A new title in the gaming world always gets gamers excited. Players always want to venture into unexplored fictional territories, whether it's a sequel or a new standalone title. The name Bendy is not new to the gaming community. However, the developers are remaking it under a different title, Boris and The Dark Survival, where they plan to improve its qualities. In this article, we compare Lone Wolf with its remake, mentioning a few upgrades installed in the new title.
What is Bendy: Lone Wolf?
It is a new action-horror title featuring a wolf named Boris. He journeys through the Joey Drew Studios’ dark corridors to escape death. You venture into a new universe and get to test your skills against dark forces that are out to destroy you. The area is plagued by an Ink Demon that is constantly stalking you. He announces his presence with the sound of his ink heartbeat. Once you hear it, be sure to run and hide to avoid instant death. In the game, you get supplies and weapons to help you fight off the monsters and survive. The game is a remake of Boris and the Dark Survivaland will beits replacement.
What is Boris and the Dark Survival?
The title features a lone wolf struggling to survive in a world dominated by an Ink Demon. It is extremely popular, especially because of the setup, unique enemies and environments infused with an intriguing storyline. You play as Boris the Wolf, Bendy's cartoon companion. He goes around an abandoned castle, hunting for supplies that he needs to survive there. As you course through this world, you uncover hidden secrets and dangers you must avoid.
Story
Bendy: Lone Wolf follows the story of Boris and his battle with a dangerous monster that is stalking him. He roams through the vast corridors, gathering supplies, weapons, and the terrifying truths that await him. The monster, Ink Demon, is on a mission to destroy Boris. He comes up from hidden places, but Boris can tell if he's near it due to the sound of its loud beating heart. The game begins with a short intro to Boris's life. It narrates his sad life, where he survives on anything he can find, spending his life running from the ink demon.
Boris and the Dark Survival features a wolf with amnesia after he awakens in a mysterious land. He explores the area, fighting off dangerous monsters. He must gather supplies and weapons to help him protect himself from his worst enemy, the Ink Demon.
Gameplay
In Lone Wolf, the game’s trailer reveals most of what players can expect in the gameplay in a top-down, isometric style. There are 7 scraps, 5 tapes, and 5 padlock keys, revealing that which he finds and uses. After collecting all 7, it triggers a cutscene explaining that Boris was using the scraps to try picturing his former human self before the memory is lost forever.
The tapes, on the other hand, he finds inside the bodies of dead Boris clones. They contain messages from a mysterious woman named Milla Legna. Boris has to find the key that Milla hid in the studio for whoever would come to save her. Later, Milla’s true identity is revealed as Alice Angel in disguise. She wanted to trick Boris into trapping him.
The protagonist moves through the randomly generated Dark Studio in the original title, avoiding the antagonist. Its gameplay is quite similar to Bendy: Lone Wolf but with significant changes, such as new bosses and game levels. The levels contain unlockable items and boss enemies. Players can also unlock extra playable avatars. Although they have to start with Boris, they can switch characters as they move further into the game. The title tracks your playing streak, but closing the game and reopening it will start you back on Day 1.
Game Modes
Bendy: Lone Wolf is a survival horror game where players embody a wolf named Boris. The game has different levels that can increase in difficulty. Additionally, it is a single-player match that focuses on resource management and combat.
On the other hand, Boris and The Dark Survival is a single-player horror match where you play as Boris the Wolf. He is featured in a cartoon studio fighting for his survival. He is plagued by an Ink Demon who is out to kill him.
Features
In Lone Wolf, the players face dangerous creatures and obstacles that they must conquer to survive. The game tests your ability to survive against the challenge it throws at you. Puddles appear to derail your path, and you have to vanquish them with strategic attacks and traps. You play as Boris and course through long, endless corridors gathering supplies and weapons. The Ink Demon is stalking you, and you have to be on the run to escape his clutches constantly. When you hear the creepy sounds of its heart beating, know that death is at your door. Remember to stop and eat every chance you get to build your stamina.
In Dark Survival, you hunt for supplies in a creepy cartoon studio where a dark monster resides. Players must watch their stamina and build it through stopping to eat. The game features hidden items you can unlock to learn more about the creepy studio. It features multiple updates, including locations, missions, enemies, and playable characters. Furthermore, there are new rooms in which players will get to explore and complete the challenges within them.
Platforms
Lone Wolf is set to debut in 2025. It’ll feature on Xbox Series X, Switch, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
Boris and the Dark Survival is also set to debut in 2025. It’ll feature on PC via Steam and mobile platforms.
Verdict
The gaming world is an ever-growing franchise that keeps getting better yearly. In Boris and the Dark Survival, players get to explore and nurture their skills against its roguelike action and permadeath features. Similarly, its remake follows suit and features the amazingly unique artistic style portrayed in Bendy and the Ink Machine very well. While both games seem pretty interesting and amazing, it would be fair to say that the remake will be more interesting. Especially considering that it is being created to improve the shortcomings of its predecessor.