INSIDE

 Xbox One
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 780 Ratings

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  1. TixyLix
    Jan 1, 2017
    10
    There are no flaws, perfect throughout.

    It's so tight, there is no filler, no crap, it's so perfectly crafted and I cannot pick a single flaw in it..
  2. vangoat
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible for so many reasons: story, atmosphere, physics engine, music, style...it's truly awesome. I'm already on my second play through and I just beat it. I can't get enough. I don't hand out 10's for ratings but this game is perfection for me.

    It is a puzzle platformer...so if you don't like to use your brain you may not like this game. If you don't like an    This game is absolutely incredible for so many reasons: story, atmosphere, physics engine, music, style...it's truly awesome. I'm already on my second play through and I just beat it. I can't get enough. I don't hand out 10's for ratings but this game is perfection for me.

    It is a puzzle platformer...so if you don't like to use your brain you may not like this game. If you don't like an incredibly immersive story you may not like this game.

    For me this is what gaming truly should be engrossing, easy to pick up but not easy to put down. I can't wait to share it with people who aren't gamers at all because its that easy to jump into...    … Expand
  3. Valhura
    Jul 4, 2016
    10
    An instant masterpiece. Its better than Limbo in every way. This has game of the year written all over it..

    The art, sound design, intuitive gameplay and atmosphere are 2nd to none. Do yourself a favour and play this amazing game.
  4. ponx
    Jan 2, 2017
    10
    For me INSIDE is a mindblowing mindxxxing experience of high-tension WTF moments in a wonderfully melancholic atmosphere, a flawlessly crafted piece of art.
    Thank you, everyone at Playdead! Somehow playing your games makes me feel understood.
  5. Tenchi_Jay
    Sep 18, 2016
    10
    Atmospheric and intriguing. A story that keeps you guessing throughout. Puzzles with unexpected solutions and a morbid, dark feel that continues the tone set by Limbo. Although not the longest game this was worth every second of play. Even after finishing and finding every secret, like a good movie or book, Inside wouldn't let me forget about it.
  6. partyintheback
    Jun 30, 2016
    10
    It's rare to play a game as utterly perfect as INSIDE. I'm not one for indie games, nor was I a huge fan of Limbo, but INSIDE is one of the most impeccably crafted video games that I've ever experienced. If you're looking for pitch perfect pacing, inventive but doable puzzles, haunting atmosphere with richly detailed environments, beautiful lighting, and a soundtrack that serves to enrichIt's rare to play a game as utterly perfect as INSIDE. I'm not one for indie games, nor was I a huge fan of Limbo, but INSIDE is one of the most impeccably crafted video games that I've ever experienced. If you're looking for pitch perfect pacing, inventive but doable puzzles, haunting atmosphere with richly detailed environments, beautiful lighting, and a soundtrack that serves to enrich the visual surroundings, and have it all look smooth and animate well when in motion, you can't really do much better than INSIDE. Very rarely does a game come along with this level of polish and quality that permeates every single facet of the game. This is easily one of the best video games of not just this generation, but hands down one of the best that I've ever played.… Expand
  7. clarkestar
    Jul 9, 2016
    10
    Inside is both an astounding achievement and a devastatingly empathetic experience – in the most blissful and expressive sense. Depending on your expectations of Interactive media, you'll either appreciate PlayDead’s unconventional narrative-driven masterpiece (as did I) or you may feel disgruntled by their total disregard for assimilating overwrought generic videogame tropes and mechanicsInside is both an astounding achievement and a devastatingly empathetic experience – in the most blissful and expressive sense. Depending on your expectations of Interactive media, you'll either appreciate PlayDead’s unconventional narrative-driven masterpiece (as did I) or you may feel disgruntled by their total disregard for assimilating overwrought generic videogame tropes and mechanics into their vision.

    Inside boasts an overwhelmingly intricate semiotic design. Playhead's treatment of character, setting, narrative, gameplay, mise en scene, architecture and other aesthetic devices results in a seamless and unique experience.

    Simply stunning and by far my best game of 2016.    … Expand
  8. Babak_J
    Jul 19, 2016
    10
    This game is an visual achievement in interactive art, the dystopian setting draws you in from beginning to end and the animations is the smoothest I've seen since Journey.

