INSIDE

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  • Summary: Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. The second game from Limbo developer Playdead.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. PSNStores
    Sep 12, 2016
    100
    I loved the implications of Limbo’s ending, it’s something that I think about quite often still, but Inside’s final chapter is the kind of thing that keeps you awake at night. It’s an unrelenting storm of nightmarish realities that completely blindsides you, and then things just get weirder from there.
  2. Push Square
    Aug 22, 2016
    100
    As far as puzzle platformers go, Inside is the new benchmark. This is a game that manages to spin a compelling yarn without uttering a single word, and one that is designed so meticulously that the puzzles it contains never once become rote or frustrating.
  3. IGN
    Aug 31, 2016
    100
    Inside very clearly builds upon what made Limbo great, and in fact builds something greater. Its unimaginable twist may leave you dumbfounded, confused, and quite possibly speechless, but it will fuel heated discussion with your friends about its meaning, its message, and its intentions.
  4. Brash Games
    Aug 30, 2016
    90
    It does so much right in terms of design and stealth however at times lacks in terms of ‘new’ and ‘exciting’ gameplay with regards to the puzzles.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 26, 2016
    90
    Certain standout moments play unlike any other game. Your first play-through may frustrate but the emotional aftermath hammers home the depth of the achievement. It's the nightmare cousin of Journey. [Oct 2016, p.78]
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  6. Hobby Consolas
    Aug 31, 2016
    90
    A blast for your conception of a classical videogame. Extremely clever in its gameplay design. Don't underestimate its sparse graphics and sound. It's all part of the plan.
  7. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 7, 2016
    60
    I’m sure others will (and already have) find meaning in Inside. There’ll be fascinating, insightful deconstructions and I look forward to reading them. There’s a wealth of praise for the game already. It’s clearly spoken to a lot of people, but it didn’t speak to me – except, perhaps, to berate me for not being smart enough to understand what it’s trying to say.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 147 out of 175
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 175
  3. Negative: 4 out of 175
  1. Fuge
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Like this delicate butterfly lost in vapors and cogs of LIMBO,

    INSIDE is a state of grace. An accomplishment. Thank you Arnt Jensen,    Like this delicate butterfly lost in vapors and cogs of LIMBO,

    INSIDE is a state of grace.
    An accomplishment.

    Thank you Arnt Jensen, thank you Playdead.    … Expand
  2. Irilinda
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Inside is a game without voice acting, but the way they show you the story it's just amazing. I had an awesome time, some puzzles are quiteInside is a game without voice acting, but the way they show you the story it's just amazing. I had an awesome time, some puzzles are quite easy, some of them took a while to figure out. A super positive game I totally recommend. If I had to mention something about it ... it would be the length.… Expand
  4. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    masterpiece great game good gameplay good graphics interesting story i want see more inside games .
  5. oldscotland
    Jun 1, 2017
    9
    INSIDE is a fantastic adventure that, whilst relatively short, packs a great amount of fun into its narrative and certainly doesn't overstayINSIDE is a fantastic adventure that, whilst relatively short, packs a great amount of fun into its narrative and certainly doesn't overstay its welcome like many games do nowadays.

    The puzzles are mostly at a level of difficulty that makes them taxing but at a level that can usually be figured out with some time, patience and some thought. On the occasions where I truly did get stuck at a point, I never felt frustrated by the game but rather at my own abilities. This meant that, once I had figured out the next step, I had a truly sense of elation and achievement.

    Visually, the game is dark and foreboding at points, again this is a positive. The sound is also minimal and helps sustain the heavy atmosphere.

    The final sections of the game are like something out of a David Lynch film and I really urge all to go along for the ride.    … Expand
  6. GoblinKiller50
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    Playdead took all the best parts of Limbo and smacked them together, while leaving (for the most part) the bad behind. Inside offers anPlaydead took all the best parts of Limbo and smacked them together, while leaving (for the most part) the bad behind. Inside offers an harrowing experience like no other platforming game has. You play as a young boy who begins the game fleeing from armed guards into a forest. If I say anymore, it's not worth playing. You must run and solve puzzles throughout the course of the game, which won't take you probably that long, due to the game being only about 3 to 4 hours long. Don't let that playtime though put you down, 4 hours of a good game is better than 4 hours of fun in a 20+ hour game. There was a few moments where the trial and error moments got out of hand, but that shouldn't scare you off from what I don't just consider one of the best games of 2016, or one of the best games of the 2010s, but I consider it to be one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  7. Awesomness_27
    Nov 12, 2020
    8
    Inside is a game that everyone should get. Although the story is short, the puzzles are a bit too easy, and the story is a bit too ambiguousInside is a game that everyone should get. Although the story is short, the puzzles are a bit too easy, and the story is a bit too ambiguous unless you look it up online . It’s still a great time, personally this game is like comfort food, it’s enjoyable not incredible but something that you’ll definitely like. From the soundtrack, to the sound design, to the overall aesthetic this game really sucks you in. The post futuristic near post apocalyptic setting really adds to the overall feel of this game, with memorable moments like the shockwave section or the monster escape section, it really does have moments that shine. Definitely go out and buy this it’s worth the money… Expand
  8. valxntine
    Dec 22, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ghetto. just ghetto. i played for roughly 6 hours when it was supposed to take 2-3. I uninstalled the game because it wouldnt let me put a CRATE OVER SOME WEIRD WATER stuff. I will never understand, nor see the ending because of this. This game has given be false hope that I would get some happy ending. instead there was just some weird mass body formation type mosh pit that rolled and destroyed stuff. no. i dont like it. i didnt like this. i hated this game. i still dont know the plot and i was playing it for 6 hours. my favourite little boy got abducted by some weird walking mosh pit. i hate this. no.… Expand

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