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A lone wolf struggles to survive the inky abyss of Joey Drew Studios in this top-down survival horror.
Boris and the Dark Survival is a action, adventure and indie game
developed and published by Joey Drew Studios.
Released on February 10th 2020 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 3,547 reviews of which 3,170 were positive and 377 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 2.79€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 and up
- Processor: i5 and up
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 770 and up
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 200 MB available space
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It's a great simple game if you want to get into the Bendy Franchies without going through the 1st person horror first, it goes on sale frequently so you can easily buy it for cheap(er that it was before) like I did. 10/10 would boris again
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It's a port of a mobile game. The loop is fun if you like randomly generated survival games. If your super into owning delisted games then you should grab it cause there apparently replacing this game with a new "full fledged experience" and if you own this 2 dollar game you get the new one for free.
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The atmosphere is spot on. If you're a fan of Bendy and the Ink Machine, this game definitely has that same creepy, dark vibe. The eerie setting, dim lighting, and haunting sound design really draw you in, giving that same sense of dread and suspense you'd expect from the Bendy universe. Graphically, the game has its own unique style. While it’s not groundbreaking in terms of visuals, it fits the theme perfectly. The hand-drawn, ink-splattered art style gives it a nostalgic feel, almost like you’re wandering through an old cartoon world gone wrong. The gameplay starts off exciting, especially when you're just figuring things out. The first few moments of dodging enemies and collecting supplies are thrilling. But as you continue to play, it starts to feel somehow repetitive. The basic premise of the game involves you running around, avoiding enemies, and collecting items, which is fun at first. But after a while, it becomes more like a tag game—where you’re just constantly running and trying to outsmart enemies. It’s still enjoyable, but once you get the hang of dodging the enemies and the mechanics, the challenge becomes less about discovery and more about managing the same repetitive cycle of collecting, hiding, and running. Overall, Boris and the Dark Survival is a solid game for anyone who loves the Bendy universe and enjoys a bit of stealth gameplay. Just don’t expect it to hold your attention for too long if you’re looking for variety and deeper gameplay mechanics. It’s a fun ride, but it does start to wear thin after a while. Still worth a try if you’re in for the atmosphere and a little bit of a chase!
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All I can say is that this game is worth it even though most of the people don't understand the story behind it,It's a pretty good game.The graphics will get 8,5 and gameplay 9 because there is no first-person overall the game is a masterpiece,it's definitely a game that is played when you get bored.If you wanna buy it wait for the discount it for 71 cents, i promise with will worth it.
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Boris and the Dark Survival is a arcade spin-off title to the Bendy and the Ink Machine horror-themed puzzle/adventure games. As of writing this review, the game is only $4 on Steam, and I had purchased it bundled with the other main game titles, dropping the price down even further. On the balance of price to gameplay experience, Boris and the Dark Survival certainly has the advantage, as it is fun and functional. That said, I found the game to be rather plain, with little in the way of real challenge or novel gameplay. At it's price, however, it is hard to place too much hard criticism. That said, I'll try to be honest and complete with my thoughts. The primary gameplay of 'BDS' is quite simple. You are Boris, and Boris is trapped in the labyrinthian halls of Joey Drew's nightmarish studio. To survive, you need to scavenge the twisting, shifting architecture while avoiding the inky stalking terror of Bendy and the other dangerous denizens of the studio. Each level is randomly generated, spiralling out from the central elevator room, which remains more or less the same level to level. You must collect a set number of items scattered randomly through out the map before returning to the elevator. Each level has at least one patrolling enemy, usually Bendy, you will chase you if you are spotted. Your normal movement speed is too slow to outrun them, so you sprint, which drains you hunger bar. To avoid capture you must work quickly and stay out of sight. If you are spotted you need to run, draining your hunger bar, or hide, by taking shelter in one of the 'Alice Angel Booths' which return to reprise their gameplay role from the first Bendy title. The game is top-down, not first person, so you can see if any enemy is close. However, if an enemy spots you from down a long out-of-sight hallway, a musical cue will ensure you know you are now being chased. If you run out of hunger you can replenish it with a hearty spoonful of Bendy endorsed Bacon Soup, from one of the scattered vending machines. If you run into a dead end, you are pretty much hooped, unless you can manage a quick juke of your pursuer. Hiding is ideal, since the pursuer will run up to the booth, stop, and then stalk else where. Wait a few short seconds and then return to sneaking and scavenging. Apart from your required items for scavenging, you'll also be able to check various other containers, like lockers, toilets, and the chest cavities of other 'Boris' ink creatures that have been strapped up and dissected. In these you'll sometimes find another item, such as a key, candle, audio tape, or scrap of paper, which can be used back at Boris's hideout. Collect all these 'extra' items and you'll unlock new kinds of levels with different pursuers, like Alice Angel, the Projectionist, and the Butcher Gang. That is pretty much the entirety of BDS, and where my main criticisms begin. Again, for it's price, I can't help but feel that these may be overly critical, but truth be told I see them more as ideas that I feel would make the game better. For starters, there is no real consequence to being caught. Sure you'll 'lose' the level, but you seem to hold on to critical items, like Paper Scraps and audio tapes. So really you don't even need to collect them and beat the level. Just search lockers and Boris bodies for the meta-items. I think this could be improved simply by making it so you have to finish each level to keep these collectables. Second, the placement and presence of collectibles is, like the levels layout, randomly generated. This means a level could have a valuable scrap, or not. I feel like, despite the random level placement being key, some changes could be made to improve and reliability of collectable finding. If we wanted to keep the random level generation, we could instead have each collectable associated with a particular kind of pursuer, and each subsequent collectable might require an increase in difficulty to find, with the player selecting which collectable to look for and difficulty to find it. As it stands, getting all the collectables is not so much a challenge as it is an exercise in persistence and time. Keep playing, keep looking in lockers and such, and caught or not, you'll get everything. That might be heartening if you don't care for the challenge, but it drained some of the fun for me. Overall, Boris and the Dark Survival isn't bad or broken, which compared to some many other titles is a solid foundation. I just wish it had more substance. If you are a fan of Bendy and the Ink Machine, and like it's world and characters, I think the 4 dollars, is probably more than reasonable, so long as you understand this game will show you everything it really has in the first hour, and be beaten an hour or two after that. I won't give this game a thumbs down, because it really doesn't deserve that. Making a functional game and learning how to make an essentially infinite amount of levels using random generation are real milestones for any game maker, and that is commendable. I just which that the ink ran a little deeper.
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Boris and the Dark Survival is currently priced at 2.79€ on Steam.
Boris and the Dark Survival is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 2.79€ on Steam.
Boris and the Dark Survival received 3,170 positive votes out of a total of 3,547 achieving a rating of 8.60.
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Boris and the Dark Survival was developed and published by Joey Drew Studios.
Boris and the Dark Survival is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Boris and the Dark Survival is not playable on MacOS.
Boris and the Dark Survival is not playable on Linux.
Boris and the Dark Survival is a single-player game.
Boris and the Dark Survival does not currently offer any DLC.
Boris and the Dark Survival does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Boris and the Dark Survival does not support Steam Remote Play.
Boris and the Dark Survival is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Joey Drew Studios
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Joey Drew Studios
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10 Feb 2020
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