In Sound Mind Reviews

In Sound Mind is ranked in the 56th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Nov 14, 2022

In Sound Mind features plenty of unnecessary and frustrating mechanics, but a complex, entertaining story and the deft application of classic and psychological horror tropes help carry the game.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2022

In Sound Mind managed to disprove our initial impressions and finally turned out to be a game worth devoting some of your evenings to, always in a dark room with headphones on to completely isolate yourself from the real world.

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Nick Nikolov
7.5 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2022

Rarely can you sit down with a horror game and watch it start out in one genre, jump to another, lounge in a third and then land with an amazing flourish. Even if you’re not a fan of “scary” games, give this one a chance. Step through the door and brave the mystery of Milton Haven.

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6.5 / 10.0
Jan 11, 2022

Amusing spectral therapy in your own mind.

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7 / 10
Nov 23, 2021

In Sound Mind is quite an average title. It contains a lot of interesting and entertaining parts, but it's also really rough around the edges. By no means is it a horror or the smoothest gaming experience, but if you're looking for something that will give you a new perspective on classic indie horror games, you've come to the right place.

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8.2 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2021

In Sound Mind is one of those surprises that come out of nowhere. The set of refined playful and narrative components manages to offer a complete, varied, immersive and challenging experience thanks to a series of simple ideas and intuitive concepts that work pretty well together.

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7.6 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2021

In Sound Mind is an ambitious horror title that throws us into real nightmares, giving life to highly varied situations but lacking in the horror component, with a few really scary situations and some gameplay design choices leading to monotony rather than tension. Despite this, it remains an interesting product with a good longevity, deserving the attention of fans of the genre.

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10 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2021

I usually am not a thriller or horror fan, and I can honestly say I love this game. The way it moved me throughout, making me feel a great deal and a broad spectrum of emotions, really speaks to this game on another level.

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Drew Leachman
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Oct 29, 2021

I think the biggest standout is the atmosphere. For a game that has nearly cartoony visuals and NO gore at all (this game is rated T) it still hit those tension marks I would expect from a good horror game. I was thoroughly surprised with the entire experience and just in time for the Halloween season. This is one game that I recommend whole-heartedly for anyone looking for a good psychological horror game that focuses more on exploration and puzzles than full on combat. Don’t sleep on this one. It’s pretty great.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2021

In Sound Mind is a bit of a strange case of a bogeyman. After a 30-minute session, I turned off the title and planned to forget about this game. Fortunately, something touched me and a few days later I gave this horror a second chance. I got hooked and had the opportunity to check out a really ingenious title that certainly ranks high on the list of horror films I've played in recent years.

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66 / 100
Oct 19, 2021

In Sound Mind tells an interesting story and provides an intriguing combination of first-person exploration, puzzles and shooting, but it fails to have the impact it could've had due to bland visuals, mediocre combat, and the fact that it's a horror game that isn't very scary.

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Spaziogames
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Oct 19, 2021

In Sound Mind is a psychological thriller that tells a twisted story about corrupted and ill minds, but fails to be coherent and often presents bad design choices.

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GameMAG
Top Critic
6 / 10
Oct 17, 2021

In Sound Mind is an atmospheric adventure with a decent plot and cool puzzles, that suffers from low budget and some minuscule gameplay issues.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2021

It doesn’t provide an experience that’s free of frustration or hiccups, but that doesn’t stop In Sound Mind from being one of this year’s biggest surprises – an action-horror game that delivers not only scares, but also head-scratching puzzles and plenty of engaging combat encounters, all wrapped up in a story that makes you think. With this sort of creativity, it’s exciting to see what We Create Stuff comes up with next. But until then, if you’re brave – and clever – enough, you’d be wise to throw yourself into In Sound Mind.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2021

In Sound Mind encapsulates what it means to be greater than the sum of one’s parts–its disparate elements coalescing to form a simultaneously unsettling and campy horror title.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 8, 2021

But while I enjoyed the visuals, had fun figuring out the puzzles, and had plenty of laughs, In Sound Mind doesn’t quite impress anything upon you. There’s nothing particularly wrong with the game, but it also doesn’t strike me as extremely inventive or revolutionary. On the other hand, if you’ve played any psychological horror games in the past and enjoyed them, you’ll like this one for much the same reasons.

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6.5 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2021

The overall story is fine but lacks that punch to push it over the top. If it were a movie it would sit comfortably with in the B movie section next to Pooka! and The Babadook-which is damn good company, if you ask me. Depending on just how long it takes you to solve the various puzzles, In Sound Mind takes an average of 12-ish hours from start to finish. Not too shabby if you are looking for a game to run over a single weekend. Could be just the thing you want this Halloween.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2021
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7.8 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2021

At the start of the review, I asked myself if this was the horror game to finally click with me. And long story short, the answer is yes. In Sound Mind does a good job in juggling both horror and mystery, even if it leans more towards the latter at the end. Although the story conclusion was a little lackluster, the phenomenal voice acting, the great level design and the creepy atmosphere make In Sound Mind a game worth playing. And yes, even for those who aren’t horror game fans.

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80 / 100
Sep 30, 2021

In Sound Mind is a psychological horror game which borders more on tense than scary, and proves to be a unique look into the minds of struggling individuals. Having each tape/patient provide a different world, with the patient's inner torment essentially lashing out as the level's boss, is a unique twist on the genre. The juxtaposition between the monster trying to hurt you, but also expressing its doubt and fears, all while Desmond attempts to calm it and show that he wants to help, felt surprisingly fresh – and gave me much more reason to continue than a simple good versus evil fight would have. A sense of humor, large levels, and a variety of puzzles make In Sound Mind a game worth picking up for those looking for a new twist in an overdone genre.

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