Lee Mehr
VGChartzBendy and the Ink Machine (XS) Review
Published 6/12/2025
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-20 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 4/27/2017
Bendy and the Ink Machine
Bendy and the Ink Machine is an indie first person puzzle-action-horror game with a unique cartoon atmosphere and an intense, frightening story line that keeps you guessing throughout.
- Developer
- TheMeatly Games, Ltd., Joey Drew Studios
- Publisher
- Rooster Teeth Games, TheMeatly Games, Ltd., Joey Drew Studios
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Critic avg
70
10 scored reviews
Total coverage
10
All coverage currently scored
Score range
30–95
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 70 across 10 scored reviews, with a 65-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
Score distribution
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10 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 20%
80–891 review · 10%
70–794 reviews · 40%
Below 703 reviews · 30%
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Fran Soto
Worth PlayingPS4 Review - 'Bendy and the Ink Machine'
Published 12/21/2018
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95
+25 vs critic avg
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Read originalSean Warhurst
ImpulsegamerBendy and the Ink Machine PS4 Review
Published 12/8/2018
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Score
78
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Erickson
TheXboxHubBendy and the Ink Machine
Published 12/3/2018
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70
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Read originalBrendan Quinn
CGMagazineBendy and the Ink Machine Xbox One Review
Published 11/30/2018
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70
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Read originalNindie Spotlight
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Bendy and the Ink Machine Review
Published 11/29/2018
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80
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalDom Reseigh-Lincoln
Nintendo LifeReview: Bendy And The Ink Machine - Filled With Cartoon Scares That Eventually Lose Their Power
Published 11/29/2018
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Score
60
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalLucas White
PlayStation LifeStyleBendy and the Ink Machine Review – Walt ‘Literally Satan’ Disney (PS4)
Published 11/27/2018
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Score
75
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Delaney
TrueAchievementsBendy and the Ink Machine Review
Published 11/26/2018
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30
-40 vs critic avg
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Read originalCodi Spence
GamingTrendGamingTrend Bendy and the Ink Machine Review
Published 11/24/2018
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90
+20 vs critic avg
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