INSIDE

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  1. 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
  2. crimsondoor
    Oct 1, 2016
    7
    Let me say this: You are playing this game for the visuals, not the puzzles. Puzzles are very easy, far easier than Limbo's so if you are looking for a challenge this game is not for you. Story is easier to follow than Limbo's, yet it's another anticlimax ending... Anyway, compared with Limbo, graphics is much more polished and is the best part of the game. There is also more diversity inLet me say this: You are playing this game for the visuals, not the puzzles. Puzzles are very easy, far easier than Limbo's so if you are looking for a challenge this game is not for you. Story is easier to follow than Limbo's, yet it's another anticlimax ending... Anyway, compared with Limbo, graphics is much more polished and is the best part of the game. There is also more diversity in the environment. This game feels more like a film especially in the final 20 minutes of the game.

    Giving this a 7 because like Limbo, this game is very overpriced. It should not cost more than 10USD.    … Expand
  3. 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!
  4. psylife
    Oct 30, 2016
    6
    This game is reminiscent of older puzzle-platformers such as Little big adventure and Abe's Odyssey. The puzzles are well designed, but lack a bit in creativity and challenge. The story is virtually non-existent and this is something that is hard to overlook. The lore is indeed intriguing, and the atmosphere is quite immersive, but that alone cannot make up for its lack of narrative ; ThisThis game is reminiscent of older puzzle-platformers such as Little big adventure and Abe's Odyssey. The puzzles are well designed, but lack a bit in creativity and challenge. The story is virtually non-existent and this is something that is hard to overlook. The lore is indeed intriguing, and the atmosphere is quite immersive, but that alone cannot make up for its lack of narrative ; This is very much a case of the author, trying too hard to achieve intellectual appeal through sheer abstraction. That said, this game must be commended for its fantastic visual design as well as its top of the class animations. The visual locations do become repetitive, and a times the walking sequences stretch for a little long. The action and game-play flows very nicely, and the game runs quite smoothly. Inside is a very competent game, an exquisite piece of interactive design, that ultimately fails at telling a compelling story while challenging the player in fun creative ways… Expand
  5. 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
  6. LongShot24
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    A surprisingly wonderful and creative side scroller. The atmosphere and graphics are superb as well.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. smilzoboboz
    May 8, 2017
    7
    I didn't like LIMBO and even if this time I'm going to leave a positive review I didn't like the same things in INSIDE too.

    This time curiosity gave me a reason to "move", solve puzzles, etc, but in the end none of your questions are answered, you just get more and more questions and not a single answer, you can make some educated guess but in the end there are so many explanations    I didn't like LIMBO and even if this time I'm going to leave a positive review I didn't like the same things in INSIDE too.

    This time curiosity gave me a reason to "move", solve puzzles, etc, but in the end none of your questions are answered, you just get more and more questions and not a single answer, you can make some educated guess but in the end there are so many explanations (given the fact you don't know the rules of this distopian world) that each possible explanation won't leave you satisfied enough.

    That said, everything else on this game is a piece of art, from graphics to music and (even more) sound effects, controls are just as simple as perfect for this game and mechanics are intriguing and sometimes a bit mind-blowing.

    The setting is some kind of distopian world where I felt Orwell's Big Brother surveillance (1984) and Otomo's psychic/human experiments (Akira) as well as Nihei's megastructures and elusive creatures (BLAME!), in the darkest possible mix. As I said before I would have loved some explanation of this world (how did humanity get to this point, who are you as the player, why are they doing this, etc) because in my opinion that would have risen meaningful questions (instead of meaningless ones), questions on our world and how could our society become something like INSIDE's distopia.

    All in all this journey was a positive experience, still I wouldn't recommend this game to many people because it is extremely dark, there's death in the worst meaning possible, and there's even worse than that, so, well, I guess people who liked the 3 works I identified as sources for this game (Orwell's "1984", Otomo's "Akira" and Nihei's "BLAME!") may enjoy the ride (aside from those unanswered questions...), while everyone else should steer away, nothing to gain for you playing this title.    … Expand
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. BreezyEzy
    Oct 23, 2019
    7
    A simple one-pass puzzle, but it seems to me that the gaming industry is tired of simple " Limbo-games"
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. dandalis
    Feb 2, 2019
    7
    Great atmosphere and overall art style, very impressive animations, perfectly enjoyable and at times reasonably challenging platforming gameplay that a times relies on trial and error, but dying in Inside is part of the experience and one of the rare games where its fun. Puzzles while not with much depth, still feel solid nevertheless.

