INSIDE

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 780 Ratings

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  1. Eierpilot07
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Playdead’s Inside is a brilliant and unsettling puzzle-platformer. The game is short, lasting only three hours, which may make it seem expensive, but it compensates with a haunting atmosphere that is amplified by the sound and art. The game also has many exciting and tense moments that make it very immersive. The puzzles are excellent and always introduce new and inventive elements. ThePlaydead’s Inside is a brilliant and unsettling puzzle-platformer. The game is short, lasting only three hours, which may make it seem expensive, but it compensates with a haunting atmosphere that is amplified by the sound and art. The game also has many exciting and tense moments that make it very immersive. The puzzles are excellent and always introduce new and inventive elements. The game runs smoothly, but I wish there was a way to run faster in some areas. There are also some shocking and bizarre moments, especially in the later part of the game. Apart from some annoying passages, I think this game is almost perfect, and it is a gem.… Expand
  2. litnlowkey
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    The captivating mystery of what you’re experiencing grows just as quickly as your fear of finding it out. Its puzzle/platform nature provides an engaging experience but the strange nature of the things you encounter are the true draw. Playdead does enough to craft a unique experience to their previous title, Limbo, to make Inside feel larger and more looming.

    The world is home to a unique    The captivating mystery of what you’re experiencing grows just as quickly as your fear of finding it out. Its puzzle/platform nature provides an engaging experience but the strange nature of the things you encounter are the true draw. Playdead does enough to craft a unique experience to their previous title, Limbo, to make Inside feel larger and more looming.

    The world is home to a unique blend of puzzles in differing environments. Its uses of water and light in a variety of ways require the player to be aware of their surroundings. For a game without dialogue, its use of sound design is integral to the experience. The dark and ominous sound design brings a horror like feeling to your every moment in this beautiful yet dreary world. Sound itself is woven into certain puzzles to blend audio-cues with visual-cues. Depending on the situation the main character even breathes lighter or heavier, deepening immersion.

    Although the experience is short and leaves much to be explained, the real beauty lies in the atmosphere and world Playdead has created. Its flaws lie in the nature of the game itself, being integral to its character. Inside will certainly go down as a cult classic and one of the best puzzle platform games of all time.    … Expand
  3. Caffe
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Very similar to limbo in several aspects. Obviously the graphics have improved. I don't know why, but I preferred limbo which I think is better both for the "minimal" aspect and for the story.
  4. thrkk
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Jogo muito bom, história foda, puzzle foda, tudo é foda nesse jogo, só joguem
  5. Asviin
    Aug 6, 2023
    7
    Amazing atmosphere. A game without any dialogue. a platformer with fun puzzles.
    Straight out of nightmare. Short and wierd story If you have game pass you should play it
  6. SaberOfXebec
    Jul 25, 2023
    7
    Good:
    -Story
    -Atmosphere
    -Music
    -Generous normal level puzzles

    Bad:
    -Nothing really bad I just feel that there is no more in it
  7. Mastereed
    Jun 12, 2023
    8
    INSIDE THE BRAIN’S PUZZLE

    BEFORE WE START: Inside is a Puzzle-Platform video game developed by Playdead and published on June 29, 2016. The game was completed 100% on Xbox Series X. BREAKING IN: Inside is an extremely linear title based on silent storytelling through the game's continuous animated backgrounds. The early gameplay stages do not differ much from what the player will    INSIDE THE BRAIN’S PUZZLE

    BEFORE WE START:
    Inside is a Puzzle-Platform video game developed by Playdead and published on June 29, 2016. The game was completed 100% on Xbox Series X.

    BREAKING IN:
    Inside is an extremely linear title based on silent storytelling through the game's continuous animated backgrounds. The early gameplay stages do not differ much from what the player will encounter throughout the entirety of the story, allowing them to face any adversity from the beginning. Most of the mechanics are highly intuitive, thanks to the simplicity of the usable buttons, the jump and the grab. The dark and macabre setting of the story is easily discernible from the initial deaths, which are quite easy to come across due to the non-trivial difficulty of this title.

    OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE:
    As mentioned earlier, with limited interaction buttons, Inside focuses on the complexity of its puzzles, which are almost always distinct from one another but interconnected enough to prevent the player from feeling disoriented. Some sections of the game are quite challenging to overcome without experiencing fatalities, but as it relies partially on trial and error, they never become frustrating or predictable, aided by a multitude of death animations. As the title suggests, the mechanic on which many puzzles revolve is the ability to control other humanoids by entering their bodies, utilized for both platforming sections and structured puzzles. In addition to the extremely linear story, there are several collectibles that lead to highly crafted secondary areas.

