INSIDE

 PlayStation 4
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8.5

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  1. Fuge
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Like this delicate butterfly lost in vapors and cogs of LIMBO,

    INSIDE is a state of grace.
    An accomplishment.

    Thank you Arnt Jensen, thank you Playdead.
  2. Dogwar
    Nov 12, 2016
    10
    Just finished Inside. Didn't take long. Didn't take much effort. Was one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. While the gameplay is linear like the studio's previous game, Limbo, it bring a whole other level to this experience. You feel connected like you are the boy running scared. The puzzles sometimes slow you down but you flow through them with urgency. The atmosphereJust finished Inside. Didn't take long. Didn't take much effort. Was one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. While the gameplay is linear like the studio's previous game, Limbo, it bring a whole other level to this experience. You feel connected like you are the boy running scared. The puzzles sometimes slow you down but you flow through them with urgency. The atmosphere created is haunting. It is pulled off not by detail, but by shadow and mystery. Who are these people that want to do us harm? Please do yourself a favor and check this game out. It's one amazing ride.

    P.S. think of Stranger Things as you start this game out and you will be drawn in immediately. I like to consider this a companion piece to that show. In fact they could build a show or movie around this game.    … Expand
  3. BarkingDoggy
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    This game is a worthy successor to Limbo (and may I say, a superior one) with its stunning visuals, dark, rich atmosphere, ambient music, smart puzzles, incredible attention to detail, its gripping story told without words, its perfect ending, and last but not least, its realistic animation.
  4. SketchesofPlain
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    While it added (some) of the color that Limbo chose not to use, Inside is even more grim and ominous that it's spiritual predecessor. While still having no dialogue or text, Inside tells much more of a story than Limbo did. Unfortunately, however, it seems that more focus on the story meant less focus on the puzzles. While the graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is incredibly smooth, IWhile it added (some) of the color that Limbo chose not to use, Inside is even more grim and ominous that it's spiritual predecessor. While still having no dialogue or text, Inside tells much more of a story than Limbo did. Unfortunately, however, it seems that more focus on the story meant less focus on the puzzles. While the graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is incredibly smooth, I found the puzzles to be much simpler and the secrets much easier to find in this game than in Limbo. I died a lot less times while playing Inside. Still a GREAT game if you loved Limbo, but be prepared for it to be just slightly below Limbo overall.… Expand
  5. fercaveri
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    Great ambientation, like a indie game but so beautifull. Simple gameplay, but great. Maybe it's not too long for a game, but deserves a good score this one
  6. topcover73
    May 10, 2019
    10
    Another 10 for Playdead. I always tell people, if you've ever seen the movie "7", this game will remind you of it, because everything that happens is continually more and more shocking until the final mind-bending ending. This game is indescribable. If you haven't played it you are missing out on one of the greatest games of all time. Period.
  7. kraster
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    It looks beautiful. Lighting and animation are top tier. Image quality is flawless. Physics are class leading.

    Thematically the game is unique. Very hard to describe. A kind of industrial dystopia but without being rooted in any of the usual tropes of the genre. The muted palette and the sound design come together beautifully to create a sinister, disturbing and nightmarish scenario    It looks beautiful. Lighting and animation are top tier. Image quality is flawless. Physics are class leading.

    Thematically the game is unique. Very hard to describe. A kind of industrial dystopia but without being rooted in any of the usual tropes of the genre.

    The muted palette and the sound design come together beautifully to create a sinister, disturbing and nightmarish scenario that never falters.

    The puzzles are challenging but never frustrating and never fail to give you that deeply satisfying "aha" moment when you finally figure them out.

    It's very hard to find any fault with this game. I just can't think of one.    … Expand
  8. glypheye
    Oct 3, 2016
    9
    9 out of 10. The artwork is simply sublime throughout. Sparse and beautiful....a nice evolution from what was beautiful about Limbo. The ending was a little disruptive to that sense of artfulness, but that's secondary to personal taste more than anything. The puzzles were fun. Challenging enough for this simpleton :) with a few of the more complex ones requiring that I seek some You9 out of 10. The artwork is simply sublime throughout. Sparse and beautiful....a nice evolution from what was beautiful about Limbo. The ending was a little disruptive to that sense of artfulness, but that's secondary to personal taste more than anything. The puzzles were fun. Challenging enough for this simpleton :) with a few of the more complex ones requiring that I seek some You Tube guidance. Just my speed, in other words.

    All in all, the game was a joy. A bite sized delight    … Expand
  9. tren123
    Oct 11, 2016
    7
    while i did like the game overall i still to this day do not understand what all the glowing reviews are for. to me in my eyes this game is just a good game, no where near GREAT and no where near wonderful, if i was you i wouldn't buy it for more than 10 dollars. its just not worth it and i just don't get what all the fuss is about over this nice but not wonderful game.
  10. roi123
    Oct 4, 2016
    7
    Pros:
    1. Nice graphics & music for 2D game.
    2. Exciting, makes you afraid. 3. Very unique. Cons: 1. Too short, they should have make it 50% longer. 2. Too easy. If it was more difficult it might take longer. 3. No real story. 4. Weird ending. Can't understand people giving it a 10 (The Witcher 3 - Blood and wine is a 20$ game and it's much much more beautiful, and with real story,    Pros:
    1. Nice graphics & music for 2D game.
    2. Exciting, makes you afraid.
    3. Very unique.
    Cons:
    1. Too short, they should have make it 50% longer.
    2. Too easy. If it was more difficult it might take longer.
    3. No real story.
    4. Weird ending.
    Can't understand people giving it a 10 (The Witcher 3 - Blood and wine is a 20$ game and it's much much more beautiful, and with real story, music, multiple endings...)
    I think Inside worth 10$. 20$ is just too much for such a short game.
    I'm giving it a 7.5/10
    (In my though the average game is 5, so 7 is good game.
    Roi    … Expand
  11. timmytime
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    Simply one of the most considered and perfectly crafted games ever made. LIMBO was one of my favourite games six years ago, but now it honestly just feels like a prototype for THIS game. Tells a convincing atmospheric narrative entirely wordlessly. The puzzles are intimately related to the narrative and balance the difficulty that you'll have to think without getting a walkthrough.Simply one of the most considered and perfectly crafted games ever made. LIMBO was one of my favourite games six years ago, but now it honestly just feels like a prototype for THIS game. Tells a convincing atmospheric narrative entirely wordlessly. The puzzles are intimately related to the narrative and balance the difficulty that you'll have to think without getting a walkthrough. Everyone needs to play this.… Expand
  12. Bastrix
    Sep 10, 2016
    9
    While this little gem is heavily inspired by the game Limbo, by no means that means it lacks originality and excellence. Although Limbo is a unique and brilliant game, this piece of art has taken that and gone a step forward.

    At first, I was a bit hesitant, since even the beginning of the game resembles Limbo so much, I could only fear for a huge dissapointment. But this game is    While this little gem is heavily inspired by the game Limbo, by no means that means it lacks originality and excellence. Although Limbo is a unique and brilliant game, this piece of art has taken that and gone a step forward.

    At first, I was a bit hesitant, since even the beginning of the game resembles Limbo so much, I could only fear for a huge dissapointment. But this game is absolutely brilliant.    … Expand
  13. Thirty2
    Sep 23, 2016
    9
    A bit short for twenty dollars, but, that aside, this is an exemplary title. Inside more focused on its dark atmosphere than it is gameplay, and that's where it succeeds wildly. That's not to say that the gameplay's bad; on the contrary, it's totally fine. The puzzles are simple, reasonably challenging, and completely fair. They never bothered me and I only had to sit and think once orA bit short for twenty dollars, but, that aside, this is an exemplary title. Inside more focused on its dark atmosphere than it is gameplay, and that's where it succeeds wildly. That's not to say that the gameplay's bad; on the contrary, it's totally fine. The puzzles are simple, reasonably challenging, and completely fair. They never bothered me and I only had to sit and think once or twice, and I never felt as though I was breezing through it with ease or anything. Every time I died, I thought, "I could have avoided that if I was thinking," which is a good indicator of the game's fairness.
    Inside certainly isn't for everyone; many gamers will scoff at the game's simplicity and artsy-fartsyness, dismissing the platformer as "indie hipster crap." If you enjoy indie hipster crap and you have a roomy wallet, then this may be the game for you.    … Expand
  14. IndieFreak
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Genius, thought-provoking, creepy, shocking, exhilarating, unsettling and downright gorgeous, INSIDE is a masterpiece. You owe it to yourself to play this game.
  15. mosannam9696
    Aug 25, 2016
    7
    I have heard nothing but amazing things about this game. Countless people spouting how it was most definitely worth a $20 purchase without hesitation. Well, after about 3.5 hours I can say that I am extremely dissatisfied with the entire experience.

