The Past Within

The Past Within is the co-op experience from Rusty Lake!

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The Past Within - Co-op Adventure Game

"The Past Within" is a co-op only adventure game set in the mysterious Rusty Lake universe. Players team up to explore two dimensions, solving puzzles from different perspectives. With a unique experience in 2D and 3D, the game promises engaging gameplay and high replayability across various platforms, including Android, iOS, PC, and soon Nintendo Switch. Join a friend or partner through communication to uncover the secrets of Albert Vanderboom and help Rose execute her father's plan!

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By: Rusty Lake

Users: 301,009

1.40K

Rating: 4.81

(41,654)

122 new ratings

Version: 7.8.03 (Last updated: 2024-08-05)

Creation date: 2022-11-02

Price: 1.49

Email: su*****@rustylake.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

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Other: full network access, Google Play license check

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# 114,382 ▲ 49

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#7 in Game adventure (Paid) ▼ 2 #116 in Game (Paid) ▼ 28

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Note: The Past Within is a co-op only game. Both players need to own a copy of the game on their own device (mobile, tablet or computer), as well as a way to communicate with each other. Play together with a friend or find a partner on our official Discord server!

The past and future cannot be explored alone! Team up with a friend and piece together the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom. Communicate what you see around you to help one another solve various puzzles and explore the worlds from different perspectives!

The Past Within is the first co-op only point-and-click adventure set in the mysterious world of Rusty Lake.

Features:

▪ A co-op experience
Play together with a friend, one in The Past, the other in The Future. Work together to solve the puzzles and help Rose set her father’s plan in motion!
▪ Two worlds - Two perspectives
Both players will experience their environments in two different dimensions: 2D as well as in 3D - a first-time experience in the Rusty Lake universe!
▪ Cross-platform
As long as you can communicate with each other, you and your partner of choice can each play The Past Within on your preferred platform: PC, Mac, iOS, Android and (very soon) Nintendo Switch!
▪ Playtime & Replayability
The game contains 2 chapters and has an average play-time of 2 hours. For the full experience, we recommend replaying the game from the other perspective. Plus you can use our replayability feature for a fresh start with new solutions to all puzzles.

User reviews

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Pros

Fun co-op gameplay
Unique art style and atmosphere
Engaging puzzles with a challenging element
High replayability due to different story perspectives
Good cross-platform functionality

Cons

Game is too short
Some bugs and glitches reported
Second playthrough can feel repetitive or less enjoyable
Difficulty finding a partner for voice chat
Some puzzles can be confusing

Most mentioned

The game is fun to play with a partner
Graphics and art style are appreciated
Length of the game is a common concern
Puzzles are generally enjoyable but can vary in difficulty
Co-op mechanism enhances the gaming experience

User reviews

Not as good as their other titles. I played through with my husband twice, switching between bee and butterfly mode to get the full experience. The game is very short, which is its biggest pitfall, as well as being easy. Definitely recommend playing in same room as the other person, it's just easier that way, or over FaceTime. I feel like it'd be tough over discord/messages. Is it a fun, 1 hour experience for you and a friend? Yes. Is it a great RUSTY LAKE game? No.

tallnut, 2024-10-21

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.

Steven H, 2024-04-27

This was such a fun game, I love all the problem solving! It was fairly easy to figure out all the puzzles, but it was still a fun challenge. Me and my friend played the bee storyline with me in the future and them in the past. It took about 3 hours, and we'll definitely be playing the butterfly story and switching who's in the past and future next time!