Inkbound

Inkbound

May 23, 2023

RoguelikeRPGStrategyTurn-Based Strategy PC

Inkbound is a fluid turn-based roguelike that brings the best aspects of Shiny Shoe’s award-winning title, Monster Train, to an online world where the whimsical and dangerous magic of the written word comes to life. Inkbound requires an internet connection in order to play. REINVENTING TURN-BASED GAMEPLAY Outside of combat, …

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Critic Reviews (9)

Abbie Stone PC Gamer May 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"A clever yet frustratingly muddled follow-up to Monster Train."

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Cody Gravelle Screen Rant May 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"What&s;s here is a shining example of how a studio can find its niche and iterate on it without playing it safe. Shiny Shoe has really made something special here and with season leaderboards and multiplayer adding even more layers …"

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David Pietrangelo Console Creatures May 2023
80.0 /100

"Inkbound is an incredibly unique and entertaining roguelike. With turn-based and RPG elements, I sank hours into a storybook world filled with deep mechanics and characters. Whether playing solo or with a team, it&s;s a game worth investing in!"

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Jerry Williams RPG Fan May 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"A charming world that boasts deep strategy beyond number crunching."

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek May 2023
85.0 /100

"Inkbound is a turn based Roguelike with a whole lot of depth to it, but don&s;t expect it to hold your hand in the early hours."

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

78.0

"As a rogue-like that may not be on everyone&s;s radar, Inkbound goes beyond expectations to deliver an addictive and gorgeous turn-based experience."

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Robert Purchese Eurogamer May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"This time it&s;s Hades that Shiny Shoe&s;s game feels similar to, but with some delicious differences that make this roguelike stand out all on its own."

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Shane Robert Moyer Game Rant May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Despite it never really standing out from the crowd, Inkbound does a decent job of creating a fight, die, and repeat cycle that is equal parts entertaining and challenging. Running the gauntlets of the various books with friends or strangers …"

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Steven Weber MMORPG.com May 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"If you’re a roguelike fan, Inkbound will surely scratch your itch for dozens of hours, and I expected nothing less from the creators of Monster Train. I am disappointed that we didn’t see new Aspects release in 1.0, especially with …"

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