    The game is Limbo but with prettier graphics and not as much thinking needed. I think I was stuck on one puzzle for a total of 30 seconds    I have heard nothing but amazing things about this game. Countless people spouting how it was most definitely worth a $20 purchase without hesitation. Well, after about 3.5 hours I can say that I am extremely dissatisfied with the entire experience.

    The game is Limbo but with prettier graphics and not as much thinking needed. I think I was stuck on one puzzle for a total of 30 seconds and other than that it was a case of running from one end of the map to the other end of the map.

    The atmosphere is great, the graphics look wonderful, the sound is awesome. The story.... uhhhhhhh.

    I would have liked something more here. Every single bit is up to you to decide on what you want it to be about. In a day and age of some amazing video game stories, from The Last of Us to SOMA, putting a bunch of random stuff on a screen isn't enough anymore.

    And then the ending... if you want to call it that. There was no buildup whatsoever. When it happened I literally said out loud "this better not be the end" and sure enough the credits started to role.

    I see nothing but scores of 10 everywhere I go and for once I can say I just don't understand it. It's nowhere near a bad game whatsoever but the amount of high praise seems insane to me.    … Expand
  16. SileSixEcho
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    This is truly a piece of art and one of my favourite games so far this year. Limbo was my first "indie game" back when it came out and this is a more than worthy successor. Inside's dark and creepy atmosphere and the great puzzles don't leave a lot to be asked for. Now I want to play limbo again.
  17. ourtimehascome
    Jan 15, 2017
    7
    INSIDE's gameplay is rather simplistic, and much easier than Playdead's previous effort, Limbo. I'm starting to see a trend in their games: no story, no tutorials, no explanation of what is going on or what you're supposed to do and no music. While these elements worked for Limbo in a black-and-white setting, INSIDE feels like a bunch of ideas thrown together which on their own are fineINSIDE's gameplay is rather simplistic, and much easier than Playdead's previous effort, Limbo. I'm starting to see a trend in their games: no story, no tutorials, no explanation of what is going on or what you're supposed to do and no music. While these elements worked for Limbo in a black-and-white setting, INSIDE feels like a bunch of ideas thrown together which on their own are fine but when grouped together form an incoherent mess. It seems the majority of players prefer an abstract story rather than one with actual meaning. It's much better to stay ambiguous and present your story as abstract and thought-provoking rather than actual committal.

    There's a dystopian world which sets the backdrop for the events of the game, but everything else is a clear copy-paste of Limbo. While I congratulate Playdead on a visually unique presentation, because INSIDE is truly beautiful, the rest of the game falls short. Gameplay is simplistic, and I would argue too easy. For a puzzle platformer, the solutions are often easier to discern than the puzzles themselves.

    But besides the puzzles, many players will find INSIDE enjoyable because of its story, or lack thereof. From what I can tell, there are three layers to the game's story. One is the obvious mind control, which seeks to keep the population of this dystopia in line. Second layer is the notion of free will. It brings up a fundamental question which can be easily missed: Are we truly free? If someone isn't mind controlled, are they truly an individual? The third and final layer is the notion of technology controlling the population, or other people. If there is mind control, there is a controller and the controlled. In either case, what is the fundamental reason for the mind control to happen?

    Unfortunately, INSIDE raises too many questions without any answers. Simplistic gameplay, and basic platforming manage a decent game, but not overwhelmingly magnificent or a masterpiece as some would like to believe.    … Expand
  18. ragethorn
    Dec 1, 2016
    10
    I'm going to keep this short and sweet.

    First, if you haven't played INSIDE, play it NOW! Second, I beat the game 7 times in a matter of a week. I can't stop thinking about it. If you like subtle storytelling, this is for you. Takes an hour and a half to beat if you've played it before but your first time will take double that. Clever and dark, this is my Last of Us for this    I'm going to keep this short and sweet.

    First, if you haven't played INSIDE, play it NOW!
    Second, I beat the game 7 times in a matter of a week.

    I can't stop thinking about it.

    If you like subtle storytelling, this is for you. Takes an hour and a half to beat if you've played it before but your first time will take double that.

    Clever and dark, this is my Last of Us for this year.

    I didn't think playdead would be able to make a better game than Limbo. I was wrong.    … Expand
  19. Pause4pot
    Sep 21, 2016
    8
    Exelent game experience but the ending was a little to pretentious maybe a more prolonged poetic clousure could have make of this a true mastertpice instead of the abrupt and simple metaphor that end my otherwise flawles adventure.
    A terrific indi, not as good as soma but great nontheless .
  20. SuperDuck23
    May 28, 2017
    10
    Playdead have done an incredible job to surpass their previous game, Limbo. Inside is a true work of art, both disturbing and gripping in equal measure.
  21. Dominix99
    Jan 4, 2017
    9
    This is a beautiful and simplistic successor to Limbo that tells an intriguing story without the use of words. Playing with headphones is a must! The sound design and immersion is incredible in this game! I felt that the length was OK and none of the puzzles were incredibly hard. 100% one of the best games I've played in a while, and it has proven to be a better game than Limbo. I'mThis is a beautiful and simplistic successor to Limbo that tells an intriguing story without the use of words. Playing with headphones is a must! The sound design and immersion is incredible in this game! I felt that the length was OK and none of the puzzles were incredibly hard. 100% one of the best games I've played in a while, and it has proven to be a better game than Limbo. I'm looking forward to more things that Playdead has to offer!… Expand
  22. stamito
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    This is one of those special games, that without saying a lot, it makes you feel a lot.

    This game in essence is a lot like Limbo, Journey, Ico, Shadow of the colossus etc. All those are games that rather than focusing on amazing gameplay itself, they focus on being emotionally strong and how to tell a story in a special way, with little worlds, just trying to transmit feelings in a    This is one of those special games, that without saying a lot, it makes you feel a lot.

    This game in essence is a lot like Limbo, Journey, Ico, Shadow of the colossus etc. All those are games that rather than focusing on amazing gameplay itself, they focus on being emotionally strong and how to tell a story in a special way, with little worlds, just trying to transmit feelings in a rawer way. Having said that, if you enjoyed any of the games I’ve just mentioned, most likely you will enjoy this one.

    Graphics and sound. Graphically speaking, you won’t find photo-realistic graphics etc., but artistically speaking the game is superb, they make use of a very limited variety of colours (mainly black, white and grey) to offer a fantastic gloomy setting that goes very well with the game’s universe. They might not be the best graphics, technically speaking, but artistically they made a great job at making the game’s world feel unique, gloomy, sad and tense, a lot like the game’s story itself. Sound is superb as well, there is little music, it’s mainly ambient sound and these are designed to maximise the game experience as in adding tension or whatever to the area you’re in, again sound direction is fantastic.

    Gameplay, we’re basically speaking about a platforming-puzzle game. Platforming is kind of easy, it’s more about solving puzzles. I feel it is quite fun, as the game is a lot about finding out how to progress and make it to the next area rather than just jumping around. A few collectibles in the game as well, that require thinking to find them, it is quite a decent challenge. Bad thing about this, is that the game itself is not very long (maybe 4-6 hours) and the fact that it is about “finding out” (puzzle solving) how to advance, once you’ve done it, that’s it there is little replay value here. This is probably the main criticism that can be made to the game. However, it is a very satisfying experience, very intense a lot of times, that won’t disappoint. Said that, I wouldn’t pay too high of a price for this, but if it is for sale it is definitely worth, but be aware of the game’s length.