    Story demands fair amount of interpretation but i    Great atmosphere and overall art style, very impressive animations, perfectly enjoyable and at times reasonably challenging platforming gameplay that a times relies on trial and error, but dying in Inside is part of the experience and one of the rare games where its fun. Puzzles while not with much depth, still feel solid nevertheless.

    Story demands fair amount of interpretation but i dont mind it. Its just the ending that for me personally felt somewhat abrupt and unsubstantial. I know there's an alternate ending, as i found out after beating the game and reading about it, but the way youre suppose to get it doesnt feel sensible in the perspective of the game's narrative progression.

    Still, Inside's a properly good 2.5D platformer and it also runs well on PC, thank goodness, knowing how problematic Unity engine can be.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. GarrettBoggs
    Jan 9, 2017
    7
    Inside is a complex take on a gothic 2-D platformer. There are several moments during play where I was completely awed and shocked by how innovative and fresh the gameplay felt. Playdead successfully creates a macabre universe for the player to explore, with the horror feeling unsettling at many points inside the game.

    However, at the end of the day, I wasn't really satisfied. I think    Inside is a complex take on a gothic 2-D platformer. There are several moments during play where I was completely awed and shocked by how innovative and fresh the gameplay felt. Playdead successfully creates a macabre universe for the player to explore, with the horror feeling unsettling at many points inside the game.

    However, at the end of the day, I wasn't really satisfied. I think it comes back to the idea that I play a game to for primarily fun. Sure, I also appreciate a riveting plot and cast of characters, but Inside really didn't have too much of a story to offer. There is no exposition whatsoever, leaving the user to piece together almost random pieces of a zombie infested story. As corny as this may sound, I found Inside to be quite lacking in the fun department. It's a horror game, sure, but it sometimes feels as dry as the inside of the zombie factory itself.

    To conclude, Inside is an interesting game that does many new and innovative things during its rather short gameplay. I'd recommend it to those that are fans of horror games or are really into the indie gaming scene. However, I was overall disappointed after reading such raving reviews online. I found it similar to Valve's Portal in some ways, but just not as good. Portal was funny and refreshing at times. Although I realize that the developers had no intention to put any humor in the game, I felt like it could have used a laugh during this bizarre journey through the dark and the drab.

    Inside shines through innovative gameplay, but I push back against the unanimous critical acclaim. It's not as mechanically sound as a platformer like Super Meat Boy, nor is it as intriguing a puzzle game as Portal. The plot is all the time a bit vague, and the ending is, in my opinion, just weird. I stand by my 7/10, and simply wish to warn players not to buy into the hype.    … Expand
  31. 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.
  32. aythamipt
    Mar 4, 2017
    7
    Simplemente escribo esto para que me conste como un análisis y que la nota del juego me salga en mi apartado de votaciones y tener un historial. Saludos
  33. IvanSoGood32
    Mar 25, 2017
    7
    7/10 here why.
    That simply- physics, atmosphere, immersing on the game - AWESOME, i have some moment of dangerous and scary(where crazy dogs gonna kill you) , BUT What a F*** is gonna happy there? Who that guy and where he? Whos them people on a plant? Why security is so attentive? Thats question i have after finally mission. Thats all, thanks for reading.
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. nitorita
    Jan 11, 2020
    6
    I'm going to agree to disagree with the public. Unlike the majority, respectfully, I didn't find this game as immersive and compelling as its predecessor, LIMBO. And it's not because of the easy puzzles or the lack of background music (yes, those are obvious problems), but because of the lack of story.

    INSIDE is one of those atmospheric games where the environment tries to tell you the    I'm going to agree to disagree with the public. Unlike the majority, respectfully, I didn't find this game as immersive and compelling as its predecessor, LIMBO. And it's not because of the easy puzzles or the lack of background music (yes, those are obvious problems), but because of the lack of story.

    INSIDE is one of those atmospheric games where the environment tries to tell you the entire story. Unfortunately, even though I figured out what was going on not long into the game, the lengthy travelling was somewhat boring and eventually bothered me enough to want to just get the game done and over with. It felt like the game dragged on and kept throwing room after room at me just to keep me playing.

