The Past Within

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Nov 14, 2022
    85
    We’ve been wanting to see more co-op puzzle titles and The Past Within is a fantastic entry to the genre. Smart pacing and an interesting premise and set-up make for an evening well spent with a friend.
  2. Vandal
    Nov 8, 2022
    80
    The Past Within surrounds us with its dark fantasy to create this cooperative puzzle game.
  3. GameWatcher
    Nov 2, 2022
    80
    A short, sharp cooperative puzzler with a fun time-spanning twist. The Past Within sees Rusty Lake go all out to make the purest kind of cooperative experience possible, and ends up doing a fine job.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Nov 2, 2022
    An imaginative co-op experience that demands communication and teamwork, and conjures something memorable and unique as a result. [Eurogamer Recommended]

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. svonton
    Nov 26, 2022
    7
    simple but interest puzzle game based on cooperation of two players by voice. whole game is kinda short and some of puzzles (probably all ofsimple but interest puzzle game based on cooperation of two players by voice. whole game is kinda short and some of puzzles (probably all of them) is to easy, also its useful to note that visually part is interest interlacement of 2D and 3D points of view. the last thing that disapointment that author offer to switch roles or pick another root after beating the game for changing puzzles but probably it no big difference beetwen them so one playthrough will be enough to see all aspects of the game.… Full Review »
  2. korku
    Nov 15, 2022
    6
    It's a good idea, but it has flaws. I think the puzzles weren't too difficult and weren't fun. We couldn't go further than writing code andIt's a good idea, but it has flaws. I think the puzzles weren't too difficult and weren't fun. We couldn't go further than writing code and password. I thought Rusty Lake would put up nicer puzzles. It was still a good experience but lagging behind other Rusty Lake games.… Full Review »
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