    Summarising, fantastic and unique platforming-puzzle game, it does an amazing job at making the player feel the intensity of the situations (e.g. when a dog chases you to kill you, you’ll feel real tension and urge to flee). It is a game that emotionally says a lot, and won’t leave you indifferent. Just know that although intense in a lot of ways, this is a short journey (4-6 h). If you liked Limbo, Journey, Ico, Shadow of the colossus, the last guardian etc. that kind of game, I think you should definitely give this one a try. If you didn’t, spend your money elsewhere as you probably won’t enjoy Inside that much.    … Expand
  23. MasterRiley
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Inside is a fantastic puzzle and platforming game with beautiful art and sound design. Like Limbo, the game consists of only a few simple controls and gameplay mechanics. However the level design is a complete leap ahead of Limbo as Inside has created full 3D environments with gorgeous looking animations and detail. The puzzles are all fun, unique, challenging, and satisfying when you beatInside is a fantastic puzzle and platforming game with beautiful art and sound design. Like Limbo, the game consists of only a few simple controls and gameplay mechanics. However the level design is a complete leap ahead of Limbo as Inside has created full 3D environments with gorgeous looking animations and detail. The puzzles are all fun, unique, challenging, and satisfying when you beat them. And finally the story, location, and premise continues to get more and more intriguing as you get farther into the game. I would definitely recommend it.… Expand
  24. vboyev
    May 25, 2018
    10
    People are so easy to manipulate. Mind-blowing ending, beautiful shades and great art-direction at all!
  25. Rols
    Dec 5, 2016
    6
    Inside should just be called Limbo 2. It's an ok game but it seems the puzzles are easier than Limbo. It is a pretty short game also, l'm not sure why critics were giving this game a 10 as it's nothing special or amazing. It's a good indie puzzle game but that's it. Story is very abstract and l guess people can read into it what they want but I couldn't discern a coherent story.
  26. TheCatalyst
    Aug 7, 2018
    7
    -Really solid ah-ha moments
    -The atmosphere is awesome as all get out
    -Puzzles...good and bad -Nice surprises -Tense -Too obtuse -Amazing movement/animation -Just not enough to make me keep me thinking on it. This is a conflicting game for me. This game has some standout moments that really tug at my intrigue. The world is barren but filled with nods to how this world operates.    -Really solid ah-ha moments
    -The atmosphere is awesome as all get out
    -Puzzles...good and bad
    -Nice surprises
    -Tense
    -Too obtuse
    -Amazing movement/animation
    -Just not enough to make me keep me thinking on it.

    This is a conflicting game for me. This game has some standout moments that really tug at my intrigue. The world is barren but filled with nods to how this world operates. There are moments in puzzles that feel very satisfying in the moment and then that just feel like they are there as merely only an obstacle, which I guess is what puzzles are, but a lot felt like you could see the goal and that made it more rewarding. I love how violent deaths are and the blankness of the characters throughout this game reminds me of a fascist government ruling with some experimental things ala Akira. But I think its best part is also its greatest weakness, obscurity. There is so much environmental storytelling that it oozes intrigue, but it also doesn't hold me enough because it isn't wholly tangible. Maybe I missed something? Maybe I didn't care enough to scrounge for every bit of detail while playing? I don't know, but the ending part of the game (albeit there are some really cool moments in there too) I didn't like. When the ending credits hit my screen, it was a sigh of defeat than a joy of finishing something wonderful.    … Expand
  27. hsh1417
    Apr 23, 2018
    9
    It is scary, interesting and fun.
    The brainwave make me never bored........
  28. underecho
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece in visual storytelling. Haunting and wonderful . just loved this.
  29. akus_1985
    Aug 26, 2016
    9
    After 6 years, Playdead, the indie company that brought us Limbo, has finally released their sophomore effort, Inside, and it's brilliant. Inside does almost everything right. The dystopian world that Playdead has constructed is filled with mostly danger, but also beauty and wonder at times. All of the hard work the team has put forth is incredibly evident. Whether it's the meticulouslyAfter 6 years, Playdead, the indie company that brought us Limbo, has finally released their sophomore effort, Inside, and it's brilliant. Inside does almost everything right. The dystopian world that Playdead has constructed is filled with mostly danger, but also beauty and wonder at times. All of the hard work the team has put forth is incredibly evident. Whether it's the meticulously crafted set pieces, or the refraction of a flashlight peering through the environment, it's all wonderful. This game is marketed as a puzzle-platformer, but in almost every instance, the puzzles don't feel like puzzles at all. They are overcome with realistic, logical solutions that will only occasionally slow down the player pressing onward, and the game is better for it. The atmosphere is terrific, and the linear nature is perfect for the $20 price tag. The game is on the short side, which is to be expected for this type of indie game, although it's intrinsically worth much more based on the quality of the product. After my third play through, I can say it was $20 very well spent. Technically, the game is almost flawless. During my second play through I noticed one instance of clipping, but it's hardly distracting, and doesn't affect the gameplay in any way. The frame rate is rock solid too. My only criticism is the way the music is implemented, or rather are not implemented during certain moments. There are a few instances I thought music could have added to the tension or subtlety of what was happening on screen. It's really the only thing keeping it away from being an absolute masterpiece. But it's still a must play, must own gem. It has a dark, perhaps deeply profound narrative that deserves to be played, and replayed for years to come.… Expand
  30. curzon_dax
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    This is the best game of its genre, hands down. It doesn't technically deserve a 10, but since it's at least a 9 and the best of its genre, in a genre that is lately overdone, it must have a bonus. Definitely recommended to anyone liking some atmospheric platformer.
  31. claytastic
    Oct 17, 2016
    9
    INSIDE is brilliant. It's not the best game I've played this year (Dark Souls 3), but I will remember it for a long time. Being the sequel to LIMBO, I had really high expectations for INSIDE. Well I have no doubt in my mind that this game lived up to all of them. The story is really well done even when there's not a hint of dialogue present in the game. This sounds weird on paper, but theINSIDE is brilliant. It's not the best game I've played this year (Dark Souls 3), but I will remember it for a long time. Being the sequel to LIMBO, I had really high expectations for INSIDE. Well I have no doubt in my mind that this game lived up to all of them. The story is really well done even when there's not a hint of dialogue present in the game. This sounds weird on paper, but the magic is in the theories that I'm still thinking about to this day. The game also has a beautiful art style. LIMBO had a black and white filter to the entire game, but the color palette in INSIDE reminds me more of Sin City, how only certain parts of the world are colored. So how is the gameplay? Well, it's surprisingly awesome. I heard someone complain that the game feels like it plays itself. In certain parts of the game, this is true. However, most of the game is filled with well-crafted puzzles and challenges that had me scratching my head more than once. The physics help elevate the challenge and intrigue of some of these, which not many platformers take advantage of nowadays. Despite what I've talked about so far, nothing compares to the ending. It's phenomenal. Probably one of the best I've ever seen in a video game. The events that take place in the finale of INSIDE are too good to spoil, and you need to play the game for yourself to see how amazing it is. The only complaint I have about INSIDE is that even with the added bonus of going back and obtaining the secret ending, INSIDE is very short, only lasting about 3 hours long. Besides that, INSIDE is an incredible game that is just shy of being a masterpiece. I still recommend it to anyone, though. 9/10.… Expand
  32. GrumpyReviewer
    Aug 26, 2016
    9
    This game will haunt me forever. For the best reasons. I expected a lot, after playing Limbo, but I would've never imagined that they would take it even further. So much further.

    The setting is similar, so is the atmosphere, world, the vibe of danger and melancholy. A kid, anonymous, nameless, possibly frightened, needs to run and survive. And through a series of interesting (but never    This game will haunt me forever. For the best reasons. I expected a lot, after playing Limbo, but I would've never imagined that they would take it even further. So much further.

    The setting is similar, so is the atmosphere, world, the vibe of danger and melancholy. A kid, anonymous, nameless, possibly frightened, needs to run and survive. And through a series of interesting (but never too hard) puzzles, and platforming, we see his story unfolding.

    I was always asking myself: what's going on? Who are these people? Is he running from someone or towards someone? And with each step, each new chapter, I was more and more mesmerized by this game.