    FADING TO BLACK:
    Graphically, Inside blends a minimalistic style, employing flat colors and graphics, with a 3D approach characterized by a pronounced depth of field and rich details. The story is entirely conveyed through events in the background or foreground, with people interacting with the game environment or the player themselves, often pursuing them to capture. The background, therefore, is not merely a passive element to observe but always interactive with the current gameplay situation the player is trying to complete.

    THAT BARK:
    The audio component is relatively straightforward, with background soundtracks suitable for each passage.

    BUT WHY 8?

    PROS:
    The extreme simplicity of Inside is one of its defining characteristics, making it a relaxing and fast-paced game to play. Furthermore, the puzzles are never predictable or boring, nor too difficult or frustrating. Additionally, the story is as simple as it is effective.

    CONS:
    The lack of a noteworthy soundtrack is a significant drawback for such an authorial game, making certain areas feel rather bare and playable without audio with few issues and shortcomings. Additionally, at times, the game feels too linear, with levels that give a sense of déjà vu.

    RATINGS:
    Gameplay: 8.5
    Music: 7
    Story: 7
    Puzzles: 8.5
    _    … Expand
  8. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Loved every moment of INSIDE. Masterpiece. Like nothing I have ever played before. Well, maybe Limbo :)
  9. Nerevarinho
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    This is how art is made today. This is the expression of love to the world of gaming.
  10. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  11. Ginger_Avenger
    Dec 11, 2022
    7
    Impressive execution. Striking art design like its predecessor Limbo, with a similar minimalist narrative, but this one goes to new places. I liked both games, but I think I prefer Limbo, as this game's atmosphere was great but the puzzle aspect wasn't as interesting, even if it was often unexpected.
  12. karayalcin
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Çok büyüleyici bir oyun , müzikler ve bulmacalar keyifle çözülüyor , aynı firmaya ait Limbo ile kıyaslamak gerekirse , Limbodan geride olan bir oyun olmasına rağmen atmosferi ve grafikleri çok iyi, bunun yanı sıra oyunun en büyük eksikliği kısa olması , çünkü bu kadar keyifli bir oyunu çok daha uzun zaman oynamayı isterdim. Türün hayranı olmasamda bütün firmalara örnek olarakÇok büyüleyici bir oyun , müzikler ve bulmacalar keyifle çözülüyor , aynı firmaya ait Limbo ile kıyaslamak gerekirse , Limbodan geride olan bir oyun olmasına rağmen atmosferi ve grafikleri çok iyi, bunun yanı sıra oyunun en büyük eksikliği kısa olması , çünkü bu kadar keyifli bir oyunu çok daha uzun zaman oynamayı isterdim. Türün hayranı olmasamda bütün firmalara örnek olarak nitelendirilebilecek bir oyun. Tebrikler...… Expand
  13. Ekon
    Oct 25, 2022
    4
    I'm going to be the fly in the ointment here amidst all these rave reviews. Inside is wonderful for a long stretch. The game is eerie, frightening and full of suspense. Then at about the three quarter pole things start changing for the worse. Despite all these hard core players claims about the game being a cinch, be advised that you may not think so. The puzzles get harder andI'm going to be the fly in the ointment here amidst all these rave reviews. Inside is wonderful for a long stretch. The game is eerie, frightening and full of suspense. Then at about the three quarter pole things start changing for the worse. Despite all these hard core players claims about the game being a cinch, be advised that you may not think so. The puzzles get harder and harder.. Also, along with increased complexity and the inevitable tedium that results, the earlier feel and atmosphere vanishes with some very strange technical and convuluted sets. The climax is so underwhelming that you'll find yourself asking outloud; "That's it?"… Expand
  14. cchenders40
    Oct 19, 2022
    10
    I didn't expect to love this game but I did.

    First of all, this bad boy is on Gamepass right now and if you are looking for a small masterpiece and an easy 1000g download and play it. This game caught me off guard, it takes a special side scroller to get me hooked but this one did. I couldn't stop playing. You are looking at about 4-5 hours to 100% this game, but maybe 3 to get    I didn't expect to love this game but I did.

    First of all, this bad boy is on Gamepass right now and if you are looking for a small masterpiece and an easy 1000g download and play it.

    This game caught me off guard, it takes a special side scroller to get me hooked but this one did. I couldn't stop playing. You are looking at about 4-5 hours to 100% this game, but maybe 3 to get through the story and finish it. Here are some bullet points.

    - The visuals and art style are atmospheric and very original.
    - The story is like one of those weird indy movies that ends in a way that leaves you looking up theories and retrospectives.
    - The puzzles are some of the best I have ever seen in a game. So fun, so interesting and unique, so rewarding.
    - It actually is a little chilling at times. You (playing as a child) can die in some brutal ways.

