Bendy and the Dark Revival
- November 15, 2022
- Joey Drew Studios
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Bendy and the Dark Revival" is a first-person survival horror game and the sequel to "Bendy and the Ink Machine". Play as Audrey and explore a creepy animation studio, solving puzzles and fighting ink-tainted enemies to escape. Discover the dark secrets of the studio while evading the Ink Demon and uncover the terrifying truth behind the rubber hose cartoon world.
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Playstation 4
Playstation 5
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Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews
- story2,916 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "Bendy and the Dark Revival" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its depth, character development, and improved coherence compared to its predecessor, "Bendy and the Ink Machine." Players appreciated the engaging narrative filled with twists and emotional moments, although some criticized it for being predictable or rushed in parts. Overall, while the story is seen as a significant improvement, some players felt it still had flaws, particularly in pacing and character utilization.
“The story was so immersive and rich every inch was beloved!”
“The story is just as powerful as the first game, and the gameplay is improved in my opinion.”
“The story is great, a little longer than the one in Bendy and the Ink Machine and much more complex.”
“The story nor the boss battles in this game were memorable.”
“To be frank, Wilson is a weak link in the game's story, in my opinion.”
“The story is a bigger mess than the first game.”
- gameplay1,654 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Bendy and the Dark Revival" has seen significant improvements over its predecessor, with enhanced combat and stealth mechanics, as well as new features like the 'flow' mechanic that allows for quick movement. However, some players find the gameplay repetitive and criticize the ink demon mechanic for being more annoying than engaging, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. While the game offers a more immersive atmosphere and intriguing story, technical issues and shallow mechanics detract from its potential.
“The gameplay, which was the weakest aspect of the first game, has been vastly improved with far more fleshed-out combat and stealth mechanics.”
“The gameplay is way better too, offering new and fun mechanics such as 'flowing' (similar to a dash) and banishing enemies, which gives the game a hint of stealth.”
“With its atmospheric design, improved gameplay mechanics, captivating storyline, and stunning visuals, it proves to be a must-play for fans of the franchise and newcomers alike.”
“The game art style is amazing, the development team put a lot of care and time into the look of the game but the gameplay is unfortunately lacking depth and feels most like an afterthought. If you're looking for a game with an amazing art style, then I will recommend it.”
“The ink demon mechanic is also really annoying and gets old really quickly, unfortunately.”
“The gameplay is stiff and poor combat drags this title down.”
- graphics1,552 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Bendy and the Dark Revival" have received widespread acclaim for their significant improvements over the original game, showcasing stunning visuals, a unique art style reminiscent of classic animation, and a darker, more atmospheric aesthetic. Players have noted the game's ability to maintain its charming cartoonish elements while enhancing detail and depth, resulting in a visually captivating experience that complements its engaging story. However, some users have reported performance issues and a lack of extensive graphical settings, which may affect gameplay on lower-end systems.
“In my opinion, Bendy and the Dark Revival surpasses the first game in every way, especially in the story and graphics.”
“The graphics are amazing, the characters are amazing, the chapters are amazing, it's a great sequel to Bendy and the Ink Machine!”
“The graphics are absolutely beautiful too - the art style of the Bendy universe is one of my favorites in a game franchise.”
“The visuals can make some stuff get lost in the sea of ink and paper.”
“My game is really laggy and I had to put graphics really bad and it’s still laggy and I don’t know what to do.”
“I had a horrible PC and I had to turn off every setting in graphics, and even then it still froze on loading screens and gave me about 5 fps as max.”
- atmosphere258 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Bendy and the Dark Revival" is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the game's unique art style and effective sound design that enhance the overall experience. While some feel it lacks the same level of tension and creepiness as its predecessor, the game is noted for its captivating storytelling and visually stunning environments that create a haunting atmosphere. Overall, it is considered a significant improvement in atmospheric design compared to the first game, making it a must-play for fans of atmospheric horror.
“Bendy and the Dark Revival improves on the first game, offering a unique and eerie atmosphere with intriguing art style and storytelling.”
“The dark and haunting atmosphere is brought to life through the stunning visuals, which perfectly capture the essence of the game's macabre setting.”
“The overall quality and polish of The Dark Revival is impressive and exceeded my expectations; they executed the atmosphere so well and the world building is really immersive.”
