I get it.

Inside is an artistic masterpiece of a game that is perfectly in line with playdead's vision of games as art. It's one of the best platformers I've ever played and the best puzzle game I've played since Portal 2. The world is interesting and while it's not as deep as other gaming worlds like Rapture or Yarnham (I think that's how it's spelt) it's still incredibly interesting to explore and theorise.

The puzzles are all top notch as well and every single solution to the feels smart and clever unlike most puzzle games, there was some moments where I gave up and looked up the answer and never once I thought "How was I supposed to know that" or "Wait you can do that" it was more like "Why didn't I think of that" or "Oh, well obviously that's what I'm meant to do" which is a sign of great puzzle design.

So in conclusion Inside is probably one of the best puzzle platformers I've ever played (tied up there with the original Little Nightmares). The game is a masterclass in design and atmosphere, creating a memorable experience like no other.

Reviewed on Jan 07, 2024


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