InKing

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InKing is a single player action game. 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, single-player action rogue-lite where you play as the Ink Warrior striving to become the king of tools. Absorb and scatter ink to unleash powerful skills while battling waves of enemies and diverse bosses with unique patterns. Customize your abilities and master timing to conquer challenges and claim the crown.

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Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique ink mechanic that adds depth to the combat and terrain control, making for an engaging gameplay experience.
Visually charming with a fun art style, the game is well-crafted and offers a satisfying, fast-paced combat system.
It's a free game that provides a solid roguelite experience, perfect for quick play sessions and enjoyable for both newcomers and genre fans.

The skill pool is limited, with only a few abilities available, which may reduce variety in gameplay over multiple runs.
The roguelite elements are somewhat light, potentially hampering replayability for players seeking diverse experiences in each run.
The game is relatively short, consisting of only two chapters and a final boss, which may leave players wanting more content.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, fast-paced combat, and unique ink-based abilities that enhance the overall experience. Many users draw comparisons to popular titles like "Enter the Gungeon" and "Hades," highlighting the game's fun and rewarding mechanics, though some mention the need for balancing in certain areas. Overall, players find the gameplay to be solid, addictive, and well-executed, complemented by appealing visuals and sound design.
- “Great gameplay and visual design.”
- “Fun mechanics and engaging combat; no discernible flaws with this one.”
- “Inking takes an interesting mechanic – you can’t do your special attacks without painting the floor with ink, and the more ink on the floor, the more damage you do – and crafts a surprisingly solid roguelite around it.”
- “The boss mechanics are really fleshed out and make for really engaging content; some balancing is still necessary, particularly the damage from the different loadouts and the ultimate skills.”
- “Solid gameplay, but some of the text needs work.”
- “A bite-sized action rogue-lite with a unique ink-based ability mechanic.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the well-done soundtrack that enhances the experience, others criticize the overall low-budget production quality, including the use of royalty-free music and cheap assets. Despite the positive feedback on the soundtrack, there are calls for more diverse and fitting musical elements to match the game's context.
- “Soundtrack is well done; I never wanted to play my own music.”
- “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.”
- “Like seriously, digital toilet. Buy some more assets, new fitting music, make 4-5 stages, add 4 skills, and 10-20 new talents.”
- “The soundtrack is well done; I never wanted to play my own music.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their crisp visuals and unique art style, complemented by a fun ink mechanic. While the content is simplified, the overall aesthetic is described as funky and satisfying, especially following updates that improved clarity and added new features.
- “I really enjoy the ink mechanic, and it has a cool art style.”
- “Neat roguelite with good funky graphics.”
- “The day 2 updates, which added things like new traits and cleaned up some graphic and text confusion, have made the game even better.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a visually engaging world.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story of "Inking" is minimal and lacks depth, with players taking on the role of an ink bottle warrior on a quest for supremacy among tools. Reviewers criticize the low-budget presentation, including cheap assets and a lack of narrative context, resulting in a disjointed experience. Overall, the storytelling is considered weak and underdeveloped.
- “It's dreadfully low budget; cheap Unity assets, low quality enemy animations, royalty-free music, and no story context.”
- “Story = ⚫✒️”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a quirky and amusing character, referred to as the "funny ink guy," who adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay experience.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, especially the funny ink guy who always has a clever quip ready.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor through its quirky characters, like the hilarious ink guy.”
- “The witty dialogue and funny scenarios, particularly involving the ink guy, kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's light roguelite elements slightly limit its replayability; however, its concise length ensures that each run remains engaging without feeling overly prolonged.
- “The roguelite elements are quite light, which does hamper the replayability a little, but the length ensures that no run overstays its welcome.”
- “The roguelite elements are quite light, which hampers the replayability a little, but the length ensures that no run overstays its welcome.”