    There is no doubt this is an masterpiece and needs to be experienced!
  9. Zime
    Jul 1, 2016
    10
    This is without a doubt one of the most memorable and best games I've played in a long time and a game that while very similar to Limbo, is better than that title in every way.
    Without any dialogue it presents a tale that's horrific, fascinating and up to the player to interpret. The flow of the game is also fantastic, with no area dragging for too long and puzzles that never gets you    This is without a doubt one of the most memorable and best games I've played in a long time and a game that while very similar to Limbo, is better than that title in every way.
    Without any dialogue it presents a tale that's horrific, fascinating and up to the player to interpret. The flow of the game is also fantastic, with no area dragging for too long and puzzles that never gets you frustrated. The ending sequence which is utterly amazing could have been just a tad longer though.

    All in all Inside really shows what video games can accomplish and what makes the medium totally unique.    … Expand
  10. theeDarkhorse
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    Astonishing. I always wondered why the game took so long to produce. Now i know. Hollywood level production values. The cutting edge at your fingertips. Game of the decade. Best experience since Shadow of the Colossus. Well done Playdead.
  11. 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.
  12. MorganDavies
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    LIMBO was a genre-defining effort that took the gaming world by storm, and I loved every moment of it. INSIDE had been teased for years so it began to build hype, which is potentially fatal to a game's reception. I was anxious as to how it could top the minimalist masterpiece that was LIMBO. It didn't equal LIMBO's greatness, but it somehow managed to accelerate onto a whole other level.LIMBO was a genre-defining effort that took the gaming world by storm, and I loved every moment of it. INSIDE had been teased for years so it began to build hype, which is potentially fatal to a game's reception. I was anxious as to how it could top the minimalist masterpiece that was LIMBO. It didn't equal LIMBO's greatness, but it somehow managed to accelerate onto a whole other level. This is what video games should be. The visuals are some of the best I've ever seen in a video game; despite the visuals being very minimalist and washed out like its predecessor, they are striking and beautiful, along with the glorious faux-3D level design. Its story unfolds slowly but at a perfect pace, sustaining a constant sense of intrigue and excitement. The game also evokes a surprising amount of emotion even though a word is never spoken and a facial expression is never seen. THAT is the sign of a good game; one which can make you feel something based solely on its level design and pace.

    The finale of the game was one of the biggest surprises and it hits all the marks in surrealism. The only disappointing aspect of the game was that the credits came too soon. This was so worth the six year wait and I'm thoroughly excited to see what Playdead think of next.    … Expand
  13. Hatpocalypse
    Jul 4, 2016
    10
    This is without a doubt one of the most memorable and best games I've played in a long time and a game that while very similar to Limbo, is better than that title in every way.
  14. danielr125
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    Este juego es absolutamente increible, la historia te atrapa de principio a fin para mi no tiene nada que ver con limbo pues muchos dicen que es lo mismo y gráficamente lo que hicieron fue extraordinario de igual manera la jugabilidad el cambio de ambientes musica la capacidad de buceo los personajes todo completa y extraordinariamente bien hecho, me es incomprensible como pueden haberEste juego es absolutamente increible, la historia te atrapa de principio a fin para mi no tiene nada que ver con limbo pues muchos dicen que es lo mismo y gráficamente lo que hicieron fue extraordinario de igual manera la jugabilidad el cambio de ambientes musica la capacidad de buceo los personajes todo completa y extraordinariamente bien hecho, me es incomprensible como pueden haber calificaciones bajas de pocos usuarios para un juego tan maravilloso un exito playdead lo volvieron a hacer maravilloso saludos ...… Expand
  15. Throne
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    INSIDE is a real piece of art.

    Inside is a adventure platformer developed by Playdead. Inside is the successor of Limbo (2010), and the game thematically and visually similar with Limbo. In Inside is the same system like in Limbo, and the protagonist of the game it's a young boy. This young boy explore the environment presented as a primarily monochromatic, 2.5D game. Audio: The    INSIDE is a real piece of art.

    Inside is a adventure platformer developed by Playdead. Inside is the successor of Limbo (2010), and the game thematically and visually similar with Limbo.
    In Inside is the same system like in Limbo, and the protagonist of the game it's a young boy.
    This young boy explore the environment presented as a primarily monochromatic, 2.5D game.

