# pINKy the Game

> Frustratingly addictive arcade game with ink-propelled octopus navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Apps4Life, LLC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinky-the-game/id959813135 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apps4Life, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293274590)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 108 App Store ratings · 174 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinky-the-game/id959813135/reviews.md

## What is pINKy the Game?

DONT DOWNLOAD THIS APP!!!! 

Hey— do you like your device you're using right now? 
Do you like that it isn't completely obliterated? 
Then maybe it would be a good idea for you to stay away from this app... it's really frustrating. 

You WILL end up throwing your device at a wall and shattering it by round 3... 

(*pINKy the game is not responsible for shattered phones via tossing frustration)

Do you like your life right now? 
Do you enjoy people and laughter?
Please DONT get this app, it will suck the joy out of you, you can (and will) become addicted, you wont be able to put your device down!

You have been warned.

You may think this app looks simple, I mean just look at the screenshots, all you have to do is travel with your ink propulsion octopus, and not touch the walls— how hard can it be? Well... quite frankly, it can be as hard as Will.I.Am's music.

If you walk away now, you will live the rest of your days happy, you will never know the agony of not being able to beat your highscore for days on end. If you walk away now, the story ends. If you take the pINK pill, you will stay in frustration, and I'll show you just how cracked a phone can be. (Because you threw it at a wall out of anger of your inability to score more than "5").

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•pINKy is not liable for detentions you may receive for screaming at your device in frustration during class.
•pINKy is not responsible for any sleep depravation that may result from not being able to put the "freggin'" game down.
•pINKy is an official sponsor of NoShave-November
•Knock knock? Who's there? Doesn't matter, you're too busy playing pINKy to answer the door anyways.
•Octopuses do not actually squirt pink ink in real life, if you put this down on a biology test we are not responsible for your failed grade which causes you to drop out of school in shame and then you become a hobo with 3 toes and have to eat garbage can food for the remainder of your days.
•In the event that you do become a hobo with 3 toes eating garbage can food, we have a tip: thrown-out pizza is like a wild card, because you can put any other food remains, no matter how much they don't "go together", on the pizza, and it just becomes a "topping".
•What do you call a sleeping pizza? A PiZZZa.
•Don't get this game, you've been warned! Mwahaha

## Key features

- Ink propulsion octopus control
- Avoid touching walls
- High score chasing
- Addictive gameplay
- Challenging difficulty

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of pINKy the Game?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💯 Challenging and fun
- 🎉 Awesome game

**Cons**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤬 Frustrating controls
- 🕰️ Short gameplay sessions
- 🔍 Difficult to progress

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve control responsiveness
- Extend gameplay duration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 174)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinky-the-game/id959813135/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Ehh

*2017-06-12*

It's a fun game but it is mean

### 1/5 — Don't bother..

*2016-01-03*

The description tells you. It to download this app. I would say the same.
Gameplay is awful, controls are awful, ads are so frequent that you spend more time watching the ads than playing the game, and when you're new to a game it takes some time to get used to the controls. Waste of time.

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2015-12-27*

Stupid too many ads and dumb controls

### 1/5 — A bad report

*2015-09-19*

This is stupid I got 8 that's so stupid this is a bad report btw this is a bad report and maby you should update the freaking game

### 2/5 — Too many ads

*2015-07-24*

I guess I like the game but there's a few problems. 1, there is always an ad after you play one single round. 2, Whenever I don't play for like 3 hours, it always says "OMG something crazy happened!" Or, "A message from the developer" and then there is nothing there.

### 5/5 — pINKy

*2015-06-26*

this is a great game i love it its addicting and you dont need wifi thats awesome on my phone theres a remove all adds button since i ve had this game ive only had one add i love it i recomend getting it

### 4/5 — pINKy

*2015-05-24*

I really like this game and it's addicting but after a couple of rounds it keeps saying " free life " where the play button is and I don't want to have to keep going to Instagram and doing that. I have uninstalled it and re-installed it and it still does the same thing. They should let u have a choice of the free life.

### 5/5 — Simply awesome

*2015-05-09*

This game will give you aids

### 1/5 — Not addicting

*2015-04-07*

Liars not at all addicting in fact really boring

### 1/5 — This game is driving me mad!!

*2015-04-05*

Played it just once and never playing it again!!

## Frequently asked questions about pINKy the Game

### What is pINKy the Game?

pINKy the Game is an arcade-style mobile game where players control an octopus using ink propulsion. The primary objective is to navigate through a challenging environment without touching the walls.

### What are the key features of pINKy the Game?

The game features unique ink propulsion controls for the octopus, a core mechanic of avoiding walls, and an emphasis on achieving high scores. It is known for its highly frustrating yet addictive gameplay.

### Is pINKy the Game free to download?

Yes, the game is free to download. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which are common in free-to-play mobile games.

### What makes this game so frustrating?

The game's difficulty is intentionally designed to be very high, making it challenging to achieve good scores or progress. This extreme difficulty is a core aspect of its appeal and can lead to significant frustration for players.

### What is the main goal of the game?

The main goal is to survive as long as possible by skillfully maneuvering the ink-propelled octopus and avoiding contact with the walls. Players are encouraged to continuously try to beat their own high scores.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2015-03-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed bug where notification badges would not dismiss after app was opened.
Changed loading time on our "Check out our other apps" screen for 4 seconds to 2.5 seconds.

### 1.3 — 2015-02-21

Modified advertisement serving algorithms.
Minor bug fixes.

### 1.2 — 2015-02-11

Fixed bug that caused iOS7 devices to crash upon launching app.
Other Minor bug fixes.

### 1.1 — 2015-02-10

Modified graphics.
Added in-app purchase to remove ads.

### 1.0 — 2015-02-05

No release notes.

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