time experience anyway.… Expand
  27. jfarq
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    masterpiece 10/10. cuando un juego maduro presenta narrativa seria. el resultado es una obra de arte total que te queda marcado para siempre........................
  28. LeeDonel
    Oct 18, 2016
    10
    There's so much content now, we're truly spoilt. I often wonder if I'm not as passionate about gaming as I used to be. Then BOOM! A game like inside is released and makes me realise that yes, there's lots of content but not so much great content. I completed this game in 2 sittings, those 2 sitting were not that long either. £16 is the cost for 4 hours amazing entertainment. I'll spend theThere's so much content now, we're truly spoilt. I often wonder if I'm not as passionate about gaming as I used to be. Then BOOM! A game like inside is released and makes me realise that yes, there's lots of content but not so much great content. I completed this game in 2 sittings, those 2 sitting were not that long either. £16 is the cost for 4 hours amazing entertainment. I'll spend the same on food that I devour in half an hour. So for me, worth it. The art style is fantastic. It really makes you think, to try and understand what is going on. I'm guessing everyone will have their own thoughts and most of them will be different but I think that adds to the charm. I'd really recommend this game. An easy 10 for me. Thanks, Playdead.… Expand
  29. kafkaten
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    A actual artistic achievement in gaming. Establishes an amazing mood, has gameplay that is engaging AND helps establish the universe of the game. Builds to a GREAT payoff with a twist near the ending. And the third act is like a cross between dark sci-fi and a Beckett play. It's a game where my friends have discussed the ending and debated its meaning for hours. Good stuff.
  30. Babak_J
    Jul 19, 2016
    10
    This game is an visual achievement in interactive art, the dystopian setting draws you in from beginning to end and the animations is the smoothest I've seen since Journey. There is no doubt this is an masterpiece and needs to be experienced!
  31. ainsmcbains
    Jul 11, 2016
    8
    Inside is an intriguing, dark and twisted story that will no doubt leave you wanting more.

    The game play mechanics are solid and responsive and overall represent a more satisfying experience than limbo (not that the latter was disappointing in any way). It is visually stunning - especially in the underwater scenes - and introduces background threats in a novel and satisfying way,    Inside is an intriguing, dark and twisted story that will no doubt leave you wanting more.

    The game play mechanics are solid and responsive and overall represent a more satisfying experience than limbo (not that the latter was disappointing in any way). It is visually stunning - especially in the underwater scenes - and introduces background threats in a novel and satisfying way, creating a greater sense of immersion within the scenery. At the same time, however, I often found this frustrating as puzzle-solving and movement in general is confined solely to two dimensions, so that I'd often find myself trying to differentiate between what was accessible and what was merely scenery when considering how to move forward.

    The story is compelling from the start but asks many more questions than it answers, which may or may not be a good thing. Personally I enjoy having something to discuss after the game, whereas my partner (who played with me) strictly prefers the closure of a narrative upon completion. Either way, the experience is unique and it gives a lot of food for thought.

    At the price I can understand that many people would end up dissatisfied with the product. Personally, I think this just depends on what you want to get out of the game. If you want a world to lose yourself in and to play in day after day, then this obviously isn't for you. But if you're looking for an evening of fantastic and unique entertainment, then this is something you really should try.    … Expand
  32. pokrishka
    Jul 16, 2016
    10
    It was short but it was awesome. Me and my friends all love LIMBO and when this came out, I bought it day one, we gathered together and completed it in 2-3 hours. Some people would complain about the length, but for me it just was really really good experience and I don't have much time to spend on video games these days, so I like when they don't take too much.
  33. SebboBastian
    Dec 24, 2018
    10
    Every little scene in Inside is perfectly polished. Even the achivements is fun to find.
  34. jelikey
    Aug 22, 2016
    9
    This is a lesson in quality over quantity, but a lesson that leaves you hungry for more!
    Sublime piece of video game design all around the board.
    The atmosphere and tension that is put into this game is of a detail rarely seen. The beautiful visuals and pacing will blow many players away within the first few scenes;
  35. Skepller
    Sep 15, 2016
    9
    It's a shot, cheap, 2.5D game... And i couldn't recommend it more, it's a **** MASTERPIECE, the game has a deep (although not very explained) story, even with no dialog at all in the whole game! The story and awesome gameplay that resembles limbo (same developer) just makes you want to keep playing 'till the end! I only gave it a 9 instead of a 10 because of the ending, the story isIt's a shot, cheap, 2.5D game... And i couldn't recommend it more, it's a **** MASTERPIECE, the game has a deep (although not very explained) story, even with no dialog at all in the whole game! The story and awesome gameplay that resembles limbo (same developer) just makes you want to keep playing 'till the end! I only gave it a 9 instead of a 10 because of the ending, the story is awesome, but the ending left A WHOLE LOT of very important lore questions without answer, some people like having no answer and formulate a lot of theories around a game, but i'm not like that, i like having the answers and just admiring how great a story is, i hate to see a lot of theories and think how one is possible or not, with no concrete answer of what the **** the ending was... But as i said, its just a masterpiece, even if you don't like vague endings like me, BUY IT, it's very probable that you won't regret it!… Expand
  36. EvilSupp
    Sep 19, 2016
    8
    Inside is a dark, kinda creepy and such a good platform / puzzle game. Even if its story is not clear, I think there are some important social messages - which are still discussed. Puzzles are not that hard, not that easy, neither. Its atmosphere will definitely make you want to play it to death.
  37. mikepatyaev
    Oct 6, 2016
    8
    This game plays with the mind and the emotions of the gamer like a clockwork. Absolute masterpiece with so many meta-narrative implications, that will keep us reflecting about the story, the role of the player and the act of gaming for decades.
  38. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    Отличный атмосферный платформер с несложными головоломками.
  39. Tubey
    Jul 21, 2016
    9
    Mind-blowingly wonderful. Intuitive puzzles, a compelling atmosphere that is both horrifying and yet conjures up unexpected moments of comedy, along with an absolutely top tier art style all combine to make Inside one of the very best games of the year.

