Bendy and the Dark Revival (2022 Video Game) User Reviews

Better then the original, but doesn't excel in everything it does.

[handyjos · 7/10 · 20 March 2023]

A fantastic sequel, with some surprising moments that will take the player off-guard, especially if you played the original game, or just loved the world behind it. There are good things and bad things about this game, so let's talk about the different things this game does, and how well it does them.

Story: There will be no story spoilers here, so don't worry too much. The story in this game is far more intriguing and far darker than the original, with a story more focused on the world and how it works, along with a couple of key characters. Other than that, however, the story isn't done as well as it could have been, as the best part of the entire story, almost feels forced, and completely random. That moment was written well, but how it happened feels a bit...off. The villains are great however, it is kind of fun having villains be utterly evil without them having to be super deep, it allows for a fun simplicity to them that makes you like them more. Sadly this game isn't as iconic as the original in certain story beats and segments, so it isn't great, but it is pretty good. The story is an 8/10.

Gameplay: The only problems I have with it are the overuse of hiding, and the stealth sections either being too easy or just kinda boring. The combat is kinda sluggish, but not bad, and the puzzles are decent. Definitely, the weakest aspect of the dark revival is its gameplay. Everything else about the gameplay is fine, it doesn't excel at anything in particular, but it can be fun. Overall the gameplay is a 6/10.

Great game but struggles with some cheap jumpscares, that don't build up too much tension, an alright combat system, but a unique, original, and bizarre world that is fun to explore and learn more about.

Overall, a solid 7/10.

Fantastic

[connorburgess · 9/10 · 18 January 2023]

Bendy and the Dark Revival is the rare time that a sequel improves upon the original. While the development was hell and the game was supposed to come out in 2019, this is one of those games that is nearly perfect. Easily could've won game of the year if the release was more hyped. The story is fantastic and those who are new to the studio won't have a hard time catching up and knowing what's going on, while returning players will be very pleased. Combat is greatly improved and is much less janky. Although I'd argue that the limit to only being able to use the gent pipe is a mild letdown. The stealth is slow and lost ones find you a little too easily. The boss fights are fun and much better than BATIM. The only thing I liked better in the first game more than this is the fact that the Ink Demon actually chases you. It's much more thrilling that way. In BATDR you just get some stupid icon and you have to hide or else you die. The music is top notch. This easily is the best Indie game of 2022 and it's not even close.

More Scarier Than Before

[TheMysteriousReviewer · 9/10 · 7 October 2023]

I'm not gonna lie, I think this is even better than the first game. Bendy and the Dark Revival upgrades the first into being even scarier than before. At first, I thought this would be left off after the events of Ink Machine as a direct sequel. Instead, it's about the origins of Joey Drew's animation studio. And that's exactly what makes the story take the franchise to the next level. It would give us details of how the ink machine created the ink monsters in the first place and how Audrey is an ink herself. Along with all the fun the game can provide such as neat new gameplay features and greatly upgraded graphics. It may not be the best horror game with an obvious villain and the combat that can sometimes be struggling, but all that can be a lot more forgiving to it. If you liked Bendy and the Ink Machine, I think you're gonna like this one more. This game has really surprised me. Even if it isn't a direct sequel, this was even scarier and even more exciting. Joey Drew Studios really is an interesting site to see.

excellent game

[boladacopoise · 10/10 · 2 December 2022]

The terror is perfect, the story holds you until the end The game is not tiring at all, simply amazing, the characters are well developed, but the only thing I didn't like was the duration, because the game is about 7 hours long, and the facts Important only happens right in the middle of the game, and that ordered me a lot more apart from that the game bendy and the dark revival manages to be better than the ink machine, I highly recommend, The plots of the game are incredible, it makes you say WHAT or WUE I DON'T BELIEVE OXI, kkkkk You saw the plots are a very strong point in this game kqpak.

Don't buy this

[preston-84750 · 2/10 · 13 May 2023]

I played this game for 46 minutes and I had to turn it off. The game overall feels rushed, the graphics are bad, the movement is weird and I was really disappointed in this, especially because the first game was so good. The story is really confusing and doesn't feel like it is about bendy. The jump scares are expected and I wasn't pleased with this game. It might be because I am on playstation, but this game had some real potential and they ruined it. An 30 dollars is way to much. There really wasnt any hype either, popular youtubers played one chapter and then didnt finish it. If I could I would refund it in a heartbeat. Honestly probably one of the worst games I have played in 2023.