    In detail, the puzzles are easy and predictable and are nowhere near as hard as some of the ones in LIMBO, and this weighs on your enjoyment as they feel more like a chore. Starting from the very first switch-based puzzle, I knew on the inside that the first switch would never be the right one. And I was right. This pattern stays true throughout the entire game, and makes the puzzles easier than they should be.

    As you progress through the game, the deeper you get, the more bizarre and grotesque the game becomes. I won't say that you will feel disgusted, but you will definitely feel disturbed by some of the things you see, which happen randomly without warning. This alone warrants tagging the game as horror, even if it's borderline. Also, regarding the ending, there actually isn't one. That's right. It just ends. This is sure to anger a lot of players.

    Overall, I'm mixed on INSIDE, and leaning more to the negative side. I certainly wouldn't play it again, and I don't think I could recommend it to others, since it falls under a specific niche. If you have a few hours to burn and enjoy atmospheric indie games, you could give this one a shot. For me though, I think I could've spent the time playing some other game instead.    … Expand
  38. 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.
  39. nik_balani
    Sep 2, 2019
    6
    Interesting gameplay and good graphics and fun but relatively simple puzzles. However it misses a trick as the story could have been developed so much more.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. mr-NachoMen
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    Inside is a beautiful and artistic game set in a dystopian world of mind control.
    The level transition and design is amazing for a game designed in 3D using 2D platformer design in mind.
    The puzzles are not that hard but they are complex and can take you a few minutes to understand the solution.
    Overall a must play game, let's keep supporting indie developers!!!!!
  43. pawq
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    A spiritual sequel to LIMBO, with many elements retained (such as the mini-chapter based gameplay, eerie atmosphere, faceless boy as the main character), but also some significant changes, most importantly the 2.5D graphics, and hence a completely new artistic style. The design of the world was beautiful, and some locations were so breathtaking and mesmerising, through a combination ofA spiritual sequel to LIMBO, with many elements retained (such as the mini-chapter based gameplay, eerie atmosphere, faceless boy as the main character), but also some significant changes, most importantly the 2.5D graphics, and hence a completely new artistic style. The design of the world was beautiful, and some locations were so breathtaking and mesmerising, through a combination of visuals and sound, that I sat back speechless for a while! Unfortunately, this happened very occasionally, just like properly engaging puzzles. What seemed like a significant majority of the game involved only walking to the right through pleasant, but not special, sceneries, which was at times really boring. The secret areas were way too easy too, especially with the hints in the achievement icons and descriptions (15.9% of players on Steam got all secret areas, compared to 3.5% in LIMBO). I'm both impressed with how well the Danish makers of this game were able to create a unique, eerie gameplay, and disappointed with how unexploited the potential was. It could easily be a 10-hour, heart-gripping adventure, but turned out to be a 4-hour, rather monotonous semi-platformer. I wonder if maybe EPIC lost patience after several years and cut off funding or something like that :/… Expand
  44. 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
  45. Grachechkovski
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    Playdead Studios were able to be minimalist and designed. The second game, and again a masterpiece (like LIMBO). Atmosphere, exciting and fascinating. The secret ending in my vision proves the theory of computer simulation.
    Total: 10 faceless boys of 10
  46. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    S-
    One of the best indie games of all time. Gameplay is mostly puzzles like its predecessor Limbo. Spiritual successor to Limbo. Game gets more and more insane until the end where it gets extremely insane.
  47. BulgarianCritic
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    A really atmospheric game which has a decent amount of puzzles that sometimes require a lot of trial and error to finish. The story can be interpreted in different ways (I literally have zero idea wtf happens by the end.
    It does get a bit when you mostly move to the right side the entire time but some of "run for your life" moments were genuine nice. Get it at full price!
  48. SilverOrlov
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    In just a few hours of playing, you will plunge into the thick gloomy atmosphere of an incomprehensible dystopia. A boy who came from nowhere, but it is clear that he stands out and contradicts the current world order and state of affairs. This is a mini-platformer in which you have to run and escape from hypnosis/slavery... but where to run? ...to do what?
    Great atmosphere, simple and    In just a few hours of playing, you will plunge into the thick gloomy atmosphere of an incomprehensible dystopia. A boy who came from nowhere, but it is clear that he stands out and contradicts the current world order and state of affairs. This is a mini-platformer in which you have to run and escape from hypnosis/slavery... but where to run? ...to do what?
    Great atmosphere, simple and easy controls, not particularly difficult secrets, each has a small story if you look closely at the details. And one big secret, at the end and not so much at the end :) ...As in Limbo - this story does not have an unambiguous and complete ending. But the ending of both of them cannot be called cutted. Everything is done well and efficiently. So this game... this dark picture... is great. Therefore, I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  49. rezo_21
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 74 IIIIIIIIII====================
  50. 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!
  51. Babutto
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    It's an AWESOME game.

