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Ink Inside

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97%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
97% User Score Based on 63 reviews

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About Ink Inside

Ink Inside is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Blackfield Entertainment LLC and was released on December 12, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

From some of the minds behind Steven Universe: Unleash the Light, comes INK INSIDE - a hand drawn adventure with the heart of a Saturday Morning Cartoon! Play as Stick, an unfinished doodle trapped in a box of notebooks beneath a slowly leaking ceiling. As the water seeps into the notebooks, it warps the land around them and turns once friendly doodles into mindless, soggy monsters. Uncover lost …

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews
story12 positive mentions
  • Unique hand-drawn cartoon art style with stunning animation and voice acting, creating a playable cartoon experience.
  • Engaging dodgeball-based combat system with depth, combos, perks, and strategic timing that evolves over the game.
  • Heartfelt and well-written story with lovable characters, humor, and intriguing lore, enhanced by live action cutscenes and excellent sound design.
  • Game is incomplete and ends abruptly, leaving some storylines unresolved which can frustrate players expecting a finished narrative.
  • Movement and navigation can feel clunky or confusing at times, with quest triggers and map markers not always clear.
  • Heavy on dialogue and reading, which might be off-putting for players seeking more continuous action, especially in co-op play.

  • story

    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    34% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its intriguing, mysterious, and emotionally engaging narrative, blending live-action footage with unique 3D and 2D sequences. While some players find the storyline a slow burn with unresolved plot points, many appreciate its realistic depiction of family, humor, and memorable characters, eagerly anticipating future installments. However, a few note issues with quest clarity and an abruptly unfinished plot in this installment.

    • “The voice acting and story were phenomenal, and the combat was challenging but not impossible.”
    • “Overall, the story provides a very realistic depiction of family and where inspiration comes from and reads like a modern fable.”
    • “The story is extremely special as well, and the approach (presenting it via both in-game 3D and 2D sequences and live action video - so unique and cool!) is novel and exciting.”
    • “Unfortunately, I have a terrible sense of direction and only played the game occasionally, so every time I continued my journey, I somehow didn’t know where to go or what to do - even though there’s a quest list and a map with markers for important locations.”
    • “The only two quests I couldn’t finish were the one about Stick’s memories (which will probably be resolved in another story arc?) and the one with the hair ribbon, since I had finished the game before I found the ribbon & now that I’ve found it, the character who gave me the quest is in a different location and no longer triggers the old conversation.”
    • “Hey, let's make a plot that the whole game is centered on then abruptly finish it with zero explanation and none of the storylines even remotely finished.”

  • gameplay

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its accessible yet deep combat mechanics, blending dodgeball and brawling in a unique and strategic way. Players appreciate the smooth controls, engaging progression, and the way it combines fun, challenging battles with charming characters and a vibrant, cartoon-inspired world. Overall, it delivers a well-rounded, enjoyable experience that balances ease of learning with rewarding depth.

    • “The characters and animations feel right out of a Saturday morning cartoon, and the dodgeball battle mechanics are tight and surprisingly deep, with all sorts of power-ups, side quests, and special moves.”
    • “Combat is surprisingly deep: I expected a simple beat-'em-up, but the 'dodgeball' mechanic with the cores adds this really satisfying layer of strategy.”
    • “Usually I'm not a fan of cartoony action RPGs, but after the learning curve this game adds so many little details to the mechanics that it makes each fight new and fun!”
    • “Marketed as a coop game but I feel like with our short time of gameplay it could have used well... more gameplay.”
    • “Marketed as a coop game but I feel like with our short time of gameplay it could have used well... more gameplay.”
    • “☐ it's just gameplay”

  • graphics

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The game features a vibrant, cartoon-inspired art style that is widely praised for its charm and uniqueness, often described as a "living notebook" or reminiscent of Cartoon Network visuals. The graphics are complemented by engaging, colorful artwork that enhances the playful and nostalgic atmosphere. Overall, the visuals strongly contribute to the game's appeal and immersive experience.

    • “The aesthetic is top-tier: the 'living notebook' art style is incredible.”
    • “Vibrant artwork and colors that really stand out.”
    • “From the visuals, to the gameplay, to the story, to the (excellent) voice acting, this is a love letter to those days where you woke up early on a Saturday, snuck a big bowl of overly sugary cereal, and watched cartoons until your parents woke up.”
    • “The art style looks like I am playing a Cartoon Network game.”
    • “The illustrated graphics?”
    • “---{ graphics }---”

  • humor

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for being genuinely funny and offbeat without feeling forced, often eliciting frequent laughter. Players enjoy the quirky, unique characters and witty writing, which complement the game's vibrant art style and engaging world. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and memorable experience.

    • “The humor: the writing is genuinely funny without trying too hard.”
    • “I can't even fully explain how I feel about this game, but after playing for only two sessions, and laughing more than a dozen times in one day, I can confidently say this is already one of my favorite games of the year.”
    • “Here you have a completely original world with unique (and hilarious) characters, beautiful art direction and animation, and gameplay that's such an outside-the-box mashup of unexpected elements and genres.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is original, catchy, and perfectly complements the gameplay and story, especially during combat. Alongside amazing sound effects, it enhances the emotional tone without becoming overly serious, leaving a memorable and engaging auditory experience.

    • “Lovely art, amazing sound effects and great music.”
    • “The characters are so amazing, the portrayal of serious topics is never too serious, the music fits perfectly with all of it, especially in combat.”
    • “It has an engaging story, interesting characters, fun gameplay and visuals, and a super catchy soundtrack.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, blending heartfelt storytelling with excellent ludonarrative harmony. Its touching live-action cut scenes and impactful soundtrack enhance the emotional impact, making it a memorable and moving journey from start to finish.

    • “Impressively heartfelt, incredibly well-designed (ludonarrative harmony, wow!), and a great ride from start to finish.”
    • “This game is going to hurt me emotionally, isn't it?”
    • “There are heart-touching live-action cutscenes and a killer soundtrack.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is described as sweet and playful, enhanced by engaging dodgeball battles that add to its overall charm.

    • “Dodgeball battles were a plus to the sweet and playful atmosphere of this game.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The optimization of the game is generally acceptable, though some users find certain aspects like brisk reading and voice-over performances challenging. Overall, players are encouraged to support the developer despite these minor issues.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users indicate that grinding in the game is very time-consuming and requires a significant investment of effort and patience.

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Ink Inside is a role playing game with comedy theme. Common tags for Ink Inside include indie, 2d, surreal, exploration, atmospheric and others.

Ink Inside is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Ink Inside was released on December 12, 2024.

Ink Inside was developed by Blackfield Entertainment LLC.

Ink Inside has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ink Inside for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Ink Inside is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Wuppo, Perennial Order, Figment, Wolfstride, Artis Impact and others.