Dead Ink

9/10 This game is special. I don't like soul's likes, but this game got it's hooks into me. It's a simple game; no super deep systems or complex mechanics. But the atmosphere is incredible (just LOOK at the screenshots!). There's no deep lore hidden away or anything, and there doesn't need to be. Gameplay consists of fighting through enemies and exploring the tower, and both aspects feel like piecing together a puzzle . . . when the pieces finally click, it's satisfying. The game is so small it has no guides or walkthroughs. And that honestly enhanced the experience for me; I felt truly alone in this strange tower, and each new discovery felt like a personal triumph. I honestly don't have anything to complain about for this game. The main complaint I saw in negative reviews referenced terrible feeling combat, but the combat felt good. Sure, there was some indie jank, but the actual combat I had no problems with. I am playing post combat update, so if there were problems, they must have been solved. One feature I wish the game included was the ability to remap key bindings. That's the biggest negative for me: only other thing is I had to grind enemies to get enough ink to re-spawn a couple of times, but that was less the game's fault and more because I'm a bad player. Dead Ink is a true hidden gem. If you're interested, check it out. And keep an eye on this developer; they're going places.