    Pros.: - Looks like Limbo, though, it's not Limbo. And that was a great game. Here the gameplay is similar, yet, different. - Style. Cool to see the simple choice to emphasize the main character with light red. So, if you see any game design elements in red you understand where you should go and what you should do. - Story. There is almost no story and    It's an AWESOME game.

    Pros.:
    - Looks like Limbo, though, it's not Limbo. And that was a great game. Here the gameplay is similar, yet, different.
    - Style. Cool to see the simple choice to emphasize the main character with light red. So, if you see any game design elements in red you understand where you should go and what you should do.
    - Story. There is almost no story and explanation what is happening in the game. Why the boy is chased, why is he going right, what is going on with the sound waves, wires, dome, etc. But it is left to the player. You interpret it the way you want. The developers give you a hint with several gameplay elements and devices. But you may find any kinds of explanations you want.
    - Music. Cool ambient sounds and music.

    Cons.:
    - I guess, there could be more hints about the world. Or the yellow cables. But now the game seems perfect.

    It's one of those cases when the game is great and balanced: gameplay, puzzle difficulty, length, performance, music, etc. Recommend to everyone. And it's not a Limbo clone.    … Expand
  52. 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
  53. genarkandur
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    Yes, Limbo was good but this is something else. I'm in love with the design of the game. So smart and beautiful. Must play.
  54. Mehrshad_MB
    Oct 31, 2020
    8
    Honestly, I didn't expect that Inside could be as good as Limbo. But I was wrong! This game is far far better than Limbo. Graphics, mechanism, great environment design and darkness of game...there's no word to describe it. It's really great that developers could keep puzzles challenging and hard in comparison with Limbo.
    The change from 2D (Limbo) to 2.5D (Inside) was a big risk for    Honestly, I didn't expect that Inside could be as good as Limbo. But I was wrong! This game is far far better than Limbo. Graphics, mechanism, great environment design and darkness of game...there's no word to describe it. It's really great that developers could keep puzzles challenging and hard in comparison with Limbo.
    The change from 2D (Limbo) to 2.5D (Inside) was a big risk for Playdead. But I'd call it a successful move.
    One of the most important reasons I love Playdead's games is that while you play the game, you have no idea what you are doing. Game doesn't reveal the story until the very end. Ending, is where you begin to understand game's purpose in your own way. You're the one who decides what the story is. That's why there are so many websites that write theories about game's story.
    (October 2020)    … Expand
  55. 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.
  56. Pardoow
    Oct 19, 2020
    7
    It’s a pretty good short game, the puzzles are great and the melancholic atmosphere really hits. But in my opinion, it’s kinda overrated. Is it a great game? Yes. Is it a masterpiece? ...nah. I would still recommend this game, I hope you can get more of it than I did, but perhaps I was expecting too much, who knows.
  57. edxtan
    Jan 22, 2022
    7
    INSIDE's eerie atmosphere comes from its visual details. The little ways your character interacts with the environment make him feel human and vulnerable, while the scenes in the background give you the impression that there's something ominous going on.
  58. Phased
    Nov 2, 2019
    8
    Brilliant atmosphere that keeps you engaged and wanting to push forward. It's not a very long game, but it doesn't have to be. It's content is great and has moments you'll remember fondly.
  59. 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.
  60. Shadran
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Extremely Polished game. Very entertaining with unique tension pushing you throughout the game making you want to play more and see more.
  61. HomoLudens
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    A great platform puzzle game with a lot of genius ideas under a coherent dystopia background. It has enough wonderful puzzles that match the background perfectly and a decent and meaningful hidden end.
  62. Poochingus
    Sep 11, 2020
    6
    Only buy this game if it is on a major discount. I beat the game in about 3 hours, so it is extremely short. If I tried to play through again, I could probably finish it in 2 hours, maybe 90 minutes with the secret ending which is faster than the regular ending.

