Inmost

Genre: Puzzle-Platformer

Players: 1

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Review:

Inmost is a Puzzle-Platformer released on mobile devices in 2019 and ported to PC and Nintendo Switch in 2020. This game follows three characters tied together by a dark story – a young girl, an old man, and an evil knight.

The presentation in this game is very appealing, using a beautiful pixel art presentation that’s largely desaturated and monochrome in a very stylized way, with great use of lighting. It’s a distinctive look that really sets the game apart and makes it a pleasure to look at. This is backed by an atmospheric and mostly instrumental soundtrack that highlights the game’s somber themes.

Unfortunately, while the game is a treat for the eyes and ears, the gameplay is less successful. The platforming in this game has frustratingly limited movement, and it can be sluggish just to get from one spot to another. And when it comes to the puzzles, it isn’t always clear where you’re meant to go or what you’re supposed to do. Despite enjoying this game’s aesthetics, at no point did I feel like this was a game that was especially fun to play.

In the end, Puzzle-Platformer fans may still be tempted to give Inmost a look purely due to its great presentation. However, if it wasn’t for the presentation I feel like this is a game that wouldn’t have much going for it. This may be a game you’re better off watching gameplay footage of than actually playing.

tl;dr – Inmost is a Puzzle-Platformer with a gorgeous, moody pixel art presentation, with a story focusing on three different characters – a young girl, an old man, and a villainous knight. Unfortunately, while this game looks and sounds great, it isn’t very fun to play, with sluggish movement and unclear goals. Fans of the genre may still find it worth a look, but most are better off simply watching a playthrough of the game online.

Grade: C

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