Realm of Ink
Last updated: 2025-04-04
- Addictive roguelike gameplay with satisfying progression.
- Distinctive and appealing ink wash art style.
- Unique pet and ink treasure combination system.
- Repetitive levels and boss encounter design.
- Unbalanced difficulty and visual clutter issues.
- Poor itemization with reliance on luck.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 83%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 16%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 79%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 21%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 3031
- Negative points
- 2391
- Gameplay points
- 509
- Perf. points
- 68
- Rec. points
- 836
- Misc points
- 155
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Enjoyable, addictive roguelike experience | The game is enjoyable and addictive, often compared favorably to Hades and Warm Snow, with some reviewers finding it more accessible or enjoyable. It successfully blends elements from these games while establishing its own identity as a roguelike action game, making it a standout title, especially among domestic games. | 96% |
| Distinctive, appealing ink wash art | The game features a distinctive and appealing Chinese ink wash painting art style, with detailed characters, environments, and special effects. This aesthetic is consistently praised and contributes significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere and overall positive reception. | 45% |
| Unique pet and ink systems | The game features a unique pet system that influences combat and changes based on the player's build. The Ink Treasure system allows for creative combinations and customization, enhancing gameplay variety. | 11% |
| Frequent, substantial game updates | The development team is dedicated and responsive, consistently updating the game with new content, optimizations, and bug fixes. This commitment to improvement enhances the overall player experience and demonstrates the developers' sincerity. | 9% |
| Satisfying character build progression | The game's build system allows for powerful and satisfying character development, with various strategies and combinations. The developers are actively working to make more builds viable and enjoyable, with some builds being considered overpowered. | 9% |
| Multiple endings and gameplay options | The game offers multiple endings, adjustable difficulty levels, and a variety of gameplay options, encouraging repeated playthroughs. The roguelike elements add to the challenge and replayability. | 6% |