    The game is atmospherically very interesting to look at. However the character model of the character and other NPCs is very    Only buy this game if it is on a major discount. I beat the game in about 3 hours, so it is extremely short. If I tried to play through again, I could probably finish it in 2 hours, maybe 90 minutes with the secret ending which is faster than the regular ending.

    The game is atmospherically very interesting to look at. However the character model of the character and other NPCs is very basic, so they look out of place compared to the background.

    A very enjoyable puzzle platformer, but it never gets very complex, which I liked personally. It was just continuous movement and only one time I got stuck trying to figure something out, and only one puzzle was particularly complex and I realized that it was a drag because it took forever to continue moving forward.

    Overall you don't get much of a story. The game seems to promise some sort of closure as you near the end, but ultimately there is nothing to be learned. Everything about this made me feel like I get more story and plot from a 2D mario game. Don't expect to feel closure and satisfaction. Expect to be frustrated and dissapointed and feel like everything you did was pointless.

    In the end, it was good enough, I want more games that play like this, but this one in particular failed to deliver on story, and was too expensive, I bought it at $7 so I feel like I paid the right price, but at $20, don't bother. You would be overpaying by far.    … Expand
  63. kuzey
    Jan 16, 2021
    8
    Oyun hoş ve gizemlı bır açılışla bızı karşılıyor hıkaye anlatılmıyor dıyalog veya cutscene lerle ilerleyıp etrafı görüp hıkayeyı kendınız anlıyorsunuz ana mekanık bir şekilde ılerlemek ya yüzerek ya tırmanarak ya yürüyerek bu ana mekanik bır şekılde ilerlıyoruz farklı farklı şekıllerde + lara gelirsek grafikler gayet ıyı tablo gıbı oyun hem atmosfere güç katıyor oynanış desek kendısınıOyun hoş ve gizemlı bır açılışla bızı karşılıyor hıkaye anlatılmıyor dıyalog veya cutscene lerle ilerleyıp etrafı görüp hıkayeyı kendınız anlıyorsunuz ana mekanık bir şekilde ılerlemek ya yüzerek ya tırmanarak ya yürüyerek bu ana mekanik bır şekılde ilerlıyoruz farklı farklı şekıllerde + lara gelirsek grafikler gayet ıyı tablo gıbı oyun hem atmosfere güç katıyor oynanış desek kendısını tekrar etmiyor ılerlerken hoş bulmacalar geliyor bulmacaları da çesıtlı yapabılmısler hıkaye anlatımı da ıyı o etrafı gorup hıkayeyı anlamak hem hos hısettırtıyor hem merak edıyorsunuz oyunun uzunlugu ıdael 4 saat bence oyunların hep uzun olmasına gerek yok kısa sürede bıtırebılceğım oyunlar ıstıyorum buda onlardan bır tanesı gereksız uzamıyor - lere gelırsek bır sey soylıyemıycem pekı neden 8 mı verdım çünkü 10 luk bır oyun kadar da keyıf vermedı oyunu oynarken eglendım ama 10 verecek kadar da degıl oyun ne yaparsa yapsın 10 alamazdı benden yaptıgı her şeyı yeterınce ıyı yapıyor… Expand
  64. r03vg
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Игра рассказывает историю без слов. Отличный дизайн, головоломки и непередаваемые эмоции.
  65. patron11
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    If you have a few spare hours to spend on a game and are not motivated enough to learn lots of new controls/mechanisms, but also want a fun experience with interesting puzzles and a dark themed story, this is the game for you!

    Its very similar to LIMBO which I liked a lot. But also it's more detailed when it comes to graphics and effects. Controls are exactly the same. The puzzles are    If you have a few spare hours to spend on a game and are not motivated enough to learn lots of new controls/mechanisms, but also want a fun experience with interesting puzzles and a dark themed story, this is the game for you!

    Its very similar to LIMBO which I liked a lot. But also it's more detailed when it comes to graphics and effects. Controls are exactly the same. The puzzles are very easy at the beginning and get harder and harder over time, but they are all manageable. In general I would say they are a bit easier than the ones in LIMBO (which doesn't mean the game is super easy). At certain parts i was stuck for more than 30 mins, but it was always worth the effort.

    Over all a very fun game, which I can recommend - especially when it's for sale. Keep in mind it's very short!

