In Sound Mind

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  • Summary: From the creators of cult classic Nightmare House 2, comes an imaginative psychological horror experience that challenges your expectations and ushers you through the deepest corners of your mind. As you awake in the corridors of an inexplicable building, you find the environment takes on aFrom the creators of cult classic Nightmare House 2, comes an imaginative psychological horror experience that challenges your expectations and ushers you through the deepest corners of your mind. As you awake in the corridors of an inexplicable building, you find the environment takes on a life of its own and leads you to discover a series of victims, all exposed to the same experimental therapy. In your search for answers, bizarre visions emerge and introduce a host of imposing horrors. With your sanity in question, you have no choice but to rely on your instinct…and a cat named Tonia. In Sound Mind is a witty first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Explore and fight through a series of unsettling memories as you journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Player 2
    Oct 12, 2021
    83
    It may not be the horror story I was hoping for, but if the worst thing I have to say about this is that I’m not going to have nightmares tonight, then I’d say we’re doing pretty good.
  2. GamingTrend
    Oct 1, 2021
    80
    In Sound Mind is a psychological horror game which borders more on tense than scary, and proves to be a unique look into the minds of struggling individuals. Having each tape/patient provide a different world, with the patient’s inner torment essentially lashing out as the level’s boss, is a unique twist on the genre. The juxtaposition between the monster trying to hurt you, but also expressing its doubt and fears, all while Desmond attempts to calm it and show that he wants to help, felt surprisingly fresh – and gave me much more reason to continue than a simple good versus evil fight would have. A sense of humor, large levels, and a variety of puzzles make In Sound Mind a game worth picking up for those looking for a new twist in an overdone genre.
  3. GameSpew
    Oct 15, 2021
    80
    It doesn’t provide an experience that’s free of frustration or hiccups, but that doesn’t stop In Sound Mind from being one of this year’s biggest surprises – an action-horror game that delivers not only scares, but also head-scratching puzzles and plenty of engaging combat encounters, all wrapped up in a story that makes you think. With this sort of creativity, it’s exciting to see what We Create Stuff comes up with next. But until then, if you’re brave – and clever – enough, you’d be wise to throw yourself into In Sound Mind.
  4. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 28, 2021
    70
    In Sound Mind attempts dark humor to great effect, but quickly falls back into basic first-person shooter gameplay tropes, leaving its original intentions behind. The game still plays well, and makes for an engaging puzzler and exploration game; it just doesn't maintain its horror vibe for very long.
  5. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 4, 2021
    65
    The overall story is fine but lacks that punch to push it over the top. If it were a movie it would sit comfortably with in the B movie section next to Pooka! and The Babadook—which is damn good company, if you ask me. Depending on just how long it takes you to solve the various puzzles, In Sound Mind takes an average of 12-ish hours from start to finish. Not too shabby if you are looking for a game to run over a single weekend. Could be just the thing you want this Halloween.
  6. Destructoid
    Sep 27, 2021
    60
    Despite some disappointing and frustrating moments, there’s enough compelling stuff that I can still recommend In Sound Mind to fans of adventure-leaning indie horror games. Overall, I dug this team’s ambition, and I was excited to see where it was headed. I just wish the game ran better and streamlined some of its level and puzzle design.
  7. Finger Guns
    Sep 28, 2021
    60
    As a movie, In Sound Mind may have been an interesting and quirky, if slightly derivative, story of introspection and psychological understanding. As a game though, it simply doesn’t have the depth of mechanics to hold you through its 5-6 hour runtime. Sporting awful combat and stealth sequences, boring level design and inconsistent presentation, In Sound Mind activates too few of the adrenaline-controlling brain areas. Instead, it peaked some interest which slowly faded out the longer I played. You wouldn’t be out of your mind to play it if you’re a psychological horror fan, but you’ll potentially be in two minds of whether it was actually fun to play.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Kunray
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Atmosphere is very good!
    Makes it worth to play the game several times.
    I'd recommend playing this game for lovers of story dominating games.
  2. BrikWall02
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    In Sound Mind is a fantastic experience that has so much to offer. The mechanics and gameplay are so fun, and the game always gives you newIn Sound Mind is a fantastic experience that has so much to offer. The mechanics and gameplay are so fun, and the game always gives you new tools that make you say “wait now i can go back and get that other thing!” reminded me a lot of my time playing games like resident evil! on top of all that it’s story is awesome. Desmond Wales fighting off the demons of his psychiatric patients is amazing! on top of all that the game tried to be funny as well with Dave and the rest of the mannequins who I initially didn’t trust. definitely breaks the tradition of mannequins being a scary entity in horror games. I don’t know why i didn’t hear more about this game when it came out. definitely deserves more attention! 10/10 would recommend to all. On top of all that you can pet the cat :)… Expand
  4. PMG-Writer
    Jan 2, 2022
    8
    If you'd like to experience an intense and equally interesting game, you should take a closer look at "In Sound Mind" for PC and console. TheIf you'd like to experience an intense and equally interesting game, you should take a closer look at "In Sound Mind" for PC and console. The plot drives us eerily and confusingly through the game. The tasks and puzzles are also enjoyable and well done. The graphics are decent, but the eerie soundtrack sets the perfect mood for the game. If you like to imagine a trip into horror, you should gladly check out "In Sound Mind".… Expand
  5. andrew31593
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    If you like indie horror games this is excellent. It Keeps you questioning yourself like Visage or PT, albeit not to as great effect. TheIf you like indie horror games this is excellent. It Keeps you questioning yourself like Visage or PT, albeit not to as great effect. The gameplay is fluid, I didn’t experience any jank. The Puzzles make you think without being needlessly obscure. Combat is okay. Frame rate is unstable and all over the place, but i prefer this running at 40-60 than a locked 30 slugfest. Also, the main antagonist’s voice acting and writing are perfect; Delivering dark humour without ruining the tone of the game.… Expand
  6. ruddiman_
    Sep 28, 2022
    7
    I really appreciate what the developer was trying to do, and was executed ( i believe) as well as they could with the budget and team theyI really appreciate what the developer was trying to do, and was executed ( i believe) as well as they could with the budget and team they had. The visuals were nice, the horror was good in the beginning but fizzled out about halfway through, and the story was very interesting (ultimately ending with me not really interested). The gameplay was pretty good and the variety of areas was fun.… Expand
  7. GretchenGrinch4
    Aug 14, 2022
    5
    not a bad, game, not a great game. it's unique, i'll give it that. good change pf pace from the standard "it's just you and a flashlight"not a bad, game, not a great game. it's unique, i'll give it that. good change pf pace from the standard "it's just you and a flashlight" walking sim horror that's all too common for the genre these days, i'd rate it a bit higher but the weapon switching is a total liability. there's no quick switch, so you have to hold down l1, use the d pad to scroll to the weapon you want and then select that weapon. and do it again to switch back. this is a ps5 era game, there's no excuse for this kind of poor mechanics in games these days.… Expand
  8. ratproxy
    Jan 12, 2023
    0
    Worst "game" i've ever played. Do not waste your time. I played it on PC but this site won't let me post a review there, I wouldn't be shockedWorst "game" i've ever played. Do not waste your time. I played it on PC but this site won't let me post a review there, I wouldn't be shocked if it was a developer decision and not a site problem cause holy crap this was a tasteless and garbage experience. Voice acting was good though, so hooray for that I guess.… Expand

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