Bendy and the Dark Revival

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 90
  3. Negative: 18 out of 90

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  1. AndrewIntrovert
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Great game! Huge step up from last time. The combat system could've been better though.
  2. ChaosTES
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Amazing game with surprising twists! I didn't find any major glitches and it was very fun throughout!
  3. Reviewing_game
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 9/10 Definitely worth 3 years the story made much more sense than the first game its a perfect sequel also there's a problem with the game its the combat they've could have made it better also boris and Sammy deserved more screen time. The whole game is around 8-10 hours.also the graphics is amazing. The animations were so much better than the first game Definitely worth buying… Expand
  4. Nigakiller
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Pretty good. Nice visuals, nice characters with cool designs, fun mechanics and it's cheep too
  5. MrNikos12
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    This is an improvement after the previous game.The years that the team has put was worth because the graphics are better and there are a lot more different mechanics and bosses harder and trickier than before
  6. Reviewerindie
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    This one turned out really good. Better than I expected since I was a little let down from the first, there’s a lot more gameplay and a much more consistent story. It knows what it wants to be and the game can actually get scary at times.
  7. gameking
    Nov 28, 2022
    8
    I like this game. The graphics and story are unique. The optimization is enough.
  8. Y_T
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    this is the best game of 2022
    это лучшая игра 2022 года......................
  9. milkqlovae
    Jan 8, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bendy and the Dark Revival is different from Bendy and the Ink Machine in many different ways. If you didn't like the first game, I think you would at least somewhat enjoy this one. As a person who just got introduced to the franchise, this game gets many things right and a few things wrong.

    Stealth & Combat

    I believe this is the weakest part of the game. The combat isn't really the best but it's good enough. It's still a step up from the combat from the first game. Sneaking around is fun when you get to sneak up behind enemies and make them banish (in the game, sending them back to the dark puddles). Audrey is faster than Henry, and she gets the ability to teleport (I will talk about the abilities later so keep that in mind) so it makes the combat better in a way that you can retreat without ink monsters on your tail. Still, don't expect too much out of the combat, as it's just a cycle of Attacking, Teleporting, Running, Attacking, Teleporting, Running, so on so forth. Still better than the jank that was BatIM's combat though.

    Combat Rating: 1/5
    Stealth Rating: 5/5 (for you this can be different because many people would regard the stealth as a snoozefest, so don't take my word for it when I say it's fun when you're stealthy.)

    Horror & Artstyle

    Honestly, endless praise to the artstyle of the game. I cannot stress how good it looks! It's so visually pleasing, I'd bet money that it would make the tedious aspects of the game less tedious. It doesn't aim for realism, but it's trying to be unique. I'll talk more about the artstyle later. The horror elements in this game... I mean, depends on what you get scared at. The game relies on it's atmosphere most of the time. When the Ink Demon (basically the biggest threat canonically) comes, the screen just changes color and it says "The Ink Demon is coming. Hide." Failure to do so (hide) will result in the Ink Demon coming out of thin air and killing you. This still brings tension to the table as you would immediately rush to find a hiding spot, but considering it's canonically the biggest threat in the Cycle, that's pretty underwhelming and seeing what BatIM did with the Ink Demon too. Another thing this game uses is pretty cheap jumpscares that can really startle you. Carley too, she can be activated and can be avoided, but she scared the hell out of me throughout my playthrough because she just appears randomly out of nowhere. She damages you, but she can't kill you.

    Artstyle 5/5
    Horror 4.5/5 (1.5 points added because of Carley.)

