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Inbetween Land

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

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Quick resume

Open the portal to a strange world and save your friend with Inbetween Land, a stunning sci-fi adventure. There's a sense that something just isn't right when a childhood friend calls for you.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie

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    Pros

    • Varied and challenging puzzles
    • Pleasant hand-drawn graphics
    • Relaxing atmosphere and music
    • Simple and accessible gameplay
    • Helpful hint system and journal

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay duration
    • Limited story development
    • Dated graphics and interface
    • Lack of map and fast travel
    • Some frustrating puzzle mechanics

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game offers a variety of puzzles and mini-games that require skill, communication, and problem-solving, providing feedback and challenge."

      Capsule for Operation: Tango - Friend Pass Operation: Tango - Friend Pass

      "The game features a variety of puzzles and mini-games with varying difficulty, providing skill challenges and feedback."

    • Competition

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      "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal progress."

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      "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal progress."

    • Continuation

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      -3

      "Short game length (2-4 hours) and minimal replay value lead to limited long-term engagement."

      Capsule for Riddles Of The Past Riddles Of The Past

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    • Cooperation

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

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    • Creativity

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      "Players combine fragmented objects and solve puzzles creatively, but within predefined story and environment."

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    • Domination

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      "No social or dominance interactions; gameplay is solitary and non-confrontational."

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      "No social or dominance interactions; gameplay is solitary and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game for distraction and stress relief, enjoying the sci-fi fantasy setting and immersive gameplay."

      Capsule for NEOVERSE NEOVERSE

      "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction with a fantasy sci-fi setting, providing stress relief and immersion."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and puzzle challenge, not out of obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Variety of puzzles encourage trying different approaches, though within a structured game flow."

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    • Exploration

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      "Players explore multiple locations on the island, backtrack between areas, and discover secrets and hidden items."

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      "Players explore a mysterious floating island with new areas and secrets to discover."

    • Expression

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      "No character customization or player expression; presentation is fixed and narrative-driven."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Game features supernatural elements, ghosts, and a fantasy story inspired by 80s adventure and sci-fi fiction."

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      "The game features a fantasy sci-fi story with ghosts, floating islands, and alien technology."

    • Fellowship

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

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle mechanics throughout the game."

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    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not a casual or background game."

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      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not a casual or background game."

    • Intimacy

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      "No close social interactions or relationship building; solitary gameplay."

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    • Leadership

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

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    • Progression

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      "Players collect and combine items to progress through puzzles and story."

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    • Relaxation

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      3

      "The game offers a cozy, lighthearted atmosphere with moderate challenge, promoting a relaxed and enjoyable experience."

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      "The game offers a calm, relaxing experience with moderate challenge and pleasant atmosphere."

    • Sensation

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      "Enjoyable music and visuals provide sensory stimulation, though graphics are dated."

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      "Enjoyable visuals and music provide sensory stimulation, though graphics are dated."

    • Status

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      "No social recognition or status systems present."

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    • Story

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      3

      "The game features a narrative with characters and an overarching plot, though it is simple and somewhat abstract."

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      "The game has a narrative with characters, plot, and voice acting, though story is simple and short."

    • Strategy

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      2

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving, but overall gameplay is straightforward and linear."

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    • Thrill

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      "The game is low risk and relaxing, with little suspense or tension."

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      "The game is low risk and relaxing, with minimal suspense or tension."

    • Value

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      "Good value especially on sale; short length balanced by high entertainment and replayability."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Thrill, Expression.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026