INSIDE

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1242 Ratings

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  1. 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;
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    Отличный атмосферный платформер с несложными головоломками.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. Balcetus
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Wow... Just wow. I got this game for free on Epic Games, and god damn what a worthy download this was, this game has no dialogue, no pre-rendered cutscenes, it's simply gameplay. Everything it does, it does perfectly, The story is up to the player to interpret. The game never holds your hands, everything you have to figure out and solve on your own (yes, including the story) and I loveWow... Just wow. I got this game for free on Epic Games, and god damn what a worthy download this was, this game has no dialogue, no pre-rendered cutscenes, it's simply gameplay. Everything it does, it does perfectly, The story is up to the player to interpret. The game never holds your hands, everything you have to figure out and solve on your own (yes, including the story) and I love that. The platforming is quite easy but the puzzles get really challenging at times. Let's talk about the art style, the game's best aspect, it just looks so **** good, the lighting is impressive and the dark colors give a depressing atmosphere. Plus, the animations and the physics are on point. I was really expecting this game to be super easy, but the dogs and the mermaid really **** me up, I died countless times embarrassingly. The audio design and the music are phenomenal and truly bring out the atmosphere of this dystopian world. Once you start up the game, you won't leave it till you beat it, which should take you a maximum of 6 hours (if you take your time and try to get all the secrets) and after finishing I wasn't done and immediately went to read theories and watch videos about it and check if anyone else had the same theory as me. This is a short experience I'll never forget in my life. Well done to the indie developers.… Expand
  14. aralath
    Aug 6, 2018
    9
    It is a very nice platformer. Really enjoyed the whole experience. Recommend it.
  15. Cz3rw0ny
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    This is definitely my type of game. Very cool mechanics, beautiful although limited graphics and very involving gameplay. The story is also one-of-a-kind. Big recommendation!
  16. 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.
  17. DrMisiaq
    Apr 26, 2021
    9
    INSIDE provides a great experience of a dystopian, totalitarian state we try to run away from as a child. Atmosphere, dark environment, light, disturbing music and great sound design makes it a memorable journey. One may consider INSIDE an interactive work of art rather than a form of entertainment. Brutal, unforgiving nature of the human world has been captured on so many levels (mindINSIDE provides a great experience of a dystopian, totalitarian state we try to run away from as a child. Atmosphere, dark environment, light, disturbing music and great sound design makes it a memorable journey. One may consider INSIDE an interactive work of art rather than a form of entertainment. Brutal, unforgiving nature of the human world has been captured on so many levels (mind control slavery, police state, unethical experiments and making a show out of that...). Puzzles are pretty simple, gameplay isn't the most sophisticated overall, but it let's us to experience the vision without frustrating drawbacks or searching Google for a walkthrough to solve certain problems. We are fully allowed to immerse and sink into this world instead.… Expand
  18. Tunayavuz
    May 6, 2021
    9
    Atmospheric, beautiful, terrifying, immersing and nervous adventure. Smart puzzles, outstanding graphics and fluid animations. Must play for the ones who likes different types of experiences. This game will make you surprised so many times by the end of it.
  19. Crimert
    Mar 19, 2020
    9
    Tremendous game! I couldn't stop playing this game! If you like "Puzzle" and "Indie" genre, this game has to be your choice! P.S. It is really better than this 'Limbo' game!! Approx. 3 hrs on record.
  20. r03vg
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Игра рассказывает историю без слов. Отличный дизайн, головоломки и непередаваемые эмоции.
  21. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Inside is a puzzle-platformer adventure game developed and published by Playdead. Inside is a puzzle platformer. The player character is an unnamed boy who explores a surreal and mostly monochromatic environment presented as a 2.5D platform game. The game is dark, with color used sparingly to highlight both the player and certain parts of the environment. The game is also mostly silent,Inside is a puzzle-platformer adventure game developed and published by Playdead. Inside is a puzzle platformer. The player character is an unnamed boy who explores a surreal and mostly monochromatic environment presented as a 2.5D platform game. The game is dark, with color used sparingly to highlight both the player and certain parts of the environment. The game is also mostly silent, with the exception of occasional musical cues, the boy's vocals, dogs barking, equipment and sound effects. The player controls the boy who walks, runs, swims, climbs, and uses objects to overcome obstacles and progress in the game. The boy gains the ability to control bodies to complete certain puzzles. At various points in the game, the player may discover hidden rooms containing glowing orbs. If all the orbs are deactivated during a playthrough, the player unlocks the game's alternate ending.… Expand
  22. DarkLord991
    May 26, 2022
    9
    Is a great game with good sound band and amazing art design but sometimes is so dark in some ambients but it's a game i recommend play.
  23. Dariya
    Jul 1, 2021
    9
    Summary:
    What will you find?

    The Good:
    + Amazing visuals and atmosphere.
    + Lots of visual variety.
    + Intuitive, clever puzzles.

    The Bad:
    - Some sections drag the pace down.
    - Overpriced relative to its length.
    + Intriguing narrative.
  24. kultigin
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    A great platform game, and a must-play for lovers of tense, atmospheric platform games.
  25. bar0yka
    Mar 18, 2023
    9
    manyak ötesi bir oyun kesinlikle herkesin oynaması geren yapım bravo .
  26. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    An excellent atmospheric platformer with easy puzzles. Nice plot and setting.
  27. MertkusDurakus
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, great level design, game makes you feel the pressure without telling one word. Designer of this game should be applauded. Animations were smooth af, sound design took it further..

    Also, i can surely agree with people arguing about easiness compare to Limbo, but if you are kind of person who doesn't play puzzle-platformer games too much, there are parts that might cause problem. Timing was more important than i excepted.    … Expand
  28. Juli01223
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    Inside is surprising. A 100% improvement in limbo, with good puzzles and the same proposal to throw you there without telling you anything, which makes you research, create, watch theories. One of the best indie games after 2008.
  29. gab_izidio
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    INSIDE - 9.5 / 10 - {I really recommend it}
    The Game is [Tense, Atmospheric, Surrounding, Unique]
    => Pros: + Unique and tense atmosphere at all times; + Progression with variety of different and unique regions; + Mysterious but very well elaborated story, which instigates the player's curiosity; + Challenging and well-built puzzles; => Cons: - Many facts related to the story    INSIDE - 9.5 / 10 - {I really recommend it}
    The Game is [Tense, Atmospheric, Surrounding, Unique]

    => Pros:
    + Unique and tense atmosphere at all times;
    + Progression with variety of different and unique regions;
    + Mysterious but very well elaborated story, which instigates the player's curiosity;
    + Challenging and well-built puzzles;

    => Cons:
    - Many facts related to the story are left open, and you have to find out for yourself (out of the game), while some have no explanation;
    - By breaking expectations, the game confuses the player when finished, and even gives a feeling of incompleteness;

    => VERDICT:
    The Verdict is that INSIDE is a masterpiece without a doubt, for its deep and reflective history, and for being the most atmospheric game you're going to play, being very engaging and not being too long. The progression of the chapters is perfect, the world is unique, and it gives you the feeling of depth even though it's a platform, an extremely rare thing to achieve in games like this, a key piece that makes it so remarkable and exceptional. Despite the plot's open questions, you don't need to understand it completely to know that this game is amazing and unique in everything it does, and that definitely worth helping that boy fleeing this polluted, dark, and agonizing industry.    … Expand
  30. YusufArda001
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    I think the game is worth playing, the atmosphere is very good and if you like this kind of games, you should give it a chance.
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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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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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