Al Emmo's Postcards from Anozira
- June 2, 2015
- Himalaya Studios
Get on Steam"Al Emmo's Postcards from Anozira" is a hidden object game where you help the Mayor of Anozira attract tourists to the town by exploring the wild west desert and finding hidden objects. The game features 5 playable characters, with a relaxed mode for casual play and a timed mode for a greater challenge. Discover the town's secrets, meet its unusual inhabitants, and uncover the treasures of the Lost Dutchman's Mine.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxed mode that removes the timer, allowing players to enjoy the experience at their own pace.
- Despite its age, some players found joy and nostalgia in the game, appreciating its hidden object and puzzle elements.
- The game provides a generous amount of hints, making it accessible for players who may struggle with finding items.
- The graphics are low-resolution and dated, making it difficult to see items clearly and detracting from the overall experience.
- The gameplay is repetitive, with only a few types of puzzles that become monotonous over time.
- The game lacks modern features and support for current display resolutions, making it feel outdated and poorly optimized for modern PCs.
- graphics26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have been widely criticized for their low resolution and amateurish quality, resembling a mix of poorly executed drawings and mismatched clipart. Many users noted the dated visuals and lack of graphical options, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. While some players found the graphics tolerable if overlooked, the general consensus is that they are a major drawback.
“The graphics are low-resolution and dated; everything looks like they've smacked a bunch of clipart on top of the background.”
“Each hidden object scene requires you to find 12 items in a picture that features a crudely drawn, low graphical quality landscape, with the items camouflaged among the 500 littered items or more that serve as red herrings.”
“The graphics are blurry and very weird, which affects the overall experience.”
“The artwork here is terrible; it's a hodge-podge of amateurish 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings used instead of professional-looking game assets.”
“It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent; regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
“Not only are the graphics low-res and dated, but everything looks like they've smacked a bunch of clipart on top of the background.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting a moral that encourages perseverance in the face of adversity. Additionally, it reflects the developers' passion for storytelling, as they have lovingly recreated classic titles from beloved franchises like King's Quest and Quest for Glory.
“Before they were known as Himalaya Studios, the devs lovingly recreated three titles from two of my favorite franchises: King's Quest and Quest for Glory.”
“This brings us to the story.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, primarily aimed at capitalizing on nostalgia and the trading card system, which some players appreciate despite the game's overall quality.
“This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
“For me, it just seems like a cash grab for the trading cards. I don't really mind that as I do prefer games with trading cards, even bad ones like this one.”
“This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received a consistent rating of 7, indicating a solid but unremarkable experience that may lack innovation or depth. Players find it enjoyable, though it may not stand out in comparison to other titles.
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in a subpar experience on contemporary gaming PCs. It has not been updated to run smoothly on current hardware.
