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In Sound Mind
Released On: Sep 28, 2021
75
8.4
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
75
61% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
39% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
75
61% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
39% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Above all else, In Sound Mind is fun. The horror and melancholy of what’s going on in the plot is balanced out by light-hearted camp, the levels are all interwoven exploration puzzles where a new tool invariably makes you realize several new areas you can discover, it’s all so easy to just get lost for hours and hours until next thing you know it’s 3AM.
In Sound Mind takes a very particular approach to horror to become a strange adventure with solid exploration and interesting narrative.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 84 User Ratings
8.4
87% Positive
73 Ratings
73 Ratings
7% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
6% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 84 User Ratings
8.4
87% Positive
73 Ratings
73 Ratings
7% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
6% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
In Sound Mind definitely has some limitations in terms of its presentation and combat, but these elements don’t take too much away from what it does well. It’s more of a spooky mystery than a full horror title, and with its hub world, clever secrets, and evolving set of tools, it continually presents new opportunities to interact with its twisted environments. If you like games that try to screw with your head, it’s worth booking a session with Dr. Wales.
In Sound Mind excels at its atmosphere and characterization of Desmond and the delusions of his patients. Combat can feel a little lackluster, and the story structure is formulaic. However, there is a love of horror on display found in the environments and core design of the experience.
In short, it is far from equaling the pillars from which it is inspired (Outlast, Layers of Fear, Silent Hill ...) or even from being a very good game, despite a certain potential.
In Sound Mind tells an interesting story and provides an intriguing combination of first-person exploration, puzzles and shooting, but it fails to have the impact it could’ve had due to bland visuals, mediocre combat, and the fact that it’s a horror game that isn’t very scary.
In Sound Mind is a solid horror game brought down by massive problems. It never runs smoothly and the controls are imprecise. The worst part during our time with the game was when we had to circumvent a game-breaking bug by triggering another bug on purpose.
A love letter to a single-player FPS campaign that seems to be gone. Everything from the level design, The smart story that slowly unfolds, The haunted feeling, and the fast heartbeat before opening the next door to a new era, Not sure what to expect.
Bonus points: amazing soundtrack - Maybe the best Ive ever heard in an FPS game.
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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 a life of its own and leads you to discover a ser...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Sep 28, 2021
Developer:
- We Create Stuff
Publisher: Modus Games
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