    Nothing could prepare me for the last stretch though. The final act was just the confirmation that "Inside" needs to be cherished not only as an "indie gem", but a true achievement in gaming.    … Expand
  33. tdebug
    Oct 23, 2016
    2
    This "game" has interesting mechanics, but it missing following parts:
    - beginning
    - ending - story It is a walking simulator. Or demo version of the game, which you can complete in couple hours. I don't know why it is popular nowadays to release any incomplete product and call it a game. But when I pay money for a game, I would like to see at least some plot, especially if one was    This "game" has interesting mechanics, but it missing following parts:
    - beginning
    - ending
    - story

    It is a walking simulator.
    Or demo version of the game, which you can complete in couple hours. I don't know why it is popular nowadays to release any incomplete product and call it a game. But when I pay money for a game, I would like to see at least some plot, especially if one was advertised.    … Expand
  34. valxntine
    Dec 22, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ghetto. just ghetto. i played for roughly 6 hours when it was supposed to take 2-3. I uninstalled the game because it wouldnt let me put a CRATE OVER SOME WEIRD WATER stuff. I will never understand, nor see the ending because of this. This game has given be false hope that I would get some happy ending. instead there was just some weird mass body formation type mosh pit that rolled and destroyed stuff. no. i dont like it. i didnt like this. i hated this game. i still dont know the plot and i was playing it for 6 hours. my favourite little boy got abducted by some weird walking mosh pit. i hate this. no.… Expand
  35. Trypsinogen
    Dec 5, 2016
    3
    If you're fast enough, you could beat this under 2 hours and get a refund for it on Steam. It would then be worth it for $0. For $20 it's a scam. The game is way too short.
  36. jstevo
    Oct 3, 2016
    10
    I'd like to reply directly to the 7 rating from mosannam9696

    I think you've missed the point a little. You appear to have gone into the game expecting a life changing moment - while the other reviewers are rightly giving it a 10, it doesn't mean you should sit there and be on constant alert for a mind blowing experience. What I did was start the game with no preconceptions, try to    I'd like to reply directly to the 7 rating from mosannam9696

    I think you've missed the point a little. You appear to have gone into the game expecting a life changing moment - while the other reviewers are rightly giving it a 10, it doesn't mean you should sit there and be on constant alert for a mind blowing experience.

    What I did was start the game with no preconceptions, try to understand what the game was telling me, enjoy the way in which it dealt with life and death. The challenges were perfect in my opinion; often only stopping me just enough so that I could say "Ah, that's how you do it" then move on.

    I found the ending bizarre too, but it certainly left me sitting there going "wow." Rather than previous games where I hit X immediately.

    This game will make you smile, tense; even scared and maybe confused. But never have I played a game where this has happened.    … Expand
  37. zembowerboy
    Nov 12, 2016
    9
    Worthy follow up to LIMBO. But inside is one of the first films to truly make me feel uncomfortable and more than a little depressed. I love to play it, but only for limited periods of time. Still, it's a huge success, great puzzles, gorgeous visuals, and a haunting sound design.
  38. MikefromAngus
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    Great game! The atmosphere, graphics, presentation are out of this world. Gameplay is great as well.
    this game makes you want to play it. and you cant put it down till you passed it! One of the best 2D platforms I played!
  39. keanex
    Jan 29, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. INSIDE is a spiritual successor to Limbo, even if only in terms of playstyle. Playing through INSIDE I felt very much at home as someone who has played and completed Limbo, so it should be understood that if you don't like Limbo then INSIDE is likely not for you.

    I played this game as a co-op experience with my girlfriend. She's not much into playing games, but she was really intrigued by what was going on within the world. We had a fantastic time figuring out the puzzles and exploring the world, even if bleak.

    There are some gruesome death scenes, and some very odd moments, mostly towards the end. The sound was appropriate and surprisingly well done. Some moments are enhanced very nicely by the sound.

    As a whole I felt that the experience was worthwhile at the prices it goes on sale for, but I felt that INSIDE is too similar to Limbo, without a conclusive ending. Well worth a play, but not worth the high high praise it got.    … Expand
  40. shahdan
    Jan 23, 2017
    8
    The game is brilliant in regards to minimalistic approach to story-telling. And like Limbo, it works brilliantly. The controls are very simple and work extremely well with platforming. I do believe it is a step down from the more challenging puzzles and platforming of Limbo. I did enjoy the black and white contrasts more there. Albeit, they did showcase Limbo, after all. These colourThe game is brilliant in regards to minimalistic approach to story-telling. And like Limbo, it works brilliantly. The controls are very simple and work extremely well with platforming. I do believe it is a step down from the more challenging puzzles and platforming of Limbo. I did enjoy the black and white contrasts more there. Albeit, they did showcase Limbo, after all. These colour schemes work in their own way here and are more suited for the theme. However, those worked better for Limbo. What I am trying to state here is that if both games are compared on the basis of their colour usage and its effectiveness, then Limbo is better.

    The story execution was better in Limbo as well. I liked its minimalistic approach more. Here, things were a bit ... too obvious? I do realize that both games approach two very different topics and Inside is more of a social commentary if anything else, but that is how I felt about it.

    Regardless of what anyone thinks, I thought the game was very well put together, despite a few of its flaws. It is short and to the point kind of affair. Every gamer should give it a try as not everything is about big, flashy AAA titles. Limbo and Inside prove that many things can be done in a highly complex and effective manner by the use of simple controls and graphics. It reinforces the idea that "little things" make big differences sometimes.

    I expect to see more from these highly talented Developers. They have my thanks, as I had a great time.    … Expand
  41. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, haunting, expertly paced are all words to describe Inside. It's one of the darkest yet interesting games I've ever played. It honestly shook me by the end.
  42. imoviesreview
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    This game is creepy horror done right. While there little to no jump scares, The game creepy atmosphere and graphics as well as the music keeps me intense though out the whole game. The game also loves foreshadow which add to the intensity. The controls are very simple and easy to get use too. The narrative is brilliant. Overall a game worth it's 20 dollar price tag.
  43. karowhat
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    Inside is one of the best games I've played this year, and even has some replay value. 20$ is a perfect price for a game this fun and good looking, with an amazing story. (told through no words) The art in this game is stunning at times, and it's only "flaw", is that if you're looking for a very difficult puzzle game, this is not it. Highly, highly recommend.
  44. KayVen17
    May 6, 2017
    7
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 74/100
    Mein User Score = 7/10    … Expand
  45. monkeyking0815
    Sep 22, 2016
    10
    Another World (Out of this World) meets Stranger Things... Visually a work of art... Top Notch gameplay... Overall a great experience. I personally might have liked a "longer" ending...
  46. GoodApollo88
    Sep 12, 2016
    10
    INSIDE is without doubt a dark little gem of a game. A fantastic achievement in platforming gameplay mechanics, visuals and sound design. This eerie bleak platformer where you play as a young faceless boy who makes his way through a dystopian world where scientists are running experiments is a mind bending game which will leave you in awe and confusion by the end of it. Easily one of theINSIDE is without doubt a dark little gem of a game. A fantastic achievement in platforming gameplay mechanics, visuals and sound design. This eerie bleak platformer where you play as a young faceless boy who makes his way through a dystopian world where scientists are running experiments is a mind bending game which will leave you in awe and confusion by the end of it. Easily one of the games of the year.… Expand
  47. ashyyay2
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    the best indie game that i ever played.this game changed mt mind about AAA games.i wonder how a small team created this excellent game.also the story is very good . you cant find an issue in this game.
  48. jmlzhd
    Dec 26, 2016
    10
    Superb, Fantastic, Amazing Game. This is my First game from PLAYDEAD and I love it. INSIDE is an indie game about a red shirt boy trying to find the answers, I'm not going to spoil anything so it would be best if you experience it yourself because many players have different meaning for this game and you will have too after playing it.

    There is honestly nothing bad about this game, sure    Superb, Fantastic, Amazing Game. This is my First game from PLAYDEAD and I love it. INSIDE is an indie game about a red shirt boy trying to find the answers, I'm not going to spoil anything so it would be best if you experience it yourself because many players have different meaning for this game and you will have too after playing it.

