Black Ink

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Black Ink is a single player action game. It was developed by Bleank and was released on February 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Black Ink" is a unique game that allows players to create and manipulate fluid simulations. The game offers a variety of tools and options for customization, giving players the freedom to create their own abstract art. With its relaxing atmosphere and challenging gameplay, "Black Ink" is a great choice for players who enjoy creating and experimenting with different designs.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 334 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Black Ink offers a unique and innovative approach to digital painting, allowing for extensive brush customization and creative freedom.
The program runs smoothly and efficiently, even on large canvases, making it a great tool for artists looking to create high-resolution artwork.
The community around Black Ink is supportive, with helpful tutorials and user-created brushes available for download.

The software is prone to crashes and bugs, which can lead to lost work and frustration for users.
There are limitations such as a maximum of 8 layers and a lack of basic tools like fill and selection options, which can hinder workflow.
The recent introduction of paid updates has upset many long-time users who expected free updates as initially promised.

graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of this software are praised for their stability, efficiency, and ability to produce high-quality artwork, particularly when used with a graphics tablet. Users appreciate the program's capacity for detailed and realistic art, although some note limitations in resolution and layer management. Overall, it is considered a powerful tool for both professional and aspiring artists, with a user-friendly interface that facilitates creativity.
- “It's been a few years since I purchased this software and I have to say that I am still impressed with this program's ability to push the envelope of what is possible with computer graphics.”
- “Having dabbled with the brush setups, this program is capable of producing a level of fine detail that also lends itself to all types of artwork, including something that looks almost photorealistic if required.”
- “This is an amazing digital painting program with endless possibilities for creation. I use it to create artwork for my YouTube channel and it really does a great job.”
- “The first limitation is that it requires a powerful graphics card to operate.”
- “I do however feel that the designers could work to make this program capable of such high resolutions; however, I feel this would probably require more powerful computers capable of keeping up with the graphical demand.”
- “The problem, according to this person, is that it lists its graphics card prowess as an advantage, so one should not expect it to run well on a laptop or on a surface tablet.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The software is praised for its exceptional performance and efficient GPU rendering, allowing for smooth operation even with complex tasks on large canvases. However, users note that while updates are ongoing, some performance issues and random crashes remain unresolved, and the user interface lacks certain customization options. Overall, it offers unmatched performance but could benefit from more frequent updates and additional features.
- “Great piece of still-updated software with a genius layer editor and unmatched performance, just added wand select and bucket fill to the release branch!”
- “The performance is insane - I run a 1080 Ti and have never experienced any kind of lag even with complex 5000px brushes on a nearly 10k by 10k pixel canvas.”
- “The GPU rendering boosts performance even at ridiculously huge resolutions, it comes with layer management and the GUI is really clean and intuitive.”
- “At this point, performance issues and random crashes are still not fixed; the UI still lacks the function to even change its colors.”
- “On a gaming PC with a Cintiq, the tracking problems and wobbly lines are also present, but at least the performance problems are gone.”
- “In performance compared to Black Ink's.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues with the program, describing it as "buggy" and prone to glitches, particularly when using graphics tablets. While it offers excellent capabilities for digital drawing, the frequent technical problems lead to a frustrating experience overall.
- “It runs great and you can get into great detail if you wish.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense moments.”
- “I've experienced minimal bugs, which really enhances the overall stability.”
- “Look at how many hours I have on this buggy program that has given me and my various computers all kinds of hell.”
- “Hugely dissatisfying and buggy.”
- “Very good for digital drawing, but from time to time it glitches out and makes a line across the screen when using my graphics tablet.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews suggest that the story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth or engagement, with some users feeling that the developers are overly defensive about criticism rather than addressing the narrative shortcomings.
- “If I was hooked up to the Adobe suite, this would be an entirely different story, and I couldn't even use their product if I stopped paying the subscription.”
- “So, a bit of context is required due to developers posting their sob story about those damn ungrateful critical reviews.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express dissatisfaction with the lack of prior communication regarding the monetization plan, suggesting that it feels unexpected. They recommend Clip Studio Pro as a more art-focused alternative to Photoshop, highlighting its suitability for various styles beyond just anime.
- “It was not communicated previously that this was their monetization plan.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users liken the learning process of the program to mastering a music synthesizer, emphasizing that it involves assembling controllers for brush qualities in a manner similar to routing control signals in music production software.
- “You can put together controllers for brush qualities much as you would route control signals in a DAW for music production.”
- “To seriously learn this program is more like learning a music synthesizer.”
- “You can put together controllers for brush qualities much as you would route control signals in a reactor or Reason for music production.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find that the grinding aspect of the process can be tedious and time-consuming, but the program significantly enhances efficiency, making it much faster and more manageable.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the humor in the game, noting that using unconventional brushes during sketching can inspire amusing and creative ideas, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Sketching with 'weird' brushes can lead to funny ideas, which is a delightful aspect of the creative process.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the product is described as heartbreaking, highlighting a disconnect between its positive qualities and the feelings it evokes. Users appreciate the product's performance but are left with a sense of sadness or disappointment.
- “Heartbreaking, really, because the product itself feels good.”