Peter Wolinski
Tom's GuideIn Sound Mind review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 11/14/2022
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 8/3/2021
In Sound Mind
In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape - your own mind.
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- We Create Stuff
- Publisher
- Modus Games
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Critic avg
74
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
60–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 74 across 15 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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15 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 13%
80–893 reviews · 20%
70–795 reviews · 33%
Below 705 reviews · 33%
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Drew Leachman
ZTGDIn Sound Mind (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 10/29/2021
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90
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnnette Polis
PlayStation LifeStyleIn Sound Mind Review – Pill Popping Boomers (PS5)
Published 10/4/2021
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Score
65
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Bloodworth
Easy AlliesIn Sound Mind - Easy Allies Review
Published 10/1/2021
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75
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Allen
GamingTrendGamingTrend In Sound Mind Review
Published 9/30/2021
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Paley
COGconnectedIn Sound Mind Review – Scary Therapy Sessions
Published 9/28/2021
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68
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharlie Coleman
Gaming NexusIn Sound Mind Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 9/28/2021
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74
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseIn Sound Mind Review (PS5) - Strong Potential Gives Way To Tedium - PlayStation Universe
Published 9/28/2021
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Devore
DestructoidReview: In Sound Mind – Destructoid
Published 9/27/2021
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60
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalWilliam Cennamo
Screen RantIn Sound Mind Review: A Visually Spectacular Psychological Horror Game
Published 9/27/2021
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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