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Review of Bendy and the Ink Machine on Nintendo Switch

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Nov 2018
Cover image of Bendy and the Ink Machine on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 20 Nov 2018
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Joey Drew Studios
Publisher: Rooster Teeth Games

Introduction

Hark back to the days of dusty old cartoons and creepy studios with Bendy and the Ink Machine! This thrilling escapade tasks players with unraveling the mysteries hidden within the hallowed halls of Joey Drew Studios while dodging ink monsters that seem to have strolled straight out of a nightmare. It's a first-person horror experience that combines nostalgia and terror into one inky package, and let me tell you, it's juicier than a fresh carton of chocolate milk.

Gameplay

As Henry Stein, your job is to navigate through the eerie Joey Drew Studios, solving puzzles and battling adorable (but horrifying) ink monsters. The gameplay is a mix of exploration, solving delightfully obtuse puzzles, and because we all need a hobby, whacking creatures with your trusty toolbox and an axe. The combat mechanics occasionally feel clunky, reminiscent of trying to unscrew a lightbulb with a banana-effective to a point but it's all a bit hard to handle. It's essential to strategize: are you going to run or bash with reckless abandon? Hope you're not allergic to bacon soup, as gathering this dubious snack is part of the fun-and health restoration, we assume it's rat-free! Plus, don't forget to listen for audio logs-the game's lore slipped in like ink into water, which offers a deeper context about the studio's rise, fall, and ultimate calamity.

Graphics

Visuals hark back to the honey-photographed golden age of black-and-white animation, with a delightful yet disturbing combo that makes everything look like it was lovingly hand-drawn by someone who definitely needs therapy. The charmingly vintage aesthetic is probably one of the game's higher notes. Like a classic cartoon squeezed through a dark filter, it's atmospheric and richly detailed-perfect for creeping out those trying to put a light-hearted spin on a nostalgic trip through the cartoonish past. Just beware of that looming ink demon; he really doesn't care for your retro reveries.

Conclusion

Bendy and the Ink Machine is an engaging blend of horror, nostalgia, and puzzles that will keep you both on your toes and scratching your head. While it certainly has its kinks-ahem-the overall experience is spine-tingling and incredibly unique. Unveiling the secrets hidden in the ink can be an enthralling ride for the daring, but don't expect a perfect genre piece. If you like your games with a side of quirky horror and a pinch of charm, it might just be the delightful, creepy chaos you've been searching for. So, grab a pipe and a can of bacon soup, and dive into this stylishly ink-stained adventure; just remember, the only thing scarier than the Ink Demon might be your Wi-Fi connection dropping mid-chapter!

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