    Audio:
    The sounds are very great in this. They made you to live and feel in a real horror movie. The Forest, the wind, the, rain, the water, the dogs, the chickens, the pigs, everything.
    Like in Limbo there are not dialogues between the youg boy or somebody else.
    The sound composed from the ambient electronic sounds that give off a somber and eerie vibe that make certain levels extremely memorable and emotional.
    The sounds and music are accentuated with subtle industrial ambiance, audio and music differs from one action to another.

    Graphics & Visuals:
    Inside presents primarily monochromatic, 2.5D game, using only splashes of color to highlight parts of the environment. The game is incredible with the noir atmosphere.
    The colors and contrasts from levels are very detailed and polished. The art of lighting effects make the world of Inside feel real and lived in.
    The graphic of the game is simple and good, complex and beatiful.
    The visuals of the world are in move. Anything, the chickens, the fishes, the lights follows you. Everything is a circle of the universe.

    Gameplay:
    In Inside, you control a young boy unnamed. The control and the gameplay it's very simple and attractive.
    The variety of puzzles and mechanics keeps the game in action and fresh. Every puzzle has unique resolution system.
    In the first there's no any tutorials or hints. You must to learn what to do in time, like in Limbo.
    The gameplay is very smooth, in action anytime. You need to traverse the dark woods, followed by the dogs and guards. abandoned cities and flooded factories.
    You'll be hunted by anybody. Guards will shot you, the dogs will bite you in a brutal mode, the pigs will do a rodeo time.
    Besides these you must to be very carefully to avoid the traps, there are everywhere.
    The young boy is fearless but vulnarable and you need to be patient.
    The animations of deaths are very brutal and sadistically.
    Otherwise fluidity of the game will attract you.

    Story:
    The story is not very accurate. You are a young boy, and you need to traverse more parts of that world. Like, dark woods, old barns, water, old industrial cities, factoryes and warehouses.
    You must to find and rescue something hidden by the world. The story has 2-3 hours of gameplay.

    Conclusion:
    This is the best puzzle platformer I played in those years. For me, this will be the best 2016 platformer/adventure game. Maybe this will be GOTY.
    In 6 years, 2 games, 2 masterpieces.

    10/10    … Expand
  16. doczellstoff
    Jun 30, 2016
    10
    If you liked Limbo you will love this. The ending gave me goose bumps. My GF walked in around the ending and screamed WTF is that??? Could not recommend more.
  17. Young_Nacho
    Feb 23, 2017
    10
    Overall, Inside succeeds on every level. Even my problems with the game were easily overcome by the rest of it. The world building and design are some of the best I’ve ever seen, and the visual storytelling is perfectly executed. Inside is by far one of the best games of 2016 and it’s a game that shouldn’t be missed by anyone who enjoys games. 9.5/10
  18. MrWonderful
    Jul 12, 2016
    10
    PLAYDEAD have taken Limbo to a whole new level. Highly atmospheric, disturbingly macabre, intrinsic puzzles, all wrapped up in a mysterious slowly evolving story. I'm 5.5 hours in and I can't remember the percentage complete. I don't care. The fact I've died 102 times already is win in my book! Can't wait to see/experience the next title from the devs.
  19. BBOY101
    Jul 15, 2016
    10
    Итак Русская рецензия на это прекрасное творения
    Игра сама по себе головоломка , но знаю опыт лимба я предположил и надеялся что игра будет гораздо более высокой , вдумчивой , о чём-то таинственном.
    Прошёл я игру за день (да у меня много свободного времени) И что я заметил, ИГРА ШЕДЕВР смысл который даже не скрытый а наложенный на саму игру не заставит ваши мозги отдыхать , если    Итак Русская рецензия на это прекрасное творения
    Игра сама по себе головоломка , но знаю опыт лимба я предположил и надеялся что игра будет гораздо более высокой , вдумчивой , о чём-то таинственном.
    Прошёл я игру за день (да у меня много свободного времени)
    И что я заметил, ИГРА ШЕДЕВР смысл который даже не скрытый а наложенный на саму игру не заставит ваши мозги отдыхать , если хотите понять весь смысл игры , нужно уметь думать , ДЛЯ ЭТОГО НУЖНО ХОТЯ БЫ УМЕТЬ МЫСЛИТЬ.    … Expand
  20. DukeSilver
    Jul 5, 2016
    10
    INSIDE has just become one of my favorite games of all time. The game certainly picks up where LIMBO left off, and exceeds expectations in every way imaginable. Playdead has transcended what I believed was possible in videogames, much less a puzzle/ platformer. The physics are so well done that they almost make the game feel easy, that is to say, you feel like a part of the game and thatINSIDE has just become one of my favorite games of all time. The game certainly picks up where LIMBO left off, and exceeds expectations in every way imaginable. Playdead has transcended what I believed was possible in videogames, much less a puzzle/ platformer. The physics are so well done that they almost make the game feel easy, that is to say, you feel like a part of the game and that every movement is smooth and uninterrupted. The game is constructed in such a way that it sucks you in, and leaves no hints that you are actually playing a $20 platformer that you bought on whim. The farther you progress in the game, the more you question life and its importance when their are games like this to be played. Okay, perhaps I'm being a bit dramatic, but seriously, INSIDE is the type of game that leaves you with more questions than answers which is something unique nowadays.

