Ink Cipher
- October 26, 2015
- Chequered Ink
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Get on itch.io StoreInk Cipher is a puzzle game where players must decode grids filled with numbered letters to reveal hidden words. With over 200 puzzles and a touch-friendly interface, players can use their knowledge of the English language and occasional hints to crack the cipher. The game offers free updates and is accessible to players of all skill levels.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Highly engaging with a good level of challenge that is interesting but not discouraging.
- Offers a large variety of puzzles (over 200) that are enjoyable and can teach new words.
- The developer actively improves the game, adding new puzzles and features, which enhances the overall experience.
- Controls can be glitchy and are not optimized for quick movements, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- Some puzzles use obscure or outdated words, which can make them overly challenging and less enjoyable.
- Lacks mid-level saving, which can lead to frustration if players need to exit a puzzle unexpectedly.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay for its engaging puzzles and the developer's commitment to enhancing the experience through updates that improved the user interface and mechanics.
“I finished the game before September 2021 and thought that was it until the developer added more puzzles and actually improved the UI and certain mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some jokes being particularly clever and others requiring a deeper understanding to appreciate fully. Overall, it elicits genuine laughter at times, especially when the titles are grasped.
“Some jokes are real doozies, and others made me laugh out loud once I finally understood the title.”
“The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment a delightful surprise.”
“I found myself chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions throughout the game.”
