Inked

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Inked is a single player puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

Inked is a puzzle game that features a spectacular story and masterful visuals. The game follows the journey of a nameless hero on a quest to find his lost love, Nemesis. As players solve intricate puzzles, they will uncover the depths of the hero's devotion and the power of love in this emotional and thought-provoking adventure.

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 214 reviews

story56 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features stunning hand-drawn art and a beautiful, emotional story that captivates players.
Puzzles are well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult, making it suitable for casual play.
The game offers a unique experience with its creative mechanics and engaging narrative, leaving a lasting impression on players.

Controls can be frustrating and unrefined, leading to issues with object placement and character movement.
The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as crashes and difficulty logging into Google Play, impacting their overall enjoyment.

story
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
37%
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The story of "Inked" is widely praised for its emotional depth and beautiful hand-drawn art style, creating a captivating experience that resonates with players. While some find the narrative a bit superficial or melodramatic, many appreciate its touching themes of love and sacrifice, often describing it as a bittersweet journey. Overall, the combination of engaging storytelling and visually stunning graphics makes it a standout title, despite some critiques regarding its brevity and pacing.
- “Beautiful art style and touching story in a well-crafted, cerebral piece of gaming.”
- “The story was quite touching; I cried at the end.”
- “What a lovely story.”
- “The frame story about the artist was a bit unnecessary and might feel depressing.”
- “The game is a bit short, and the background story is a bit grim - if you like drama and hard life experiences this may be for you, but not if you're after a feel-good story.”
- “Decent game, story is a bit pretentious and puzzles too easy.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
20%
7%
The graphics of "Inked" are widely praised for their beautiful hand-drawn art style, which enhances the emotional depth of the story and creates a captivating atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique visuals and calming aesthetics, often describing the artwork as inspiring and charming. While some reviewers noted that the puzzles could be more challenging, the overall artistic presentation and design significantly contribute to the game's appeal.
- “Inked is a visually unique puzzle game with a hand-drawn art style that adds depth to its emotional story.”
- “Beautiful artwork, amazing unique graphics, fun puzzles.”
- “The graphics and style are absolutely beautiful.”
- “I love the art style, but it is way too short.”
- “Although the puzzles are not challenging, the story and the art style compensate for that.”
- “A game with a new perspective on graphics.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
17%
The gameplay is generally praised for its beautiful visuals and engaging puzzle mechanics, creating an immersive experience. However, some players find certain mechanics cumbersome and controls clunky, leading to a slower pace and longer playtime than expected. Overall, the game combines a compelling story with enjoyable gameplay, though opinions vary on its execution and pacing.
- “Great story and great gameplay.”
- “The developers have dedicated appropriate resources to get the gameplay, storyline, and music to a standard which makes the game enjoyable and immersive.”
- “Overall, it's a puzzle platformer game with unique and aesthetic gameplay, nice background sounds, and easy touch controls.”
- “This game was okay; I wouldn't buy it (I used Play Pass). The story was fine, but my complaints are the controls being clunky and the gameplay being slow. This would be an hour-long game, but it's 3 hours because of long cutscenes. Play with Play Pass to play for free, but not worth purchasing.”
- “Besides the gameplay, especially in the ice and fire chapter, I found it more time-consuming to just finely interact with the physical engine than managing the logic itself.”
- “Gameplay is simple, and the art style is very beautiful yet simplistic.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Inked is praised for its visually unique hand-drawn art style that enhances its emotionally resonant story, leading many players to experience deep feelings, including tears at the conclusion. The game is described as a short yet impactful journey, with a heartfelt narrative that resonates personally with players, making it a memorable and touching experience. Overall, it successfully combines beautiful design with a poignant storyline that leaves a lasting emotional impression.
- “Beautiful art style and touching story in a well-crafted, cerebral piece of gaming.”
- “The story was quite touching; I cried at the end.”
- “A beautiful, heartfelt game.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and complementing the beautiful artwork. Reviewers highlight the pleasant soundtrack as a key element that enriches the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and engaging. Overall, the music is described as soothing and fitting well with the game's storyline and aesthetic.
- “The developers have dedicated appropriate resources to get the gameplay, storyline, and music to a standard which makes the game enjoyable and immersive.”
- “The music was so calming and the best way to end my day.”
- “Beautiful artwork, soothing music, and challenging puzzles.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to the hidden artwork pieces scattered throughout each chapter, which provide an enjoyable challenge and encourage exploration. While some feel the overall replay value is limited, the presence of collectibles appeals to completionists seeking to achieve 100%.
- “The hidden artwork pieces around each chapter are challenging to find, yet so fun to search for, and definitely add replay value. I didn't even know they existed until halfway through the game when I found one by accident, and they offer some neat concept art that I enjoy seeing in games.”
- “It doesn't last super long, but it has collectibles which give it a level of replayability for completionists.”
- “I would have liked the supposed replay value.”
- “It doesn't last super long, but it has collectibles which gives it a level of replayability for completionists.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful artwork presented in a sketchbook style and relaxing music, which together create a pleasant and immersive vibe. Reviewers appreciate how these elements harmoniously enhance the overall experience.
- “The artwork is amazing, the music is relaxing, and it works really well with the whole atmosphere of the game.”
- “Nice atmosphere, beautiful artwork in sketchbook form.”
- “Music is good and the overall atmosphere bears a nice vibe.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing movement glitches at the start of levels, indicating stability issues that may affect gameplay.
- “When I start the level, the movement glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and frame drops during gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the application stands out in a market often saturated with in-game purchases and advertisements, as it offers a more streamlined experience without these common revenue tactics.
- “It's rare to see in today's market where the application is not filled with in-game purchases and ads.”