Zandro (Independent Narrative Artist)

Thanks so much for an amazing Inktober you guys! If you could help me out one last time and do a quick survey for your favorite titles from Inko Entertainment, I’ll dig deeper to find some more riches from this would-be gaming company for you all!

The final game proposed by Inko Entertainment was ironically set to be their most intense and ambitious title ever developed- Grim Grail. When a ghastly chalice brings the mascots of an abandoned theater to life, they are pitted against one another to fight across a set of haunting arenas to claim the trophy and receive their deepest desire. With a creepy roster of eight monsters, play against a friend with wild and wicked combos or take on each character's story mission, mixing classic beat-em-up side scrolling with fun branching plot points and hidden foes. Engage in both forms of gameplay and complete hidden in-game achievements to unlock new areas, color palettes, fighters, and even the game's ambitious tag-team mode!

Inko Entertainment’s next venture into the realm of puzzle games may inadvertently have been the final straw of their failure- Optico Castle. Step into the role of investigative journalist Clara Quire as she ventures into the bizarre palace with constantly changing halls. Through a series of vague environmental puzzles, discover the old history of the castle, along with the final moments of the previous occupants and curious bystanders who became lost in this endless empty labyrinth of deception.

The next title from Inko Entertainment was a feeble attempt at getting western players integrated into Japanese education- Prof. Benkyo! Take on the role of a student at Inko University under the tutelage of the titular teacher. Play through a series of engaging minigames to learn traditional Japanese phrases with the games and lessons becoming more tedious as the game progresses.

The following title from Inko Entertainment was intended to be their most immersive adventure title to date- Dokurox. As an elite agent of the Cosmic Corps, Benedict Bones ventures out to the ruined outposts of the Charon system while donning the experimental Dokurox utility suit. With an expansive arsenal of self-defense artillery and terrain-navigation tools, Bones fends against criminals and feral lifeforms with the aid of the suit’s artificial intelligence, BILI, to uncover the secret of Charon’s ruin and challenge his dedication to duty against his morality.

Inko Entertainment's next title takes players back to its classic roots of engaging adventure- Shalette's Harvest. Set in the Great Spicewoods, an infestation of sinister Cordyceps has threatened the populace. Take on the role of Shalette, an onion-based mandragora, and wield the awesome power of the Chivehander to fend off these fungal fiends. Explore the various regions of the spicewoods using key runes to unlock new paths, fend off the Sporemasters, and finally face against their master, the heinous Death-Cap.

Next is Inko Entertainment's early attempt at a puzzle game to resonate with the youth- Dr. Jigman. Take on the mantle of the titular doctor and bring your patients back to full recovery with a prescription of puzzle pieces to swap out busted body parts. With each new patient, the puzzles become more intense, and the deadlines become even tighter, all to test your resolve and problem solving skills and prove yourself worthy of your pedigree.

The following title from Inko Entertainment inadvertently ruffled the feathers of parents concerned over the game's blasphemous undertones- Blazing Bungie. When an infernal pit swallows up the city of Rome, NJ, take on the mantle of the daring first responder Dante to rescue doomed individuals from the scorching pits. Put your reflexes and response skills to the test as you plunge down into scalding and shifting caverns of fire, fend off bizarre underground monstrosities, and bring the denizens of your home salvation, all while being careful not to alert the boreal master of this vile hole.

Up next from Inko Entertainment comes a platformer set on bringing a new mascot to the franchise- Bongo Quest. Set on the rhythmic archipelago of Melodica, the nefarious Lord Hymn abducts the young superstar Lute when she’s revealed to bond with the Soundwaves that bring balance to the islands. This prompts her older brother, the blundering yet brave Bongo, to set out across the islands to rescue her, collecting tuning forks to strengthen his beat and bash Lord Hymn’s nefarious Groove Platoon.

Breaking off from Inko Entertainment’s pvp trend is a title that mixes hope with horror- Lampon's Great Rescue. In the depths of a massive shifting mansion, play as the titular firefly Lampon to help guide the abducted young heiress Chloe out of the dungeons of her captors. Using Lampon’s light, guide Chloe through puzzles by laminating paths, clues, and keys to her survival while evading the sinister Lurker who stalks you from the shadows.

Up next is the game that ultimately crushed Inko Entertainment's hopes of cashing in on the multiplayer craze- Badge Clash. Set in the alleys of the Millenial-themed city of Coolsburgh, help your player character collect all 365 in-game Culture Clash Badges, based around cheesy mascot knock-offs of the era. By collecting and upgrading badges to bash against the in-game bosses or on the couch with a friend, prove your love for collecting and all that is hip and trendy with this virtual medley of dead trends.

The next title from Inko Entertainment to chase the PVP trend- Fort Fury! Amidst the hostile lands of Throtlgard, choose your tribe and gather resources to turn your fortress into the ultimate mobile war machine. Compete against the in-game AI in a narrative-driven story mode or play against a friend in an explosive match of strategy and cartoon mayhem.

While chasing the pvp craze, Inko Entertainment's next project aimed to bring players together for this story-driven action title: Ziki vs. Riki. Taking on the mantle of the rival elementals, Ziki the Lightning Boy and Riki the Cloud Girl, as you venture together out into the world thwarting natural disasters caused by the other elementals and their minions. Play against your friend or the in-game AI to earn the higher score for Ziki or Riki and unlock new powers, areas, characters, and even branching story paths!

Following up on their divisive title comes a game with a more relaxed yet competitive atmosphere- Sledrunners! Set in the bustling Northern Freelands, the neurotic Polar Baron declares himself ruler of all touched by the snow, unless he can be beat in a sled race. Choose one of a dozen sledders to compete against the Baron and his team of elite racers, the Flash Freezers, in a race spanning across the northernmost regions of the world, unlocking new regions and racers in your mission to keep all that's frosty free for all!

Next from Inko Entertainment is a title set both on teaching economics and breaching political barriers (which failed in both respects)- Toll Troll. Playing as the anthropomorphic billy goat Graff, take on odd jobs in St. Greensberg to barter with the border trolls of each precinct and help your family members immigrate. Be wary of trolls who may try to fleece you for more money eh or notify the authorities, and be ready to go underground should you need to retaliate with brute force!