Inmost

Inmost tells its dark and troubling tale with plenty of style and there's an expertly handled mixing of narrative elements and satisfying gameplay mechanics for the most part that only really loses its way in the final stretch, unwisely wrestling control away from players and brute-forcing a rather neat and tidy ending that's at odds with how deftly the multi-layered story is handled early on. This and a few control niggles aside, however, are not enough to derail what is a genuinely haunting and memorable experience that's well worth checking out.

Inmost is a deeply atmospheric ride that succeeds in making you feel completely lost in its dark, rainy world.

More than a logical adventure, INMOST is a kind of tool for communicating and interpreting topics that are not talked about much. The idea of the whole title left a powerful experience in me that sticks with me for days after finishing it. The pixelated visuals, along with the perfectly matched music and eerie atmosphere of the title, fit perfectly, and I can't imagine everything working so well together if even one component was a little different. Nothing distracts from the plot, quite the opposite. An average of four hours may not be enough for some, but for me it was completely enough.

Inmost may seem like an ordinary 15 dollars indie game that you can kill in a few hours, but it is actually a unique tale full of secrets that will make you play it over and over again to fully discover its creepy world.

I think that the developers really went for their vision wholeheartedly but I think that Inmost as a game could have been much better.

Inmost took me by surprise as I wasn’t prepared for the incredible story it has to tell. Its gameplay and puzzle elements are perfectly symmetrical, making it easy to immerse yourself in this dark world for an evening and come out feeling satisfied, if not, a little melancholic. Load times and lack of direction do very little to hinder this adventure that I think is well worth your time.

Simple yet thrilling 8-bit platformer with outstanding art, beautiful music and emotional story.

INMOST was a pleasant surprise. The game was a short experience with a powerful narrative with effects that can last so much longer. As for the gameplay itself, the fun puzzles and collaboration with the story helped to bring the game to life.

There’s little fat on this adventure. The aesthetic is unnerving and the audio production is second to none. What presents as a cute adventure quickly turns into an unsettling tale that might leave younger minds checking the closet for moving shadows. Just as you think things are starting to become mundane, Inmost unleashes a new twist. Whether that is a new character, a different enemy, or a new tale of woe, there’s no hanging around for filler.

INMOST is by no means the most original game, but players who appreciate simply being absorbed into a beautiful, frightening setting should enjoy it. The world is small but densely packed with details that truly conjure the feeling of exploring a shadowy realm by the light of the moon.