Introduction
When you play horror games, one of the things you look forward to is the ambiance that the title provides. Those murky walls, enemies hiding in plain sight, and big stalker monsters that jump over you dictate how good a horror game can be. Bendy and the Dark Revival aims to produce a terrifying environment without going over the top.
The game ends up being a "what if Bioshock was scary?" case that improves greatly over the series's first entry. Enemies have been added along with weapons, and bosses all feature different challenges to overcome. Adding that to the Ink Demon, we have a game that can please both newcomers and veterans of the genre alike.
Control and Map Design
The world that the machine keeps pumping out features areas that need to be backtracked to fulfill objectives. As you explore new zones, foes can respawn indefinitely, requiring strategy and timing to succeed in solving puzzles. An example of that can be moving in a corridor at the right moment to avoid a horde of ten monsters or planning your hiding spots for when the big bad decides to appear.
That makes you analyze all your options when entering areas. Where will you run when things go down? Or what is the best approach to accessing the next site determines your odds of succeeding. In addition, there are secret lairs to discover, gent gates to open for rewards, and you can even break barrels to make your hiding spots. It creates an enjoyable and terrific experience that demands always paying attention to your surroundings.
Strong Points
The strong point in Bendy and the Dark Revival is the graphics and how the world looks. The implantation of assets in the environment is fantastic! Docks that ooze with ink that can hurt you abandoned cities, and downright creepy studios full of darkness give a aesthetic that few horror games can accomplish. Despite having a cartoonish look for some enemies and moments, it can be scary when foes jump out of a locker you opened for health recovery items or when they hide in the shadows.
Art Design and Visuals
The game art design is top-notch; you can notice that with Bendy alone. The little guy can go from a charming, well-dressed devil to an abomination that will chase you while chatting about chewing up your bones. Characters such as Audrey or Alice look detailed while having an ink touch added to them to be integrated with the ink world better, while others, such as Wilson Arch, appear suspicious and creepy.
The game uses Unity as the engine, looking beautiful on screen and reinforcing that the game, in such a way, is a spiritual successor to Bioshock games. It attracts your view as you glance over objects and landscapes in the distance, making you curious about the world the ink machine created and how far it has developed.
Sound, Replayability and Performance
When it comes to sound, the title does a good job at terrific noises that can frighten you, particularly when the Ink Demon is coming to get you during the worst time (it is always the worst time when he comes by). Voice acting is solid for most characters while spectacular for others, such as the Ink Demon, hitting a perfect voice actor.
The Dark Revival only offers a little in terms of replayability if you aim for completion of it to 100%. A playthrough in hard mode and another in easy without dying while grabbing all collectibles will net you the total completion of the game.
Performance-wise, the game runs well, hitting 60 fps stable at max graphics. Regarding crashes or bugs, there aren't many. The enemy AI can be exploited using places where you can crouch to hide, but that only affects the normal enemies, not bosses or stalkers.
+Perfect entry point for those new to the horror genre, and will also please veterans.
+Impressive visuals that give birth to a world full of wonder and horrors.
+A Bioshock spiritual successor that could fill that hole for fans of the series.
+Immersive gameplay that dictates smart use of the environment to survive.
-Some foe's AI can be easily exploited with some clever use of hiding spots.
-Cannot load a game save during fights feels like a huge oversight.
Conclusion
Bendy and the Dark Revival is one of the best horror games out there regarding visuals and ambiance, rivaling those such as Layers of Fears while adding action with its gameplay. Thanks to its combat, it avoids the "walking simulator" troupe yet keeps the horror going with enemies such as the Ink Demon that force you to hide. A good entry to start for newbies to the genre, as the terror begins softly before becoming full hysteria, while veterans can be pulled in by its original look and premise.
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When you play horror games, one of the things you look forward to is the ambiance that the title provides. Those murky walls, enemies hiding in plain sight, and big stalker monsters that jump over you dictate how good a horror game can be. Bendy and the Dark Revival aims to produce a terrifying environment without going over the top.
The game ends up being a "what if Bioshock was scary?" case that improves greatly over the series's first entry. Enemies have been added along with weapons, and bosses all feature different challenges to overcome. Adding that to the Ink Demon, we have a game that can please both newcomers and veterans of the genre alike.
Control and Map Design
The world that the machine keeps pumping out features areas that need to be backtracked to fulfill objectives. As you explore new zones, foes can respawn indefinitely, requiring strategy and timing to succeed in solving puzzles. An example of that can be moving in a corridor at the right moment to avoid a horde of ten monsters or planning your hiding spots for when the big bad decides to appear.
That makes you analyze all your options when entering areas. Where will you run when things go down? Or what is the best approach to accessing the next site determines your odds of succeeding. In addition, there are secret lairs to discover, gent gates to open for rewards, and you can even break barrels to make your hiding spots. It creates an enjoyable and terrific experience that demands always paying attention to your surroundings.
Strong Points
The strong point in Bendy and the Dark Revival is the graphics and how the world looks. The implantation of assets in the environment is fantastic! Docks that ooze with ink that can hurt you abandoned cities, and downright creepy studios full of darkness give a aesthetic that few horror games can accomplish. Despite having a cartoonish look for some enemies and moments, it can be scary when foes jump out of a locker you opened for health recovery items or when they hide in the shadows.
Art Design and Visuals
The game art design is top-notch; you can notice that with Bendy alone. The little guy can go from a charming, well-dressed devil to an abomination that will chase you while chatting about chewing up your bones. Characters such as Audrey or Alice look detailed while having an ink touch added to them to be integrated with the ink world better, while others, such as Wilson Arch, appear suspicious and creepy.
The game uses Unity as the engine, looking beautiful on screen and reinforcing that the game, in such a way, is a spiritual successor to Bioshock games. It attracts your view as you glance over objects and landscapes in the distance, making you curious about the world the ink machine created and how far it has developed.
Sound, Replayability and Performance
When it comes to sound, the title does a good job at terrific noises that can frighten you, particularly when the Ink Demon is coming to get you during the worst time (it is always the worst time when he comes by). Voice acting is solid for most characters while spectacular for others, such as the Ink Demon, hitting a perfect voice actor.
The Dark Revival only offers a little in terms of replayability if you aim for completion of it to 100%. A playthrough in hard mode and another in easy without dying while grabbing all collectibles will net you the total completion of the game.
Performance-wise, the game runs well, hitting 60 fps stable at max graphics. Regarding crashes or bugs, there aren't many. The enemy AI can be exploited using places where you can crouch to hide, but that only affects the normal enemies, not bosses or stalkers.
+Perfect entry point for those new to the horror genre, and will also please veterans.
+Impressive visuals that give birth to a world full of wonder and horrors.
+A Bioshock spiritual successor that could fill that hole for fans of the series.
+Immersive gameplay that dictates smart use of the environment to survive.
-Some foe's AI can be easily exploited with some clever use of hiding spots.
-Cannot load a game save during fights feels like a huge oversight.
Conclusion
Bendy and the Dark Revival is one of the best horror games out there regarding visuals and ambiance, rivaling those such as Layers of Fears while adding action with its gameplay. Thanks to its combat, it avoids the "walking simulator" troupe yet keeps the horror going with enemies such as the Ink Demon that force you to hide. A good entry to start for newbies to the genre, as the terror begins softly before becoming full hysteria, while veterans can be pulled in by its original look and premise.
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