Release Date: January 16, 2018
An unique exploration-oriented game by indie studio PolyKnight Games. The gameplay in InnerSpace focuses on traversing a world surrounded by water, where the laws of physics are reversed, and the locals live in cities built on the remnants of earlier civilizations. You play as a cartographer searching for artifacts and discovering previously unknown places to learn the history of this universe.
InnerSpace for PC, SWITCH and etc. is a unique adventure game by indie studio PolyKnight Games. Originially the game was to be released only on PC, but thanks to the of the publisher, Aspyr Media, it was also released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
The gameplay in InnerSpace for PC, SWITCH and etc. focuses on traversing worlds surrounded by water, where the laws of physics are reversed, and the locals live in cities built on the remnants of earlier civilizations. You play as an unnamed cartographer searching for artifacts and discovering previously unknown places to learn the history of this universe.
The game combines free exploration with a narrative, and it was inspired by such productions as Proteus. You can go wherever you want by a special vehicle, which can travel both in the air and in the water. The levels are not strictly separated, but are a part of a greater environment, which can be interacted with by e.g. using a special kind of energy, allowing you to shoot or change the machine's wings into blades to cut objects (such as electric wires, supplying energy to gates, or seaweeds).
All your actions are connected to the plot, uncovering the history of the worlds and their deities. Each world has its own demi-god keeper, and the encounters with them resemble colossus battles from Shadow of the Colossus. However, these giants are not just some bosses to defeat. The protagonist of InnerSpace can interact with them in many ways, not just in combat.
InnerSpace for PC, SWITCH and etc. features simple but pleasant visuals – clearly inspired by Journey – they’re modest but colorful (mostly red, blue, and orange). The soundtrack is equally minimalist and its calm notes provide for a fitting mood for exploration.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Developer: PolyKnight Games
Publisher: Aspyr Media
System Requirements for InnerSpace Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-4170 3.7 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 6850 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 7/10.
Game Ratings for InnerSpace Video Game.
PlayStation LifeStyle: 9 / 10 by Blake Grundman
In case you couldn't tell, InnerSpace is a game that you should be playing. The well-realized worlds, exceptional aesthetic and compelling exploration mechanics complement each other tremendously well. If you can get past the occasional bout of unnecessary complex exposition, the evolution of each environment tells a compelling enough story to keep you enthralled from start to finish. Drop everything and check out what deserves to be one of the sleeper hits of 2018.
TechRaptor: 5.5 / 10 by Matthew Arrojas
If you can make it through InnerSpace's frustrating and tedious lows, there is some degree of fun to be had. However, this game fails to hold a candle to many of the games it tries to emulate. If good, arcadey flying mechanics are all you need in a game, then this might be for you. There is little else on offer to set itself apart from the rest of the pack.
ACG: by Jeremy Penter
Average score from votes.