    Is it short? Yes. But unlike tripe like The Order: 1886, Inside makes every single second a complete joy to play and is one of the most    Mind-blowingly wonderful. Intuitive puzzles, a compelling atmosphere that is both horrifying and yet conjures up unexpected moments of comedy, along with an absolutely top tier art style all combine to make Inside one of the very best games of the year.

    Is it short? Yes. But unlike tripe like The Order: 1886, Inside makes every single second a complete joy to play and is one of the most tightly made games I've ever played.

    Pick this up, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  40. Havharo
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    I've started playing and couldn't stop. The game from the very beginning was very intriguing, and it kept me going forward. I was very curious how the story will unfold. The games music and graphic style is very good. The idea for the game is exceptional and the creators of this piece deserve a huge praise. One of the best games I've played in my 25 years of gaming.
  41. dypsomaniart
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    From the very first scenes where these creepy adults start chasing this poor alone kid through the woods, and I found myself caught up in this kid's plight, wanting to know what the heck was going on and stop him getting killed. The sinister world and story shows you more and more as you progress, and it really is a twisted world they have created.
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game, the    From the very first scenes where these creepy adults start chasing this poor alone kid through the woods, and I found myself caught up in this kid's plight, wanting to know what the heck was going on and stop him getting killed. The sinister world and story shows you more and more as you progress, and it really is a twisted world they have created.
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game, the puzzles were challenging enough to make you think, but shouldnt get too many people stuck, and the graphics and physics are perfectly done, but it was more about the adventure and unravelling plot for me. I reckon it's a great game and I've already recommended it to several friends.    … Expand
  42. WrenOz
    Aug 25, 2016
    8
    This game plays with the mind and the emotions of the gamer like a clockwork. Absolute masterpiece with so many meta-narrative implications, that will keep us reflecting about the story, the role of the player and the act of gaming for decades.
  43. BrainStain
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    This is a lesson in quality over quantity, but a lesson that leaves you hungry for more!
    Sublime piece of video game design all around the board.
    The atmosphere and tension that is put into this game is of a detail rarely seen. The beautiful visuals and pacing will blow many players away within the first few scenes; completely captivating them and dragging them into a bizarre and dark    This is a lesson in quality over quantity, but a lesson that leaves you hungry for more!
    Sublime piece of video game design all around the board.
    The atmosphere and tension that is put into this game is of a detail rarely seen.
    The beautiful visuals and pacing will blow many players away within the first few scenes; completely captivating them and dragging them into a bizarre and dark world.
    Yes, the game is short but you won't get bored and it won't feel like a chore to play. The levels always have lots going on and are a testament to storytelling without words or text.
    I'm still inclined to give this title a 10/10 despite its brevity; everything in the game is clearly well thought out and a real joy to play.    … Expand
  44. JanitorJaMarcus
    Aug 2, 2016
    10
    Inside is short. Inside costs $20. I would have paid $30. Playdead took what they learned from LIMBO and created a masterpiece that surprised me more than any game ever has. When LIMBO was released I heard a lot of good things. When I got around to playing it, I was slightly disappointed. It was good, but I was left wanting more. Inside has a much more interesting world and characters.Inside is short. Inside costs $20. I would have paid $30. Playdead took what they learned from LIMBO and created a masterpiece that surprised me more than any game ever has. When LIMBO was released I heard a lot of good things. When I got around to playing it, I was slightly disappointed. It was good, but I was left wanting more. Inside has a much more interesting world and characters. Playdead spent more than five years putting together a five hour experience. This development time allowed them to polish every inch of the world to perfection. In a world of glitch filled messes that sell millions of copies, Inside is an extremely refreshing departure from the norm. The new puzzle mechanics, although not too difficult, are unique and fun. Inside's final twenty minutes can only be described as extraordinary. Give this game a chance, you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  45. Ahlgreenz
    Jul 9, 2016
    10
    INSIDE is absolutely amazing. LIMBO was an absolute masterpiece, so I was shocked when I got into INSIDE and realized Playdead had somehow improved on what was already perfect. I will not say anything about the game specifically, because I believe going in as blind as possible is best for the experience, as well as playing through it in one sitting (it took me roughly 4 hours to beat theINSIDE is absolutely amazing. LIMBO was an absolute masterpiece, so I was shocked when I got into INSIDE and realized Playdead had somehow improved on what was already perfect. I will not say anything about the game specifically, because I believe going in as blind as possible is best for the experience, as well as playing through it in one sitting (it took me roughly 4 hours to beat the first time).… Expand
  46. GameOver2016
    Jul 12, 2016
    10
    The game is awesome. It really gets you INSIDE the game (got it?). But seriously, the game is really good. Instead of giving answers, it just gives you more questions and gets you thinking why, when, or what. The graphics are also stunning, they fit very well to the theme of the game. Well, it was created by the same people of Limbo, so what did you expect?
  47. Alex0001
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Это шикарная игра с просто нереальной атмосферой она мне очень понравилась в ней нет однообразия постоянно что-то новое в гимплее он никогда не похож на то что было привет юбисофт
  48. elitedata
    Jul 16, 2016
    10
    The game is a pure masterpiece in terms of both atmospheric design and technical implementation. The final part is jaw-dropping, I was literally shocked at the end. But the game is too short. Only three hours is a crime for such beautifull piece of art. Pleeeease I want more!
  49. 7ucky
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This game is underrated in terms of it's depth as both a standalone game as well as the spiritual successor to LIMBO. My only negative criticism is that there could've been greater difficulty within the "main quest" puzzles, but even then it's hard to penalize this beaut of a game.
  50. gracjanski
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    Genious game, incredibly minimalistic and although that great fun.
    The atmosphere is genious, very dark and depressive. The light and shadow elements made some scenes very beautiful, good graphic engine.
    The atmosphere fits perfectly to the story, which is an art, you dont get any intro, not text, you understand the story just by looking at your surroundings. Gameplay is very simple:    Genious game, incredibly minimalistic and although that great fun.
    The atmosphere is genious, very dark and depressive. The light and shadow elements made some scenes very beautiful, good graphic engine.
    The atmosphere fits perfectly to the story, which is an art, you dont get any intro, not text, you understand the story just by looking at your surroundings.
    Gameplay is very simple: run,jump,grab. Just like the whole game, it is very minimalistic. But with such few possibilities you get many interesting puzzles.

