Inkbound
2024 video game
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Inkbound is a 2024 turn-based tactics video game where one to four players fight through a series of monster encounters.[1] Encounters are turn-based; on each turn players can move their character up to a certain distance, and receive a certain amount of mana to use on abilities.[1] The game is presented in an isometric view,[2] and each turn players are given perfect information on what actions enemies will take and how much damage they will deal.[3] Each encounter is time-limited by a circle that shrinks each turn.[3]
| Inkbound | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Shiny Shoe |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | 9 April 2024 |
| Genres | Turn-based tactics, role-playing game, roguelike |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Developed and published by Shiny Shoe, who previously developed Monster Train (2020), Inkbound was released into early access in May 2023,[4] and was fully released on 9 April 2024 for Windows.[5][6] Inkbound received "generally favorable" reviews.[7] Critics praised the balance, pace, and variety of gameplay, while being more critical of the art and interface.[1][2][5][8]
Gameplay
Inkbound is a turn-based, role-playing and roguelike game for one to four players.[9] Players control Needless, servants of a library world, who fight monsters in order to rewrite history.[8] These monsters are fought in a series of turn-based encounters, on each turn players can move their character up to a certain distance, and receive a certain amount of mana to use on abilities.[1] Players are given perfect information on what actions enemies will take and how much damage they will deal.[3] Each encounter is time-limited by a circle that shrinks each turn.[3]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 80/100[7] |
| OpenCritic | 90% recommend[10] |
Inkbound received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[7] 90% of critics recommended the game, according to OpenCritic.[10]