    I have never played a game this smooth and peaceful, yet intense and engaging at the same time. Everything about this game gives you chills because of how it plays on some of our most primal fears and curiosity with the grotesque. I would say this has the best art and design of any game I have ever played. I would even argue its better than the first Bioshock game in terms of graphical design. INSIDE is one of the few games these days that actually makes you feel something inside while you play it; it even rivals 2001: A Space Odyssey in its incredible ability to make you question what is possible to make one feel in a videogame. It's about as far as you can get from the mindlessness of most games (If you think Call of Duty is the supreme videogame experience, then don't bother playing this game). The story of INSIDE is there, but it is never spoon fed to you through cheap tactics like dialogue. Instead, it is experienced through puzzles, brief animation, and attention to the environment.

    Every aspect of this game that can be measured is perfect, that's how good it is. This game is certainly short, but its oh so sweet.    … Expand
  21. Jacobnorman
    Jul 14, 2016
    10
    What can one say. Just play it. Just play the damn game! If you like Limbo, you'll love it! Played the whole thing in one night because it easily pulls you in and grabs your curiosity "what is this world I'm exploring? What happened to society?" This game is another step forward for video games as a creative story telling thought provoking amazing piece of entertainment device!
  22. Drive637
    Jul 6, 2016
    10
    After having taken advantage of the Limbo offer for free on PC and Xbox One the past few weeks to dive deep into its astonishing atmosphere one more time, I could steel myself to enjoy their brand new masterpiece as I should.

    Inside is a part - in the same way as Limbo - of those indie games that succeed in putting the sphere of AAA games in the shade just by arming themselves with a    After having taken advantage of the Limbo offer for free on PC and Xbox One the past few weeks to dive deep into its astonishing atmosphere one more time, I could steel myself to enjoy their brand new masterpiece as I should.

    Inside is a part - in the same way as Limbo - of those indie games that succeed in putting the sphere of AAA games in the shade just by arming themselves with a staggering ambience. A brand new master stroke from Playdead.

    With beautiful references to Limbo deftly disseminated here and there throughout this unique dark journey, a game concept transcended by its intelligent structure, an execution with great delicacy, a progressive breathtaking rhythm without any time out and above all, its deadly and remorseless traps.
    Inside keeps the player on tenterhooks by insinuating within his head, a profound feeling of unease while facing some passages, thus strongly rooting this dread of the failure that will lead the guy to his death. Not devoid of subtle cinematographical references, the game features a redoubtable graphical ambience that grabs the player by the throat and throws him at the heart of a very dark trek in a world that tremendously looks like a dystopia. Adding some tints of colour doesn't change the overall meaning of the artistic direction which takes root with fervor in that of Limbo, and hence brings the same amount of oppression. Managing to tell a story just through the use of a specific ambience, the environment, the Gameplay and subtle references, we can easily spot this indisputable know-how from Playdead who deals another coup de grâce and makes an eloquent demonstration of one of their most primary talents.

