Joe Burcin
Pure NintendoReview: INK Review (Nintendo Switch)
Published 6/30/2018
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 5/5/2015
INK
Ink is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. Ink has a similar feel to hardcore platformers like Super Meat Boy. The object of each level is to defeat all of the enemies in the room (if any) and reach the goal. However, the terrain is invisible to the player. The player can discover terrain by physically bumping into it, or by performing a double jump. The double jump sprays paint bullets out of the player and increases the player's awareness of their surroundings. If the player happens to bump into spikes or falls to their death, paint will also shoot out from the player's last position. The room isn't wiped clean after death so that the player has an easier time navigating after multiple attempts!
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- ZackBellGames
- Publisher
- Digerati Distribution, ZackBellGames
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Liam Doolan
Nintendo LifeReview: INK (Switch eShop)
Published 6/25/2018
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Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight INK Review
Published 6/22/2018
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60
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportInk (Switch) Review
Published 6/22/2018
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80
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PS4Blog.net[PlayStation 4] INK Review
Published 11/20/2017
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Read originalTracey
PS3Blog.net[PlayStation 4] Ink Review | PS3Blog.net
Published 10/20/2017
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75
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Read originalThom Compton
Cubed3INK (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 10/4/2017
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60
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Read originalCarlos Santuana
TheXboxHubINK Review
Published 10/1/2017
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TheSixthAxisINK Review
Published 9/19/2017
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Read originalChaz Miller
TwinfiniteTwinfinite INK Review
Published 8/10/2015
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