Inner Chains
An FPS horror game set in a surreal, dark and deadly biomechanical world never seen before. One does not get to set the rules in the world of Inner Chains. Humankind is just a small part of a hostile universe. Want to survive? Discover its secrets. A planet in the distant future. A rock floating in space that is no longer what it had once been. Without human interference, nature has been adapting to the new conditions, reclaiming what was once taken away. In its pursuit of perfection, it began to assimilate with the abandoned technology giving life to biomechanical beings. Left to its own devices, man-made technology has also changed as it tried to adjust to the new environment. A strong symbiosis soon developed between technology and nature. It became difficult to determine what is alive and what is mechanical in the world of Inner Chains.
Game Discussion
Steam User 5
I'm a little bent with this one because it's honestly a well-made and fun game, it's just kinda repetitive.
I mean, the graphics, cut-scenes, environments, and atmosphere are all stunning. The soundtrack is passable and the game-play is engaging and unique enough to not be too cookie cutter. The world is actually kinda interesting, and I think the fact that you as a player aren't special, you're just another prisoner who happened to get lucky is pretty cool. Also, the fact that your wrist and gun are the HUD is neat. Overall, it IS fun.
The problem with it and I think the reason why it has such mixed reviews is that progression is quite slow in the beginning, enemy variety isn't bad but definitely could be better, and it overall feels like they were trying to stretch the game without a ton of content to back it up. I do think this is made worse by the somewhat lackluster story (and meh voice acting, though still impressive for non-native English speakers). Also, it's not a horror game, it just sorta has the world of one.
That's why this is kind of a tough one to rate, the core game is awesome, so much potential. I think if they made the game shorter and maybe added an enemy type or two and if they just dedicated some extra time to fleshing out the story, I think this game could have been an easy 8/10
But as it stands, I'm sorry I gotta give it a pained:
6.5/10
Only get it on sale though cause full price, it's closer to a:
5-5.5/10
Steam User 2
decent on Deck medium graphics
around 45 fps and good controller layout
fps did drop a bit when some fire animations on screen but only happened a couple of times and the end boss was laggy
similar style to Scorn only fighting cultists instead of cave creatures
explore was fine only tedious toward the end of game, finding last collectables was a bit painful
cheap and fun
Steam User 4
I paid a very, very minimal price for this on Green Man Gaming. I got my money's worth already in just one hour of gaming. The presentation is extremely nice. The music sets the mood. Combat is not great but I think I understand what is going on with it. I would highly recommend everyone head to Green Man Gaming right now and get this. If you want a DRM free version head to GOG and pay double. Still worth it. The only negative I see so far is after I died in the second level because I did not know where to go next eh the start point was right at the beginning of the level. Hard to complain about that as maybe the levels aren't so long and not so difficult but for someone like me that needs all the help they can get playing games this is a negative for me. I wish I could just save and save and save.
Steam User 0
If you are looking for a walking simulator with a good environments, this is the game.
You just walk through an HR Giger inspired landscape, but is not a copy paste of the art style, a mix between flesh and mechanical fusion.
I don't think you can follow the story when the only places to read it needs a cypher and the only way you get the "key" is looking for tablets that get you achievements.
I think if you are interested in the art and the atmosphere, give it a try. Otherwise this is not a must play.
Don't expect anything more than intriguing art.
Steam User 1
Fantastic game. Ignore the negative reviews. It's cheap as chips. Nothing to lose.
Steam User 0
the worldbuilding was really something else not all game worlds feel convincing doesnt feel copy and pasted there is some re-used assets its more for mobs while the gameplay isnt to in depth the scenery is it
Steam User 2
Take the journey through a dark fantasy world, you are one of many and need to survive, given an artifact what allows you too become selected to live so as earning elementary based weapons. The story is simple: find your way through a well animated medieval world till reaching the queen, the build recalls games like Hexen and Quake with some flair of Scorn, sound and atmosphere are doing their part. Solve riddles and care of what is above you, as everywhere lurks the enemy, 2 and 4 legged. Your goal is to collect letters in order to decipher the notes on paintings so as opening barriers and wisely use your weapons in order to push forward. Compared to similar games, this one is well made and near bug free, giving you several hours of walking, exploring, dealing with foes and riddles. The savepoints are fairly placed and the plant navigation system does help either, The intermissions are copy / paste but not a matter to enjoy the run. Keep your eyes open to find all achievements what is not a difficult task, heal yourself at any colored source, where you recharge your weapons. Have the 3 elements on your side for approaching enemies with the right choice. All in all, nicely animated UE4 graphics are great to watch and this game in its actual version might deserve a better score than 'mixed' only.