INSIDE

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1051 Ratings

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  1. LikeaPisces
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Terrifying as it doesn't stop me from wanting to progress. Strange in a silent and wonderful way.
  2. painava
    Jan 16, 2020
    9
    Pretty much everything about Inside is great. The puzzles are maybe a little too easy.
  3. Skurttish
    Sep 21, 2020
    9
    Really liked the art style and the sound was well done, although I thought the booms got a little too loud sometimes, particularly when dogs were chasing you. Nonetheless, I liked that this one had a world you could learn about a little more easily than Limbo, and that added a lot to my personal interest in the game.

    The puzzles were a better level of difficulty than Limbo as well, more    Really liked the art style and the sound was well done, although I thought the booms got a little too loud sometimes, particularly when dogs were chasing you. Nonetheless, I liked that this one had a world you could learn about a little more easily than Limbo, and that added a lot to my personal interest in the game.

    The puzzles were a better level of difficulty than Limbo as well, more manageable, not quite as difficult. That is a positive in my book. I liked not having to sift through a walkthrough for this one (except once).

    Tell you the truth, this would be a 10 from me if it wasn’t so expensive. $20 is too much for this short of a game. But other than that, if you buy it on sale, it’s well worth the money.    … Expand
  4. Dr_Unk
    Oct 6, 2020
    9
    Great Game! The last act of the game kind of weirded me out. But still a solid game
  5. Pino12528
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has a lot more of a story compared to LIMBO. I thought about it for a long time after completing it. It does a great job of communicating the story through visuals. There are even some secrets in the game that add another layer to the ending.

    The graphics are unique and sound design is excellent. Underwater segments are used creatively and aren't annoying.

    My only complaint is that the difficulty is lacking compared to LIMBO, making for a quick playthrough. The difficulty spiked in the middle of the game, but it never really developed throughout the entire game.    … Expand
  6. OurTinyServant
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    In terms of intrigue, art direction, lighting, sound, control of the emotional responses intended, originality, creepiness, storytelling, subtlety, animation....every single one of those points is perfect.
    It’s not quite a 10 as it doesn’t really take the actual gameplay to anything higher than very neat and well planned. But it’s a meticulously perfect 9, if that makes sense.
  7. Broken_Pixel
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    INSIDE è senza ombra di dubbio il miglior gioco indie a cui abbia mai giocato, nonché uno dei migliori platform della storia.

    Il gameplay è intuitivo e minimalista; la storia viene raccontata senza l'utilizzo di una sola linea di testo e lascia spazio all'interpretazione del giocatore; la musica e gli effetti sonori sono evocativi. Tutto è incastrato in modo da formare un'opera    INSIDE è senza ombra di dubbio il miglior gioco indie a cui abbia mai giocato, nonché uno dei migliori platform della storia.

    Il gameplay è intuitivo e minimalista; la storia viene raccontata senza l'utilizzo di una sola linea di testo e lascia spazio all'interpretazione del giocatore; la musica e gli effetti sonori sono evocativi. Tutto è incastrato in modo da formare un'opera dall'atmosfera dark distopica praticamente perfetta.

    Il mercato ha bisogno come il pane d titoli come questi, giochi che insieme ad Ico e The Journey elevano il medium videoludico ad opera d'arte.    … Expand
  8. nexus151196
    Mar 1, 2021
    9
    Это просто фантастическая игра, атмосфера ужаса держит в напряжении, визуальный ряд и музыка - просто фантастические (музыка делает половину атмосферы). Повествование у игры - намного лучше, чем у Лимбо. В целом , игру можно назвать шедевром. Халфа 3 , которую мы заслужили.Это просто фантастическая игра, атмосфера ужаса держит в напряжении, визуальный ряд и музыка - просто фантастические (музыка делает половину атмосферы). Повествование у игры - намного лучше, чем у Лимбо. В целом , игру можно назвать шедевром. Халфа 3 , которую мы заслужили.
  9. hector_bcn98
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Menudo regalazo de juego, se lo recomendaría a todo el mundo. Un ejemplo de cómo hacer un indie.
  10. GoblinKiller50
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    Playdead took all the best parts of Limbo and smacked them together, while leaving (for the most part) the bad behind. Inside offers an harrowing experience like no other platforming game has. You play as a young boy who begins the game fleeing from armed guards into a forest. If I say anymore, it's not worth playing. You must run and solve puzzles throughout the course of the game, whichPlaydead took all the best parts of Limbo and smacked them together, while leaving (for the most part) the bad behind. Inside offers an harrowing experience like no other platforming game has. You play as a young boy who begins the game fleeing from armed guards into a forest. If I say anymore, it's not worth playing. You must run and solve puzzles throughout the course of the game, which won't take you probably that long, due to the game being only about 3 to 4 hours long. Don't let that playtime though put you down, 4 hours of a good game is better than 4 hours of fun in a 20+ hour game. There was a few moments where the trial and error moments got out of hand, but that shouldn't scare you off from what I don't just consider one of the best games of 2016, or one of the best games of the 2010s, but I consider it to be one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  11. iCampoRamil
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    Al añadir muchas más mecánicas que en su predecesor, añade u muy buen plus, por consiguiente, hace que este juego sea mucho más sólido que Limbo.
    No es tan fácil de deducir el tema en cuestión, sobre qué trata Inside, todo lo contrario que Limbo, que te lo decía su propio nombre. Pero en general, me flipa este videojuego.
    El relato es maravilloso, te deja que interpretes, y aunque no lo    Al añadir muchas más mecánicas que en su predecesor, añade u muy buen plus, por consiguiente, hace que este juego sea mucho más sólido que Limbo.
    No es tan fácil de deducir el tema en cuestión, sobre qué trata Inside, todo lo contrario que Limbo, que te lo decía su propio nombre. Pero en general, me flipa este videojuego.
    El relato es maravilloso, te deja que interpretes, y aunque no lo llegues a entender en la primera pasada, como es mi caso, puede llegar incluso a emocionarte.
    Cosas buenas: Muy valiente, equilibrado en puzzles y plataformas, está genialmente planteado, con muchos detalles, y la narrativa es muy buena.
    Cosas malas: Se te hace bastante cortillo, porque lo disfrutas un montón, y no vale para todos los géneros, es bastante nicho.
    Conclusión: Muy recomendado si te gustan este estilo de juegos, al fin y al cabo, es una ida de olla de PlayDead, la desarrolladora, pero es muy disfrutable, muy crítica, y os lo recomiendo totalmente.    … Expand
  12. Dan9el99
    Dec 27, 2021
    9
    Ein atmosphärisches Meisterwerk. Es wird eine Dystopie gezeichnet, die vom düsteren Verlauf der Handlung im schockierende Finale kumuliert, was als eines der besten aller Zeiten gelten werden sollte. Ein innovativer Schocker, der lange im Gedächtnis bleiben wird (9/10).
  13. zinogamer77
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    masterpiece great game good gameplay good graphics interesting story i want see more inside games .
  14. Alijf
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That's a good game and you have to try it. … Expand
  15. korku
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    I will not compare it with limbo. A masterpiece of both. Inside was a nice experience for me. I was not bored for a single second. One of the best of its kind.
  16. sbasxv
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    Great atmosphere, builds on its predecessor. Definitely need to replay some day
  17. noanony
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    Excelente, o único defeito é ser muito curto. Puzzles interessantes. Ambientação muito boa.
  18. 0152392548
    Jul 1, 2023
    9
    Its an art really i love it.................................................
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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...
  24. 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
  25. 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 .
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#23 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#39 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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91

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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