    There is honestly nothing bad about this game, sure its a 4 hour game but to be honest it doesn't matter because of its purchase price. It only cost $20 with amazing experience of story and puzzle solving. Puzzles in this game looks so interesting and fun that after you have solved that puzzle you will surely feel rewarded.

    Everything in this game looks so beautiful and fresh that either its a water splash or dust particles in the air, everything is detailed. Its like they went through this game again and again so that nothing is left out and they nailed it completely.

    Nothing more I can say because if I do then that can go into spoilers. So my final verdict for this game is 10/10 which means its a must buy game and you will surely love it.    … Expand
  49. asufiandakiller
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    for me a masterpiece. This game is art. Its like playing a interactive theatre play. This game produced a kind of a mood like Michael Haneke or Lars von Trier movie on his on way.
  50. aditya1101
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    Amazing art and just overall style in this game, it was a joy to play through and there were a lot of super cool aspects to the game. I felt legitimately scared and tense at various points throughout the playthrough. The story was really interesting, and they did an amazing job of integrating the story with the gameplay.
  51. Genjira
    Jun 23, 2018
    8
    An excellent atmospheric, twisted, clever, affecting, piquant, surprising, vicious and fascinating game. As much fun in a group (passing the controller on when you die) as it is playing alone in the dark, it definitely needs to be played to the end. There's not much of it but it's as long as it needs to be.
  52. Andreemountsoul
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This game is absolutely fantastic! too short, but considering is made by a really tiny team ... I don't mind! I would love to play anything these people make!
  53. Irilinda
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Inside is a game without voice acting, but the way they show you the story it's just amazing. I had an awesome time, some puzzles are quite easy, some of them took a while to figure out. A super positive game I totally recommend. If I had to mention something about it ... it would be the length.
  54. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    7
    Fun indie title with fun puzzles and mechanics . Certainly an improvement from limbo.
  55. rodericrinehart
    Jan 1, 2017
    9
    It was too short, but it was pretty great. It makes you think and still leaves you a bit confused. Good pacing, nice puzzles, and a good story despite zero dialogue. Another gem for sure.
  56. drlowdon
    Dec 17, 2016
    8
    I'll avoid giving away too many details in this review as it's really best to experience Inside for yourself but if you've ever played "Limbo", the first title from the same studio, you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect in terms of gameplay and general tone.

    I did have a slight issue with the fact that some deaths are pretty much unavoidable on your first attempt but, thanks    I'll avoid giving away too many details in this review as it's really best to experience Inside for yourself but if you've ever played "Limbo", the first title from the same studio, you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect in terms of gameplay and general tone.

    I did have a slight issue with the fact that some deaths are pretty much unavoidable on your first attempt but, thanks to the atmospheric art style, non-verbal (and cut-scene free) storytelling and an ending that lends itself to debate I found Inside to be an intriguing and enjoyable two-hour experience.    … Expand
  57. jackmcready
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    Just lovely. It's dark, gripping and throws you in right away. The context is an unknown and this helps with the games setting. You'll have to try and figure out what the hell everything is yourself as you go along. And it works so well!

    The game is a bit short but not too short for this type of game. I would have wanted it to last just a little bit longer, something is missing for it    Just lovely. It's dark, gripping and throws you in right away. The context is an unknown and this helps with the games setting. You'll have to try and figure out what the hell everything is yourself as you go along. And it works so well!

    The game is a bit short but not too short for this type of game. I would have wanted it to last just a little bit longer, something is missing for it to be a perfect game. Can't put my finger on what that is though.    … Expand
  58. roo7788
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. me gusto el juego y la atmosfera ademas los rompecabesas son buenos aunque seti que fueron mas faciles que los de limbo pero es un expericia corta puedes terminar el juego en una tarde el unico problema mas bien opinion fue el final abierto me gutan los finales abiertos pero esto fue demasiado abierto el punto de ah
    aser una historia abierta a la interpretacion es resolver un par de preguntas pero no todas realmeta la historia fueron puras preguntas sin resolver a dar pistas y relmente me dejo un poco desabrido el final el cual si termina un poco forsado pero sin antes tener un gran trip el cual fue genial.    … Expand
  59. mrnice
    Aug 16, 2018
    7
    Story: Interesting, but super vague and not mindblowing. Ending was overhyped. Like "OK this is going somewhere, game is getting interesting now" and then it ended. Maybe some people felt challenged and enlightened and inspired by the story. But it didn't feel grounded in any sort of reality. As a fairy tale, it tried exceptionally hard to bring an interesting "punchline idea"... and itStory: Interesting, but super vague and not mindblowing. Ending was overhyped. Like "OK this is going somewhere, game is getting interesting now" and then it ended. Maybe some people felt challenged and enlightened and inspired by the story. But it didn't feel grounded in any sort of reality. As a fairy tale, it tried exceptionally hard to bring an interesting "punchline idea"... and it sort of did, but was also empty? I don't know?

    Gameplay: 2d platformer, very polished, almost embarrassingly clean presentation with 0 technical issues. Mostly easy, apart from a few "Duh, OK got it!" puzzles that required some thought.    … Expand
  60. Vandal
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    Quite simply a masterpiece. Every bit as good as Limbo and in some ways better.
    Superb graphics, engaging gameplay, fiendish puzzles...
    You could argue that the end is slightly weaker than the rest of the game, but I loved it from start to finish.
    Roll on the next release from Playdead.
  61. Kansler
    Jul 25, 2017
    8
    Like Limbo, a very memorable journey. (Or, indeed, like Journey.)

    I don't love the puzzles in this game, just like I didn't like every puzzle in Limbo, but the story is what keeps these games interesting. All the rooms and panels are unique, and there's a sense of constant progression, although the game deliberately slows down in the middle (a bit too much to my taste). Overall, we    Like Limbo, a very memorable journey. (Or, indeed, like Journey.)

    I don't love the puzzles in this game, just like I didn't like every puzzle in Limbo, but the story is what keeps these games interesting. All the rooms and panels are unique, and there's a sense of constant progression, although the game deliberately slows down in the middle (a bit too much to my taste).

    Overall, we need these kinds of linear experiences, with all their faults, because we need games that are deliberately paced, even if they are not always "fun." Only a strong directorial vision, with its strong sense of progression, can allow games to tell unique stories that have an aura of magic about them, with every little scene filled with marvel. Such stories can touch children and adults alike.    … Expand
  62. sityoazzdown
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
    Great little indie adventure/puzzle game.

    Pros: - The open-ended interpretation of its story is great - Cool puzzles and gameplay - Artstyle and atmosphere So-So: - Because of its open ended interpretation of its story, you can replay it and catch small details you missed the first time / or 100% the game. I personally dont feel compelled to replay the game. Cons: Short 3-5    Great little indie adventure/puzzle game.

    Pros:
    - The open-ended interpretation of its story is great
    - Cool puzzles and gameplay
    - Artstyle and atmosphere

    So-So:
    - Because of its open ended interpretation of its story, you can replay it and catch small details you missed the first time / or 100% the game. I personally dont feel compelled to replay the game.

    Cons: Short 3-5 hour game.

    For $20, it is worth it.    … Expand
  63. SNESFanForever
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing and well polished title from the beginning to the end. So far it is one of the best gaming experiences I've lived this year. This is a real game design and storytelling lesson that should be studied in game or movie schools.
    Well played Playdead!
  64. kua3ek
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Most enjoyable game ~ I haven’t had so much fun since Breath of the Wild.

