INSIDE
Guide a hunted boy through a dark puzzle-platform adventure, using movement, jumping and grabbing to overcome obstacles while people and dogs pursue him.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.2 / 10
About this game
INSIDE follows a boy caught in a pursuit connected to a secretive project. You guide him through a 2D puzzle-platform adventure with a small set of actions: move, jump and grab. Progress involves solving puzzles, negotiating obstacles and escaping the people and dogs following him. The opening gives little explanation of his situation, placing the immediate task of getting through danger first. Dark artwork and an ambient soundtrack frame the journey. The combination of environmental problems and pursuit asks you to consider both how to proceed and when to move.
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A focused prospect for players drawn to environmental puzzles and an unexplained, threatening situation.
A compact action set can put attention on applying familiar movements to each obstacle. Pursuit and the unexplained opening may appeal if you enjoy acting within a mystery before understanding its context.
Strengths
- A small action vocabulary can keep attention on puzzle situations rather than remembering many commands.
- Dark artwork and ambient sound can reinforce the vulnerability of the pursued boy.
Weaknesses
- Players who need clear exposition before taking action may find the unexplained opening distancing.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy puzzle-platform challenges, dark imagery and working through an uncertain situation.
Play notes: The Switch listing warns of extreme violence; this may be unsuitable for someone seeking a gentle puzzle adventure.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Combining puzzles with pursuit can create a contrast between considering an obstacle and committing to movement. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Using movement, jumping and grabbing for puzzles and escape can suit players who prefer situational problems to a large ability set. | Reviewed | 9.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Dark imagery and ambient sound may strengthen the sense of isolation established by the hunted protagonist. | Reviewed | 9.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The compact set of movement, jump and grab actions may make the controls easier to remember while concentrating on a puzzle. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Playdead
- Publisher
- Playdead
- Release date
- 2018
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Puzzle · Primary genre
- Tags
- ExplorationStory-drivenSlow BurnMain Story 10–20 HoursInvestigationThird PersonSolo-friendlyPuzzle SolvingLinear Levels3D Graphics
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- Windows PCWorldwide2016
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2018
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
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