ALMOST INKREDIBLE

There's a terrific roguelike idea trapped in INKBOUND's messy turn-based battles

By Abbie Stone

Turn-based Hades? Don't recall wishing for that with my cursed monkey's paw, but I'd trust the developers of the brilliant Monster Train with my first born. Inkbound never reaches those heights, but its best ideas have huge potential. It's an isometric roguelike wherein battles start with enemies surrounding you and kindly telegraphing exactly how they're going to attack. You've got a limited amount of movement and attack power each turn to deal as much damage as possible, build up enough shield to block incoming blows, or move out of the way so you avoid them entirely. A number hovers over your head telling you how much damage you're going to take. Skull next to that number? Uh oh. Positioning yourself to avoid damage in a turn-based strategy game can't help but remind…

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