INSIDE

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1242 Ratings

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  1. BenjaminMettang
    Jan 16, 2021
    8
    Just like Limbo, Inside has a very atmospheric tone that I really enjoyed. The story was gripping and leaves room for imagination and different interpretations.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. MairbekMagomed
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    Атмосфера .Музыка. Геймплей. Все на очень высоком уровне. Как по мне лучшая в своем жанре игра.
  5. BradyTheBloody
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    Wow, this game is literally stunning. They don't use a single word but they managed to tell a good story. The game lasts approximately 2 hours. The secret ending is ingenious.
    This is a masterpiece, a puzzle game like few others.
  6. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    6
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  7. Topoide
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    Un juegazo muy interesante, atrapante y muy inmersivo. jugabilidad simple y gráficos raros.
  8. Francisco_Zaro
    Mar 26, 2021
    9
    Inside não é apenas um jogo, é uma obra de arte.

    O personagem vaga por um mundo sombrio e misterioso, sem saber porquê, se depara com diversas hostilidades e problematizações, a história não é exibida descaradamente, é possível formular teorias do motivo de se encontrar em tal circunstância conforme se explora o cenário e vivencia as situações apresentadas. O principal ponto que    Inside não é apenas um jogo, é uma obra de arte.

    O personagem vaga por um mundo sombrio e misterioso, sem saber porquê, se depara com diversas hostilidades e problematizações, a história não é exibida descaradamente, é possível formular teorias do motivo de se encontrar em tal circunstância conforme se explora o cenário e vivencia as situações apresentadas.

    O principal ponto que enxergo como positivo em Inside é sua ambientação; A repartição entre trilha sonora e sons de ambiente lhe provocam uma sensação de solidão e desespero, o jogo deixa de ser apenas uma fonte de entretenimento e torna-se uma experiência para levar consigo para o resto de sua vida.    … Expand
  9. monirulHaque
    Jul 19, 2021
    10
    Story, sound design, world design, puzzle difficulty everything is perfect. Overall, the best platformer game I have ever played, period.
  10. Tryve
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Like Limbo, it is a tragic game filled with intricate puzzles requiring focus and trial by death to unravel. It masterfully depicts loneliness with its eerie, echoing soundtrack, noir effects and depressed atmosphere. Its 2.5D gameplay always keeps you on edge of what's to come... With great physics and unique gameplay, you can be in awe as you progress through the game.
    I honestly played    Like Limbo, it is a tragic game filled with intricate puzzles requiring focus and trial by death to unravel. It masterfully depicts loneliness with its eerie, echoing soundtrack, noir effects and depressed atmosphere. Its 2.5D gameplay always keeps you on edge of what's to come... With great physics and unique gameplay, you can be in awe as you progress through the game.
    I honestly played that game about 3 times and still didn't know what the hell happened
    The boy with no relation or ally, is attracted to the huddle, making him risk his life through dangerous levels and oppressive agents from INSIDE, to free it, and in the end helping it go OUTSIDE. The game INSIDE, in essence ends OUTSIDE.
    This is a masterfully done game, among one of the very best games ever made. It is symbolic of individuality and ideaological freedom. A concept that must not be lost on anyone, if not already...
    My personal #5 game.
    10/10.    … Expand
  11. DangerVl
    Jun 16, 2021
    9
    An excellent platformer puzzle game that keeps you on your toes throughout the game.
    Separate homage to narrative storytelling, which does not give us a complete picture,
    but it gives you the opportunity to think out the story around you yourself. The perfect balance between action scenes and puzzles does a great job. In the 6 hours that it took me, I never got bored for a second. Well,    An excellent platformer puzzle game that keeps you on your toes throughout the game.
    Separate homage to narrative storytelling, which does not give us a complete picture,
    but it gives you the opportunity to think out the story around you yourself. The perfect balance between action scenes and puzzles does a great job. In the 6 hours that it took me, I never got bored for a second. Well, the secret ending once again makes you think what the hell is going on here.    … Expand
  12. Zeneko90
    Dec 10, 2022
    8
    Nach Limbo erneut ein super tolles Spiel. Die Rätsel sind herausfordernd aber nie unfair. Stimmung ist top. Gerne mehr davon :)
  13. GermanChickenT
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    a fantastic looking game. the game atmosphere is great! 2-3 hours you will be accompanied by small puzzles and a very open story. I recommend everyone who needs a little game on the side to escape mainstream games like Assassin's Creed or Battlefield.

    The story leaves a lot of space for your own ideas and interpretation.In combination with the music, the graphics create a really good game    a fantastic looking game. the game atmosphere is great! 2-3 hours you will be accompanied by small puzzles and a very open story. I recommend everyone who needs a little game on the side to escape mainstream games like Assassin's Creed or Battlefield.

    The story leaves a lot of space for your own ideas and interpretation.In combination with the music, the graphics create a really good game atmosphere. The puzzles are not easy but definitely solvable.