    Masterful.    … Expand
  23. bogusrj
    Jul 1, 2016
    10
    Sensacional, jogo com uma atmosfera, física, gráficos e ambientação excelentes. Lembra muito Limbo mas é um jogo bem diferente, o final é de explodir a cabeça e nos fazer pensar, o jogo possui um final secreto apenas quando você pega todos os coletáveis, tente descobrir o que acontece. Recomendo muito que todos joguem e prestigiem esse incrível jogo da playdead, depois de terminar o jogoSensacional, jogo com uma atmosfera, física, gráficos e ambientação excelentes. Lembra muito Limbo mas é um jogo bem diferente, o final é de explodir a cabeça e nos fazer pensar, o jogo possui um final secreto apenas quando você pega todos os coletáveis, tente descobrir o que acontece. Recomendo muito que todos joguem e prestigiem esse incrível jogo da playdead, depois de terminar o jogo assistam o trailer novamente.… Expand
  24. BananaReviews
    Jul 1, 2016
    10
    The game is intensely macabre, bizarre and mysterious, with a beautiful visual despite the gloomy appearance, really a game that stirs your emotions and makes you curious about what's going on, great game and recommended
  25. 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
  26. Xprimentyl
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    “Inside” truly is an experience; calling it a “game” is to dismiss its very nature. Similar to Playdead’s “Limbo” before it, “Inside” isn’t about the hand-holding typical of most titles: “Here’s the protagonist, here’s the motivation and here’s 30 minutes of tutorials to teach you what to expect.” No, “this experience is none of that. The story and motivation are definitely there, but in a“Inside” truly is an experience; calling it a “game” is to dismiss its very nature. Similar to Playdead’s “Limbo” before it, “Inside” isn’t about the hand-holding typical of most titles: “Here’s the protagonist, here’s the motivation and here’s 30 minutes of tutorials to teach you what to expect.” No, “this experience is none of that. The story and motivation are definitely there, but in a series of questions you’ll ask yourself rather than overt answers the game will tell you; you learn through implication rather than exposition. It’s this intrigue that makes the muted colors and oft morbidly bleak themes of the world of “Inside” so incredibly immersive, easily one of the most immersive I’ve ever personally experienced. Whether ducking flashlights, evading attack dogs, patiently sussing out one of the world’s many wonderful and unique puzzles or just standing in awe of the environment and atmosphere around me, I feel like I’m there, and “there” is where the game truly shines above so many others. I won’t spoil anything, but be warned: don’t expect answers; don’t expect for everything to be wrapped up in a nice, neat little package in the end. “Inside” will end and what you feel is what you feel, what you think is what you think and overall, the end-to-end experience should leave an imprint as deep as the questions you’ll hunger to have answered. If “Inside” succeeds at anything, it’s at reminding you that the rabbit hole is always deeper than you think it is, and sometimes it’s not even a rabbit hole at all…… Expand
  27. coip
    Jul 13, 2016
    10
    Without question, Inside is one of the greatest games ever made. It is so meticulously edited and perfected that I honestly cannot think of another game as polished. Playdead just gave a free lesson to everyone on how to make art. This is the first game in my three-plus decades of gaming that I can't stop thinking about after I beat it.
  28. Best_High
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    Inside has to be one of the strangest yet beautiful games that I have played. I can not even describe the level of detail and polish this game delivers from start to finish. Small miniscule details such as debris falling from a platform to absolutely incredible lighting effects that make the world of Inside feel real and lived in. The puzzles are just the right level of difficulty to giveInside has to be one of the strangest yet beautiful games that I have played. I can not even describe the level of detail and polish this game delivers from start to finish. Small miniscule details such as debris falling from a platform to absolutely incredible lighting effects that make the world of Inside feel real and lived in. The puzzles are just the right level of difficulty to give you that level of accomplishment without the frustration that some of Limbo's puzzles gave me. The sound design is masterfully composed from the ambient electronic sounds that give off a somber and eerie vibe that make certain levels extremely memorable and emotional. Amazing game and in my opinion even greater than Limbo, a feat I was confident no other game could top in this genre.… Expand
  29. Fuge
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    INSIDE is a real piece of art. And it was so predictable.
    I dream about this since five years.
    Thank you Arnt Jensen. Thank you Playdead. I wish you a long life.
  30. Project-2
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    Fascinating and breathtaking from A to Z. Never a game has deliver so much feelings to me.

    INSIDE shows how video games are meant to be. But it also shows how Art can be.

    Thank you Playdead, for everything.
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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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