There Will Be Ink
- March 10, 2023
- summitfever
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Reviews
- The game is simple yet fun, providing an enjoyable experience for both solo and local co-op play.
- The art style and nostalgic elements evoke fond memories, enhancing the overall charm of the game.
- Gameplay is challenging and rewarding, with opportunities for unit upgrades and strategic planning.
- The game can become repetitive after a few missions, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay.
- Control over troops feels limited, making it difficult to execute specific strategies during battles.
- The music is repetitive and can become distracting, detracting from the overall experience.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as simple and somewhat repetitive after a few missions, lacking depth in troop control. While the campaign missions may not be perfectly balanced, players find enjoyment in the gameplay itself, with features like heroic soldiers and additional modes such as a quick battle generator and map editor enhancing the overall experience.
“The game is very enjoyable, it's fun and pretty inexpensive. The matches can be difficult at times, but as you fight, some soldiers will become heroic, allowing you to call them in on future missions and even the odds.”
“Warning though: it is difficult, and it includes missions that were clearly designed before the developers figured out what makes for balanced levels in this game - it is pretty upfront about it though.”
“The gameplay is fun in and of itself, so it really doesn't rely on the campaign missions; there is a quick battle generator and a map editor as well.”
“Nice simple game, a bit repetitive after 4-5 missions. It feels like it lacks control over your troops; when you tell them to defend or advance, they simply spawn and move.”
“Warning though: it is difficult, and it includes missions that were clearly designed before the developer figured out what makes for balanced levels in this game. It is pretty upfront about it, though.”
“The gameplay is fun in and of itself, so it really doesn't rely on the campaign missions. There is a quick battle generator and a map editor as well.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their fun art style, evoking nostalgia with a playful stick figure design. Players appreciate the combination of engaging visuals and enjoyable music, which enhances the overall experience.
“The art style is definitely fun.”
“The graphics are great and take you back to childhood stick figures.”
“So far, I have really enjoyed the challenge, and the aesthetic and music always bring a smile to my face.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being somewhat repetitive, but many players find it enjoyable enough to leave on in the background, enhancing the overall aesthetic and experience. Despite its repetitiveness, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and can evoke a sense of joy.
“So far, I have really enjoyed the challenge, and the aesthetic and music always bring a smile to my face.”
“The music was really repetitive, but leaving it on in the background with a very low volume proved to work for me and my friends.”
“The music is perhaps a bit repetitive.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and challenging, featuring a cool isometric twin-stick shooter design that includes deep mechanics such as cover, stamina, and environmental effects on bullets. Players appreciate the fun factor of the gameplay itself, which is enhanced by additional features like a quick battle generator and a map editor, making it enjoyable beyond just the campaign missions.
“Gameplay is fun and challenging.”
“The gameplay is enjoyable on its own, so it doesn't solely depend on the campaign missions. There is also a quick battle generator and a map editor.”
“Cool isometric twin-stick shooter with a fun theme and surprisingly deep gameplay, including cover mechanics, stamina, dodge-roll, and wind affecting bullets.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its simplicity, which contributes to its humor, making it an enjoyable experience for players.
“It's a simple but funny game.”
“The humor in this game is clever and keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game uses witty dialogue and absurd situations to create hilarious moments.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it often requires replaying levels multiple times to upgrade units effectively.
“Replaying levels numerous times to be able to upgrade units can be a bit tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself stuck in a loop of repetitive tasks just to progress.”