    8/10    … Expand
  66. Prometheus1241
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    Nice atmosphere, gameplay and platforming. The plot is really enjoyable, and might not be understood by you firstly, but when you would analyse it... you still will not understand a ****
  67. f1o_o1f
    May 26, 2021
    7
    I played Limbo right before this one and did not enjoy it much. Inside is quite a bit better though.

    This time around, the puzzles made more sense and the story was actually in the game and not just in its description. The move from 2D into 3D (without abandoning the "side scroller" movement) worked very well, and the controls were a lot more polished in comparison to the    I played Limbo right before this one and did not enjoy it much. Inside is quite a bit better though.

    This time around, the puzzles made more sense and the story was actually in the game and not just in its description.

    The move from 2D into 3D (without abandoning the "side scroller" movement) worked very well, and the controls were a lot more polished in comparison to the predecessor.

    I overall enjoyed it, but some puzzles felt unnecessarily frustrating and the timing was often way too narrow. Otherwise I definitely recommend it over Limbo (although I'd never pay the full 16.49 € on GOG).    … Expand
  68. Riibiax
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    I loved the story and the game atmosphere (wow, the graphic style is amazing!!). I really enjoyed to play this game
  69. 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
  70. Alperen007
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    Among the best indie games I have ever played. Well designed ambients, puzzles and references.
  71. LastGirlAlive
    May 6, 2022
    10
    This game was a deeply moving experience for me. This whole game is a very good symbol of how the adult life surrounds and limits children in a way that makes children be a bad version of their potential selves.
  72. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ITALIAN:
    Io non sono un grande fan dei giochi side-scrolling ma il modo in cui questo è stato sviluppato mi ha davvero colpito.
    AUDIO E GRAFICA: Dal punto di vista sonoro il gioco è abbastanza semplice, con una colonna sonora adatta alle varie situazioni e suoni curati, ma non è il punto chiave del gioco. Graficamente invece il gioco è davvero unico, con uno stile in parte stilizzato    ITALIAN:
    Io non sono un grande fan dei giochi side-scrolling ma il modo in cui questo è stato sviluppato mi ha davvero colpito.

    AUDIO E GRAFICA:
    Dal punto di vista sonoro il gioco è abbastanza semplice, con una colonna sonora adatta alle varie situazioni e suoni curati, ma non è il punto chiave del gioco.
    Graficamente invece il gioco è davvero unico, con uno stile in parte stilizzato e in parte realistico. Lo studio delle luci e dei colori è qualcosa di incredibile e, unito al gameplay di cui parlerò, porta a rimanere incollati al gioco al punto di reputarlo breve.

    GAMEPLAY:
    Come ho accennato io non sono un fan dei giochi side-scrolling ma questo ha alcuni elementi che me lo hanno fatto adorare. Innanzitutto non è un platformer, il nostro personaggio si muove solo in orizzontale ma attraverso paesaggi e situazioni reali, inoltre l'ambiente di gioco è profondamente tridimensionale, portandoci ad interagire con lo sfondo.
    Il gioco è composto da un unico lunghissimo livello (con dei checkpoint ovviamente) diviso in ambienti e questo lo porta ad essere quasi open world, se non fosse che dopo alcuni passaggi non si possa tornare indietro.
    Altro elemento che mi ha colpito è che il gioco è piuttosto lento, non è frenetico, e non ci sono molte parti difficili da fare. Bisogna superare situazioni difficili, ma questo si riesce a fare più con il ragionamento che a furia di tentativi falliti.

    STORIA:
    In tutto il gioco non viene detta una parola, è tutto lasciato all'immaginazione e alla deduzione.
    Il gioco parte in situazioni verosimili, con il protagonista ricercato da delle "guardie", ma poi la trama vira sempre di più sull'assurdo.
    Sparse per il gioco ci sono delle bombe che se disinnescate tutte sbloccheranno una sorta di easter egg.

    Per concludere, il gioco è davvero breve, io l'ho finito in due giorni senza dedicarci tanto tempo, ma è davvero unico come stile e come qualità complessiva. Consigliatissimo.