    The only bad thing of this game: Steam... no retail version    … Expand
  51. curzon_dax
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    This is the best game of its genre, hands down. It doesn't technically deserve a 10, but since it's at least a 9 and the best of its genre, in a genre that is lately overdone, it must have a bonus. Definitely recommended to anyone liking some atmospheric platformer.
  52. Tetragrammaton
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    This game has managed to become my favorite game of all time. I loved the ultra realistic animations and immersive atmosphere. While I was playing I couldn't wait to see what happens next and after I finished it I wish it had kept going. Now I'm having a hard time finding a game that sucks you in *wink* like INSIDE does. I'll be waiting for Playdead's next game impatiently.
  53. Give_em_hell
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    It's a great game, it summarizes the modern human tragedy without a single world, but with strong symbolism. It creates a perfect fearful atmosphere by masterful camera angles, using extreme loneliness, wastelands and huge deep waters and lots of echoes. I wish a similar game were made for a Lovecraftian theme.
  54. kelvinsanchez15
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Se nota la mejora de este estudio entre título y título, Inside tiene muchísimos puntos destacables, su apariencia es limpia y fresca, su ambientación y escenarios atrapantes, la historia y narrativa cautiva y ejerce una curva de emociones que va de menos a más.
  55. MzMazzaire
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    I played this game many times and really loved the heck out of it! In fact, I love Inside a lot better than its spiritual predecessor, Limbo.

    I really can't wait to see what Playdead has in store next, especially when they port this game on the Switch!
  56. kch3691
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    inside is a brilliant puzzle platformer that has a great aesthetic and story despite a single word never being spoken. 14/14 achievements can be had easily in under 6 hours.
  57. aralath
    Aug 6, 2018
    9
    It is a very nice platformer. Really enjoyed the whole experience. Recommend it.
  58. muibty
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    Lovely
    Smooth, easy to grasp, short and sweet
    Instead of dialogue, you get deafening silence.
    The game gets more intense the deeper you get and then the ending smacks you in the face.
    Should definitely buy if you want an experience no other game gives.
  59. Danil_Shtangeev
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    This game looks like an evolution of Limbo. Storyline, gameplay, physics & sound is awesome.
  60. Wweald
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    This game is super unique, and really amazing. The aesthetic is pretty basic but it gives a super ominous vibe which fits the game incredibly. The gameplay is pretty basic as well, you pretty much just walk around and grab stuff to interact with the environment. The thing that makes this game amazing is the setting, it's so unique and intriguing I really can't think of anything like it.This game is super unique, and really amazing. The aesthetic is pretty basic but it gives a super ominous vibe which fits the game incredibly. The gameplay is pretty basic as well, you pretty much just walk around and grab stuff to interact with the environment. The thing that makes this game amazing is the setting, it's so unique and intriguing I really can't think of anything like it. The plot seems extremely weird and almost non-existent at first. They don't really tell you anything so you have to piece it together, and when you do it's pretty awesome.… Expand
  61. mohammad-gh
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    it was a short game but I really liked it the riddles were good you do not get bored even for a single moment my friend suggested the game and now I suggest it to you
  62. FirstSpawn
    May 26, 2021
    8
    На мой взгляд это одна из лучших представителей в своём узконаправленном жанре.
  63. Karlsefniy
    Jul 23, 2022
    9
    INSIDE's minimalist art style, atmosphere and story that is told without words is mesmerizing.
  64. rodericrinehart
    Jan 1, 2017
    9
    It was too short, but it was pretty great. It makes you think and still leaves you a bit confused. Good pacing, nice puzzles, and a good story despite zero dialogue. Another gem for sure.
  65. owmynose9000
    Jan 4, 2017
    10
    Inside was an experience that stands out among most modern narratives and proves to be incomparable to those similar within the genre. Players are dropped in the middle of a completely unique world that is very reminiscent of George Orwell's dystopian society in "1984". There is a clear sense of dread emulated throughout the narrative and this is made to be felt quite vividly throughoutInside was an experience that stands out among most modern narratives and proves to be incomparable to those similar within the genre. Players are dropped in the middle of a completely unique world that is very reminiscent of George Orwell's dystopian society in "1984". There is a clear sense of dread emulated throughout the narrative and this is made to be felt quite vividly throughout game-play. Many times throughout navigating the world, paranoia and fear can be felt as threats are so abundant and the world leaves a lingering vulnerability which only leads to enhance the experience.

