Inked (video game) explained

Inked
Developer:Somnium Games
Publisher:Starbreeze Studios
Pixmain (consoles)
Nuverse (iOS, Android)
Genre:Puzzle-platform
Modes:Single-player

Inked: A Tale of Love is a puzzle-platform game developed by Somnium Games and published by Starbreeze Publishing for Microsoft Windows.[1] [2] It was demoed at the 2016 Reboot Infogamer convention in Zagreb[3] and released on 26 April 2018 via Steam.[4] [5] An iOS and Android version was released in February 2021.[6] Versions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One published by Pixmain were later released on 27 August 2021.

The story follows two protagonists; a rogue samurai called Nameless Hero, who is on a quest for his love Aiko, and Adam, a comic book artist.[7] The game uses an art style similar to papercraft visuals, but using a ballpoint pen[8] on a grid textbook for outlining.[9]

Reception

Upon release, the game received mixed reviews. It has an aggregated score of 67 on Metacritic, based on 15 reviews for the PC version.[10] It holds 78 for the Nintendo Switch version, based on 4 reviews.[11] Destructoid praised the aesthetic,[12] Nintendo Life in its review criticized its length, but praised its visuals, soundtrack, story and puzzles.[13] Pocket Gamer also praised the visuals, but found the puzzles tiring after a while.[14] Gamezebo complimented the unique look and puzzles, but complained that the camera could use more movement.[15] Destructoid stated it had high potential, but ultimately found the movement awkward.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Inked, puzzle platformer domaćeg razvojnog studija Somnium Games, stiže krajem travnja! - Reboot. 11 April 2018. 12 April 2018. 7 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407115559/https://reboot.hr/inked-puzzle-platformer-domaceg-razvojnog-studija-somnium-games-stize-krajem-travnja/. live.
  2. Web site: Starbreeze doubled revenue in Q1 on Dead by Daylight sale. 9 May 2018. 9 May 2018. 7 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407115550/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-05-09-starbreeze-doubled-revenue-in-q1-on-dead-by-daylight-sale. live.
  3. Web site: Djeca i odrasli čekaju u dugom redu na ulazak u virtualni svijet na sajmu. 12 April 2018. 7 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407115551/https://www.vecernji.hr/zagreb/djeca-i-odrasli-cekaju-u-dugom-redu-na-ulazak-u-virtualni-svijet-na-sajmu-1127776. live.
  4. Web site: Inked: Rätsellastiges Abenteuer im Skizzen-Look für Ende April angekündigt - 4Players.de. 11 April 2018. 12 April 2018. 7 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407115554/http://www.4players.de/4players.php/spielinfonews/PC-CDROM/39596/2174363/Inked-Raetsellastiges_Abenteuer_im_Skizzen-Look_fuer_Ende_April_angekuendigt.html. live.
  5. Web site: News - Now Available on Steam - Inked, 10% off!. store.steampowered.com. 3 May 2018. 9 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109043344/https://store.steampowered.com/news/39549/. live.
  6. Web site: Bashir . Dale . Pen-Drawn Romantic Puzzle Game ‘Inked’ Now Available On iOS and Android . IGN . 27 November 2023 . 25 February 2021.
  7. Web site: Mustesamurai haastaa luojansa huhtikuisessa Inked-seikkailussa – tältä se näyttää. 12 April 2018. 12 April 2018. 16 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180616080413/https://www.pelaajalehti.com/uutiset/mustesamurai-haastaa-luojansa-huhtikuisessa-inked-seikkailussa-talta-se-nayttaa. live.
  8. Web site: Screenshot Saturday Featuring Shakedown Hawaii, ABZÛ, Eleven More - Hardcore Gamer. www.hardcoregamer.com. 4 June 2016. 20 April 2018. 7 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407115551/https://hardcoregamer.com/2016/06/04/screenshot-saturday-featuring-shakedown-hawaii-abzu-eleven-more/210026/. live.
  9. Web site: Solve lovely-looking puzzles as a pen-and-paper samurai in Inked. PC Gamer. 11 April 2018. Austin Wood. 12 April 2018. 7 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407115551/https://www.pcgamer.com/solve-lovely-looking-puzzles-as-a-pen-and-paper-samurai-in-inked/. live.
  10. Web site: Inked. Metacritic. 10 May 2018. 17 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180517073732/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/inked. live.
  11. Web site: Inked: A Tale of Love. Metacritic. 28 November 2021. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128175139/https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/inked-a-tale-of-love. live.
  12. Web site: Let Inked's incredible aesthetic draw you in. destructoid.com. 3 May 2018. 28 June 2019. 28 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230628205422/https://www.destructoid.com/let-inkeds-incredible-aesthetic-draw-you-in/. live.
  13. Web site: Inked: A Tale Of Love Review (Switch eShop) Nintendo Life. 17 October 2021. 28 November 2021. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128175852/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/inked-a-tale-of-love. live.
  14. Web site: Inked review - "If only looks were everything". 3 March 2021. 28 November 2021. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128175851/https://www.pocketgamer.com/inked/inked-review-if-only-looks-were-everything/. live.
  15. Web site: Inked Review – A Sometimes Fiddly, Occasionally Brilliant Puzzler. 28 February 2021. 28 November 2021. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128175853/https://www.gamezebo.com/2021/02/28/inked-review-a-sometimes-fiddly-occasionally-brilliant-puzzler/. live.
  16. Web site: Review: Inked – Destructoid. 28 November 2021. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128180141/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-inked/. live.

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