    This game is a must!    … Expand
  15. tom974
    Oct 7, 2022
    8
    Better than Limbo on every single point. Nice artistic direction, ambiance, thematic, cute and dark at the same time. The twist near the end is interesting but underexploited, and it comes near one cons of Limbo : the end is expeditive and vague. It's a nice indie game to play still.
  16. zezeljmare
    Sep 29, 2022
    9
    EN:
    Another fantastic game from Playdead studio. The aesthetics of the game and the atmosphere, accompanied by a great sound, will guarantee you great and above all mystical fun. The puzzle parts are not frustrating and are perfectly balanced, to make you even more interested in the game itself. Once again - an enchanting game.
    SRB: Još jedna fantastična igra iz Playdead studija.    EN:
    Another fantastic game from Playdead studio. The aesthetics of the game and the atmosphere, accompanied by a great sound, will guarantee you great and above all mystical fun. The puzzle parts are not frustrating and are perfectly balanced, to make you even more interested in the game itself. Once again - an enchanting game.

    SRB:
    Još jedna fantastična igra iz Playdead studija. Estetika igre i atmosfera, koju prati sjajan zvuk, zagarantovaće vam odličnu i nadasve mističnu zabavu. Puzzle delovi nisu frustrirajući i odlično su odmereni, kako bi vas zainteresovali još više za samu igru. Još jednom-očaravajuća igra.    … Expand
  17. Marc_os
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Simplemente increíble!! Un juego con unos puzzles muy originales, una ambientación de locos y una trama que te volará la cabeza!!
  18. MattchewHawk
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    I played through this game after going going into it completely blind. I'm so glad I did as it just made it that much more compelling. It's not a long game, but it is a pretty awesome one. You'll want to finish it once you start.
  19. MNecromancer
    Aug 14, 2022
    3
    Man, people are hyping up this game pretty hard. Honestly, the puzzles are boring. The aesthetics have been done before. There's no real narrative, it's just random thing after random thing. The world is cruel, like a Dark Souls. Maybe that's what people respond to so well emotionally. It validates some subconscious feeling of unfairness. Maybe I don't respond to that aesthetic because IMan, people are hyping up this game pretty hard. Honestly, the puzzles are boring. The aesthetics have been done before. There's no real narrative, it's just random thing after random thing. The world is cruel, like a Dark Souls. Maybe that's what people respond to so well emotionally. It validates some subconscious feeling of unfairness. Maybe I don't respond to that aesthetic because I don't have that. I don't know. I'm just trying to figure out what everyone likes so much about this completely blah game.… Expand
  20. ehtaco
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Really great game for what it is. I think Limbo is an all-timer and this blows it out of the water, imo. Less focus on puzzles, but the gameplay is more dynamic, the environments are lovely, and the story is compelling.
  21. JohnHamad5050
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Thanks to Xbox gamepass I was introduced to this masterpiece. Such a beautiful game and environment. The controls in this game is outstanding and the final part is just insane. The puzzle are smart and satisfying... easily 10 out of 10
  22. BradMorgan
    Aug 3, 2022
    9
    A fantastic horror story with simplistic controls that still feel profound due to the thoughtful level design. Art direction, sound design and animations are good and support the overall experience. The story remains a mystery until the last minute and provides the necessary theories. Last but not least. The puzzles are challenging but not impossible to figure out on your own. Inside mayA fantastic horror story with simplistic controls that still feel profound due to the thoughtful level design. Art direction, sound design and animations are good and support the overall experience. The story remains a mystery until the last minute and provides the necessary theories. Last but not least. The puzzles are challenging but not impossible to figure out on your own. Inside may be the best game in it’s genre!… Expand
  23. MerryHaddock961
    May 24, 2022
    7
    I recently played this game because I had been interested in it’s concept. But when I played it I am sad to say it underdelivered. The game features an interesting world and but some bland and uninteresting gameplay at parts and the game is criminally short. It’s still a good game but nowhere near the level that other reviewers are saying. This isn’t a bad game simply a game that is funI recently played this game because I had been interested in it’s concept. But when I played it I am sad to say it underdelivered. The game features an interesting world and but some bland and uninteresting gameplay at parts and the game is criminally short. It’s still a good game but nowhere near the level that other reviewers are saying. This isn’t a bad game simply a game that is fun but not that fun.… Expand
  24. Duffer123
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played. Constantly surprising, delightfully weird and awesome physics and logic based puzzles. I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to discover this! Everyone should play this game!!
  25. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    masterpiece great game good gameplay good graphics interesting story i want see more inside games.
  26. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    9