    While structurally Inside is linear, the puzzles and direction of storytelling make the game compelling. Inside uses its game-play mechanics to enhance and unravel the narrative in a meaningful way that not many other stories have done. A lack of dialogue and sole reliance on the environment empowers the medium in which this story is delivered. This is rare and should be appreciated for its value as an art form and narrative capability. In conclusion, Inside succeeds as an experience in terms of inspiring world and art direction combined together delivering a truly unique and incredible story.    … Expand
  66. hwanin
    Sep 18, 2021
    9
    The developers' first game "Limbo" was groundbreaking for me, while this one is also a remarkable.
    Again a dark and depressing atmosphere, unique (incredibly simple) controls during the gameplay.
    The graphics are beautiful, the sounds are good. The ending of the story was not really satisfying for me and left me with an empty feeling (the alternate ending did not make a difference from    The developers' first game "Limbo" was groundbreaking for me, while this one is also a remarkable.
    Again a dark and depressing atmosphere, unique (incredibly simple) controls during the gameplay.
    The graphics are beautiful, the sounds are good.
    The ending of the story was not really satisfying for me and left me with an empty feeling (the alternate ending did not make a difference from this aspect) after all.

    Strange to describe the game experience, because while the protagonist can't kill, the environment is violent towards the protagonist. I wonder what kind of a game the developers will release next time...!?!    … Expand
  67. Klewer
    Mar 9, 2020
    8
    Great platformer, similar in feeling and atmosphere to Limbo. Story leaves a lot to the imagination but pulls you in through out the game. A touch short, but well worth your time.
  68. Violett
    Feb 25, 2017
    10
    First I decided to give it 8 mark - the game is amazing but far too dark. Now I've changed my mind - this is another example of how modern games should be made today. So here is my points:
    - first of all - plot, it should be in any game, from MOBA or strategy to RPG or shooter. Plot is the most important thing in all games
    - the game should not be long - 6-20 hours is perfect. No game    First I decided to give it 8 mark - the game is amazing but far too dark. Now I've changed my mind - this is another example of how modern games should be made today. So here is my points:
    - first of all - plot, it should be in any game, from MOBA or strategy to RPG or shooter. Plot is the most important thing in all games
    - the game should not be long - 6-20 hours is perfect. No game should be grindy.
    - gameplay - it should be intuitive and clear
    I understand there are different games focusing on different points, but as a platformer Inside meets all criteria above. Ori and the Blind Forest, Super Meat Boy, Bindings of Isaac and now Inside - that how the games should be made today. As if you live there playing, when you can feel all what happens to your character on your skin.
    As of Inside, this game also reminded me of Portal 2 - humongous abandoned factories, I could really feel all this fear and loneliness of that boy.
    To sum it up - 10 of 10, perfect game.    … Expand
  69. Mahdiar
    Nov 2, 2017
    8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 6
    Story : 6
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 8
  70. everin
    Feb 6, 2017
    8
    TIER 1

    + Presents a beautiful and solemn world that is instantly gripping and immersive. + Perhaps an odd positive, but this game offers very unique rendering and physics that feel amazing and are just absolutely delightful to watch, especially in the incredible finale. ? Some will compliment the spartan story that leaves a lot to the viewer's imagination, but at the end of the day,    TIER 1

    + Presents a beautiful and solemn world that is instantly gripping and immersive.
    + Perhaps an odd positive, but this game offers very unique rendering and physics that feel amazing and are just absolutely delightful to watch, especially in the incredible finale.
    ? Some will compliment the spartan story that leaves a lot to the viewer's imagination, but at the end of the day, there is relatively little substance to the story/world and the content that's there is a lot more obvious than people are apt to let on.
    - Significantly easier than the studio's last title, with fewer mechanics. Feels more like an "interactive experience" than a "game" by the end.    … Expand
  71. Nickolababaiko
    Jan 6, 2017
    10
    Шедевральная игра от создателей LIMBO! Атмосфера тут ВСЕ!Постоянно что то новенькое! Загадочный сюжет, который дает десятки мыслей - что здесь черт возьми происходит! Интересные и в меру сложные головоломки!(ни разу не психовал))) А в LIMBO пару раз с психу волосы на жопе рвал в диких головоломках!)))
    Игра супер! Жаль что короткая! Я за 4 часа прошел!    Шедевральная игра от создателей LIMBO! Атмосфера тут ВСЕ!Постоянно что то новенькое! Загадочный сюжет, который дает десятки мыслей - что здесь черт возьми происходит! Интересные и в меру сложные головоломки!(ни разу не психовал))) А в LIMBO пару раз с психу волосы на жопе рвал в диких головоломках!)))
    Игра супер! Жаль что короткая! Я за 4 часа прошел!
  72. Coffinmaker
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    This game is a piece of art.