    I Like Thie Game :3    … Expand
  14. aubrey1958b
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Best game I have played so far. A possibly deep storyline, great mechanics. Only gripe is that there are one or two areas which are really really tricky, and developers should make sure that a) once those bits are bypassed, it doesn't return to them if killed shortly afterwards b) and that all bits are actually feasibly playable by people with 99% ability and slightly less than optimalBest game I have played so far. A possibly deep storyline, great mechanics. Only gripe is that there are one or two areas which are really really tricky, and developers should make sure that a) once those bits are bypassed, it doesn't return to them if killed shortly afterwards b) and that all bits are actually feasibly playable by people with 99% ability and slightly less than optimal equipment. It should not be the case that the user should be expected to do the same stunt 500 times.… Expand
  15. tonjonas
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    One of the most atmospheric games ever done. Set in a twisted dystopian world, great puzzles, perfect platformer.
  16. Blue9710x
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Inside is a masterpiece with a claustrophobic atmosphere and clever puzzle design.
  17. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
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  18. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    masterpiece great game good gameplay good graphics interesting story i want see more inside games .
  19. zinogamer77
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    masterpiece great game good gameplay good graphics interesting story i want see more inside games .
  20. basic123
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    Brilliant game with very strong atmosphere and setting. A very big step from the previous Limbo game.
  21. BlockyDogy
    Mar 26, 2022
    8
    Very pretty, lovely narrative, lovely puzzles, certainly a wonderful, though short, platforming puzzle experience. Only wish it went on longer.
  22. Christian_TV
    Apr 15, 2023
    9
    One of the best indie games ever made.The art-style it's incredible and everything is just so perfectly mixed. An absolute gem to play and re-play
  23. The_D4RknesS
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    and one of the coolest simple games I've ever played on a computer, this game's animations and physics are reminiscent of LIMBO
  24. Animus_V0x
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Short but efficient. That gloomy and eerie atmosphere is what makes this game so special and beautiful in a weird way. A kinda unsatisfying ending tho. But the whole experience was so captivating that you kinda forgive them.
  25. boltron
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. It's more like a dense, thick and overwhelming movie than "just" a game. And that ending!
  26. cemil
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    gerçekden çok güzel bir oyundu sonuna kadar oynadım bitirdim dramatik anlar korku ve aksıyon tadındaydı
  27. SpookyFairy
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    I haven't played this game, only in 2022 because it was available on Xbox Game Pass. What a little gem, I had a great time with it, smart puzzle (although not hard), last part of the game was crazily funny. Overall, great 4-5 hours of gameplay, time was well spent.
  28. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooodddd
  29. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  30. Mastereed
    Jun 12, 2023
    8
    INSIDE THE BRAIN’S PUZZLE

    BEFORE WE START: Inside is a Puzzle-Platform video game developed by Playdead and published on June 29, 2016. The game was completed 100% on Xbox Series X. BREAKING IN: Inside is an extremely linear title based on silent storytelling through the game's continuous animated backgrounds. The early gameplay stages do not differ much from what the player will    INSIDE THE BRAIN’S PUZZLE

    BEFORE WE START:
    Inside is a Puzzle-Platform video game developed by Playdead and published on June 29, 2016. The game was completed 100% on Xbox Series X.

    BREAKING IN:
    Inside is an extremely linear title based on silent storytelling through the game's continuous animated backgrounds. The early gameplay stages do not differ much from what the player will encounter throughout the entirety of the story, allowing them to face any adversity from the beginning. Most of the mechanics are highly intuitive, thanks to the simplicity of the usable buttons, the jump and the grab. The dark and macabre setting of the story is easily discernible from the initial deaths, which are quite easy to come across due to the non-trivial difficulty of this title.

    OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE:
    As mentioned earlier, with limited interaction buttons, Inside focuses on the complexity of its puzzles, which are almost always distinct from one another but interconnected enough to prevent the player from feeling disoriented. Some sections of the game are quite challenging to overcome without experiencing fatalities, but as it relies partially on trial and error, they never become frustrating or predictable, aided by a multitude of death animations. As the title suggests, the mechanic on which many puzzles revolve is the ability to control other humanoids by entering their bodies, utilized for both platforming sections and structured puzzles. In addition to the extremely linear story, there are several collectibles that lead to highly crafted secondary areas.

    FADING TO BLACK:
    Graphically, Inside blends a minimalistic style, employing flat colors and graphics, with a 3D approach characterized by a pronounced depth of field and rich details. The story is entirely conveyed through events in the background or foreground, with people interacting with the game environment or the player themselves, often pursuing them to capture. The background, therefore, is not merely a passive element to observe but always interactive with the current gameplay situation the player is trying to complete.

    THAT BARK:
    The audio component is relatively straightforward, with background soundtracks suitable for each passage.

    BUT WHY 8?

    PROS:
    The extreme simplicity of Inside is one of its defining characteristics, making it a relaxing and fast-paced game to play. Furthermore, the puzzles are never predictable or boring, nor too difficult or frustrating. Additionally, the story is as simple as it is effective.

