InkSplosion

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InkSplosion is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Petite Games and was released on May 9, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Why should war be hell when it could be fun? Enter InkSplosion, a single screen twin-stick shooter, where the only real enemy is beating your previous high-score!

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

InkSplosion features a vibrant art style and chaotic visual effects that create a unique and engaging atmosphere during gameplay.
The game offers a straightforward and intense arcade experience, emphasizing skill improvement through repetition and score chasing.
Players can enjoy a variety of modes and difficulty settings, allowing for a customizable challenge that caters to both newcomers and experienced players.

The controls are slow and lack proper responsiveness, making it difficult to aim and move simultaneously, especially on PC without controller support.
The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited weapon variety and no significant progression or upgrades to keep players engaged over time.
The lack of health recharges and a frustrating restart loop can lead to a negative experience, as players are often forced to start over after dying without any meaningful recovery options.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's graphics are praised for their strong adherence to a retro aesthetic, featuring appealing pixel art that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the art style and find it well-suited to the simple gameplay, contributing to a nostalgic arcade feel.
- “Visually, the game leans heavily into its namesake aesthetic.”
- “The game's graphics are great; I love the pixel design you guys went for.”
- “The game opens up with arcade music and retro graphics, featuring classic mode, arena, and hard mode.”
- “The game opens up with arcade music and retro graphics, but it feels outdated.”
- “Visually, the game leans heavily into its namesake aesthetic, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- “While I appreciate the art style, the graphics lack detail and polish.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game features energetic electronic tracks and punchy sound effects that enhance the arcade experience, maintaining a high adrenaline level. However, while the soundtrack is functional, it can become background noise during extended play, and some tracks are considered mediocre. The game also includes various modes that complement its retro aesthetic.
- “The soundtrack is functional and keeps adrenaline high, though it tends to fade into the background during longer sessions as concentration shifts toward survival.”
- “The game opens up with arcade music (and retro graphics) and some modes: classic mode, arena, and hard mode.”
- “One music track that's mediocre at best.”
- “The audio design supports this arcade sensibility with energetic electronic music and punchy sound effects that emphasize impact rather than subtlety.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by a consistent mechanical foundation across various modes, which alters pacing and stress levels, enhancing replay value for competitive players. While the simplicity and art style are appreciated, the lack of complex unlocks or evolving mechanics means the core experience remains largely unchanged over time.
- “While these modes share the same mechanical foundation, they subtly change pacing and stress levels, extending the game’s replay value for those invested in climbing leaderboards or beating personal bests.”
- “Pro - I honestly like the art style and the simple gameplay.”
- “There are no complex unlock trees, narrative hooks, or evolving mechanics to radically change how the game plays over time.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's replayability is enhanced by various modes that alter pacing and challenge, appealing to players interested in leaderboards and personal achievements. However, the lack of clear health mechanics and the requirement to restart from the beginning after dying can significantly diminish the overall replay value for some players.
- “While these modes share the same mechanical foundation, they subtly change pacing and stress levels, extending the game’s replay value for those invested in climbing leaderboards or beating personal bests.”
- “That's everything but fair, and it significantly lowers the replay value since if you die (and by the way, no health points are actually present, so it's kind of random... you get hit 3-4 times and you die: there's a health bar on the upper part of the screen, but you're never told why and how it depletes, you just can endure 3-4 bullets) you are forced to always start from the beginning.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is well-received, particularly among twin-stick shooter fans who enjoy its randomness and visual appeal, providing a straightforward and engaging challenge that encourages improved performance.
- “For fans of twin-stick shooters who appreciate randomness, visual flair, and the relentless pursuit of better performance, it offers a straightforward and enjoyable challenge.”