    What I loved: chicks, pigs with tapeworms sticking out of their butts, the ending
    What i hated: wasn't very fond of mind controlling sequences
  73. LongShot24
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    A surprisingly wonderful and creative side scroller. The atmosphere and graphics are superb as well.
  74. runner
    Sep 18, 2022
    9
    If you happened to come across the developers' previous title - Limbo - then this title is pretty much move of the same experience, perhaps with a very revamped graphics.

    I even went back to look at my Limbo review and honestly think that most stuff I wrote there apply to Inside as well: Pros: +Overall, a great physics-based puzzle game +Puzzles are just enough challenging to feel    If you happened to come across the developers' previous title - Limbo - then this title is pretty much move of the same experience, perhaps with a very revamped graphics.

    I even went back to look at my Limbo review and honestly think that most stuff I wrote there apply to Inside as well:

    Pros:
    +Overall, a great physics-based puzzle game
    +Puzzles are just enough challenging to feel satisfying and not insanely hard (or easy)
    +Generous save points
    +Great for quick sessions

    Only if it's your cup of tea:
    +- Short and linear
    +- Like many other game of the genre, it does not get away from plenty (but not only) time-based or reflex-based puzzles
    +- Very simplistic mechanics & controls
    +- No actual story(?)

    Now, in comparison with Limbo, Inside takes the eerie and frightful ambience of Limbo and takes all the notches one level up. The 3D graphics look fantastic.
    The quality of the puzzles is about the same, with some being rather easy, some being very challenging and make you scratch your head for some time, and some just based on reflexes, but the overall experience is fun and challenging just enough without making you want to give up already.

    The "No actual story" point may be a bit wrong for both Limbo and Inside, as both titles do have some sort of a story, but it seems that most of it is intentionally left for the players to theorize.
    In Inside, there are some more clues to an actual explainable "story", you can make some sense of some of the events but all in all it's all still intentionally very ambiguous and not straightforward, which is fine for whoever that's their cup of tea.

    The only thing that was "bad" for me was perhaps that I've played this straight after playing Limbo.
    The two games are VERY similar gameplay-wise, and going to this right after finishing Limbo had also had a bit of a "ugh... there it goes all over again" as the two games are very different on the surface but have a very similar core experience, I believe.

    So, all in all, INSIDE is a truly great game for lovers of physics based puzzled tied with creepy atmosphere, and those who do not care about short, linear, and not very self-explaining experiences.
    If someone ever thinks about playing Limbo & INSIDE one after another, then perhaps it may be best to take a break first, and only go back to the other title after some time, to be able to fully appreciate both games without the (maybe unjustified) feeling that they outstayed their welcome.    … Expand
  75. robomartion
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    INSIDE it seems is cursed with the cursed all sequels have. Everything seems to be there, but something just doesn't sit right. While LIMBO was atmospheric and engaging as if it were a living breathing world, INSIDE's atmosphere is lacking and you can nearly just run through it's 'puzzles' without much thought. INSIDE is too fast and what is there doesn't give you enough information boutINSIDE it seems is cursed with the cursed all sequels have. Everything seems to be there, but something just doesn't sit right. While LIMBO was atmospheric and engaging as if it were a living breathing world, INSIDE's atmosphere is lacking and you can nearly just run through it's 'puzzles' without much thought. INSIDE is too fast and what is there doesn't give you enough information bout what this world is all about. It is surprising when LIMBO's graphics were basically simple as could be yet somehow tell you so much more. Another thing that disappointed me about INSIDE is it's quite empty and not full of any surprises. While I have played through LIMBO multiple times I still can't remember the steps to complete some sections, yet playing INSIDE again even once feels like you're just watching the events unfold rather than actually playing any part in them. When LIMBO does a bit of backtracking and gives you some breathing space INSIDE is always, always pushing toward the finale, and toward a finale that seems so random, so pointless giving you no closure whatsoever on what is going on this world they had built up. If INSIDE only slowed down a little and gave you some reason to slow down, it might actually be able to exhibit some semblance of a narrative and more importantly an interactive game. While I want to give INSIDE a higher score, based on how much I liked and still enjoy LIMBO, I just can't justify it. When Playdead's next instalment comes around it can only be expected that it will be more like INSIDE and less like LIMBO.… Expand
  76. headspacej
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    Loved this game! Found it a bit disturbing, punishing, and claustrophobic, but maybe that's why it felt so satisfying to succeed. Amazing style and design.
  77. dabyd1304
    Jan 8, 2017
    8
    Inside es uno de esos productos que necesita la industria de vez en cuando. Para todo aquel que lo juegue, supondrá una tarde de entretenimiento y fascinación por su sobresaliente diseño artístico, su movimiento orgánico y su atmósfera cautivadora. Uno de los mejores juegos de 2016.
  78. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 9, 2017
    8
    INSIDE
    Odd but great
    Inside is a puzzle platforming game lasting a little less than 4 hours where you play as a boy trying to escape.. From what I’m not sure... a factory of sorts... a communist country… from being a test subject… Hews trying to escape... you just go forward hiding in shadows, outsmarting the occasional enemies and doing multiple environmental puzzles… Inside Is from    INSIDE
    Odd but great
    Inside is a puzzle platforming game lasting a little less than 4 hours where you play as a boy trying to escape..
    From what I’m not sure... a factory of sorts... a communist country… from being a test subject…
    Hews trying to escape... you just go forward hiding in shadows, outsmarting the occasional enemies and doing multiple environmental puzzles…
    Inside Is from the same studio that made LIMBO, and they feel pretty similar, though INSIDE feels much more polished and varied and to me was a much more enjoyable, and much more confusing experience..
    |Confusing because of the story. . Not the puzzles…
    Every puzzle I ran across in inside had a clever solution…
    I understood what needed to be done most of the time, but it was up to me figuring out how to accomplish this...
    There are many different puzzle types thrown in here, from timing, to pulling items, to distracting, to straight up mind control…
    I don’t have a favorite puzzle type as they were all equally fun to figure out…
    And the setting here its creepy and eaerie
    you feel like there’s danger around every corner, really immersing you into its world…
    as does the delivery of this games campaign as it slows down for a few stealth sections where you’re trying to blend in to not die..
    As this entire game you’re being searched for…
    so you have to dodge the sight of enemies as well as spot lights...
    no sections too frustrating with perfectly placed checkpoints much like limbo…
    INSIDE is a really special experience with moments I want to talk about but to prevent spoilers…I can’t
    if one things for certain, you’ll leave this game wondering exactly what just happened…
    I wasn’t quite blown away by this game as everyone else…
    but I can still see its magic…
    I give Inside
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  79. LifeHistory
    Apr 20, 2017
    8
    Beautiful game made in a unique way that touches you and makes you feel everything in it. its hard to describe it you have to play it for yourself.