    I finished the game in one sitting [circa 3 hours] and I urge you to treat yourself and try this game.
  65. chr1so
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    Really creative side scrolling indie. Similar to Limbo and Little Nightmares (although this was actually fun compared to LN). Good puzzle difficulty, not too easy but you still have to rack your brains sometimes. Would recommend
  66. gusto43
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    Absolutely exquisite, Inside is not only a great piece of art design and intriguing dystopian yarn, it's a gamer's game. The main character has great feel, reminiscent of Ico, and the puzzle design is not only clever - and makes you feel clever in solving them, but playfully messes with your head - using deception, forcing you to take risks, goading you into trying out what worked beforeAbsolutely exquisite, Inside is not only a great piece of art design and intriguing dystopian yarn, it's a gamer's game. The main character has great feel, reminiscent of Ico, and the puzzle design is not only clever - and makes you feel clever in solving them, but playfully messes with your head - using deception, forcing you to take risks, goading you into trying out what worked before only to see it then fail. But never being arbitrary or obscure or tedious and presenting a well managed learning curve. Some set pieces i thought were astonishing, which seems odd to say for a game that effectively plays in two dimensions. The shockwave level for example for its sheer ingenuity, or first diving in the bathysphere. By not letting you move into the screen it allows your imagination to fill its murky backdrops with a vision of a malign, desolate and dangerous world you are traversing. Unique, memorable, skilful and focussed. I wonder what Playdead have for us next?… Expand
  67. Klotz
    Oct 2, 2016
    8
    A great game but the last 30 minutes and the ending killed it a little bit for me.
    After realising that the whole journey represents the process of conception/birth it all start to make more sense, but still...
  68. lordsuarez
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    An incredibly creepy atmosphere with a compelling and intriguing story. There's so many interesting interpretations of what the game represents and it's fascinating to read.
  69. HaloFever
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    Inside is like Limbo if everything about Limbo was better. The environment in the game is fantastic. Very mysterious. Very approachable. The puzzles are well done and intuitive. Some of the puzzle require trial and error to complete, and I always find the mix of puzzles with hand-eye coordination challenges frustrating. Fortunately they're were few frustrations despite the many playerInside is like Limbo if everything about Limbo was better. The environment in the game is fantastic. Very mysterious. Very approachable. The puzzles are well done and intuitive. Some of the puzzle require trial and error to complete, and I always find the mix of puzzles with hand-eye coordination challenges frustrating. Fortunately they're were few frustrations despite the many player deaths I witnessed.

    The game is short. I completed the game in a little over 4 hours. Admittedly, my daughter talked me through the early portion of the game. She was very excited to help me. The presentation is so well done, all of my kids took to the game immediately. I wouldn't trade the tight presentation of the game for a longer game with unnecessary padding. Just be warned that this is a short ride for anyone uninterested in finding all the the secret orb thingies and unlocking the alternative ending.

    Rather than describe what makes Inside work so well, I am going to simply recommend you play it. It's terribly expensive and doesn't require much of a time investment. I think you'll like it.    … Expand
  70. wasresting
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    There were instances where I almost felt grief because of certain parts (pertaining to the gameplay) but before that happened those parts ended playing out gracefully. And with some of the level design looking like it would be a mountain to climb just ended up being a bump in the road. This game is a near flawless piece of work. With the few effortless hours I spent playing this game,There were instances where I almost felt grief because of certain parts (pertaining to the gameplay) but before that happened those parts ended playing out gracefully. And with some of the level design looking like it would be a mountain to climb just ended up being a bump in the road. This game is a near flawless piece of work. With the few effortless hours I spent playing this game, almost all the gameplay there in, but say thirty seconds holds significant value over the time "spent" to see this game to its end. And at that end I was amazed and afterwards elated.… Expand
  71. thryce3
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Takes the simplistic style and beauty of Limbo to another level. Like Limbo, your just dropped into a world with no dialogue or instruction and get going. The puzzles are just the right amount of challenge without frustration. The story is implied and ambiguous, but emotionally engaging. The mood is dark and surreal. It looks gorgeous, particularly with the water levels. The soundTakes the simplistic style and beauty of Limbo to another level. Like Limbo, your just dropped into a world with no dialogue or instruction and get going. The puzzles are just the right amount of challenge without frustration. The story is implied and ambiguous, but emotionally engaging. The mood is dark and surreal. It looks gorgeous, particularly with the water levels. The sound design and score are perfect.
    I can't really explain why this game is so great. It really needs to be experienced    … Expand
  72. smd9
    Feb 10, 2021
    7
    This has a really promising beginning, but I was less enamoured with it by the end.
    Firstly it only lasted 3 hours, which is very short compared to many games these days so the value isn't great. There is a little more content if you want to grind to find the secret areas, but that doesn't add much for me.
    The initial premise from the demo was great. A lone boy lost in the dark woods    This has a really promising beginning, but I was less enamoured with it by the end.
    Firstly it only lasted 3 hours, which is very short compared to many games these days so the value isn't great. There is a little more content if you want to grind to find the secret areas, but that doesn't add much for me.
    The initial premise from the demo was great. A lone boy lost in the dark woods being chased by mysterious figures and their dogs, and a simple play mechanic with only two buttons and puzzles to solve while I dodged enemies. It was thrilling getting away from the sinister characters just in the nick of time and staying out of their view so I could progress.
    This thrill got less and less as the game progressed, and the story veered more into the grotesque. I was pretty disappointed when I finished it, and while it's not a terrible game, I don't think the payoff justified the investment.    … Expand
  73. 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
  74. Termin8ter
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    Inside is an excellent experience. With improved and more polished graphics and animations, a more intriguing story, solid and interesting sound design, and an ambient and engaging soundtrack by Martin Stig Andersen. This game is a worthy successor to Limbo in all the right ways. The only reason I'm not giving this game a 10 is because I think that Playdead could've improved on theInside is an excellent experience. With improved and more polished graphics and animations, a more intriguing story, solid and interesting sound design, and an ambient and engaging soundtrack by Martin Stig Andersen. This game is a worthy successor to Limbo in all the right ways. The only reason I'm not giving this game a 10 is because I think that Playdead could've improved on the gameplay side of things. Instead, they only offer us the exact same controls from Limbo. Really? I hope that the developers can improve on this in their third game, which they have confirmed they are working on. Overall, Inside is an amazing game that everyone should beat, because it is a very masterful and breathtaking experience.… Expand
  75. oldscotland
    Jun 1, 2017
    9
    INSIDE is a fantastic adventure that, whilst relatively short, packs a great amount of fun into its narrative and certainly doesn't overstay its welcome like many games do nowadays.

    The puzzles are mostly at a level of difficulty that makes them taxing but at a level that can usually be figured out with some time, patience and some thought. On the occasions where I truly did get stuck    INSIDE is a fantastic adventure that, whilst relatively short, packs a great amount of fun into its narrative and certainly doesn't overstay its welcome like many games do nowadays.

    The puzzles are mostly at a level of difficulty that makes them taxing but at a level that can usually be figured out with some time, patience and some thought. On the occasions where I truly did get stuck at a point, I never felt frustrated by the game but rather at my own abilities. This meant that, once I had figured out the next step, I had a truly sense of elation and achievement.

    Visually, the game is dark and foreboding at points, again this is a positive. The sound is also minimal and helps sustain the heavy atmosphere.

    The final sections of the game are like something out of a David Lynch film and I really urge all to go along for the ride.    … Expand
  76. Bollywongaloid
    Mar 12, 2017
    7
    Come away from this one feeling a little disappointed. Great, creepy atmosphere, with thought-provoking lore/story and fantastic sound design, but unfortunately all let down by mediocre puzzles, which at the end of the day is the core gameplay. Maybe the devs wanted the player to focus more on the subject matter at hand (control in society, unethical experimentation etc) but for me ICome away from this one feeling a little disappointed. Great, creepy atmosphere, with thought-provoking lore/story and fantastic sound design, but unfortunately all let down by mediocre puzzles, which at the end of the day is the core gameplay. Maybe the devs wanted the player to focus more on the subject matter at hand (control in society, unethical experimentation etc) but for me I found myself wanting it to just end soon (whereas I couldn't get enough of Limbo). There seemed to be a few mechanics that I felt were underused. For example there's a puzzle where you control a 'zombie' (for want of a better word) through ANOTHER zombie that you are controlling with your actual main character. I think this was the only time this type of interaction was used... such a shame because there could have been some great puzzles with that mechanic. Anyway I think there was a grand total of 2 puzzles that I enjoyed solving in the entire game. Maybe on a second run through I'll appreciate it more but even just the thought of doing that feels like a chore.

