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 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. ZTGD
    Oct 29, 2021
    90
    I think the biggest standout is the atmosphere. For a game that has nearly cartoony visuals and NO gore at all (this game is rated T) it still hit those tension marks I would expect from a good horror game. I was thoroughly surprised with the entire experience and just in time for the Halloween season. This is one game that I recommend whole-heartedly for anyone looking for a good psychological horror game that focuses more on exploration and puzzles than full on combat. Don’t sleep on this one. It’s pretty great.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Sep 29, 2021
    86
    Now, as I mentioned briefly at the start, the trailer didn’t quite sell to me the whole psychological horror tag that has been applied to In Sound Mind, and even now after having spent some enjoyable hours running through it, I wouldn’t quite point fully towards the horror genre for placement with In Sound Mind. Sure it has a few horror elements, however, should you be willing to accept it as a psychological thriller, then I for one would certainly assign that as amended tag, whilst also raising the expectation that In Sound Mind is a game we’ll likely see mentioned in the same breath as previously mentioned classic Condemned, in years to come.
  3. GAMES.CH
    Sep 28, 2021
    83
    In Sound Mind offers a varied and unique horror experience that aims to unsettle you without the reliance on gore or jumpscares. Instead, this deep delve into the human psyche offers creative puzzles, interesting monsters and story that you won’t want to put down. The game’s presentation does suffer from outdated textures, an occasionally choppy framerate and some odd lighting issues. But the experience as a whole far outweighs the mistakes made along the way.
  4. Generación Xbox
    Oct 5, 2021
    80
    A Survival Horror whose tehnical problems haven't stopped us from enjoying its structure and overall good ideas.
  5. MondoXbox
    Nov 1, 2021
    76
    In Sound Mind is an ambitious horror title that throws us into real nightmares, giving life to highly varied situations but lacking in the horror component, with a few really scary situations and some gameplay design choices leading to monotony rather than tension. Despite this, it remains an interesting product with a good longevity, deserving the attention of fans of the genre.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 28, 2021
    70
    In Sound Mind is a fun psychological horror that takes too much inspiration from other horror videogames. The gameplay, while simple, only engages in the last part of the experience. It remains a pleasant title to play.
  7. WellPlayed
    Sep 27, 2021
    65
    In Sound Mind is a flawed but fun horror-adventure game. Flawed on the horror but fun on the adventure.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Snail_king_08
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    One of the most imaginative, and thought provoking games I have played. It has some issues but the overall game is fantastic. I enjoyed every second.
  2. Gainard1974
    Oct 4, 2021
    9
    In spite of some obvious technical shortcomings, the game is just splendid. One of those to become a classics.
  4. treehugger
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    super interesting game with a lot going for it. Creepy, interesting gameplay, decent writing with some twisted humor, hallucinogenic-like thesuper interesting game with a lot going for it. Creepy, interesting gameplay, decent writing with some twisted humor, hallucinogenic-like the whole way through. Has a RE:Biohazard/The Evil Within 2 feel but uniquely it's own. Would love to see them make a higher def version in the future but as it is the visuals, sound and music set this up to be a great experience.… Expand
  5. Darkairo
    Jan 24, 2023
    8
    It's a good game, maybe it doesn't have much replay value after finishing it, but it's a very good experience, plus it was on an offer in theIt's a good game, maybe it doesn't have much replay value after finishing it, but it's a very good experience, plus it was on an offer in the Microsoft Store that I couldn't refuse, recommended for those who like mystery… Expand
  6. Nobilis1984
    Oct 8, 2021
    4
    One hoped for a lot.
    Only IN SOUNDS MIND is a common horror game with very weak scary moments, strange puzzles and a lot of walking    One hoped for a lot.
    Only IN SOUNDS MIND is a common horror game with very weak scary moments, strange puzzles and a lot of walking simulator. You have seen much better there.    … Expand
  7. 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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#56 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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