    Its puzzles are not that hard yet fun. I am not a fan of puzzle games yet I loved this one because the difficulty of its puzzles were balanced for different kind of people. What ever kind of gamer you are and whether you're a boy or a girl    Beautiful game made in a unique way that touches you and makes you feel everything in it. its hard to describe it you have to play it for yourself.

    Its puzzles are not that hard yet fun. I am not a fan of puzzle games yet I loved this one because the difficulty of its puzzles were balanced for different kind of people. What ever kind of gamer you are and whether you're a boy or a girl you will love this...    … Expand
  80. nabbone
    Jul 14, 2017
    8
    Graphically original, not too long, as it should be a good platform. Narratively interesting, without words or written, and with a shift towards the mystery rather than horror as Limbo. In my opinion, more balanced than the predecessor Limbo, who had some puzzles with a little logical and very annoying solution.
  81. Versao
    Nov 23, 2016
    10
    Com certeza foi um dos melhores que joguei em 2016, recomendo demais pra aquelas pessoas que curtem um jogo 2d com gráficos em altíssima qualidade. O preço é muito barato pela experiência obtida.
  82. Noodlebox
    May 10, 2017
    8
    Good things about Inside:
    - I love how minimalistic it is: menu, controls, graphic etc. Game have it's own style.
    - Gameplay is more diverse and interesting comparing to Limbo. - Characters are great: the boy, security guys, hounds, civilians and the world itself. - Absolutely great and impressive atmosphere - Story, that you can learn from the world, not from narrator, dialogues or    Good things about Inside:
    - I love how minimalistic it is: menu, controls, graphic etc. Game have it's own style.
    - Gameplay is more diverse and interesting comparing to Limbo.
    - Characters are great: the boy, security guys, hounds, civilians and the world itself.
    - Absolutely great and impressive atmosphere
    - Story, that you can learn from the world, not from narrator, dialogues or texts.

    Room for improvement:
    - I wish to see some additional aspects (besides of secrets and different ending) in the game that will make me want to complete it once more.

    Overall: Great game, will totally recommend, enjoy playing in total darkness.    … Expand
  83. TharosTheDragon
    Jan 3, 2017
    10
    Programming, art, design, sound, every aspect of this game is spectacular.

    I don't normally like this experience-on-rails kind of game. I'm normally a hardcore gameplay junkie that doesn't care much for story. But Inside blew me away.

    I took the time to find all the secrets on my own.
  84. Amsheagar
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Inside took 4 hours for me. The game keeps you excited for all time. I liked the puzzles, most are very obvious and dont push you out from the flow. Good luck thinking about the ending! I recommend for everyone.
  85. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  86. CharlyPlayman
    Aug 26, 2016
    9
    Wow, what a game! it's a master piece. Gameplay its similar to Limbo but everything higher. There aren't objetives, just going ahead and solving puzzles, but you can't stop playing.

    PROS: Superb visuals + Ambient sounds + Atmosphere + Lots of clever and varied Puzzles (no repetitive at all) + Movements (it remembered me the old Prince of Persia of 90's) + The final part of the game is    Wow, what a game! it's a master piece. Gameplay its similar to Limbo but everything higher. There aren't objetives, just going ahead and solving puzzles, but you can't stop playing.

    PROS: Superb visuals + Ambient sounds + Atmosphere + Lots of clever and varied Puzzles (no repetitive at all) + Movements (it remembered me the old Prince of Persia of 90's) + The final part of the game is great (very funny) + Etc

    CONS: Easy puzzles (but challenging) + No story + The ending + It's short but it's worth    … Expand
  87. agurczuk
    May 6, 2017
    10
    An amazingly atmospheric game that reminds of a mix between Limbo and Another World.

