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The Beast Inside

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2019

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Quick resume

The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Engaging psychological horror story
    • Beautiful and immersive graphics
    • Challenging puzzles
    • Atmospheric sound design
    • Multiple endings and dual timelines

    Cons

    • Clunky controls and minor bugs
    • Overuse of jump scares
    • Limited replayability without chapter select
    • Some pacing and story predictability issues
    • Lack of control customization

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can explore environments, solve puzzles, and make choices affecting endings, indicating moderate control over actions."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game features challenging puzzles and some action sequences requiring skill and problem solving."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive modes or player comparison; focus is on solo experience."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Multiple endings and story intrigue encourage replay, but limited replayability and linearity reduce habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players interact with objects and solve puzzles creatively, but within a linear narrative and predefined structure."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong psychological horror and immersive atmosphere provide escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in horror and story; no obligation or pressure noted."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some novelty in mechanics like the quantum localizer, but largely follows established horror puzzle conventions."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore detailed environments and uncover story elements, though within mostly linear paths."

    • Expression
      -5

      "No customization or self-expression features reported; uses standardized character and environment presentation."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Game involves supernatural and psychological horror elements, blending fiction with historical settings."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills through puzzles and progress through story complexity."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay; sedentary experience."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention due to puzzles and horror elements; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player narrative focus."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items and solve puzzles to advance story and unlock multiple endings."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Atmosphere is tense and suspenseful with jump scares, limiting relaxation and flow."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation through graphics, sound design, and horror atmosphere."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative immersion is a core feature with dual timelines, multiple endings, and rich storytelling."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires puzzle solving and some planning, but overall gameplay is straightforward and linear."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Jump scares, suspense, and chase sequences provide strong thrill and tension."

    • Value
      3

      "Good perceived value especially on sale; players report satisfaction with price to gameplay time ratio."

    • Violence
      1

      "Includes some combat and chase sequences, but violence is not the main focus; more survival and horror oriented."

    • Survival
      3

      "Survival horror elements present with evading enemies, managing resources like lantern fuel and matches."

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