Bendy and the Ink Machine

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 51
  3. Negative: 10 out of 51
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  1. StefanATG
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Great art-style, great back-story, great world-building, i love it
    While gameplay is a little lackluster, it makes you feel more grounded.
  2. Gamesfor
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    The game has a really cool looking art style and I like the characters, the game has a lot of interesting secrets all over the place that are satisfying to find.
  3. Blockhead100
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    This game may feel dated now but it definitely had a big influence in indie gaming for the horror genre, not really a bad start for a studios first full game.
  4. Heyo
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    A horror game with characters based around a very old era of animation with the possession of ink is really cool. The atmosphere is great and the horror is really subtle.
  5. Dapperfolk
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    This game has a really nice sketchy textures, it’s impressive how every asset is hand drawn. The music is great and fits the era nicely. I love the atmospheric horror tone the game sets. The combat is a little clunky though.
  6. RodentSqueak
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    I really like this games story, it tackles work place conditions really well, the sketchy sepia toned art style is really iconic, and the monsters look pretty creepy at times.
  7. Mamadand
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Nice story nice game play must play
    Game atmosphere was awesome and full of fealings and characters are so well done wirten
  8. Letlive
    Sep 18, 2019
    8
    Very cool game. The art is cool and the story is interesting. I like the slight trippy side to it. I wish the ending was a little more in depth though. But I Loved seeing all the weird things in this game
  9. Leonidmalkoff
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    Игра которая удивила почти всех на ПК и заставила теоретиков размышлять о сюжете игры.
  10. davidthesloth
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    Very interesting indie horror game with a unique aesthetic. Interesting story and characters that really immerse you in this devilishly inky game. Sometimes combat feels a little off and clunky but apart from that the game has no major problems. The only problem I ever encountered was when I was attempting to collect all the bacon soup (which has to be done in a single playthrough, withoutVery interesting indie horror game with a unique aesthetic. Interesting story and characters that really immerse you in this devilishly inky game. Sometimes combat feels a little off and clunky but apart from that the game has no major problems. The only problem I ever encountered was when I was attempting to collect all the bacon soup (which has to be done in a single playthrough, without taking breaks, which is quite annoying) and I encountered a glitch that made my character fall through the floor which meant I had to restart my playthrough again as you cannot use checkpoints. However, the game is a short and sweet and is overall a good time with it's alluring and fascinating style and character design while accompanying some very tense moments scattered throughout the game.… Expand
  11. SpeedyTurtleYT
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    very good game! should deserve a bigger audience. models are unique. The game is quite surprising.
  12. MoonRunners
    Jan 22, 2022
    8
    Very true to its nature. Great atmospheric moments of loneliness and journey. For the price, gameplay, and if looking through its collectibles, you’ll be intrigued into it’s story; if you put the time and effort that is needed. Some odd movement nor minor bland combat yet it still doesn’t smudge what potential this game offers. I highly recommend for sure.
  13. Dandiesal
    Oct 15, 2020
    8
    This game is a ton of fun, it has a cool, unique feel to it. At times it can feel a bit slow, but the atmosphere, assets, and music all make up for it.
  14. inmh
    Mar 12, 2019
    8
    This was a fun one! Wasn't sure exactly what I was getting when I got into it (I only knew about the game's general ~aesthetic~ going into it) but it was scarier than I thought it would be.

    Only complaint is that there were quite a few pain-in-the-ass moments where it was teeth-grittingly irritating to get past enemies. One particularly aggravating moment was the few times I had to    This was a fun one! Wasn't sure exactly what I was getting when I got into it (I only knew about the game's general ~aesthetic~ going into it) but it was scarier than I thought it would be.

    Only complaint is that there were quite a few pain-in-the-ass moments where it was teeth-grittingly irritating to get past enemies. One particularly aggravating moment was the few times I had to reboot my save because the little group-battle you have with the angel-girl and the dog-guy (can't remember their names) against those ink-monsters . For some reason it didn't seem to let me kill the last monster; the game had a few odd glitches here and there that were aggravating. But overall, not bad.    … Expand
  15. TsundereGoddess
    Aug 16, 2019
    9
    I really enjoyed playing this game. The puzzles were complex, the plot kept me interested for most of the game, and I especially loved the characters.
  16. Kiska_Adventure
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Игра 10 чернильных супов, из 10. Игра, революция в Индии-Хорроров на Юнити...
  17. Gmjh
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Great atmosphere, great setting, nice puzzles. And there is a save feature. It saves automatically
  18. Xattyok
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Это прекрасно. Это просто одна из лучших хоррор игр в истории, боёвка, длительность прохождения, персонажи, оригинальный стиль, задумка. Но нет кто-то всё равно ненавидит игру из-за большого количества уровней. Чел, ты действительно не можешь найти еscape, чтобы понять, на какой уровень тебе надо? Через лифт их всего семь. Кто-то пишет, что игру продают для детей, хотя указано как раз дляЭто прекрасно. Это просто одна из лучших хоррор игр в истории, боёвка, длительность прохождения, персонажи, оригинальный стиль, задумка. Но нет кто-то всё равно ненавидит игру из-за большого количества уровней. Чел, ты действительно не можешь найти еscape, чтобы понять, на какой уровень тебе надо? Через лифт их всего семь. Кто-то пишет, что игру продают для детей, хотя указано как раз для таких дебилов, что она продаётся как минимум для подростков как раз с 13 лет, дурак. Кому-то не нравится стиль боёвки. Это хоррор, а не боевик, это хоррор. Там на боёвку почти внимания не отдавали, а вот как хоррор игра справляется на ура. А если вам не нравится порт на PS4, играйте на ПК. Другому не понравились стены. Это стиль. Это стиль игры. Основанный на мультиках 1930-50 годов, где как раз только такая цветовая гамма и была. Это тебе не Amnesia, это тебе не реальный мир, а мультяшный, где только такие цвета и имеются. Другой даже аргументов не привёл, уже уверен, что там бабка такая: фу, игра ужасна потому-что демоны плохо зло фу. Или опять он на стиль жалуется. ЭТО МУЛЬТИКИ ПЕРВОЙ ПОЛОВИНЫ 20-го ВЕКА, ЧТО ВЫ ХОТИТЕ, ДЕБИЛЫ? Последний жалуется, что игра сломана. Если у меня всё было нормально, то почему у тебя нет?… Expand

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 27, 2019
    50
    Proof that style is no substitute for substance. [Issue#158, p.95]
  2. Worth Playing
    Dec 21, 2018
    95
    Unique puzzles and collectibles encourage exploration and advance the story to keep players engaged. It's an unorthodox type of horror game, but Bendy and the Ink Machine utilizes two opposite genres that complement each other to create a solid title. The use of cartoon characters in a horror atmosphere blends the purity of animated characters with the terrifying ideals of a scientist gone mad. As we progress, we learn sad truths behind the animation team that led to the spiraling downfall of innocent people. Bendy and the Ink Machine may be a sleeper hit, but it's worth any survival-horror fan's time.
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  3. GameCritics
    Dec 18, 2018
    65
    Overall, I’ll fondly remember my time with Bendy and the Ink Machine. It’s a dark world with fantastic aesthetics and a compelling, if tritely-told narrative. While the horror tropes of revenge, abandoned places, and jump scares may be a bit cliché and the tension loses some punch at key moments, the exploration of a long-dark studio and the menace of creatures of black ink will stay with me.
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