    CONS:
    The lack of a noteworthy soundtrack is a significant drawback for such an authorial game, making certain areas feel rather bare and playable without audio with few issues and shortcomings. Additionally, at times, the game feels too linear, with levels that give a sense of déjà vu.

    RATINGS:
    Gameplay: 8.5
    Music: 7
    Story: 7
    Puzzles: 8.5
    _    … Expand
  31. applecookie
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    I think I saw the end with the maximum immersion from the beginning to the end
    The play time is extremely short, but it seems to be a masterpiece among the lesser-known games
  32. Gusta27
    Jan 6, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply an incredible experience, a game full of theories with beautiful art and setting, a game that throughout the campaign he molds in his head what could be happening there, much of this is explained at the end of the game along with its alternative ending, a pleasant game with basic gameplay, but with a chilling universe, not only competing for "Game of the Year 2016" alongside games like "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End" and "Overwatch" but the winner of Best Art and Best Indie Game, definitely worth its price, and one of the best experiences I've had as a gamer.… Expand
  33. Deodato
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    É um jogo exelente uma historia que é contata sem dizer nada , gerando diversas interpretações de jogador pra jogador , joguinho curto , porem ideal
  34. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
  35. KingStock_
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    Amazing. The art style, the scary envoirment.. I was really not expectong to have so much fun. Piece of art
  36. Kongmuhammad
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    یکی از دوستام اینو بهم پیشنهاد داده بود گفت سخته من نمیتونم ردش کنم منم کنجکاو شدم و اینطوری شد که با یکی از بهترین تجربه های بازی در پی سی آشنا شدم
  37. aligunes
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    This game is very tense and mysterious. The graphics are nice. A different experience with short gameplay.
  38. Farzin_mpr
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    ++++++ Great game+++++++++++++++++++
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  39. azor_4e
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    INSIDE is a masterpiece of game design that will leave you breathless and speechless. The game is a stunning visual and auditory experience that immerses you in a dark and dystopian world where you control a young boy who must escape from a mysterious facility. The game is full of clever puzzles, tense moments, and shocking twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The game hasINSIDE is a masterpiece of game design that will leave you breathless and speechless. The game is a stunning visual and auditory experience that immerses you in a dark and dystopian world where you control a young boy who must escape from a mysterious facility. The game is full of clever puzzles, tense moments, and shocking twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The game has no dialogue or text, but it tells a powerful and emotional story through its brilliant animation and sound design. The game is also incredibly polished and smooth, with no bugs or glitches to ruin the immersion. INSIDE is a game that you have to play to believe. It is one of the best games I have ever played and a true work of art.… Expand
  40. o1nk
    Jun 5, 2023
    8
    Игра стартует сразу после запуска, без всяких катсцен и повествования.
    Свобода толкования сюжета полностью лежит на игроке.
    Минимализм музыки и звуков - отличная фишка игры, которая погружает в темный и мрачный мир. Все лучшее было взято из Limbo и улучшено здесь. Визуал и механики также исполнены замечательно.    Игра стартует сразу после запуска, без всяких катсцен и повествования.
    Свобода толкования сюжета полностью лежит на игроке.
    Минимализм музыки и звуков - отличная фишка игры, которая погружает в темный и мрачный мир.
    Все лучшее было взято из Limbo и улучшено здесь.
    Визуал и механики также исполнены замечательно.
  41. iceay22
    May 28, 2023
    10
    best game i ever played lkokojk,ujggg ggggggggggg g gggggg ggg ggjj ku ha
  42. Midyen
    Jun 1, 2023
    7
    Based on the gameplay, graphics, sound, content, and originality of the game, I will give it a rating of 7.
  43. Sarabi
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    I liked this game and I advise you to try it, there is nothing more to add!
  44. MeKAnehS0
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Beautiful graphics, beautiful lighting, beautiful music, great level design, intellectual and cool gameplay, beautiful story.
    I think it's one of the best mind games I've ever played, this game scared me badly
  45. Seathate
    Jul 30, 2023
    7
    Biraz overrated buldum. Güzel bir atmosfer, eğlenceli bulmacalarla iyi vakit geçirtmiş olsa da bir noktadan sonra bitsin de gideyim dedirtti.
  46. OniGioRi
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Inside looks like a really simple game but it's really deep and entertaining. Loved challenging puzzles and idea behind the game. To me this game represents the "rat race" people are in nowadays. Time by time society acts like programmed machines, doing same things day by day and slowly all the emotions and happiness we felt back in the days fade away. Fortunately there are still peopleInside looks like a really simple game but it's really deep and entertaining. Loved challenging puzzles and idea behind the game. To me this game represents the "rat race" people are in nowadays. Time by time society acts like programmed machines, doing same things day by day and slowly all the emotions and happiness we felt back in the days fade away. Fortunately there are still people left who try to stay away from society's standards and they prefer to live their life in their own way. That's exactly what I saw in Inside and it does a great job in showing you all that.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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