Inside Reviews

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9.5 / 10.0
Jul 5, 16

There are some games that when you finish them, you think about them for a long time. Inside falls into the same category.

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Jun 28, 2016

I simply cannot write about some of Inside's most hauntingly memorable scenes and most diabolical puzzles without ruining the magic – so I won't. Fans of Limbo should know that they're in for a treat with Inside, and if you're new to Play Dead's brand of Lynchian puzzle games, know that Inside is a unique, 4-6 hour experience that'll change your perception of what a puzzle platformer should aspire to.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2016

Inside follows the pattern set by Limbo, but goes further in terms of narrative and attention to detail, making it one of those 'must play' adventure.

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M3
Top Critic
Jun 28, 2016

With minimal tricks, Playdead not only manages to hold us to a stranglehold, but also joins the crowd of developers who want to say something for real.

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10 / 10
Jun 28, 2016

Inside is part of this race of games that can mark you for life.

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86 / 100
Jun 28, 2016

Enormously atmospheric skill-puzzle mix with great graphic style that captivates until the end.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2016

‎Still, it doesn't take away from the fact that Inside is a game that's been one of the best released this year. There are fantastic puzzles in the game and the game is for the most part a lot of fun and addictive to play. If you like Limbo, you should play it too.‎

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2016

The parallel to Limbo feels necessary when talking to people who haven't yet played Inside; after finishing it, it feels wholly unnecessary. Inside stands on its own merits as a superbly captivating and moving experience, one that's bound to be on your mind in the time you spend away from it. Someone once told me that the games you can't stop thinking about when you're not playing them are the truly great ones. I'm inclined to agree. Inside fits that mold even though we've seen others of its ilk before.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jun 28, 2016

Inside isn’t just some incremental improvement over the basic premise of Limbo, it’s one of the best puzzle-platformers ever made.

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Jun 28, 2016

Playdead's followup to Limbo expands on and improves all of that game's ideas so thoroughly, there's no question why it took six years to get here.

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Recommended
Jun 28, 2016

Playdead's follow-up to Limbo is a superior game in every way.

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9.8 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2016

Inside is the closest I have ever felt to experiencing a simulated nightmare. It’s the perfect showcase of the kind of emotion an interactive experience can inspire

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Jun 28, 2016

Inside's nightmarish journey is fascinating and frightening in equal measure. This puzzle platformer is easily consumed, but digesting its disturbing world will be a contemplative challenge.

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USgamer
Top Critic
Jun 28, 2016

Combine a highly compelling visual narrative with superb puzzles and brilliant platforming, and you have Inside, one of the most intriguing, addictive, and beautiful-looking games of this generation. Its only downside is that it's quite short, but while it lasts, it's absolutely glorious.

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Jun 28, 2016

Inside is a worthy successor to Limbo, that improves upon it in many ways. It's visually richer, less obtrusive with its puzzling elements and tells its evocative, grim fairy tale with a greater panache.

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Jun 28, 2016

Inside is very much a near-perfect follow up to 2010's excellent Limbo. The game has the same dark, malevolent feel, and it expands on its predecessor's puzzle platforming in new and interesting ways. It does have a few of the same faults, such as a short runtime, and the overall experience isn't quite as blissfully satisfying, but Inside is a great game from start to finish.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jun 28, 2016

A worthy follow-up to Limbo, that challenges in terms of both its fiendish puzzles and its harrowing storytelling.

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Ray Carsillo
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2016

Inside is a brilliantly crafted game that will keep you talking about it long after you’ve finished playing. Its moody, atmospheric world and terrific puzzle-platforming are simply the hooks to first draw you in.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2016

Playdead's brilliant and evocative sophomore effort is solid proof that 2010's Limbo was no fluke

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Jun 28, 2016

Inside builds on every strength of Playdead's Limbo, while also delivering a compelling yet haunting world filled with smart puzzles and inventive mechanics.

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