INK INSIDE is an inventive indie action RPG that blends hand drawn cartoon visuals with a beat em up framework and an unusual dodgeball inspired combat system. Playing as Stick, an unfinished doodle trapped inside leaking notebooks, you explore warped worlds, battle soggy enemies, uncover shared memories, and recruit a cast of fully voiced characters. The presentation is a clear highlight, with fluid animation, imaginative environments, and a playful tone rooted in nostalgic cartoon storytelling.
While the combat is fast, strategic, and consistently enjoyable, the game's heavy reliance on dialogue and slower exploration can hurt the pacing. The humour and narrative focus will appeal to some players, but others may struggle to stay engaged outside of fights. INK INSIDE is bold, original, and full of personality, yet uneven in execution, making it a game that will strongly resonate with the right audience while leaving others cold.
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