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InKing

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
98% User Score Based on 55 reviews

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InKing is a single player casual hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Team Digital Toilet and was released on December 16, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Inking is a fast-paced 2D top-down action game. Players take on the role of an ink bottle warrior on a journey to become the king of tools. Use your fast attacks, moves, and powerful skills to defeat the tools that stand in your way, prove that ink and pen are the best tools, and become the King of Tools.

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Innovative ink mechanic that enhances skills and creates a unique risk-reward gameplay dynamic.
  • Fast-paced, satisfying combat with well-designed enemies and bosses that escalate challenge through terrain control.
  • Free, accessible, and polished with nice pixel art style, good sound design, and smooth controls, making it easy to pick up and enjoy.
  • Limited skill pool and light roguelite elements reduce replayability and content variety.
  • Relatively short length with only a few chapters and stages, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Basic visuals and audio with some rough UI/UX, and occasional minor bugs affect overall polish.

  • gameplay

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its fast-paced, responsive combat and unique ink-based mechanics that add depth and strategy, reminiscent of titles like Enter the Gungeon and Splatoon. Players find the mechanics engaging, rewarding, and well-executed, creating a solid and addictive roguelite experience, though some balancing and content additions are desired.

    • “The combat is fast paced and responsive with a simple but effective set of mechanics.”
    • “Inking takes an interesting mechanic – you can’t do your special attacks without painting the floor with ink ala Splatoon, and the more ink on the floor the more damage you do – and crafts a surprisingly solid roguelite around it.”
    • “Fun mechanics and engaging combat, no discernible flaws with this one.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics feature a charming pixel art style with crisp visuals that complement the gameplay well, creating a satisfying and vibrant experience. While the visuals are simplified, they effectively enhance the game's unique mechanics and overall atmosphere. Recent updates have also improved graphic clarity and added polish.

    • “This is a really cool game and the pixel art style all just goes together so well.”
    • “I really enjoy the ink mechanic, and it has a cool art style.”
    • “Neat roguelite with good funky graphics.”
    • “Basic visuals.”

  • music

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

    The music receives mixed feedback, with some users finding it well-done and fitting, while others criticize it as low-budget, using generic or royalty-free tracks that lack originality and story context. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated but considered average and uninspired by some.

    • “Soundtrack is well done; I never wanted to play my own music over it.”
    • “The art and soundtrack are both very good, and the game mechanic of using your ink feels very rewarding.”
    • “It's dreadfully low budget; cheap Unity assets, low quality enemy animations, royalty-free music, and no story context.”
    • “Music is average.”
    • “Like seriously digital toilet, buy some more assets, new fitting music, make 4-5 stages, add 4 skills, and 10-20 new talents.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The story is minimal and lacks depth, with little to no context provided. It is supported by low-budget elements and serves mainly as a backdrop for fast-paced gameplay rather than a compelling narrative.

    • “Inking is a fast-paced 2D action game where you play as an ink bottle warrior on a quest to become the king of tools.”
    • “It's dreadfully low budget; cheap Unity assets, low quality enemy animations, royalty free music, and no story context.”
    • “Story = ⚫✒️”

  • replayability

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

    Replayability is somewhat limited due to light roguelite elements, but the game's manageable length keeps each run engaging without overstaying its welcome.

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game is centered around a quirky, funny ink character, providing a lighthearted and amusing experience.

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InKing is a casual hack and slash game with fantasy theme. Common tags for InKing include indie, roguelite, pixel graphics, action roguelike, difficult and others.

InKing is available on PC and Windows.

InKing was released on December 16, 2024.

InKing was developed by Team Digital Toilet.

InKing has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked InKing for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

InKing is a single player game.

Similar games include Neophyte, Mage and Monsters, Hell is Other Demons, Wizard of Legend, Shogun Showdown and others.