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6About INMOST
Something is lurking in the shadows... . . INMOST, by Lithuania-based indie studio Hidden Layer Games, is an emotional and deeply atmospheric narrative-driven puzzle platformer. Uncover the story of an adventurous young girl, a stoic knight and a man in search of answers. . . . . . . . . Explore a crumbling, nightmarish landscape, slice through enemies, and spring deadly traps in order to escape the evil that awaits… . . **INMOST is an intimate story of loss and hope that some may find upsetting. Player discretion is advised.**. . . . . . Features. . Venture through a hauntingly atmospheric pixel art world . . 3 main characters, each with their own unique gameplay styles . . A knight adventures into the depths of a deteriorating castle. A child uncovers the past of an eerie house. A wanderer searches for answers. . . Lure enemies into lethal traps, solve environmental puzzles and utilise your scythe, hookshot and pickaxe to avoid a gruesome end! . . Discover a 3-5 hour emotional story, intended to be played in a single-sitting on a dark, stormy night . . Explore every nook and cranny to find secret passages and collectibles . . Featuring the vocal talents of Andrew Dennis and
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- Adventure
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I added this game to my wishlist ages ago, and then promptly forgot about it
I added this game to my wishlist ages ago, and then promptly forgot about it. Upon opening it and beginning to play, the controls were a bit clunky and the story was ... slow. But an hour in? HALF of that in? I was streaming the game for two friends, and all three of us were too invested to sleep. Half of us have to work in the morning, and I'm still writing this review before I go to bed. The story, the art, and the music combined into a story that's heart-wrenching and worth the discovery. I highly recommend it; this game hit in the worst, and the best, places. But be warned, if you cry easily or are sensitive to topics such as a depression or loss; stay safe, and stay well. And appreciate this game!
- Graphics4.5
- Gameplay4.5
- Story4.0
- Value4.0
Worth every hour
This is a game that is slow and not driven by its gameplay but rather the narrative and atmosphere that it conveys. It tells a moving story in a visually impressive environment and the soundtrack does its part too. If you want to experience a deep narrative during 3 hours INMOST is definitely something to check out.
- Graphics4.5
- Gameplay4.5
- Story3.5
- Value4.0
Exactly what I hoped for
UPDATE: Just finished the game, and I can easily say the game is about something that should be talked about more. Very few games tackle the concept of pain, happiness, depression, and how serious of a problem it is if left alone. It grows, amplifies, becomes overbearing. INMOST is every bit as amazing as the rest of my review makes it sound, albeit a bit niche. If there is only ONE thing I do recommend this game for, it would be the sound and ambience design. The colours though limited, get the current emotion across beautifully and the sound design is truly the superstar of this short, thoughtful game. I enjoyed every second of this game. It is not a fairly simple game to be honest, and I was a bit annoyed by the initial difficulty suddenly plateauing, but the narrative and sound design more than makes up for it in my opinion. This game is NOT for you if you are looking for a challenge, or something short. The colours are creepy, the sound design is great, and you can see the love and effort put into animating and overall game design. It's fluid, you can feel the characters get sluggish after a big jump, run when there's danger. There are 3 characters you play as, and each play very differently. I am hoping at some point it becomes clearer how the 3 are linked. The world is scary, creepy, and I felt unnerved and nervous plenty of times. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a narrative game that focuses on a different concept than most games (UPDATE: I originally wrote clever puzzles, but I was wrong as they simplify quite quickly and focus more on the narrative exclusively)
- Graphics4.5
- Gameplay4.5
- Story4.5
- Value4.0
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