    Gameplay & Story

    The gameplay is really fun! It has a lot of focus on exploration, combat, and stealth. I like to explore the entire map, searching every nook and cranny to upgrade my gent pipe. It feels rewarding. The game gives you the ability to fast travel (exploration), flow (teleport), and banish enemies (stealth). Fast travelling and flowing together can allow you to search places you either couldn't before or you couldn't see. Unlike Bendy and the Ink Machine, the entire map is connected. In BatIM each chapter had a map, and you couldn't go back to the previous chapter's map until you either unlocked every chapter or you just go to chapter select. But here, the entire map is connected. With the use of fast travel, there isn't a need to backtrack either. And I would guarantee, going back and exploring places a bit more and exploring could get you some useful items. The story is good, however a bit unclear at times. Joey(?) somehow comes back to life and teleports you to BatIM's chapter 1 map and gives you a slideshow on the lore so far (that may even be bogus?)

    Gameplay Ranking: 5/5
    Story Ranking: You Decide/5 (I am not a story-teller, and cannot differentiate between a bad story and a good one unless it's painfully obvious that the story sucks.)

    My Overall Ranking & Conclusion

    This game is a solid 8.5 or a 9/10. Its biggest flaw (the combat) is very bearable and (I think) can be avoided most of the time. I don't really know if you guys will like the story. This game has slowly consumed my free-time and I suppose if you loved Bendy and the Ink Machine, you'd love this. Couple things to add here, the game requires a decent computer (as with BatIM too) to run, and grinding isn't required to progress. Thanks for reading, and don't forget, never base your opinions on others' opinions. Try the game out, if you didn't like it, give it a big fat refund!    … Expand
  10. DaDemon
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    If you're looking for a good scare, if you don't find any games worth yoir money, then I can assure you, you WILL be thanking me for buying this masterpiece. Everything, but I mean EVERUTHING is incredible. A must-buy!
    :D
  11. Ellyplays
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    This might actually be the best game out of all the indie horror games for the past 5 years. The atmosphere really delivers a creepy environment and the ink monsters look really great. Also, Bendy was really cute.
  12. ShamsRoshan
    Jun 6, 2023
    8
    Bendy and the Dark Revival – An Ink-Filled Adventure: https://nintendosmash.com/bendy-and-the-dark-revival-an-ink-filled-adventure-a-detailed-review/
  13. MetalCriticBall
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    I love the story of this game...I love the gameplay, characters , everything...The visuals are so unique and cartoony it makes you feel like a cartoon character
  14. SladeTHR
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    The best indie horror game that can captivate with its graphics, lore and deep game world.
  15. Critic6
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    This was a very astonishing experience. This is without a doubt the best mascot horror game we've had in a very long time.
  16. o1nk
    Jun 19, 2023
    8
    Обзор на игру ка кна отдельный проект.
    В предыдущие части не играл, но однозначно это очень хороший продукт.
    Сюжет, графика, звуковое оформление - все супер.
    Приятное приключение в компании отличных персонажей.
  17. gurughostwriter
    May 10, 2023
    10
    this game is just amazing, the characters are cool, the horror is amazing, and the gameplay is just amazing, I just love this game so much and the references are also awesome
  18. VeeshalReviews2
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Bendy and the Ink Machine on steroids. A HUGE step up from its predecessor. The lore is amazing, if not, even better than BATIM. The graphics have improved tremendously from its predecessor. The only thing I do not like is the chapters are a bit too long and hard. I mean, it's good but it's just quite hard.

    Overall, it's a TREMENDOUS improvement of Boris and the Dark Survival, which I    Bendy and the Ink Machine on steroids. A HUGE step up from its predecessor. The lore is amazing, if not, even better than BATIM. The graphics have improved tremendously from its predecessor. The only thing I do not like is the chapters are a bit too long and hard. I mean, it's good but it's just quite hard.

