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The Past Within
The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.
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12 reviews found85
Xbox Tavern
Nov 14, 2022
We’ve been wanting to see more co-op puzzle titles and The Past Within is a fantastic entry to the genre. Smart pacing and an interesting premise and set-up make for an evening well spent with a friend.Become a Patron! This game was tested and reviewed on PC (via Steam).
80
GameWatcher
Nov 2, 2022
A short, sharp cooperative puzzler with a fun time-spanning twist. The Past Within sees Rusty Lake go all out to make the purest kind of cooperative experience possible, and ends up doing a fine job.
80
LadiesGamers.com
Jul 8, 2023
The Past Within was a lovely surprise. I’m not the biggest fan of point-and-click games these days, but by adding a co-op spin and playing with two great fellow gamers, I found myself hooked on the experience. This is exactly what I love about indie developers. While they certainly lack the budget, it’s here where we see innovation in gaming. The Past Within is well worth purchasing, even if you must buy an extra copy for a friend to experience. While the experience is short, it will likely stay in your gaming memories for many years to come.
80
Vandal
Nov 8, 2022
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Jump Dash Roll
Dec 2, 2022
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79
Nindie Spotlight
Jul 13, 2023
While it has an unconventional means of supporting co-op play (you need to play with a copy on 2 different devices), it delivers nicely This is one of those titles where my initial thoughts ended up being completely wrong, and that was a good thing since this unconventional co-op game was a very pleasant surprise.
70
DarkZero
Nov 14, 2022
If you and a friend or partner are into this cosy niche corner of gaming and are happy to spend an afternoon burning your brains together, The Past Within is a must play. Mostly because it’s good, but also sort of because there aren’t many other options that you likely haven’t already exhausted. If I could get my way, I’d be playing new games just like this weekly. But the sad truth is they’re a rarity, and we should cherish them when they’re here. So make sure to get comfortable, grab a relaxing drink, and hang out with your ally on a discord chat or over the phone. There’s no rush, no time limits or anything. Just enjoy what makes these types of teamwork-focused games so special by spending time with someone you care about and you’re sure to have a great time.
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SECTOR.sk
Jan 12, 2023
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Edge Magazine
Nov 5, 2022
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Evilgamerz
Jul 10, 2023
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