Bendy and the Ink Machine

Bendy and the Ink Machine is a horror game stylized as films and cartoons of the last century. The hero comes to an abandoned studio and discovers that the ink here has a life of its own. Progress is made through chapters, and each presents the riddle in its own way: now a search for objects, now a chase, now a quiet exploration. The opponents resemble distorted cartoon characters, and meeting them is always unexpected. In addition to the walkthrough, there are secrets hidden around the studio and recordings that reveal the story. The design is drawn in the spirit of old animations, and the sound creates tension no worse than the picture. The duration is short, but due to the atmosphere the game will be remembered for a long time. The chapters vary in mood: one is like a calm exploration, the other turns into a chase without a break. Hidden objects help you understand what happened to the studio, and some of them require careful attention. Enemies appear unexpectedly, so the sound here is no less important than the picture. Saves and chapters allow you to replay individual episodes without replaying the whole thing. Some rooms require you to find objects hidden in the most unexpected places. The chapters are connected by a common story, and between them not only the setting changes, but also the rules. The duration is such that the game can be completed in a couple of evenings. The expansions added new chapters and event options. In addition to the main line, there are hidden messages that can be found upon careful inspection of the premises. Sound and light work on voltage, so headphones will come in handy. The design is stylized to resemble old animation, and this is noticeable in the details. Additional chapters expanded the studio's history. Anyone who likes unusual horror without gross scenes should give it a try.