    Overall, it's a TREMENDOUS improvement of Boris and the Dark Survival, which I really hate.    … Expand
  19. krashno
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Très très bon jeu la suite colle parfaitement avec l'histoire,les graphiques sont très beaux
  20. Jackieboi07
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Great game! Much better than the original in almost all aspects. I recommend this game to anyone that loved the original.
  21. Heav1
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This franchise is a masterpiece, we absolutely needed it, check it out yourself, it’s a must play
  22. Luiz6432
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    bendy and the dark revival is a great evolution of the first game, the graphics are beautiful, the physics have improved, new characters are even charismatic (some), the monsters are even well done, the game is much scarier, the jumpscares are good, the story is very good too, the game is very well optimized, I really liked the game, the developers are to be congratulated, they reallybendy and the dark revival is a great evolution of the first game, the graphics are beautiful, the physics have improved, new characters are even charismatic (some), the monsters are even well done, the game is much scarier, the jumpscares are good, the story is very good too, the game is very well optimized, I really liked the game, the developers are to be congratulated, they really improve, the game is really worth playing, 12/10… Expand
  23. INKYS
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    This is the best Indie game of 2022! She deserves attention! Nice visual, good plot, music, sounds, gameplay - made with high quality! Bugs are almost not noticeable, and optimization is on top! The creator of the game said: "Bendy and the Dark Rebirth will be better than Bendy and the Ink Machine." He wasn't lying! The game is really like that!
  24. JasVls
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    This is a HUGE step up from the first game!
    -better story
    -better graphics
    -better horror

    Yea it not scary with jumpsscares but it has a more of an atmospheric horror I find that way better then just cheap fnaf type jumpscares.
    I am very impressed that this was made by a team of ONLY 10 PEOPLE!
  25. tekoki590
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    ---{ Graphics }---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☐ Adults ☐ Grandma    ---{ Graphics }---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☑ Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it
    ☐ MS-DOS

    ---{ Gameplay }---
    ☐ Very good
    ☑ Good
    ☐ It's just gameplay
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Watch paint dry instead
    ☐ Just don't

    ---{ Audio }---
    ☐ Eargasm
    ☐ Very good
    ☑ Good
    ☐ Not too bad
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ I'm now deaf

    ---{ Audience }---
    ☐ Kids
    ☑ Teens
    ☐ Adults
    ☐ Grandma

    ---{ PC Requirements }---
    ☐ Check if you can run paint
    ☐ Potato
    ☑ Decent
    ☐ Fast
    ☐ Rich boi
    ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

    ---{ Difficulty }---
    ☐ Just press 'W'
    ☐ Easy
    ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Significant brain usage
    ☐ Difficult
    ☐ Dark Souls

    ---{ Grind }---
    ☐ Nothing to grind
    ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
    ☑ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☑ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☑ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☑ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☑ 10    … Expand
  26. StefanATG
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Such a huge improvement over the last game
    The wait may have been long but it was definetly worth it
  27. Blockhead100
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    This game was absolutely incredible! This game really did a great job on adapting from the issues the first game had and improved it by a long shot. Definitely worth the wait!
  28. InkDemon
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Потрясающая игра и хорошим сюжетом, p.s добрый бенди такой милый… Expand
  29. Gabelster
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best action-horror video games I’ve ever played. The linearcy of the game does not interfere in the enjoyment of the game whatsoever, and the story of this entry is even more appealing to the audience than the first entry in the bendy series. Even with certain bugs, this is surely a 10/10
  30. OrdinaryToaster
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Absolutely astonishing! Great Graphics, Great Story, Great mechanics! A really big step-up from BatIM.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. COGconnected
    Jan 4, 2023
    78
    Joey Drew Studios has created a memorable nightmare world of maniacal ‘toons and the dark side of creativity. While its combat and mechanics don’t reach the same level as its setting and narrative, Bendy and the Dark Revival is a must-play for fans of the first game, and an effective introduction to a singular franchise for everyone else.
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  2. GameMAG
    Dec 20, 2022
    60
    Bendy and the Dark Revival is trying its best to seems impressive and broad, but boring enemies, annoying stalker-type monster and bad stealth segments really drag the whole experience down, turning this project into a game tailored more for the fans of the original rather than a new audience.
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  3. CGMagazine
    Dec 8, 2022
    70
    Bendy and the Dark Revival drowns in its own basic black and white design for survival horror, but manages to amaze players with a more confident sequel to a unique nightmarish satire on all things Disney.
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