Boris and the Dark Survival

Bendy: Lone Wolf (abbreviated as B:LW, formerly and currently known as Boris and the Dark Survival (abbreviated as BatDS)) is a standalone game and a side prequel to Bendy and the Ink Machine, developed by Joey Drew Studios Inc..

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Plot

Play as Boris the Wolf, the cartoon companion of Bendy, as you hunt throughout the abandoned cartoon studio for the supplies Boris needs to keep going. You’re not alone! The monstrous Ink Demon stalks you at every turn. Beware the sound of his beating heart as he creeps up from behind and catches you in his dripping gaze. Nowhere is safe. Yet secrets lie in wait for those adventurous enough to seek them out.

  • Outrun the Ink Demon or become his next victim.
  • Scavenge for supplies and keep yourself on the move.
  • Carefully watch your stamina and stop to eat every chance you get.
  • Discover hidden unlockables stashed away in the shadows.
  • Unveil more of the shadowy backstory of Joey Drew Studios.

Will you brave the evil lurking in the studio? Will you conquer this Dark Survival?

Boris is counting on you.

Gameplay

In Boris and the Dark SurvivalBuddy Boris has to take the Service Elevator down to find secrets, collect supplies, and find audio logs within the different levels of the studio while avoiding enemies.

When it comes to collecting supplies, Buddy Boris will only need to collect 6 of them at each level. These items include spoonsgearsbonesplungersbookswrenches, and radios.

During each level, the Ink Demon is wandering around searching for Buddy Boris and will move closer to Buddy Boris whenever he makes a sound, like opening a locker or playing an audio log. If the Ink Demon ever sees Buddy Boris, he will immediately start chasing him. Buddy Boris can hide in one of the Little Miracle Stations to avoid getting caught. 

The Ink Demon will spawn immediately except on Day 1 and Day 2. On Day 1 he spawns once the player picked up 4 supplies. On Day 2 he spawns in after the player picked up 1 supply item. Day 3 and on he spawns in at the start of the game.

Buddy Boris has the ability to run during the level, but this will decrease his stamina. Buddy Boris can refill his stamina by drinking Bacon Soup from one of the Tasty Eats Machines.

Once Buddy Boris collects all 6 supplies, the Ink Demon will start chasing him, regardless of how far away he is; in order to survive, Buddy Boris must run back to the service elevator to finish the level.

Development

  • Boris and the Dark Survival was made in a little under a week primarily by Matt Goles.
  • Compared to Bendy and the Ink MachineBoris and the Dark Survival utilizes a different save system based around autosaving instead of manual saving.
  • Boris and the Dark Survival is the first appearance of Borkis in the Bendy franchise.