Dinsun Review
I’ll give credit where it’s due: this is how you do atmosphere without relying on cheap jump scares. The silhouette art style is efficient and effective. The puzzles are logical, though some of the 'trial and error' deaths feel a bit cheap, designed only to catch you off guard rather than test your skill. It’s short, which I appreciate—it doesn’t overstay its welcome. However, once the mystery of the setting wears off, you're left with a fairly standard platformer. It’s a landmark title, but not without its minor frustrations.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Peerless atmosphere
- Timeless art style
- Clever environmental storytelling
- Frustrating trial-and-error moments
- Very short duration
- Limited replayability
Technical Report
Performance: Runs flawlessly. The touch controls are surprisingly decent, though a controller is still better.
- Differentiate Without Color
Audience Fit
Buy if: You appreciate 'art-house' gaming and don't mind a challenge that involves frequent dying.
Skip if: You hate monochromatic visuals or puzzles that require precise timing and repetition.
- Inside
- Little Nightmares
- Badland
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative veteran gamer
- Hardware: iPad Pro (M2)
- Playtime: 4 hours
- Status: Finished Story