    Voto: 9.5/10 (per la brevità)    … Expand
  73. ChewPai
    Jun 1, 2020
    7
    监禁的解谜并不复杂，灵动且具有想象力。动作流畅，物理碰撞考究。但是不会推荐给不喜欢解谜的人。开放式结局过于开放，实际上创作者也没想好。有无数人试图帮忙解读剧情，天马行空却不着边际。如果慕名前来游玩剧情那么大可不必，因为这不是一个讲通顺了的故事。就算是过度解读，也会有非常多无法解释的漏洞。假如创作者自己都不知道自己到底创作了一个什么“东西”，那不是艺术，那是装逼。——仇败，评分70/100（优秀）监禁的解谜并不复杂，灵动且具有想象力。动作流畅，物理碰撞考究。但是不会推荐给不喜欢解谜的人。开放式结局过于开放，实际上创作者也没想好。有无数人试图帮忙解读剧情，天马行空却不着边际。如果慕名前来游玩剧情那么大可不必，因为这不是一个讲通顺了的故事。就算是过度解读，也会有非常多无法解释的漏洞。假如创作者自己都不知道自己到底创作了一个什么“东西”，那不是艺术，那是装逼。——仇败，评分70/100（优秀）
  74. ChesterField
    May 12, 2020
    8
    In my opinion, much better than limbo or little nightmares. Of course, it doesnt have a plot because.... i dont know, it must be so hard to make it for this kind of games i guess?. Good ambientation, nice level design and visuals. A little bit too short but still, recommended.
  75. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    so creepy! and very nice atmosphere. must play! .
  76. tadnid
    Mar 18, 2023
    5
    I honestly found this one to be much overrated as an experience. It's not bad, it's certainly not outstanding either.
  77. 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.
  78. NoSkinPotato
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    The only bad thing about this game is its length. But it's literal perfection
  79. Goldielou
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Une histoire éloquente à la narration silencieuse, des animations élégantes dans un monde sordide, des commandes simples pour des énigmes qui ne le sont pas toujours, puis une réflexion à l’aune de la fin découverte (la vraie). Le meilleur cinematic platformer créé jusqu’ici. Que ce soit avec Limbo ou Inside, le studio Playdead va au bout de la réalisation de ses œuvres.
    /! Attention tout    Une histoire éloquente à la narration silencieuse, des animations élégantes dans un monde sordide, des commandes simples pour des énigmes qui ne le sont pas toujours, puis une réflexion à l’aune de la fin découverte (la vraie). Le meilleur cinematic platformer créé jusqu’ici. Que ce soit avec Limbo ou Inside, le studio Playdead va au bout de la réalisation de ses œuvres.
    /! Attention tout de même, c’est un jeu angoissant qui peut mettre mal à l’aise !    … Expand
  80. VashloveNpeace
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Magnificently Mysteriosly Awesome. Theres no need for dialogue to tell what is going on because the visual is more than enough to drive the storyline. I will definetly wait for another game from this developer.
  81. asael24
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Inside es uno de los plataformeros que mas he disfrutado, su jugabilidad, su historia pero sobre todo la banda sonora son de aplaudir. Lo recomiendo en cualquier dispositivo, yo lo jugué en PC y luego me lo compre para iPhone y es espectacular. Tienes que jugarlo si o si.
  82. AllanWake
    Mar 30, 2021
    8
    Interessante e único, consegue contar uma história sem nenhuma fala com a ajuda de seu design minimalista.
  83. fr0st1
    Oct 14, 2021
    7
    Проходил после лимбо. То ли завышенные ожидание, то ли не в то время прошел, но понравилось меньше, чем первая игра.

    Она безумно красивая и атмосферная, возможно я не до конца в нее погрузился, поэтому такое впечатление. Сами задание интересные, не было глупых повторений, пару раз даже пришлось чекать прохождение) Вот так вроде бы все супер, но почему-то ощущение, что лимбо круче.    Проходил после лимбо. То ли завышенные ожидание, то ли не в то время прошел, но понравилось меньше, чем первая игра.

    Она безумно красивая и атмосферная, возможно я не до конца в нее погрузился, поэтому такое впечатление. Сами задание интересные, не было глупых повторений, пару раз даже пришлось чекать прохождение)