    Still worth a play though, especially if you enjoyed Limbo. I don't think this deserves any less than a 7.    … Expand
  77. t0mmyg
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    Inside is a puzzle platformer and somewhat of a sequel to the game "Limbo". This game is super stylish with fantastic art. The game is curious and has a somewhat creepy element that gives it a lot of character. Inside is very abstract in a good way, completing the awesome presentation. The game is short, but there are hidden goodies to warrant a few playthroughs. Every minute of the gamesInside is a puzzle platformer and somewhat of a sequel to the game "Limbo". This game is super stylish with fantastic art. The game is curious and has a somewhat creepy element that gives it a lot of character. Inside is very abstract in a good way, completing the awesome presentation. The game is short, but there are hidden goodies to warrant a few playthroughs. Every minute of the games short length is well spent as you solve puzzles that have the perfect degree of challenge. The puzzles never felt easy but were never so obtuse they became frustrating. This kind of game defines what Indie gaming is all about.… Expand
  78. Eagle16
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    The game has flawless atmosphere and ambient, I was hoping for mindblowing finish and denounement after knowing the factory but unfortunately there was nothing like that. However apart from the ending it's a very unique fun to play game with great in game mechanics.
  79. doug_quaid
    Sep 7, 2016
    8
    Short version - if you really liked their first effort, Limbo, you'll like Inside.

    Six years in the making, every little aspect of this game - characters, animation, particle effects and smooth parallax background have all been slaved over by meticulous artists and what I can only assume is a relentless art director keeping everyone on the same dark, gloomy, uncomfortable page visually.    Short version - if you really liked their first effort, Limbo, you'll like Inside.

    Six years in the making, every little aspect of this game - characters, animation, particle effects and smooth parallax background have all been slaved over by meticulous artists and what I can only assume is a relentless art director keeping everyone on the same dark, gloomy, uncomfortable page visually. There's a few nods to Half Life/Portal in there as well. The puzzles are on the easy side - you're not really going to need a walkthrough, and there's quite a bit of a fluff levels where you're basically just running to the right. I could have used a little more exploration - side paths, and rooms and stuff to explore and interact with to learn a little more about the story. The ending is bananas.

    I'm docking a few points because the game is really, *really* short. About three hours at most, and I was just getting into a groove when the credits rolled. If I can pick up Bloodborne for $20 and get 100+ hours of gameplay, this isn't much bang for your buck. This game needed to be about twice as long, with at least one cool new character mechanic (there are three 'modes' in the game, we really needed one or two more).    … Expand
  80. Poonishar
    Sep 12, 2016
    10
    Inside is nothing short of a masterpiece, a future cult classic. The meticulous sound design, graphics, and attention to detail only compliment what, as a hardcore sci fi fan, is an undeniable triumph. Sensational sci fi mystery with such a shocking and thought provoking climax that actually works, is so rare that I am so satisfied with the game I felt the need to tell metacritic about itsInside is nothing short of a masterpiece, a future cult classic. The meticulous sound design, graphics, and attention to detail only compliment what, as a hardcore sci fi fan, is an undeniable triumph. Sensational sci fi mystery with such a shocking and thought provoking climax that actually works, is so rare that I am so satisfied with the game I felt the need to tell metacritic about its genius. Puzzles aren't too hard which may annoy some, but that really doesn't stand in the way of what a great game this is. 10/10, superb story telling, and also the post game analysis with friends is where it's at, that's what will make it a great. Enjoy!… Expand
  81. lowpolymatt
    Sep 14, 2016
    10
    THE best game I've played in a long time. Playdead hit the nail on the head once again. Play it to the end, then sit back and try to fathom what its all about. SUCH a good game in all aspects. Bravo Guys!
  82. xswigertx
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................… Expand
  83. sjwilkin
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    Limbo 2.0 if you like - which of course is in no way a bad thing! Inside is a beautiful game with a subtle but fantastic score that gets you involved from the word go. Drenched in atmosphere it moves along at a much faster pace than Limbo. Puzzles aren't too complex and you wont spend too much time in one area. The game flows at a good speed - which I am not sure is entirely a good thingLimbo 2.0 if you like - which of course is in no way a bad thing! Inside is a beautiful game with a subtle but fantastic score that gets you involved from the word go. Drenched in atmosphere it moves along at a much faster pace than Limbo. Puzzles aren't too complex and you wont spend too much time in one area. The game flows at a good speed - which I am not sure is entirely a good thing as its such a gorgeous game I wouldn't minded spending more time exploring and puzzle solving.
    It will probably only take you 3-4 hours to finish but it will leave a lasting imprint on you for months to come. Haunting, creepy, satisfying, exciting, unsettling and very confusing. The ending will leave you alone with your thoughts probably forever. I still have no real understanding of it! It could be so so many things...
    Play it now!    … Expand
  84. Ninja_Lazer
    Mar 21, 2021
    5
    Gameplay-wise, there isn’t much here. While some games can make the most out of a few simple systems, there just wasn’t enough to keep me mentally engaged. In addition, the puzzles themselves were either fairly straightforward with little problem solving required or ridiculous obtuse and nearly unsolvable due to the absolutely atrocious amount of the screen that is just blacked out. EvenGameplay-wise, there isn’t much here. While some games can make the most out of a few simple systems, there just wasn’t enough to keep me mentally engaged. In addition, the puzzles themselves were either fairly straightforward with little problem solving required or ridiculous obtuse and nearly unsolvable due to the absolutely atrocious amount of the screen that is just blacked out. Even on max brightness, I sometimes couldn’t see objects I was supposed to interact with.

    Atmospherically, the game does a great job of making you feel on edge, but there are a few notable times where the music and ambient sounds will cut out - this isn’t a glitch, just poor sound design. It’s supposed to make you feel odd, unsettled and out of place. It mostly just made me realize that with the minimal visual cues provided by the game, I relied on the sound even more.

    The story is...well let’s just say that if you want to know the story, you would be better served by watching an analysis on YouTube. Pragmatically speaking, all you need to know is that you are trying to do something because the game said so. It won’t tell you anything else directly.

    The pacing is just awful. Graphics are great.

    It’s not a bad game, just very bare bones and honestly should have been fleshed out more. I wouldn’t bother paying more than $10 for it unless you are really into the puzzle platforming genre.    … Expand
  85. neolithicman
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    Solid 9

    One of the best silent games i played ever, the simple design makes this stunning beautiful and with a lot of soul. Recommend this to everyone that wants go a little deeper.
  86. grethtones
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible! Such a beautiful unique experience and full of surprises. While playing this I found myself just wishing there were more games like it. It's not a difficult game, but it places you in a very mysterious environment where anything can happen. I like that nothing is really explained and there are no instructions or dialogue. Simple yet satisfying game playThis game is absolutely incredible! Such a beautiful unique experience and full of surprises. While playing this I found myself just wishing there were more games like it. It's not a difficult game, but it places you in a very mysterious environment where anything can happen. I like that nothing is really explained and there are no instructions or dialogue. Simple yet satisfying game play and I already can't wait to see what Playdead does next.… Expand
  87. DizzyVizion
    Sep 25, 2016
    10
    I've been playing computer games since the 80's and Inside ranks very highly against all games from all era's. The style, mechanics, music, gameplay; everything about it is top notch, and the feeling of immersion is something quite special. The storyline and the world it plays out in is so compelling and thought provoking, it is truly a work of art. A genuine contender for best game of all time!
  88. frederik1478
    Mar 3, 2022
    8
    beautiful and atmospheric 2D platformer.This is one of those games. I can't really explain because it's all about atmosphere and background storytelling so I wouldn't bother doing it. Just play it it's good.
  89. Alvokun
    Jun 26, 2017
    9
    INSIDE is a very good video game and it must be among the best indie games.

    It is quite similar to LIMBO (which I bought together with INSIDE in a single pack), though the aesthethics and the design of characters and settings are different: instead of shadows, things in INSIDE are built with a more realistic aspect -even when they are fictional-, and chiaroscuros are used as a resource    INSIDE is a very good video game and it must be among the best indie games.

    It is quite similar to LIMBO (which I bought together with INSIDE in a single pack), though the aesthethics and the design of characters and settings are different: instead of shadows, things in INSIDE are built with a more realistic aspect -even when they are fictional-, and chiaroscuros are used as a resource to illuminate places, rather than as a norm of creation.

