{"id":9025,"date":"2018-05-02T17:11:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T21:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/benies-blogs.com\/games\/?p=9025"},"modified":"2018-05-04T01:12:39","modified_gmt":"2018-05-04T05:12:39","slug":"batim-chapter-4-analysis-and-theories-spoilers-duh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/benies-blogs.com\/games\/2018\/05\/02\/batim-chapter-4-analysis-and-theories-spoilers-duh\/","title":{"rendered":"BATIM Chapter 4 analysis, and theories (Spoilers, duh)"},"content":{"rendered":"

With it being soooo uncomfortable (and almost unbearable) to play VRChat, or even work on my world (it feels like a balmy 93* in my room and I’m using only the power of hot wind to ‘cool’ me.. ugh), it’s time to do something I’ve actually been unsure of doing (as I’m not really good at explaining theories as someone like Youtuber ProdCharles<\/a> would be), but it’s better than melting infront of my computer.
\n———
\nBut of course, like any theory… this blog post will<\/span> contain spoilers of Chapter 4. As standard disclaimer; if you haven’t completed the chapter, do so now before reading the words in this post. I will not<\/strong> be held responsible if you fail to read this disclaimer.
\n———<\/p>\n

Let’s begin, for I have four theories to go over with you folks…<\/p>\n

Theory #1:<\/strong> The fate of Henry’s co-workers, & “He (Henry) will set us free”<\/em>
\nFrom playing Chapter 4, we’re introduced to a new being; inky, human-like creatures with glowing eyes. They’re neutral to Henry, yet look like the player character that could help them (unlike the Searchers and The Butcher Gang). Some look visibly upset, but why? That answer doesn’t come until after entering the door of having one of the creatures mumbling to itself about “when are we going to go home”.
\nUpon entering the door, you’ll see several of these creatures. And on the walls, is your answer… these are the workers of the studio (the artists, animators, production crew.. you name it).
\nIt seems Sammy wasn’t as crazy as he seemed at the end of Chapter 2. Because, remember when he said that “he will set us free”? The ‘us’, is the workers. And obviously, ‘he’ meaning Bendy.
\n—
\nBut here’s something else to think about.. Henry is<\/span><\/em> the ‘he’ (that will set the workers free). Let’s discuss this sub-theory. As you’re progressing through the start of Chapter 4, you come across a study with a inner and outer ring of books. 6 of these Bendy books, have to be pushed in, to open the secret passage. But as soon as Henry pushes the second one in, suddenly the game screams at you (with shit happening and stuff). I say, this could be ‘Ink Hell’.
\nThis ‘hell sequence’ happens again after getting past the tram cart of jumpscares (with the inky human-like arms coming out of the walls). All of this at the start (even when the tram stops, and starts again), could be Bendy sending Henry a message, that he.. is the one that will ‘set them free’ (and not Sammy). And this could very well play into Chapter 5.
\nI’ll discuss this in more detail, in the 3rd theory.<\/p>\n

Theory #2:<\/strong> There were two Boris’, and two Alice Angels’<\/em>
\nThis theory is pretty obvious (though at the end, it might not actually be true). Now I theorize, the Boris you were with at the start of Chapter 3, that was the real Boris. How? There’s a piece of paper showing that he has beaten Henry at cards (a lot). This is to also show to the player, that they’re great friends. But if this was a clone, I doubt it would react the way it did around Henry.
\nSomething also happened (twice). The first time, when Boris left Henry to open the door for him, and after Boris seeing all of the dead clones of him. It’s possible, one of these clones (while Alice was contemplating about what she should do with Henry) was somehow still alive. And Boris switched himself with this clone (who didn’t move in the elevator) in order to keep himself from going through the same fate.
\nIt might seem cruel and unusual, but he didn’t make this decision on his own. It was a desperate attempt, that the real Alice Angel told him to do.
\nWhat, you forgot there were two Alice Angels? As we know, the original Alice (mentioned in Chapter 2) was Susie Campbell (who felt she was perfect as the voice of Alice). But in Chapter 3, it was mentioned that she has been replaced by Allison Pendle (due to how Allison was hotter and more attractive to Joey Drew). Susie was understandably fucking pissed. So, it only makes logical sense, that she would be ‘the evil Alice’.
\nAnd then, there’s the “end the Angel” thing (in the trailer). It was obvious enough that the player would be doing it.. yet the real Alice is the one that does? Though, I feel The Meatly didn’t want to specify just who would be doing the ending.
\n“the Angel” has still been “ended”, even though it wasn’t done by Henry, it was still done.
\n..
\nEDIT: I’m being told by several of you guys, that this new Boris is named ‘Tom’ in the game files. I personally feel this is a placeholder (and\/or an error). Also, this new Boris clearly has a robotic left arm, which throws off my theory that this might be the real Boris (or not). Looks like the obvious route, might not be the correct one (all the time).<\/p>\n

Theory #3:<\/strong> The Ink Machine will be destroyed in Chapter 5<\/em>
\nAnother obvious (but it might not actually be true) theory. Since Sammy is.. unknown (some theorize he’s obviously dead, and others feel he’s still alive), The Projectionist is dead (by the inky hands of Bendy), and evil Alice Angel is dead (by the hands of the (hopefully) good Alice Angel), all there is really left to do.. is to destroy what created this mess; the Ink Machine. And the reason for doing so, is the workers will finally be set free.
\nBut what of Bendy? And why is it, that is is killing everyone that’s trying to harm Henry (Sammy, and then The Projectionist)?
\nBecause, Bendy (aka Joey Drew) is indirectly helping you (while also attempting to ‘steer you in the right path'(by chasing you)). And the reason why he doesn’t go after evil Alice, he wanted Henry to see the truth for himself (at the end of Chapter 4).
\nThis whole thing of getting Henry to come back to the studio (after 30 years), could be nothing but a cry for help (and redemption).
\nThough I also feel, there could be a final boss fight with Henry VS Bendy (and the mechanics could be very interesting). Perhaps, Joey Drew suddenly doesn’t want<\/em> Henry to destroy the Ink Machine. That’s possible.
\nPerhaps, Henry would be given a multiple choice thing (with possibly several different endings (some good, some bad, and one being ‘canon’))?<\/p>\n

Theory #4:<\/strong> There is only one Ink Machine<\/em>
\nThis ‘multiple Ink Machines’ theory has been talked about since Chapter 3, with finding the blueprints for the machine in the same chapter. Many theorized that Alice was building her own Ink Machine (due to all the errands she asked Henry to do). Though I now believe, it was to make the clone of Boris, ‘FrankenBoris’.
\nA reason why I believe there is only one Ink Machine, is as follows. After opening the door and entering the long hallway, you’ll see a jumpscare with inky arms coming out of the walls.
\nIf you look at the end of the hall as the jumpscare ends, you’ll see what looks like the top of something large being lowered down. If you were to continue (during the jumpscare), you’ll see more of this large thing. This, is the Ink Machine being lowered down further into the studio. Entering the room (and getting talked to by Alice), it should look similar to the newly designed room in Chapter 1 (with the chains).
\nIf there was more than one Ink Machine, why would the one you had to turn on in the first chapter, need to be lowered?<\/p>\n

And so, I’m all theory’d out. If you have your own Bendy and the Ink Machine theories (or wish to comment on the ones I’ve made here), you know how to reach me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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