Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developers: ZackBellGames
- Publishers: Digerati Distribution, ZackBellGames
Ink (2015) is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. It’s a challenging but rewarding game with a unique art style.
The game is set in a black-and-white world, and the player character is a small, colorful creature. The player must use the character’s paint bullets to reveal the terrain and defeat enemies.
The game’s levels are designed to be challenging, but they are also fair. The player is never punished for making a mistake, and there are always multiple ways to complete each level.
Ink’s art style is one of its most striking features. The game’s world is rendered in a simple, minimalist style, but the use of color is incredibly effective. The player character’s paint bullets create a vibrant splash of color against the black-and-white background, and the game’s levels are full of beautiful and imaginative scenery.
The game’s soundtrack is also excellent. The music is upbeat and energetic, and it perfectly complements the game’s fast-paced gameplay.
Ink is a challenging but rewarding game that is sure to please fans of platformers and action games. The game’s unique art style and excellent soundtrack make it a standout title in the genre.
Gameplay
Ink is a fast-paced platformer that requires quick reflexes and precise timing. The player must use the character’s paint bullets to reveal the terrain and defeat enemies.
The game’s levels are designed to be challenging, but they are also fair. The player is never punished for making a mistake, and there are always multiple ways to complete each level.
The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn. The player uses the left analog stick to move the character, and the right analog stick to aim the paint bullets. The player can also use the shoulder buttons to jump and double jump.
The player’s paint bullets can be used to reveal terrain, defeat enemies, and activate switches. The player must use the paint bullets wisely, as they are limited in number.
Level Design
Ink’s levels are designed to be challenging but fair. The levels are full of traps and hazards, but there are always multiple ways to complete each level.
The levels are also very creative and imaginative. The player will encounter a variety of different environments, including forests, caves, and factories.
Art Style
Ink’s art style is one of its most striking features. The game’s world is rendered in a simple, minimalist style, but the use of color is incredibly effective.
The player character’s paint bullets create a vibrant splash of color against the black-and-white background, and the game’s levels are full of beautiful and imaginative scenery.
Soundtrack
Ink’s soundtrack is also excellent. The music is upbeat and energetic, and it perfectly complements the game’s fast-paced gameplay.
The soundtrack is composed by Disasterpeace, who is known for his work on other indie games such as Fez and Super Meat Boy.
Overall
Ink is a challenging but rewarding game that is sure to please fans of platformers and action games. The game’s unique art style and excellent soundtrack make it a standout title in the genre.
Review Score
8/10
Review Score
8/10
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