    Gameplay is simple but enjoyable, and the puzzles are carefully planned (though some of them may be a bit confusing at times). The storyline is there, but maybe a bit vague. The game could have been richer in this sense (as well as LIMBO, probably). It is not too long, but I have never minded that.

    Overall, I have the impression that INSIDE is too good a game to not have a 9, but at the same time it lacks something to have a 10.    … Expand
  90. uVimOvil
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    me encanto Inside juego corto y al grano con una historia que da que pensar a todo el que la finaliza, te deja con la boca abierta el final y las mecanicas del juego son basicas pero muy atractivas, una pasada de juego obra maestra
  91. BlakDak666
    Mar 9, 2017
    7
    I am a bit conflicted on Inside: I see a interesting premise and set of ideas, but they are hidden in the game's world and never really shown unless you think outside of the game. This 7/10 does not mean that it's bad game, far from it, but to call anything over 8 for this game just doesn't make sense. Inside is best explained through the player's own experience, but much like InceptionI am a bit conflicted on Inside: I see a interesting premise and set of ideas, but they are hidden in the game's world and never really shown unless you think outside of the game. This 7/10 does not mean that it's bad game, far from it, but to call anything over 8 for this game just doesn't make sense. Inside is best explained through the player's own experience, but much like Inception (the film) it tries really hard to tackle complex concepts and struggling to tell them coherently that feels resonated with me. It has a wonderful world and a ending and significance worthy of discussion, but cracks show and get through that makes its own storytelling watered down and deflated when you see them and think about it more.… Expand
  92. Kamikazeshocki
    Nov 9, 2017
    8
    I am not a fan of short indie games but this was suprisingly good. The levels with it's short puzzles are pretty nice and you get goosebumbps during several situations. The most amazing thing was the ending of the game where you melted with those lifeforms and ran around as a blob. Such a crazy hilarious gameplay and animation, it was mesmerizing. Anyway it's worth it's money though II am not a fan of short indie games but this was suprisingly good. The levels with it's short puzzles are pretty nice and you get goosebumbps during several situations. The most amazing thing was the ending of the game where you melted with those lifeforms and ran around as a blob. Such a crazy hilarious gameplay and animation, it was mesmerizing. Anyway it's worth it's money though I think a 9 rating is too much, it's just a short adventure.… Expand
  93. BSchwarz95
    Feb 7, 2019
    9
    Like Limbo, Inside is another disturbing and puzzling side-scroller from hell. If you're looking for a rewarding albeit short game to haunt your emotions and test your creativity, then this is a golden pick. I played this between Limbo and Little Nightmares, a sandwich of depressing stories that all work well together. If you like either of those games, give this one a shot too.
  94. SS_Talon
    Apr 29, 2017
    5
    Despite all the praise from critics and players, I found this game to be rather tedious and frustrating. I forced myself to play it to the end and have no intention of playing it again. Be prepared to suffer lots of frustrating deaths and a experience bafflement as you come to points in the game where it's not clear how to proceed forward. Thankfully, there are videos out on YouTube thatDespite all the praise from critics and players, I found this game to be rather tedious and frustrating. I forced myself to play it to the end and have no intention of playing it again. Be prepared to suffer lots of frustrating deaths and a experience bafflement as you come to points in the game where it's not clear how to proceed forward. Thankfully, there are videos out on YouTube that can help ease one's frustration, so you can overcome puzzling parts of the game. In short, this game was unique, but not fun. I do not recommend it at all. :(… Expand
  95. siphus007
    May 20, 2017
    9
    INSIDE is a beautiful, masterfully designed puzzle game set around a dark and mysterious facility. Despite moving only left to right, and only being able to jump and grab, PLAYDEAD provided dozens of brilliant puzzles to have to work through that are neither impossibly frustrating, or insulting to the intelligence. And in the meantime, the strangely unspoken and undeveloped story unravelsINSIDE is a beautiful, masterfully designed puzzle game set around a dark and mysterious facility. Despite moving only left to right, and only being able to jump and grab, PLAYDEAD provided dozens of brilliant puzzles to have to work through that are neither impossibly frustrating, or insulting to the intelligence. And in the meantime, the strangely unspoken and undeveloped story unravels smashingly over the course of 4 hours. It's definitely a great game, hands-down. I wish it was cohesive and explained itself a little bit more, and gave me more to take away other than mere obscurity, but this is one of the better indie games out there.… Expand
  96. Bullish
    Jul 6, 2017
    9
    The game is apparently a metaphor, so let's make the review a metaphor. Imagine sitting in a hotel lobby bar and meeting a beautiful model who is all over you. She is not only beautiful, but she is also perfect in every way. After four hours of flirting and drinking, she then takes you back to her room and whips out the biggest hook-shaped penis you have ever seen.

    + Solid platforming    The game is apparently a metaphor, so let's make the review a metaphor. Imagine sitting in a hotel lobby bar and meeting a beautiful model who is all over you. She is not only beautiful, but she is also perfect in every way. After four hours of flirting and drinking, she then takes you back to her room and whips out the biggest hook-shaped penis you have ever seen.

    + Solid platforming
    + Intense, adrenaline racing puzzles

    - Weak ending just like Limbo's    … Expand
  97. st3fano
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    Finally an old-school game that perfectly fit for modern players.
    THe graphics is minimalistic, also the sounf but they reflect perfectly the dark atmosphere.
    It's not a surprise that they tried to do a "demake" for commodore 64, for old players like me this is a gem of a game!
  98. PrimozaPL
    Nov 12, 2017
    9
    I have long thought about how to describe INSIDE to reflect its spirit and climate. Again as Limbo, the game asked me more questions than she answered. Gently forged in the heart for two evenings. Leaving me in a strange state of suspension for a good week. I did not think it would be so difficult for me to rate her. I hate her for what she did to her head and at the same time I love herI have long thought about how to describe INSIDE to reflect its spirit and climate. Again as Limbo, the game asked me more questions than she answered. Gently forged in the heart for two evenings. Leaving me in a strange state of suspension for a good week. I did not think it would be so difficult for me to rate her. I hate her for what she did to her head and at the same time I love her for being able to do it. There are so many games. Correct is not nearly at all. If you are looking for something more than games and simple storyline, play in the wrong INSIDE. I sincerely recommend.… Expand
  99. wailingghost
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    In a world where AAA games continually fall flat, despite the million of dollars pumped into them, this simple little game achieves something that they simply cannot. It makes you think and it makes you feel. Sure, there are tactics and strategy, curiosity and discovery, but also dread and tension, panic, anxiety, relief, wonder and it's all underlined by one of the most incredible andIn a world where AAA games continually fall flat, despite the million of dollars pumped into them, this simple little game achieves something that they simply cannot. It makes you think and it makes you feel. Sure, there are tactics and strategy, curiosity and discovery, but also dread and tension, panic, anxiety, relief, wonder and it's all underlined by one of the most incredible and mind-bending conclusions I have ever witnessed in a game.

    In short, playdead are unafraid to take risks, to challenge the people that play their games and to disrupt reality.    … Expand
  100. JJHLH
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    Inside by Playdead is a minimalist masterpiece. I adore everything about this game, particularly the haunting atmosphere. The eerie sound effects are pitch perfect. The puzzles are clever but not needlessly obtuse. The difficulty is perfect for an average player like me.

    I need to go back and try Limbo again since I never finished it. Can’t wait to see what Playdead comes up with    Inside by Playdead is a minimalist masterpiece. I adore everything about this game, particularly the haunting atmosphere. The eerie sound effects are pitch perfect. The puzzles are clever but not needlessly obtuse. The difficulty is perfect for an average player like me.

    I need to go back and try Limbo again since I never finished it. Can’t wait to see what Playdead comes up with for their third game.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Sep 28, 2016
    90
    If we had the technology, we’d force all of you to lurch up out of your chairs and go buy this. [November 2016, p64]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 26, 2016
    90
    Certain standout moments play unlike any other game. Your first play-through may frustrate but the emotional aftermath hammers home the depth of the achievement. It's the nightmare cousin of Journey. [Oct 2016, p.78]
  3. PlaySense
    Sep 15, 2016
    90
    An awesome puzzle game with a fascinating style and a dark, but intriguing storyline. Fans of Limbo shouldn't hesitate.
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