Inside Review

By peter paras

Thoughtful Annihilation.

Six years after Playdead's groundbreaking, indie masterpiece, Limbo, the Danish developer is finally back with Inside. In the strictest sense, this is another wordless, 2.5D side scroller starring a young boy who begins his quest in the woods and, over the course of three hours, becomes all too familiar with the so-called "achievements" of mankind. Along the…

  • Developer Playdead is still the best in 2D moody business
  • A mature, yet not at all stuffy take on the lives of others
  • Muted color palate best served with a haunting score
  • Stays with you long after finishing the three-hour campaign
  • Beyond the terrific gameplay, intricate puzzles, not much reason to replay
  • Can a feel a little too similar to Limbo

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