PC game Bendy and the Ink Machine hasn’t even released its final episode yet (that’s planned for October), but that doesn’t mean you’ll need to wait months to experience more inky scares. After what seems like forever of waiting for a specific release date, I’m thrilled to learn that Bendy in Nightmare Run (Free) will be launching on August 15, 2018. Eli tried out the game at GDC 2018, and you can read/see his first impressions of the Bendy franchise right here.
Bendy in Nightmare Run brings the 1930 cartoons of fictional Joey Drew Studios to life with the help of iconic characters such as Bendy, Boris the Wolf, and Alice Angel. It’s a classic runner title, in that you take a straightfoward path through each level while defeating enemies and building up to a boss. Locations include places from pirate ships to a library. The in-game currency is Bacon Soup, which you can use to unlock new characters, costumes, and more. In addition to familiar foes, you’ll also meet enemies new to the Bendy world. The game spans four unique worlds and promises updates through this year and into next.
Bendy in Nightmare Run is a spin-off of the remarkably popular Bendy and the Ink Machine PC game; the original title has had four of five episodes released to date, with a full release coming with a console release this October. This game had a cult following like you wouldn’t believe, and stores such as Hot Topic have caught on and are introducing Bendy-themed clothing and toys.
Bendy and the Ink Machine was developed by TheMeatly Games, now Joey Drew Studios depending on where you look. TheMeatly’s iconic puppet is the host of this release date announcement video:
Unlike the original title, Bendy in Nightmare Run is developed by Karman Interactive. That doesn’t mean that the mobile title will lack the charm and scares of the original though, as the art style and characters are all at its heart. Bendy in Nightmare Run will be released for Android and iOS on August 15. It is free to download and available for pre-order now on the App Store. For use on Apple products, it’s recommended you’re playing on an iPhone 6S (or newer), an iPad Air 2 (or newer), or an iPad Mini 3 (or newer).