“The game gives no room for tension to build, or for the atmosphere to set you on edge, because as previously mentioned, they won't stop shoving audio logs down your throat that mostly say nothing of interest or importance to the story.”
“Overall, I wouldn't even call this a horror game since even basic things like a spooky atmosphere are missing.”
“Where the first one used its atmosphere to create a sense of trepidation, this one has taken the easy way out and created a jump-scare bonanza.”
- music208 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in "Bendy and the Dark Revival" has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its hauntingly beautiful soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere and emotional impact. While some noted that it may not be as memorable as the original game's music, the overall sound design, including ambient noises and voice acting, is considered top-notch and integral to the horror experience. Despite a few criticisms regarding specific gameplay elements, the soundtrack remains a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's immersive quality.
“The sound design and background music also deserve praise, as they effectively set the mood and add to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“Don't even get me started on the soundtrack, on beat with everything that's going on in the game at any current moment, with nice melodies for the calmer moments and beating drums and basses for the frantic scary moments.”
“The music is amazing and the visuals are brilliant, the first game was already super cool with their unique design but this one really stepped it up a notch.”
“The combat is too simple, the story is mostly filler aside from the first and final chapters, the soundtrack is forgettable, and the bugs that occasionally appear can badly hamper your progress.”
“Also, the music this time around doesn't seem as memorable as the first game.”
“Truly a waste of excellent art style, graphics, and music on a subpar not-stealth game.”
- stability138 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting a significant number of bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay. While some users noted improvements over the original game, others expressed frustration with technical issues that hindered their experience, including random freezes and AI problems. Overall, while the game has potential and enjoyable elements, it is often described as needing substantial updates to address its stability issues.
“There was little to no glitches and it was super polished.”
“11/10 it has been mostly bug free for me so that is a plus.”
“I played Bendy & the Ink Machine as it was released in chapters and this runs infinitely better than those did (since the full release, Bendy & the Ink Machine runs great).”
“Some players have reported encountering technical issues such as bugs, glitches, and performance optimization issues, impacting the stability and smoothness of the gameplay.”
“This game is extremely bad in my opinion, with infuriating gameplay and glitches that can stagger progress.”
“Way too buggy of a game, literally can't keep going even though I spent 3+ hours on a run (can't even open the pause menu, have to alt+f4 to close the game).”
- grinding132 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 62 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be excessively tedious, with many players expressing frustration over backtracking, repetitive tasks, and the need for extensive grinding to achieve upgrades. While some improvements have been made compared to the original game, such as reduced fetch quests, players still find certain gameplay elements and mechanics to be monotonous and time-consuming, detracting from the overall experience.
“The gameplay isn't as tedious as the first game; there aren't many annoying tasks and it's an open world game [somewhat].”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The upgrading of the wrench took endless grinding, and if you didn't grind, you didn't get the final upgrade, which wasn't even necessary to beat the game.”
“Since everyone is making reviews after they've played the game for 5 seconds and calling it amazing, I'm here to say I've been wandering around the same 5 rooms for 3 hours and have not been able to find any objectives to continue the story. There were no quest markers, no hints, not a single thing. Enemies popped up at random, and because of how combat encounters are structured, you could easily lose ~30 minutes of progress because your tools and the enemy health are not properly balanced. I'll wait for a future update to see if they can add more helpful pointers, but because of the state that the game was left in, I don't have high hopes. I was enjoying the game a lot at the beginning of my playthrough, but now it's simply tedious.”
- character development124 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Character development in "Bendy and the Dark Revival" has received mixed feedback, with many praising the improved character designs and voice acting that enhance the overall experience. However, some players noted a lack of depth in character development, feeling that certain characters were predictable and that the story did not allow for significant growth or interaction. Overall, while the visuals and character aesthetics are highly regarded, the narrative and character arcs could benefit from further exploration and complexity.
“The character development in Bendy and the Dark Revival is commendable.”
“Great storyline, great character development, and great concept.”
“An amazing follow-up to the original Bendy game but with a more expanded environment and step-up when it comes to combat and character development.”
“Some characters' voice acting was very cliché, which contributed to very predictable character development.”
