INSIDE - Before You Buy

Inside (PC, Xbox One) is the follow-up to the indie-hit Limbo. Is it a worthy successor, and worth the wait? Let Jake Baldino tell you.

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I love watching a “before you buy” after i buy

[mariachirokova]

Dont need a "Before You Buy", just buy it, its amazing

[LilSpghetti]

Inside is one of the best games I have ever played. It doesn't need to be too challenging because it's a work of art. It's just the right amount of challenging so you can keep progressing and enjoy the story. The game is only $20 and it is very worth it. That's the price of going to the movies and getting a popcorn and a drink. Very VERY worth it. Stop reading this review or any others because there's no cons to this game. Go buy it!

[MiciousDawn]

I’m in the middle of playing this and all the “it’s so easy” “it’s not very challenging” “you won’t get stuck or frustrated” took a hit to my self esteem because I got frustrated, stuck and had to take a break a number of times. So if that was you too you aren’t alone!

[BIRLZ]

Too late already bought it, 11/10 must buy.

[OhMyNotThePie]

Inside - Before You Buy:

Just buy it...

[gameranxTV]

A ton of you have asked about this one. So here it is!

[jackburton]

Just f*cking buy it. It is literally as close to a perfect game as I have ever played. 100/10

[chelitopower]

God this game was great. The $20 price-tag never scared me away, since it's basically like supporting the developer who has now made 2 great games (LIMBO and INSIDE).

[KarlRock]

Thanks for the review. I'll grab it. It's 90% right now, so seems like a bargain.

[Ryan-bwto]

Buying inside is totally worth it this is one of the best games I've played

It maybe short but you will probably play it more than once to piece together this plot and maybe even make your own theories on it that means you matpat

[j.s.]

I just finished it for the first time yesterday, and it was an absolute delight to play through. The world INSIDE is set in has so much intrigue, cool worldbuilding and memorable areas. Because of its small details and achievements, it's as good as infinitely replayable. It also has secrets!!
The character-animations are the elements I like the most; every sprite feels like there's a weight to them, and that they have different personalities (funny, considering none of them have faces).
It's just charming and a blast through and through, and I think it's one of my favorite games of all time.

[JesuSoup]

all I can say is wtf is with that ending like holy shit

[ShadesOfNate]

I did a playthrough of the trial for Unravel and I felt that it had similar mechanics to Inside, along with the character design.

[Kalikovision]

"Its also not very long. You're probably gonna hear this a lot" Well, I never!

[InvaderDREN]

God I loved this game... It reminded me of how it felt to be a scared little kid in a world that seemed dangerous. Limbo was very dreamlike and surreal, but Inside is way more grounded and it constantly, CONSTANTLY surprises you. It never lets up. It makes you feel things where you might shiver or tear up or grin uncontrollably. If you love animation this has some of the best, very reminiscent of Pixar or The Iron Giant. Play this game with just you and a good pair of headphones.

[phantmdummy]

The animations are amazing. Reminds me of the first time I played Shadow of Colossus, and just the acts of running, rolling and climbing were made so much more enjoyable by the intricate animation work.

[jamesparsley]

Clue: the front cover of INSIDE is a really subtle reference to the ending.

[EpicLebaneseNerd]

Went in blind on this one simply from word of mouth...ended up being glued to the tv for 8 hours until i got 1000/1000 gamerscore on it was easy, the secret ending was a mindbender, especially the last 2 twists in the game, i am not sure who actually figured the end puzzle on the spot but in case someone did then i am mindblown....anw, 11/10, no need to think, just buy and if $20 is too much money for u, then maybe u should move to mobile gaming.

[tedecoo]

Still my favourite game. I felt so powerful in the end and it genuinely excited me and would love to play it for the first time again.