Inked: A Tale of Love

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. GameGrin
    Aug 31, 2018
    70
    Its clever premise, powerful narrative (flawed though it may seem at times), and enjoyable mechanics - Inked’s flaws come across as mostly minor nitpicks.
  2. The Digital Fix
    Jul 24, 2018
    70
    Inked offers up a selection of well constructed logic puzzles set alongside a well made, though potentially familiar feeling plot.
  3. GameSpace
    Jun 7, 2018
    70
    Without spoiling any more of the story, Inked will take you on an adventure of grief, loss, and healing. It does, as stated in the beginning, what good art should do: provoke thought and feeling. It is gorgeous in its presentation, but flawed in some of the execution of its gameplay features and controls.
  5. Everyeye.it
    May 2, 2018
    65
    The value of Inked lies above all in the ability to stage a small story of love and suffering through a very personal style and excellent visual impact.
  6. Critical Hit
    Feb 11, 2019
    60
    Visually and audibly gorgeous, Inked battles to maintain its level of quality through an awkward camera, occasional obtuse puzzles and fumbled story.
  7. New Game Network
    Jul 2, 2018
    60
    Inked tries in earnest to make a small folk tale into a wider allegory about creative expression, and though admirable in theory, the self-reflexive bent ultimately hinders the sense of unease it creates through its pleasantly hand-drawn realm.
  8. Destructoid
    May 10, 2018
    55
    There is a lot of potential here for a great idea and certain moments are truly awesome, but the whole experience just doesn’t hold up and ends on a low point. If you have a stronger stomach for finicky controls, though, Inked might just be the game for you.
  9. The Overpowered Noobs
    May 10, 2018
    50
    Gorgeous ink-on-paper visuals lift Inked beyond its humble mechanics and give it a unique flavor you won’t find in too many other places. With its puzzles providing the bulk of the gameplay, however, Inked’s problematic controls and technical issues cause it to fall short of the soaring heights its art readily promises.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 8 out of 22
  1. sergiocano
    May 15, 2018
    10
    Inked is a fantastic game, one of those games that only come out every now and then and really touch you deep. From the amazing visuals to theInked is a fantastic game, one of those games that only come out every now and then and really touch you deep. From the amazing visuals to the compelling story, the superb music and challenging puzzles, is a unique experience that no other game can provide and you will have a lot of fun playing this game.… Full Review »
  2. Mahmoud_Karimi
    May 18, 2018
    8
    When i first saw the trailer a few month ago i realized that its a unique puzzle game, after i played it I still have the same opinion. AWhen i first saw the trailer a few month ago i realized that its a unique puzzle game, after i played it I still have the same opinion. A different puzzle game with a absorbing story and nice music. The graphic is minimal but very professional and flawless. The controls are simple and gentle, but the puzzles and the whole game rhythm could be more various. Its a good game which can keep you awake whole night.… Full Review »
  3. SilverOrlov
    Mar 7, 2020
    7
    Interesting mechanics, a good idea of story, relatively good general style. In some places, the control is crooked due to which it isInteresting mechanics, a good idea of story, relatively good general style. In some places, the control is crooked due to which it is impossible to do one or another action, but rarely.
    The main minus for me is the main character: I hate people with such character.    … Full Review »
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