About Bendy and the Ink Machine
Bendy and the Ink Machine is a first-person horror game developed by Joey Drew Studios Inc. The game is set in a cartoonish yet eerie atmosphere inspired by 1930s animation, blending nostalgia with horror elements.
The story follows Henry Stein, a retired animator, who receives a mysterious invitation from his old colleague Joey Drew to return to the abandoned Joey Drew Studios after 30 years. Upon arrival, Henry discovers the studio has transformed into a nightmarish realm overrun by ink-based creatures and horrors stemming from the titular Ink Machine.
As Henry delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets about the studio’s past, its employees, and the Ink Machine’s role in bringing cartoons to life in terrifying ways. The narrative unfolds across five chapters, each escalating the mystery and terror.
How to play
Controls
- Movement: Use W.A.S.D
- Look: Mouse to look around.
- Sprint: Hold Shift to run.
- Jump: Spacebar.
- Interact: E key to pick up items, open doors, or activate switches.
- Attack: Left mouse button when wielding a weapon.
- Inventory/Use Item: Controls for selecting and using items like weapons or collectibles.
Gameplay
- Exploration: Wander through the studio’s levels, which are divided into chapters. Search for clues, audio logs (that provide backstory), and items hidden in desks, shelves, or secret areas.
- Puzzle-Solving: Many puzzles involve finding and placing specific items to activate mechanisms, such as turning on the Ink Machine in Chapter 1 by collecting six ritual items (like a book, gear, or wrench)…
- Combat and Survival: Encounter ink creatures like Searchers, the Ink Demon (Bendy), or other enemies. Use melee weapons (axe, pipe, plunger) or ranged ones (Tommy Gun, bacon soup cans) to fight.
