The Inner Friend

The Inner Friend

Available on:

PC
PS4
XONE

Genres

Puzzle, Adventure, Indie

Developer

PLAYMIND

Release Date

September 5, 2018 (7 years ago)

Publisher

PLAYMIND

Content Rating

T

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Summary

The Inner Friend features a rich visual environment, supported by an immersive soundscape and a cinematic soundtrack enhancing immersion and emotional moments. Movement, imagery, and music are the main ways for the player to interact with the Shadow, their guide throughout the descent. Dark and scary, mysterious at times, the world of The Inner Friend is a surrealist representation of memories and fears.

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