    First of - it's a 2.5D platform game that makes a real good use of the 0.5D aspect incorporating in its puzzles and obstacles. There is no word ever spoken in the entire game and the story is what you make of it. You start out in the woods with what looks like being on the run. While on the run you go    An amazingly atmospheric game that reminds of a mix between Limbo and Another World.

    First of - it's a 2.5D platform game that makes a real good use of the 0.5D aspect incorporating in its puzzles and obstacles. There is no word ever spoken in the entire game and the story is what you make of it. You start out in the woods with what looks like being on the run. While on the run you go through different locations solving different puzzles.

    The atmosphere is the strongest point of this game. It gives out an eerie vibe very much reminding of Orwell's 1984. It's dark and unsettling. The visuals are amazing, the super smooth animation helps with the atmosphere and the sound design is top notch.

    As you progress trough the game all you can do is avoid enemies - and they do feel very scary. Scarier than most games I've played in the recent memory. And you're always accompanied by the feeling of being small and alone in a very hostile environment.

    Don't really want to go into details as not to spoil the fun. Enough to say - this game is amazing - you should give it a go. Not ver long but definitely worth a play-through.    … Expand
  88. Tomxike
    Aug 27, 2016
    8
    A wacky, fun game to play! For me, the puzzle is really intelligent and the guy who made this game is very shrewd I gotta admit! Once again, Playdead has scored another game. Keep it up!
  89. Hatchepsut
    Dec 21, 2016
    10
    This is ART and CREATIVITY, everything we beg from the big studios is delivered to us in this simple 3-4 hour game. I really liked it it was so beautiful. The game-play although simple at first becomes really really enjoyable with twists and turns you wont expect. The puzzles are not very challenging but they are still very rewarding to complete. As a gamer i really recommend you try thisThis is ART and CREATIVITY, everything we beg from the big studios is delivered to us in this simple 3-4 hour game. I really liked it it was so beautiful. The game-play although simple at first becomes really really enjoyable with twists and turns you wont expect. The puzzles are not very challenging but they are still very rewarding to complete. As a gamer i really recommend you try this out. We cant only play the triple A games like battlefield dota 2 elderscrolls tomb raider etc. These small games can be the best ones if your in the right mood and can get into them. This game was so refreshing from the predictable Triple A games I usually play. Although I will say there is nothing really game changing about this game. Its just the creativity and seeing new ideas and ways to play that make it so refreshing. I recommend you play it 10/10.… Expand
  90. Purguins
    Sep 25, 2016
    9
    Inside by Playdead is one of the best platformers I've played so far and could potentially my best game of 2016. Inside keeps the player on the edge of their seats the whole time with constant suspense and puzzles which are done perfectly well to keep the player interest in the game without boredom. Throughout the journey, you play as the boy who is the protagonist of an uncertain storyInside by Playdead is one of the best platformers I've played so far and could potentially my best game of 2016. Inside keeps the player on the edge of their seats the whole time with constant suspense and puzzles which are done perfectly well to keep the player interest in the game without boredom. Throughout the journey, you play as the boy who is the protagonist of an uncertain story and confusing plot. The ending can be confusing for many people including me, and it will make you cringe, trust me.

    The performance is flawless and locked at 60fps without a single bug, glitch or crash. The performance enhances your experience significantly due to the tense story and challenging puzzles awaiting to be solved. I have a decent gaming laptop, and it runs perfectly so if you're worried about the performance and unsure of whether you can run it or not, you can put that thought to oblivion.

    Sound and graphics are amazing and also a factor of which this game is amazing and worth its price. The level of detail of the sound and also what you see visually is just shockingly good for a platformer like Inside.

    Just simply, buy this game.    … Expand
  91. jocariba
    May 3, 2021
    9
    Muy buen videojuego, sus puzzles en su mayoría muy buenos, gráficamente increíble, la manera en la que te relata la historia es muy original, la duración me parece correcta.
  92. Dagglii
    Sep 25, 2016
    9
    A moving and dark game that hits you hard in the face, in a good way. I enjoyed every second of it and I really didn't want it to end. It is very surreal and when my partner asked me what I was playing my reply was "I have no idea". It is indeed the maturer big brother of its predecessor Limbo.
  93. likevin96
    Apr 14, 2018
    8
    Completion: Finished the game.

    Pros: - Incredible minimalist visual style that manages to impress despite not being the most technically impressive piece of work. This helps to contribute to the eerie atmosphere of the game that only grows stronger as the story continues. - Playdead does a great job of creating tension with its challenges, especially in the moment-to-moment gameplay    Completion: Finished the game.