“But this game throws out any questions about Bendy and the Ink Machine and doesn't feature any character development; the combat wasn't even changed except they made a stealth takedown.”
“Animations were stiff, gameplay was a walking simulator and felt repeated, no good character development, the entire story was handed to the player, a very predictable game.”
- optimization108 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including bugs, stuttering, and inconsistent frame rates, particularly on lower-end hardware. While some users experienced smooth gameplay and praised the visuals, others noted that the game struggles to maintain a stable performance even on medium settings. Overall, the consensus indicates that the game is poorly optimized, impacting the overall experience for a substantial number of players.
“Really good and surprisingly stable, I encountered no bugs or optimization issues, and for games nowadays, that's amazing.”
“It is a very good game because it has great optimization and the story is great; now we have more puzzles and more jump scares, making it scarier and more fun than 'Bendy and the Ink Machine'.”
“This game is a phenomenal successor to the previous title; there are very few bugs and it runs smoothly, the story is great and the graphics are amazing.”
“First of all, the game is extremely unoptimized.”
“The optimization is also lacking where the game struggles to stay at a consistent 60fps and my performance tanked even more during the finale.”
“I have an RTX 3060 and the game does not exceed 30fps; the optimization is horrible and ruins the experience.”
- humor96 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it entertaining through funny moments, easter eggs, and dark humor, while others criticize it as cheesy or unintentionally hilarious. Some appreciate the comedic elements and quirky glitches, while others feel the humor detracts from the overall experience, especially when compared to its predecessor. Overall, the game offers a blend of amusing content that resonates with some players but leaves others unimpressed.
“The game also has a bunch of funny moments, easter eggs, and even side quests the player can do.”
“Sometimes it's funny, and sometimes it worked in my favor when an enemy just keeps running in place for no reason.”
“There also were some very funny parts scattered around!”
“Not funny, not fun, just stupid.”
“The dialogue can be a little cheesy at times. When writing dialogue, I suggest saying it out loud and making it sound like someone would genuinely say it in that situation. Take a look at Portal 2; I would love to see some humor in Bendy's writing.”
“The dialogue can be a little cheesy at times. When writing dialogue, I suggest saying it out loud and making it sound like someone would genuinely say it in that situation. Take a look at Portal 2; I would love to see some humor in Bendy's writing.”
- emotional58 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game has resonated deeply with players, often evoking tears and heartfelt reactions, particularly during the impactful ending. Many reviewers praised the complex character development and the blend of dark themes with moments of warmth, creating a captivating narrative that leaves a lasting impression. However, some players felt that certain emotional connections could have been enhanced with more character interactions, leading to mixed feelings about their overall investment in the story.
“Alice is a complex and intriguing protagonist, and her journey through the dark and twisted world of the game is both captivating and emotional.”
“The ending left me speechless, almost shed a tear, indeed.”
“Dark Revival is such a beautiful, heartfelt experience!”
- replayability50 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The reviews on replayability are mixed, with some players praising the game for its high replay value due to hidden secrets, multiple endings, and collectibles, while others criticize it for a lack of variety in interactions and challenges, leading to diminished interest after initial playthroughs. Overall, while some find it infinitely replayable, others feel it lacks the depth to warrant multiple plays.
“To add to that, the replayability of the game is phenomenal with secret sections, easter eggs, and even two hidden endings that have special requirements to obtain.”
“This is the epic sequel we've all been waiting for, and this was so satisfying of a sequel that the replay value is high, and trying to find all the collectibles is a very good challenge.”
“It's definitely worth the thirty bucks since it's undoubtedly replayable due to the amount of detail and achievements they put into this game.”
“The lack of variety in interactions and challenges may detract from the overall immersion and replay value of the game.”
“All in all, it was a decent game but has no real replayability for me.”
“Supposedly has different endings lending to replayability, but I would honestly have a hard time if someone offered me 1k to replay this game... that's how boring it was.”
- monetization10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game primarily revolves around microtransactions and in-game purchases, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience, labeling it as a potential cash grab. However, others appreciate that the sequel does not exploit these elements excessively, allowing it to stand out as a well-crafted game rather than a mere money-making venture.
“Feels like a cheap cash grab and nothing more.”
“Feels like a cheap cash grab and nothing more.”
“Microtransactions - in-game purchases.”
