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The Past Within
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Sarah Woodard

As someone who has played every Rusty Lake game, I understand how big this was for all of you to make. While my husband and I were very under impressed, after reading the reviews I give you props for stepping out of your element to introduce new players. I'm used to pulling my hair and and going to my husband or YouTube when I'm at my absolute end to figure out your puzzles. I was disappointed after waiting so long because the game was finished in less than an after noon. Ready for what's next!

Max

Really great! My team played the "Butterfly" version. You should play Roots to get a better grasp of the plot and kind of feels like semi retcon of that end (maybe?), but this is a big step up in fun with the co-op element and feels like a classic escape room at its core. Surprising upgraded 3D cellshaded graphics in different parts of the game really elevate it. While not synced in any official manner through a server, playing with a partner truly feels connected.

Jayson Perez

Super neat concept that had my best friend and I entertained for hours. Wish the game was a bit longer though. Also, we experienced certain glitches like; chalk disappeared from inventory although still needed, voodoo doll pin and gem appeared twice, and blood machine became uninteractable after first set of patterns. Overall, even though it was short, extremely fun and enjoyable, awesome style which fits the Rusty Lake brand, and definitely worth the couple dollars.

Steven H

My wife has been a fan of the Rusty Lake games for some time. So when the coop option became available, we both played together. Had a blast! Highly recommend. 5/5. My only two complaints are that once you play through it on one seed, the second playthrough with the other seed is pretty formulaic and that it was pretty short in overall play time. But those are really a minor thing and not worth detracting a star for.

Mars Gantt

Me and my fiancee played through the game together, from both perspectives and both the butterfly and bee mode. Very fun and enticing. I've always loved the Rusty lake titles and this game has gotten my fiancee into them too! Can't wait to see what they come out with next. I wish it were a bit longer, but. Still a great time for my money. I hope to see more akin to this in the future.

Brittany Van Leeuwen

This game was LOADS of fun to play. Small issue with the game crashing for android but other than that it's great. A little spooky, intriguing story, puzzles that really get you thinking, unique art style and it really gets you communicating and engaging with your team mate. Loved it and hope there will very another one like this someday soon-ish!

Joana Muriel

So happy to discover this newer one within the series. A little upset that I had to play with someone else. I said "screw it" and bought it again to play by myself. IPad and cellphone. Worth it. I loved the opposite styles they used when your 2 players. Love this series, the story line and style. these never bore me.

Jack Mueller

Everything about this game is awesome! I played this game with my girlfriend and it was a really fun experience, the music, art and atmosphere are really unique and are honestly very beautiful. I'd recommend this game to anyone who has a partner or best friend looking for something fun to do! The only thing that I wish could change is maybe if it was longer because It felt really short. If there was multiple different ending that would definitely make a difference for length. 10/10

Ellie

great game as usual. Rusty Lake is an absolute favorite for me. they make the best puzzle/story mobile games. you can play this one with another person. I called my friend and we played while on the call. it's definitely worth replaying too. can't wait to play another one. Also, if you aren't sure about purchasing it, try thier game "cube seasons", it's very similar, but a solo game, and it's free so you can see how you like it.

Thomas Moser

Escape rooms are expensive, it's hard to get a big enough group together to play one, and if it becomes too intense or you get stuck on something, then the whe experience goes sour. This game is an escape room, but so much better! It's only like $3, you only need one other person to play, and you can pause the game any time you want and get back to it later. Definitely a real treat. Thank you Rusty Lake!