Ink Companions - A Multiplayer Virtual Pet Game

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Ink Companions​

I've been working on this game (Ink Companions) for quite some time, and I think you all might find it interesting!

(Behind The Arcade)

Tamagotchi & Club Penguin heavily inspired me to make this. There's a portion of the game that's a virtual pet, and another portion that's a multiplayer chat lobby - but both are still connected in the gameplay.

It's very early stage still and doesn't have too many features. But I'll add more monthly, and always focus on making it more interesting. Also, the main Virtual Pet mechanics aren't too polished yet either (and very much is alpha)

The game is hosted on inkcompanions.com (alpha currently is only made for desktop on the web, mobile support isn't available yet)

Signing up does work on a referral system as of now. So, if you wanna try it out just type this referral code in on sign-up!

Referral Code: V-PET-LIST

Basic Instructions Here: blog.inkcompanions.com/02-2025/alpha-release

I would love any feedback anyone would want to give!! Also if you wanna learn more about why I'm making this game. I wrote a blog post more in detail about the game and my inspiration behind it here. blog.inkcompanions.com/12-2024/what-is-ink-companions/

Hope to see you there!

 

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Great Concept – Combining a virtual pet with a social multiplayer experience is a fresh idea, tapping into nostalgia while offering something new.
Steady Updates – Monthly feature additions show commitment and keep players engaged.
Referral System – This can be great for organic growth, but make sure it's not a barrier for new players.
Transparency – Being upfront about the alpha stage and the work-in-progress elements builds trust with players.

Potential Improvements:​

Mobile Support – Since virtual pet games thrive on accessibility, prioritizing mobile compatibility could boost engagement.
More Gameplay Details – What makes the pet mechanics unique? Adding more info could help players connect with the game before trying it.
Social Features – A multiplayer chat lobby sounds great, but what interactions make it fun and different from regular chat rooms? Maybe add mini-games or shared activities?
Onboarding & Tutorials – A smooth introduction to the game is key. Does the alpha have a guided tutorial or tooltips for first-time players?

 

[inkcompanions]

Great Concept – Combining a virtual pet with a social multiplayer experience is a fresh idea, tapping into nostalgia while offering something new.
Steady Updates – Monthly feature additions show commitment and keep players engaged.
Referral System – This can be great for organic growth, but make sure it's not a barrier for new players.
Transparency – Being upfront about the alpha stage and the work-in-progress elements builds trust with players.

Potential Improvements:​

Mobile Support – Since virtual pet games thrive on accessibility, prioritizing mobile compatibility could boost engagement.
More Gameplay Details – What makes the pet mechanics unique? Adding more info could help players connect with the game before trying it.
Social Features – A multiplayer chat lobby sounds great, but what interactions make it fun and different from regular chat rooms? Maybe add mini-games or shared activities?
Onboarding & Tutorials – A smooth introduction to the game is key. Does the alpha have a guided tutorial or tooltips for first-time players?

Wow! Thank you for the great feedback!!!!

I actually have a lot of these in my todo's for future updates!! So this is awesome and I'll get started on them maybe a bit quicker.

Thanks for giving it a shot and for your feedback!! It means a lot, I'll keep these in mind 🙂

 

[Scorpion]

Ink Companions sounds fun.. I like that it's inspired by Tamagotchi and Club Penguin. The combination of virtual pets and chatting is neat. I’m eager to see how it develops. I’ll give it a try..

 

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Ink Companions sounds fun.. I like that it's inspired by Tamagotchi and Club Penguin. The combination of virtual pets and chatting is neat. I’m eager to see how it develops. I’ll give it a try..

Thank you!!! That means a lot

I have a discord in my blog if you wanna join to watch the progress (just released a new update)