    I really enjoyed this game at the time, but the ending wasn't quite what I was hoping for. Both this and Limbo are great games to have, and let's hope for better still in the future.
  27. DoctorMojica
    Oct 8, 2021
    7
    Inside is a good game, the kind of game you play to relax a while between more complex games. The artstyle as well as the graphics are great and work great. It will keep to interested for 4 hours. Unfortunately, as well as Limbo, lacks soundtrack, a good story, purpose and emotion. If you are looking for a metroidvania or a puzzle platform game, this is not the one. Play it only with aInside is a good game, the kind of game you play to relax a while between more complex games. The artstyle as well as the graphics are great and work great. It will keep to interested for 4 hours. Unfortunately, as well as Limbo, lacks soundtrack, a good story, purpose and emotion. If you are looking for a metroidvania or a puzzle platform game, this is not the one. Play it only with a great sale price.… Expand
  28. DKurac
    Sep 11, 2021
    6
    Way better than Limbo. There was less death based puzzles and more brain use puzzles but still it wasn't good. Whole game I was asking myself what even is this game and at the end I was just ........... . If you want to play this just download it with game pass. It is not worth buying especially for 5 hours of gameplay.
  29. mlnsn
    Jul 15, 2021
    9
    Gameplay : 8/10
    Design (video + audio) : 8/10
    Story : 10/10
    Technical aspects : 9/10
    Repeatability: 8/10
  30. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    Inside это по сути второй по счету проект датской независимой студии Playdead, первым детищем которой был тот самый хорошо известный и горячо всеми нами любимый Limbo. На фоне невероятного успеха дебютной работы датчане решили ковать железо пока горячо и по сути сваяли брата-близнеца. Нет конечно в Inside другой персонаж и история своя, кажется… в виду того что Playdead не особо делятсяInside это по сути второй по счету проект датской независимой студии Playdead, первым детищем которой был тот самый хорошо известный и горячо всеми нами любимый Limbo. На фоне невероятного успеха дебютной работы датчане решили ковать железо пока горячо и по сути сваяли брата-близнеца. Нет конечно в Inside другой персонаж и история своя, кажется… в виду того что Playdead не особо делятся лором своих произведений возникают всякие домыслы. Есть и такие, что якобы Inside это приквел Limbo — после смерти персонажа Inside он прямиком попадает в Лимб. Ну собственно почему бы и нет. Эмоционально и по атмосфере игры очень схожи. Идейно это всё тот же двухмерный платформер с элементами головоломок. Загадки по сравнению с тем же Лимбо стали значительно проще, так что особо мы в процессе прохождения нигде не задерживались. Из любопытного выделю забавную механику манипуляции зомбированными людьми в некоторых локациях для решения текущих задач, ну и конечно финальная, так сказать, трансформация нашего персонажа — это было неожиданно и в каком-то смысле ново. Музыкальное сопровождение как всегда на высоте — загущает мрак в правильных пропорциях. Картинка простая в монохромных тонах с редкими вкраплениями неброских цветов создает каким-то чудесным образом невероятную глубину происходящего. Вот вроде бы всё замечательно, игра сделана как надо, цепляет великолепным мрачным антуражем — всё как Лимбо прописал. Надо бы десятку поставить наверное… Но нет!!! В очередной раз хронометраж в 4 часа как-то сбивает с толку, ты вроде бы только-только входишь во вкус и тут alles, и такой он, если честно, какой-то странный и невнятный, то ли лень было дальше что-то придумывать, то ли датчане порезали по канонам Limbo. Не понятно. История по сравнению с дебютной работой менее понятная, если она вообще тут задумывалась, такое ощущение временами создавалось, что парни молотили что на ум приходило. Вышло-то конечно неплохо, но объяснить происходящее без внешних информационных ресурсов достаточно проблематично. В общем и целом, как мне показалось, с Inside датчане хоть и идут в правильном направлении, но начинают потихоньку спотыкаться. Всё это дело по-прежнему доставляет удовольствие, но хочется всё же увидеть какой-то прорыв. Надеюсь следующая игра от Playdead разрастется по времени пребывания в ней хотя бы вдвое, удивит новой более убедительной историей и не превратится в банальный платформер-пешую прогулку.… Expand
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#1 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#14 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#5 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 87 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 87
  3. Negative: 0 out of 87
  1. BaziCenter
    Feb 14, 2017
    100
    By entering the world of Inside, you'll forget your own world and everything that's been going on in it. From beautiful art design to engaging gameplay, thrilling atmosphere to marvelous story, everything about this game is truly exceptional. Do not miss it.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Sep 12, 2016
    90
    Inside shows that Playdead has a knack for the short but powerful puzzle-platformer. The puzzles are logical and challenging, while the story is told well without a reliance on the usual things like dialogue and cut scenes. The balance between both creates a game that has a ton of memorable moments, and the flow is smooth enough that you're compelled to keep playing until you reach the thought-provoking ending. With a presentation that adds greatly to the narrative, Inside is well worth your time.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Sep 6, 2016
    92
    The most haunting and affecting game of the year. [Sept 2016, p.76]
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