Release Date: April 26, 2018
A platform/logic game developed by Somnium Games. The player assumes control of a nameless ronin who embarks on a quest to find Aiko, his missing love interest. The title sports characteristic graphics that are reminiscent of ink-on-paper drawings.
Inked is a platform game developed by Somnium Games, and released by Starbreeze, a studio known from numerous titles, including Syndicate.
The player assumes control of a ronin drawn by Adam – a comic book author. One day, the author decides to move Aiko, the love of his life, away from him, forcing the ronin to embark on a rescue mission. It quickly turns out that the story is much deeper than it seems.
In Inked, the player is tasked with progressing through levels drawn by Adam which contain puzzles of varying difficulty levels. Some of them require using a switch that will extend a bridge. In other cases, one may need to use the power hidden in the hero’s sword to move objects such as drawbridges or boxes in order to unlock ageways that lead us forward.
Inked has been in development for over two years. During that time, the developers managed to create varied puzzles as well as unique graphics based on geometrical shapes that are similar to drawings drawn using a pen. Moreover, each map has one dominating color, such as white, green, or red. The end result makes the game unique and extraordinary.
Platforms:
PC Windows April 26, 2018
PlayStation 4 September 10, 2021
Xbox One September 10, 2021
Android March 2, 2021
Apple iOS March 2, 2021
Nintendo Switch August 26, 2021
Developer: Somnium Games
Publisher: Pixmain
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System Requirements for Inked Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3 2.3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 750 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 7.
Game Ratings for Inked Video Game.
GameSpace: 7 / 10 by Damien Gula
Without spoiling any more of the story, Inked will take you on an adventure of grief, loss, and healing. It does, as stated in the beginning, what good art should do: provoke thought and feeling. It is gorgeous in its presentation, but flawed in some of the execution of its gameplay features and controls. Even with its flaws, Inked is a satisfyingly paced game with a descent length of around 4 - 5 hours that throws new challenges at you as you play.
COGconnected: 78 / 100 by Stephanie Sung
Uniquely hand-drawn and detailed, Inked is a love story set in a beautiful world that feels minimalistic and simple, yet full of life and stories to tell. A comforting tale that touches on deeper life meanings while introducing creative puzzles to solve, this short and sweet game demands just the right amount of attention from the player. Unpredictable movements and controls make the experience feel less smooth, but the linear paths make it easy to know where our hero needs to go. It is a rewarding couple of hours well spent for those looking for a soothing and wholesome adventure.
Sirus Gaming: 8.4 / 10 by Erickson Melchor
The slight issues may seem like a deal breaker for some, but truth be told, the good outweighs the bad by a mile. The story and the art style will keep gamers going despite some puzzles appearing to be unsolvable. It just takes a bit more patience to get the most out of this game. All the puzzles in the game are solved by a combination of the shapes. There are no exceptions. As a gamer, sometimes it is better to take a step back and consider the options instead of giving up trying to force a solution that might work. And because of this, I can safely recommend this game to people who enjoy a good story, solving puzzles, and to those who are into precision platforming.