    Pros:
    - Incredible minimalist visual style that manages to impress despite not being the most technically impressive piece of work. This helps to contribute to the eerie atmosphere of the game that only grows stronger as the story continues.
    - Playdead does a great job of creating tension with its challenges, especially in the moment-to-moment gameplay
    - "Intuitive" puzzles that work based on logic rather than arbitrary rules of a game. While this isn't necessarily a good or bad thing, this style works very well for Inside and undoubtedly sets it apart from others in the genre.
    - Ending sequence is shocking and unique in the best kind of way
    - Although the game probably could've been just a little bit shorter, the length is more or less commensurate to the amount of unique content

    Cons:
    - Trial and error puzzle design that often feels cheap. I am primarily referring to the sections of the game that will kill you without warning and are near-impossible to predict based on context-clues and the parts of the game you have already experienced.
    - Puzzles are too simple - especially when compared to Limbo. Strange to see that Playdead has decided to take a step back in this department.
    - The story really is not good. It is exciting to actually play through, which is of course a good point. However, after finishing the game and looking back on what happened, there really is not that much substance. The themes are trite and the actual plot is far from being legitimately "interesting". Ambiguity works well for most of the game, but once the curtain is finally lifted, there is shockingly little.

    Final Word:
    Playing through Inside is a wholly unique experience due to its unparalleled sense of atmosphere and the escalating tension that comes from the twisted, mysterious nature of its world. However, once the mysteries unravel (to the extent that they can be), it becomes clear in retrospect that the story and puzzles lack substance.

    Final Score:
    8.2    … Expand
  94. Goffelous
    Jan 22, 2017
    10
    Easily one of the best and most immersive games i have played in years. this game was exactly the relief I needed, never have I had such a good time playing a side-scroller game. The level of detail and heart-pounding action along with some brilliant level design made this an instant classic in the genre.
  95. AnalogousPants5
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    A step up from LIMBO in pretty much every way. A similar formula, but so incredibly refined. Playdead knows exactly what they want to make and they know how to make it.

    The setting, story, and puzzles all fit together so well to put you into this world and the shoes of your poor little character. There is an incredibly deep lore to this universe that I have only barely scratched the    A step up from LIMBO in pretty much every way. A similar formula, but so incredibly refined. Playdead knows exactly what they want to make and they know how to make it.

    The setting, story, and puzzles all fit together so well to put you into this world and the shoes of your poor little character. There is an incredibly deep lore to this universe that I have only barely scratched the surface of, yet I didn't feel left out at all.

    No spoilers here, but the final sequence is just such an unexpected dessert of chaos and catharsis, I implore you to see this adventure through to the end.    … Expand
  96. miecz
    May 11, 2017
    9
    That's a 9 out of 10 for me (I'm and indie games fan). "Inside" has great atmosphere, visuals and sound design. It is truly a work of art. It is a little too short though and hmm... its ending is not very satisfying. It leaves more questions than answers (that's not a bad thing), but it also ends rather suddenly.
  97. muhlisgursoy
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Inside has been the best game I've played inside the pandemic quarantine. The graphics were amazing, the sound effects were lifelike and the plot was brilliant. The plot is a bit hard to understand and they've done the same in the "must watch" movie, "The Matrix". This is what makes the game "must play".

    Ignore the negative reviews since this is all about understanding, you'll    Inside has been the best game I've played inside the pandemic quarantine. The graphics were amazing, the sound effects were lifelike and the plot was brilliant. The plot is a bit hard to understand and they've done the same in the "must watch" movie, "The Matrix". This is what makes the game "must play".

    Ignore the negative reviews since this is all about understanding, you'll understand more when you play the second time.

    I'm not going to give a spoiler but, this game has a secret ending that is giving answers to our questions, please give it a try.    … Expand
  98. RagingPoet
    May 28, 2018
    8
    Inside has great atmosphere and visuals. It also feels like one ~3 hours long cutscene, where you have to keep one button pressed to progress, but somehow it is exciting.
  99. gold
    May 28, 2023
    9
    В разы лучше Limbo! Анимация опять лучшее что есть в игре, но графика, камера и сюжет (надо же) не отстают. Головоломки стали В РАЗЫ проще, но и лучше вписываются в локации.
    Я доволен. 9/10
  100. Mpbpl
    May 5, 2020
    8
    WTF? But a good WTF!
    Yeah this game is nuts but a surprising very good nuts. The animation is just what was needed, the puzzles are good and the controls are really responsive, the puzzles feel more thoughtful and the creativity on the environment is amazing. But since this game come from the creators of LIMBO, is not all about the puzzles and gameplay, but what do they all mean, and i    WTF? But a good WTF!
    Yeah this game is nuts but a surprising very good nuts. The animation is just what was needed, the puzzles are good and the controls are really responsive, the puzzles feel more thoughtful and the creativity on the environment is amazing. But since this game come from the creators of LIMBO, is not all about the puzzles and gameplay, but what do they all mean, and i can't say that I figured it out when I played but when I went to forums everything just clicked and made this a little bit less crazy but at the same time, absurdly creative!    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best PC Game of 2016
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#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#76 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 12, 2016
    85
    An immensely polished, gripping platformer experience. Aesthetically, Inside is pretty much ahead of anything done in the gaming space right now. That said, the actual gameplay (pushing blocks, scripted chase sequences) is somewhat lacking in substance. [Sept 2016]
  2. CD-Action
    Sep 17, 2016
    60
    I have already tasted Inside six years ago while I was playing Playdead’s previous game – Limbo. It doesn’t taste as good for the second time, even despite a more appealing peel. [09/2016, p.48]
  3. Games.cz
    Sep 13, 2016
    80
    Emotional, nerve-wracking and technically polished is the game Inside, the spiritual sequel of the Limbo platformer. You will be amazed by its depressive thoughts and horror atmosphere and perhaps slightly disappointed by the relatively short campaign and a few other flaws.
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