INSIDE

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  • Summary: Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Switch Player
    Aug 6, 2018
    100
    Playdead's INSIDE is masterful in what it sets out to achieve. It might not be Breath of the Wild in terms of its scope, or Super Mario Odyssey in terms of its level variety, but it provides a visceral and beautiful three hour long experience that is difficult to forget.
  2. Impulsegamer
    Jul 12, 2018
    100
    Inside is a masterclass in minimalist design. Enthralling and enjoyable.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jul 15, 2018
    95
    Two years after its first release, Inside is still one of the best games ever made on this generation. Dark and oppressive, it’s full of well crafted puzzles that always show more diversity.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Jul 5, 2018
    90
    Inside is a grimly beautiful platform-puzzler that, while brief, is packed full of jaw-dropping highlights. While its dark tone won't be for everyone, it's all been executed brilliantly, with gently taxing physics-based conundrums woven into a haunting wordless narrative.
  5. Worth Playing
    Jul 18, 2018
    90
    With a rich atmosphere, solid puzzles, good platforming, and a story that unravels in your mind as you play Inside is one of indie gaming's best titles. It's short and sweet, and it should be experienced by everyone who loves atmospheric and dystopian narratives.
  6. COGconnected
    Jul 4, 2018
    88
    A deeply thought-provoking experience with a mystery that begs to be explored and is faithfully ported to the Switch.
  7. Cubed3
    Jul 5, 2018
    70
    The Switch port of INSIDE is very solid and runs excellently, looking comparable to all existing versions. This is one of the better adventure style platformers that emphasises the visuals to get its point across. It always feels like Playdead could have done a bit more with the gameplay by making it longer and having more complexity to some of the puzzles. Most people will feel completely bewildered when it is all over.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 79
  3. Negative: 7 out of 79
  1. jpritcha
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    INSIDE is both highly minimalist in its design, and meticulously detailed in its presentation. The sound design, background art, cameraINSIDE is both highly minimalist in its design, and meticulously detailed in its presentation. The sound design, background art, camera movement, and animations are all highlights. After playing through 4 times I am still finding new details, and I still have questions about the intriguing and haunting story told without any dialogue. The puzzles are engaging, but not as difficult as those in LIMBO. I found myself hardly caring about the game play as I was completely sucked into the world. It really does feel like an interactive piece of art.

    There are some great videos on YouTube from GDC presentations that go into the sound and world design of the game (search 'inside gdc'). After you finish the game they are definitely worth checking out if you have any interest in the technical aspects of the design :)    … Expand
  2. Sugo
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    This is a classic. One of the best platforms of all time. And it has one of the best endings in gaming history.
  4. BadSector
    May 9, 2023
    10
    This is one of the most beautiful and disturbing games I have ever played. Very minimal yet so intense and challenging sometimes. Highly recommended.
  5. Gontrand00
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    A great sequel to Limbo. The controls are precise, the puzzle originals and the ambiance is everything. You wish it was a little bit longer,A great sequel to Limbo. The controls are precise, the puzzle originals and the ambiance is everything. You wish it was a little bit longer, even though the duration is also really well thought with the progression of the game. Too long would be disastrous. They are some really great moments in the game and I think it's a must for anybody who enjoys platform/puzzle games.… Expand
  6. bernardowerner
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Truly immersive and mesmerizing game. The gameplay, design, the minimal scenario, the plot, the puzzles. Everything adds to the experience.Truly immersive and mesmerizing game. The gameplay, design, the minimal scenario, the plot, the puzzles. Everything adds to the experience. The only bad thing about it is its short length.… Expand
  7. svonton
    Jun 24, 2022
    8
    how it works? - nothing special as for indie platformer smooth and shine. Game itself: small bro got killed multiple time with every object inhow it works? - nothing special as for indie platformer smooth and shine. Game itself: small bro got killed multiple time with every object in this game.… Expand
  8. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    terrible gameplay no good characters. the gameplay is very boring and lazy nooo

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