Played Limbo? No? Go play it now. Then play this. They are awfully similar, and not just because both are made by some danish guys. This game, the "storyline" in it if one can call it that + the atmosphere... is just pure insanity. I have no idea what it's like inside the head of someone who is both artistically gifted and absolutely insane but here one can really get... "inside" it. From start to finish it is thoroughly enjoyable, the scenery changes all the time, the puzzles get ever harder, it never really gets boring and the ending is perhaps the most peculiar thing I ever saw. And just like in limbo - never was something so depressing and so dark so much fun! Just like there are movies with story lines and acting so good that the viewer is mentally raped and feels almost some kind of bruising in the gray matter after the credits start rolling the same exact thing is delivered by this game. Or to put it differently - when art is made as MGM's Latin slogan says - "art for art's sake", it really shows. It really shows that the maker puts his/her soul into the work, and the product becomes more important than turning a buck off it. So much so that it shines like a diamond in the big ocean of boring stuff made by people who are not artists at all. This game is one of those diamonds, no doubt about it.
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vvhlmzlz30 July 2017
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colorthekid26 January 2019I used to have a mind, but then I played this game. That's how mind-blowing this game is.
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jeblum-305947 June 2019Despite the many rave reviews for this title I went in not expecting much. However, this game impressed me in many ways. In terms of technical aspects alone, the art design and animations of this game are incredible and immerse you for Inside's short but sweet 3-4 hour completion time. Some have criticized Inside for having shallow gameplay. This is partially true, but for me the consistently fantastic environmental storytelling, atmosphere, and presentation kept me interested and in awe until the end of the game. The story of Inside is also not explained to the player; you will have to figure it out mostly on your own. That said, the story of this game is very satisfying to discover and I did not find it boring. The lack of much information given in regards to the world has inspired many theories, some of which are very compelling. If this seems like your type of game, I would encourage you to play it.
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xssilentstormx3 April 2018There's nothing in this game that's even remotely similar to the big £50 blockbusters that get pumped out every year. Every step you take you can feel the quality and care, from the echoes in the distance to the stunning visuals that make the games uniquely dark and dystopian atmosphere. No one speaks, no one helps, no one understands; but they don't need to. If you ever have spare time, play through this, maybe even twice, three times even. Uncover the secrets hidden in every hole and realise that not everything is as it seems. Most of all, never feel like your on your own, cause you may not be... most of the time.
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xssilentstormx20 August 2018In 100 years time I believe people will regard video games and movies on the same level as art and literature; this would place Inside as a true masterpiece in art. The games audio, the visuals, the vague and yet powerful storytelling, it's all perfect. Sidescrollers might bore a lot of people but I ask any of these people to give this game a try because it will blow you away.
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Jinxxa_Wolf5 August 2021INSIDE. Set in a dark apocalyptic, near-future world, the story itself is very hazy and vague, leaving room for various interpretation. At times it's very H. G. Wells's: War of the World and at others, Orwell's: 1984. You play a young boy, as he doggedly and determinedly makes his way deeper into the mysterious world, seemingly towards danger itself.
The side-scrolling puzzle platformer game is very artistically minimal, subtly stylistic and yet very visually macabre in the details that in does present to you. All very intentionally dark and vague. Similar to Limbo, although having a bit more color. Inside offers tantalizing hints at a dark futuristic world, altered landscapes, filled with powerful organizations, shadowy masked villains, mind-control technology, mysterious creatures (possibly the result/victims of mad science) and a disturbing parasitic invasion (either man-made or alien in nature).
Developed and published by Playdead. This Indie game is a true masterpiece, as was Limbo, and I can't wait to see more from Playdead. Either way, it was very good. Eerie, subtle, creepy, and highly imaginative. It made me really want answers. I highly recommend this dark little gem to puzzle fans. Not for the faint of heart.
STORY: 7/10 GAMEPLAY: 9/10 GRAPHICS: 9/10 ART DESIGN: 9/10 MUSIC/SOUND: 7/10 OVERALL RATING: 8.5. -
hugovanharten28 July 2022This is probably as close to perfection in a game we will get. It's a 2D puzzle platformer where you play as a young boy. You don't know anything. Is the boy the only one left with a free mind? Is the world ending? You know nothing. If you pay attention to what happens around you. You may be able to piece together what happened here.
The puzzles are also fair and satisfying to solve, and they even strengthen the story!
This is definitely a slower-paced game. If you want high octanel gameplay, this is not what you're looking for, but will still fall in love with either way. -
iantommo-9253125 October 2022Few games can stand out as absolute classic. In my opinion, this one is certainly up there as one of the best games of all time.
The simplistic platform-negotiation (As natural landscape) soon develops into some intriguing natural and not so natural little puzzles.
There are many moments that are very memorable and leave you with a desire to tell friends and show off challenging puzzles or scary moments you managed to survive.
I liked the secret balls that can be discovered and deactivated. A nice additional objective to revisit later to "get them all".
The finale in this game has to be regarded as a classic in gaming history, Your spectacular transformation into a multi-limb being is weird, hilarious and just wonderful to control! The game then takes on a whole new feel of "What the heck?!"
I remember being amazed that the game was not over yet and that I was actually able to control this monstrosity...or at least stumble about and bump into walls and smash stuff!
Suddenly the game sprang into a new height of FUN and challenge. The new learning curve of puzzles related to this massive blob creature were also very satisfying and fun.
When it came to a sad end, I hoped there could possibly be a sequel, but realised that there probably wouldn't be one...or will there? -
Playdead was already known for having developed the wonderful game Limbo (2010). And this developer is even more efficient after the creation of Inside (2016).
This game is very mysterious and with an immersion that makes you want to understand what is happening in that world. To complement this immersion we have a very well done sound work that makes the experience even more captivating and an even greater desire to play the game. The setting is another very strong point and serves as a support for puzzles that are very creative and different. The way the game builds a certain terror in certain moments of the game without needing to jump scare is a very important detail to be analyzed.
Inside, like other indie games, comes with a simple idea and manages to apply all the ideas in a very charming way, along with a secret ending that shows us how good ideas make great games. -
Master_Strange28 February 2021The gameplay is based on survival of the character that depends on solving situational puzzles. The difficulty to be best described is moderate. Some sequences if played with headphones on will surely make your heart skip a beat. The makers have put great thought into the creation of this dystopian world which scores higher on the immersive experience as compared to Limbo. I recommend headphones for the best experience and have already recommended this to my friends, its a solid game. Thank you, Playdead.
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Top of class:
* Unique animations for death are a fantastic touch.
* Truly is an odd, eerie setting.
Good:
* 2d/ 3d view was interesting.
* Sound design, especially in the water, is great * Sense of fear around the water is well done * Swimming physics crisp
Bad:
* world is overall uninteresting and vague * puzzle design is hit or miss * Color tone is almost too dark in some areas
Verdict: Overall, this feels like a "best iPad game" rather than top game of all time. If you want a puzzler or a platformer there are better titles to scratch the itch.