Underplayed Gems

Inked: A Tale of Love (2021)

Inked: A Tale of Love cover
Developer
Somnium Games d.o.o.
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 316 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, hand-drawn puzzle adventure through mythic landscapes, where you solve environmental puzzles with a magical paintbrush while searching for a lost love.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and soundtrack, but split on the story and puzzles. Some find it a lovely emotional experience, others say the puzzles are too simple and the story unengaging. A notable complaint: later versions removed checkpoints, forcing players to complete levels in one sitting.

Screenshots

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