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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: 87 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 87
  3. Negative: 0 out of 87
  1. BaziCenter
    Feb 14, 2017
    100
    By entering the world of Inside, you'll forget your own world and everything that's been going on in it. From beautiful art design to engaging gameplay, thrilling atmosphere to marvelous story, everything about this game is truly exceptional. Do not miss it.
  2. Time
    Jun 28, 2016
    100
    Brings to fruition whatever Playdead’s designers were scratching at six years ago...This now feels like where Limbo was headed all along. I’m just grateful Playdead has been afforded the chance to bring us there.
  3. Game Over Online
    Jul 4, 2016
    100
    Much like Limbo, Inside also has a timeless quality to it and is yet another must-play experience from Playdead.
  4. M3
    Jun 28, 2016
    90
    Inside is not only one of the best indie games in a long time, it might as well be the best game of 2016, so far. With beautiful design and an interesting story, Playdead manages to deliver a platform adventure that won't leave anyone untouched.
  5. Edge Magazine
    Aug 26, 2016
    90
    Inside may require thought, care and occasionally a sharp sense of timing to progress, but its obstacles never feel unfair. [Issue#296, p.120]
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  6. Yahoo!
    Jun 30, 2016
    90
    Inside is an artistic triumph. Video games, at their best, fold their various components into a whole that is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inside does exactly that, and more so does exactly what its name implies: it gets in your head, in your system, and stays there.
  7. Gamer.nl
    Jun 28, 2016
    75
    Inside, from the makers of Limbo, is just like its predecessor - truly amazing to explore. The beautiful atmosphere and the intriguing themes are interesting, even though the game is fairly short and does not succeed in being very challenging.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 81
  3. Negative: 4 out of 81
  1. Project-2
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    Fascinating and breathtaking from A to Z. Never a game has deliver so much feelings to me.

    INSIDE shows how video games are meant to be.    Fascinating and breathtaking from A to Z. Never a game has deliver so much feelings to me.

    INSIDE shows how video games are meant to be. But it also shows how Art can be.

    Thank you Playdead, for everything.    … Expand
  2. schrobro
    Jul 1, 2016
    10
    My emotions at the beginning of the game were mostly filled with fear. The pit in my stomach as I barely escaped death time after time wasMy emotions at the beginning of the game were mostly filled with fear. The pit in my stomach as I barely escaped death time after time was intense. Contrast that to the huge smile on my face the last 20 minutes(I laughed out loud multiple times, though I'm probably twisted). This game is incredible and should not be missed.… Expand
  4. Jacobnorman
    Jul 14, 2016
    10
    What can one say. Just play it. Just play the damn game! If you like Limbo, you'll love it! Played the whole thing in one night because itWhat can one say. Just play it. Just play the damn game! If you like Limbo, you'll love it! Played the whole thing in one night because it easily pulls you in and grabs your curiosity "what is this world I'm exploring? What happened to society?" This game is another step forward for video games as a creative story telling thought provoking amazing piece of entertainment device!… Expand
  5. bogusrj
    Jul 1, 2016
    10
    Sensacional, jogo com uma atmosfera, física, gráficos e ambientação excelentes. Lembra muito Limbo mas é um jogo bem diferente, o final é deSensacional, jogo com uma atmosfera, física, gráficos e ambientação excelentes. Lembra muito Limbo mas é um jogo bem diferente, o final é de explodir a cabeça e nos fazer pensar, o jogo possui um final secreto apenas quando você pega todos os coletáveis, tente descobrir o que acontece. Recomendo muito que todos joguem e prestigiem esse incrível jogo da playdead, depois de terminar o jogo assistam o trailer novamente.… Expand
  6. Hornwalker
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    A must play. 3-5 hours in length(a bit short if you are looking for something more meaty to sink your teeth into) and generally fairly simpleA must play. 3-5 hours in length(a bit short if you are looking for something more meaty to sink your teeth into) and generally fairly simple puzzles are my only very minor complaints.

    As others have said, its beautifully designed, very unsettling in a good way, and it leaves enough mystery after you finish to leave you thinking about for a while. Just go buy it, and play it, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  7. DrZomboid
    Dec 7, 2017
    8
    Simplistic game in 2.5D world with obscure atmosphere, 3 colors cartoon like graphics and zero dialogue.
    So much potential is trapped in this    Simplistic game in 2.5D world with obscure atmosphere, 3 colors cartoon like graphics and zero dialogue.
    So much potential is trapped in this small yet fantastic package.
    Shame this is not AAA game. It could be groundbreaking moment in gaming.    … Expand
  8. gabriel741br
    Jul 27, 2016
    0
    o jogo e ruim em todos os aspectos, nao vale a pena comprar ele pois alem de a historia ser pessima a gameplay do jogo torna-se repetitiva eo jogo e ruim em todos os aspectos, nao vale a pena comprar ele pois alem de a historia ser pessima a gameplay do jogo torna-se repetitiva e chata durante toda a campanha e tambem tem a questao dos gaficos que são bastante ultrapassados.… Expand

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