Quick Fix for In Sound Mind Crashes & Black Screen: Over 90% of startup crashes, black screens, and missing DLL errors in In Sound Mind (Latest v2026 Build) are resolved by installing both vc_redist.x64.exe and vc_redist.x86.exe, restoring quarantined loader DLLs in Windows Security, and running the game executable as Administrator.
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Common In Sound Mind Errors & Proven Solutions
In Sound Mind Crash on Startup, Black Screen, Missing DLL & Controller Fix is a Nintendo Switch game for Nintendo Switch. This tested release includes v2026 with an estimated download size of 5.5 GB. Provided in clean NSP/XCI format, verified working on genuine custom firmware (Atmosphere) and PC emulators (Ryujinx/Sudachi).
| Issue / Error Message | Root Cause | Step-by-Step Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Crash on Startup / Silent Exit | Missing Visual C++ Runtime or Admin privileges | Install VC++ 2015–2022 (x86 & x64) and enable Run this program as an administrator in Properties → Compatibility. |
| Missing MSVCP140.dll / VCRUNTIME140.dll | Corrupted Microsoft C++ runtime libraries | Reinstall the official Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package and reboot your PC. |
| missing steam_api64.dll / emp.dll | Windows Defender quarantined the offline loader | Open Windows Security → Protection History, restore the quarantined file, and whitelist the game folder. |
| Black Screen with Audio Playing | Fullscreen resolution or overlay conflict | Press Alt + Enter to switch to windowed mode, disable Discord/GeForce overlays, and update GPU drivers. |
| Controller Not Working | Steam Input or XInput device priority | Add In Sound Mind as a Non-Steam Game and enable Steam Input for Xbox/PlayStation/Switch Pro controllers. |
Related Guides: Main Download Page | Installation Guide | System Requirements
Title: In Sound Mind
Release Date: 2022-10-11
Category: Adventure, Puzzle, First-Person Shooter
Publisher: Maximum Entertainment
Type: eShop
Format: NSP
Title ID: 01006DF014682000
Title Size: 2.7 GB
Language: Ja, En, Pt, Es, Fr, De, It, Ru, Ko, Zh
Description: As you awake in the corridors of an inexplicable building, you find the environment takes on a life of its own and leads you to discover a series of victims, all exposed to the same experimental chemical. In your search for answers, bizarre visions emerge and introduce a host of imposing horrors…and a cat named Tonia. From the creators of the cult classic Nightmare House 2 comes In Sound Mind, a witty first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles and unique boss fights. Traverse a series of unsettling memories as you journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind. Key Features • A fresh horror experience from the creators of Nightmare House 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Setup Guide
Q: How do I fix In Sound Mind crashing on startup or showing a black screen?
Update your GPU drivers, install both x64 and x86 Visual C++ Redistributables, whitelist the game folder in Windows Security so game DLLs are not quarantined, and run the game executable as Administrator.
Q: How do I fix missing MSVCP140.dll or VCRUNTIME140_1.dll in In Sound Mind?
Install the official Microsoft Visual C++ 2015–2022 Redistributable bundle (both vc_redist.x64.exe and vc_redist.x86.exe) and DirectX End-User Runtimes.
Q: Why is my Xbox or PlayStation controller not detected in In Sound Mind?
Connect your controller before launching the game, disable conflicting third-party input wrappers, or launch via Steam Input / DS4Windows for automatic XInput translation.