    Вот так вроде бы все супер, но почему-то ощущение, что лимбо круче.
  84. 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.
  85. freenik
    May 26, 2021
    10
    I'm amazed. This game is perfect. A true masterpiece.
    Well balanced, a whole lot of details. Just perfect.
  86. LironesAlviento
    Aug 3, 2020
    7
    No es Limbo pero no deja de ser un muy buen juego, oscuro y muy bonito de ver y jugar.
  87. BobbyTarantino
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    a man goes to the doctor. says he's depressed. he says life seems harsh and cruel. says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. the doctor says "the treatment is simple. the great clown pagliacci is in town tonight. go and see him, that should pick you up." the man bursts into tears. he says "but doctor... i am pagliacci."
  88. kultigin
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    A great platform game, and a must-play for lovers of tense, atmospheric platform games.
  89. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Limbo'nun yapımcısından. Verdiği his, atmosfer ve hikaye olarak limbo'dan bir tık daha etkileyici.
  90. FRIST_008
    Jan 2, 2022
    8
    Духовный наследник лимбо вывел все свои корни на новый уровень, и добавил больше созерцательности и вау эффектов. Но эти вау эффекты не вызывают мурашек по коже или чего-то такого, о чём хочется кому-то рассказать, следовательно это не 9 балов, за которые я бы рекомендавал каждому ознакомится с этой игрой. Это просто хорошая игра.Духовный наследник лимбо вывел все свои корни на новый уровень, и добавил больше созерцательности и вау эффектов. Но эти вау эффекты не вызывают мурашек по коже или чего-то такого, о чём хочется кому-то рассказать, следовательно это не 9 балов, за которые я бы рекомендавал каждому ознакомится с этой игрой. Это просто хорошая игра.
  91. bar0yka
    Mar 18, 2023
    9
    manyak ötesi bir oyun kesinlikle herkesin oynaması geren yapım bravo .
  92. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    An excellent atmospheric platformer with easy puzzles. Nice plot and setting.
  93. eraybeycik
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    Just amazing...............................................................
  94. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    This one was interesting. Intriguing world with nice visuals and good gameplay!
  95. JoelArpal
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    A very dark and dense experience. I love it. I has many shapes of complexity and explores some interesting themes.
  96. Wiezzel
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Like Limbo this is a true Masterpiece from the same devs.

    I am always amazed as this is not the kind of game I play but it is REALLY good. Worth the full price and especially if on sale. it is a puzzle spooky game with a some background story to it, that is up to you to understand. The game inspiration was what drew me to it. ( representing a boy escaping a concentration camp in    Like Limbo this is a true Masterpiece from the same devs.

    I am always amazed as this is not the kind of game I play but it is REALLY good.
    Worth the full price and especially if on sale.

    it is a puzzle spooky game with a some background story to it, that is up to you to understand.
    The game inspiration was what drew me to it. ( representing a boy escaping a concentration camp in WW2 germany) was the inspiration for this game ( i learned it after starting it, once I knew I really wanted to continue and finish it)

    I have not been able to finish it since I am stuck atm but REALLY, try it out.    … Expand
  97. 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
  98. Rayees
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    1. This game is a great upgrade from Limbo. PlayDead game developing team has done a great job.
    2. Solving puzzles, tackling enemies and bypassing hurdles; this game is full of mystery, suspense and surprises you’ll meet along the way.
    3. There was one moment I remember when I jerked and had shaken due to the sound effect and the game-play. 4. Once you start playing, you want to know    1. This game is a great upgrade from Limbo. PlayDead game developing team has done a great job.
    2. Solving puzzles, tackling enemies and bypassing hurdles; this game is full of mystery, suspense and surprises you’ll meet along the way.
    3. There was one moment I remember when I jerked and had shaken due to the sound effect and the game-play.
    4. Once you start playing, you want to know more by moving ahead in the game. While playing, you will be surprised how the game will take you to different scenarios.
    5. To summarize, it’s a good game. 2D game lovers, and others who want to try 2D games, might love this piece of creation.    … Expand
  99. Gameguin
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    Even if, I have abided this genre of game that is 2D; I really love so much because Just your character 2D, other thing like Shapes, NPCs was designed by 3D. Maybe it stemmed from my consciousness.
    I finished that game in 6 hours. I can tell you this has been prolonged game than same types of others.
    Some puzzles was hardcore for me. If you like to play that, don't think about it, just    Even if, I have abided this genre of game that is 2D; I really love so much because Just your character 2D, other thing like Shapes, NPCs was designed by 3D. Maybe it stemmed from my consciousness.
    I finished that game in 6 hours. I can tell you this has been prolonged game than same types of others.
    Some puzzles was hardcore for me. If you like to play that, don't think about it, just have a look inside its atmosphere.    … Expand
  100. 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.
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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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