InnerSpace

WellPlayedKieron Verbrugge

8.8/10

More than just another artsy indie game, InnerSpace nearly earns a place among the greats were it not for niggling issues with the controls.

MonsterVineMonsterVine Staff

InnerSpace doesn’t do well with direction, but I think that’s the point. You’re meant to fly through the levels without thinking if what you’re doing is right or wrong. There’s no up or down in the traditional sense. The levels are designed like an inverted sphere where gravity pulls outwards instead of inwards. The freedom that comes from that design means you never feel like you’re failing.

KeenGamerRachel Watts

6.7/10

Discover the world of the Inverse, a collection of inside-out planets where demi-gods and ancient civilizations used to rule. InnerSpace is a relaxing, flying game where you explore the uncharted landscape of the Inverse, soar through the skies and dive into deep oceans finding relics and artifacts to uncover what happened to this mysterious place.

IGNEvan Campbell

6/10

InnerSpace definitely sticks the landing in creating a strange and stylish set of captivating worlds that are intriguing to explore. However, the flight controls and puzzles don’t come close enough to those same high points. My feelings wavered back and forth throughout this atmospheric aerial (and at points underwater) adventure, and I ultimately realized that I liked what I saw and heard for the most part. It’s just too bad that scratching under this surface didn’t unearth more rewarding mysteries.

Inner Space is not the perfect zen-game that it could have been. Despite moments of brilliance and an overall lovely aesthetic, there are mechanics which seem to be at odds with each other and thus the game seems conflicted. One moment you’re slowly following an enormous, glowing beast through an oceanic tunnel, and the next you’re chaining drifts together to zip through tight caverns while breaking through cracked glass panes. Whether you’re looking for peaceful flight or aerobatic action, Inner Space’s ideas have been better done elsewhere.

Push SquareLiam Croft

6/10

Ever since its release in 2012, a multitude of indie developers have tried to emulate the experience provided by Journey. The likes of ABZÛ and AER: Memories of Old have come close to replicating what made the PlayStation 3 release so special, but then there are other imitators that miss the mark completely. InnerSpace, the debut title from developer PolyKnight Games, just about sits in the middle of the two extremes. While the Kickstarted project does have a stunning art style to boast about, it’s the gameplay, the mystery, and vagueness that form the core of this type of game that brings the...

TechRaptorMatthew Arrojas

5.5/10

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.

Sirus GamingDavid Rix

5/10

We want to emphasize that 5 will always be the “average” number, not 7. So by far, it’s 50% great and it’s also 50% bad.

Pure NintendoTrevor Gould

5/10

InnerSpace is a release I really wanted to enjoy. The thought of exploring through both the air and the water filled me with hope for a unique, sci-fi adventure

TheSixthAxisMiguel Moran

5/10

InnerSpace manages to craft a bright, bizarre and beautiful world that is probably the best example of the phrase “eye candy” I can think of. Unfortunately, the act of exploring and navigating that serene, majestic world often times felt like a headache. The poor frame rate on Switch and no clear horizons made flying and swimming in InnerSpace far less enjoyable than the idea of those actions ever was.

GameTyrant Eddy Edens

0/10

InnerSpace is an amazing little title from the creators   PolyKnight Games and features an immersive exploration experience that in my opinion is only rivaled on the Nintendo Switch by Breath of the Wild, which are some tough shoes to fill.

Checkpoint GamingCameron Honey-Swain

Unscored

Flight is spectacular. Coined by some as the Icarus complex, there is innate desire in most humans to take flight to great heights. I’ve discussed in previous reviews that a great flight mechanic can make or break a game. Flight needs to feel liberating and simplified while also allowing for precision, something some AAA titles managed to fumble last year. So when InnerSpace offers up gameplay that is nothing but flight—you cross your fingers and take the plunge, all the while hoping that...