Review: The Inner Friend (Steam)

Descend into an eerie world made of scattered memories and unresolved traumas and explore a nightmarish landscape where you will come face to face with childhood fears and nightmares.

Pros:

  • Nice graphics.
  • 353MB Download size.
  • Steam achievements.
  • Graphics settings- Resolution, Gamma, V-sync, Shadow/effects and post-process quality.
  • Full controller support.
  • Can invert axis.
  • Gameplay is a mixture of exploration, Puzzles and a bit of horror.
  • Stranger things inspired soundtrack.
  • Storytelling is done in a way that is powerful yet minimal.
  • Thought provoking.
  • Attack puzzles how you like.
  • Big open areas that you can freely explore.
  • Horror aspects throughout and the occasional jump scare attempt.

Cons:

  • Mouse cursor stays on screen.
  • Short game.
  • No replay value.
  • Not always clear what to do.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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