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  • Summary: Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.

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Nintendo Switch Indie Highlights - January 2019
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Sep 14, 2020
    90
    There’s little fat on this adventure. The aesthetic is unnerving and the audio production is second to none. What presents as a cute adventure quickly turns into an unsettling tale that might leave younger minds checking the closet for moving shadows. Just as you think things are starting to become mundane, Inmost unleashes a new twist. Whether that is a new character, a different enemy, or a new tale of woe, there’s no hanging around for filler. Inmost is short but the excellent proportion, charming visuals, and incredible audio all combine to make a truly enthralling experience. Grab it on a stormy night when you’re looking for something a little darker.
  2. Sep 11, 2020
    85
    The pixel art aesthetic of Inmost is one of its main protagonist, accompanying ideally the grim story.
  3. Aug 30, 2020
    82
    Somber, emotional, and allegoric, Inmost is more than the sum of its parts and a memorable experience, in spite of its short duration.
  4. Aug 18, 2020
    80
    Driven by a mastered artistic direction and a staging that hits the mark, Inmost is a dark and captivating tale that can be read in one go.
  5. Aug 27, 2020
    80
    Pixels shouldn’t be this scary. Inmost is a short but very memorable metroidvania horror, full of cinematic lighting and intricate diorama-like levels. The visual storytelling is masterful, and it’s without doubt the most atmospheric 2D game since Hollow Knight. Grab some noise-cancelling headphones and turn off the lights, you’re in for a fright.
  6. Aug 25, 2020
    75
    It's possible that the hybridization of styles may it lose some steam, as it is a short experience, but there is no doubt that its essence is very intense. Solid. Intimate.
  7. Sep 18, 2020
    64
    I’ve worried before when criticising such tales that I might be undermining the real-life experiences of a creator, who is trying to process through their creation. I feel reasonably secure that no one has ever gone through a situation as ridiculous as what’s eventually depicted here. It’s bothered me.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Sep 30, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I could not believe a game with such simple graphics could catch me that strong. Gameplay maybe not the bestThis game is a masterpiece. I could not believe a game with such simple graphics could catch me that strong. Gameplay maybe not the best aswell, but the story covers it all. The story in really stunning - I could feel tears in my eyes at the end which happends with me not very often. It may be a bit confusing at the start, but at the end you will understand everything. Highly recommended for anyone. Expand
  2. Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Если в этот шедевр, не побоюсь этого слова, сыграют разработчики или начальство таких ''шедевров'' как The Last of Us Part II или Call ofЕсли в этот шедевр, не побоюсь этого слова, сыграют разработчики или начальство таких ''шедевров'' как The Last of Us Part II или Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War на которые потрачены миллионы вечно зелёных и работали сотни а может и тысячи людей. Они я думаю напишут по собственному желанию или как минимум им будет очень стыдно, за то что они такие бездарные личности которые, явно занимаются не своим делом в этой жизни. Для понимания, изначально проект, несколько лет делали 2 человека. По существу, кто играет в графику а так же тупорылые ,сразу мимо. Людям же думающим, любящим подумать над не сложными ну интересными головоломками, которые играют в игры с прекрасным сюжетом и глубоким смыслом, я думаю непростительное расточительство пропустить этот шедевр. PS. Игру спиратил, но после прохождения, купил дабы поддержать талантливейших людей. Expand
  3. Jan 26, 2021
    10
    You know, I don't really like "walkthrough" gameplay, so was not expecting something cool, but that game... literally left me no chance and IYou know, I don't really like "walkthrough" gameplay, so was not expecting something cool, but that game... literally left me no chance and I got fantastic experience.
    It starts to charm you with a beautiful mysterious atmosphere and continues with your actions: explore your home step by step, solve a few puzzles, have some doze of action, find our other side of your character, speak to a stranger and of course all the game long you learn the story. The story about beauty and tragedy, story filled with pain and love, deep thoughts and simple joys of everyday life.
    Yes, the game is not too long or hard, but it keeps excited all the time with perfectly balanced always changing gameplay and storytelling. It was a pleasure to play it.
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  4. Jan 28, 2023
    8
    An interesting strong story about pain and love between children and parents. I can’t say that I cried, as some write in their reviews, butAn interesting strong story about pain and love between children and parents. I can’t say that I cried, as some write in their reviews, but for a simple indie game, this is a very good job. Especially the visual. I really love high-quality pixel art, and it is here, in stock. In its gray and gloomy tones, but nevertheless, the game has a very pleasant visual style.
    Until the very end, you can almost understand nothing in the story, what exactly the story is about, but after the plot is revealed, there are no unpleasant "story holes", everything is in front of you.
    The only two things that were unpleasant: (1) a bit of an uncomfortable fights when playing as a knight (2) a short story... no, I understand that this is not a full-fledged adventure, but a simple dark fairy tale... but I unexpectedly found the end credits. I wanted more of that dark pixel art World.
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  5. Sep 15, 2020
    8
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  6. Sep 14, 2020
    8
    didnt have any expectations but this game surprised me so much but how good it is, gameplay is rather easy and there just to call itself adidnt have any expectations but this game surprised me so much but how good it is, gameplay is rather easy and there just to call itself a game but the story is amazing and has a lot of depth, its about all kinds of topic to discuss and so many things open for interpretation Expand
  7. Jul 19, 2021
    4
    Okay, okay, the story line is a nwholesome and sad metaphor, and the graphics are a whole mood by themselves. Honestly, this game had anOkay, okay, the story line is a nwholesome and sad metaphor, and the graphics are a whole mood by themselves. Honestly, this game had an amazing potential, but there is an gigantic flaw : there is almost no gameplay. Everything goes extremely slowly, and absolutly zero skill is needed, it is just a long and tedious serie of tasks you're achieving, with no reward. Now I get that this is also a part of the whole metaphor, but this just turned this game into a no fun moment to go through.
    I definitely wouldn't recommand it, which is sad, because I was really looking forward to find something great after seeing the trailer.
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