Anagrams

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Anagrams is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Hero Game Co and was released on December 31, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Anagrams" is a single-player arcade-style puzzle game that offers a relaxing match-2 word game experience. Players collect letter tiles to solve anagrams from over 900 levels and 36 categories, with the option to unlock three bonus game modes. The game features an original ambient soundtrack, dark mode, and special abilities to help fill colored meters and earn keys to unlock new word categories.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game is incredibly relaxing and perfect for winding down, making it ideal for playing while listening to podcasts.
It features a variety of game modes, allowing players to choose between casual and challenging experiences, which enhances its replayability.
The design, sound effects, and music create a therapeutic atmosphere, making the gameplay both simple and engaging.

Players have reported technical issues, including the game crashing after the initial launch, which can hinder the overall experience.
The tile matching can become tedious over time, and some players feel that the game lacks sufficient challenge due to excessive hints and easy puzzles.
There are instances where players can reach a fail state with no available moves, leading to frustration and the need to restart levels.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and therapeutic qualities, often described as calming and meditative, making it ideal for nighttime play. The sound design complements the visuals, creating an immersive experience that soothes anxiety and enhances enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack, featuring nature-inspired elements, significantly contributes to the game's elegant and eclectic atmosphere.
- “The design, sound effects, and music all work together to make an incredibly therapeutic, anxiety-soothing experience.”
- “The music is very relaxing and with dark mode it's easy on the eyes for nighttime.”
- “It feels almost meditative listening to the soothing soundtrack while matching letters.”
- “The soundtracks are quite relaxing and make the game very enjoyable.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features elegant and minimalist graphics that are modern and visually appealing, reminiscent of titles like Mini Metro and Hexcells. Coupled with excellent sound design and music, the overall aesthetic creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for players.
- “An elegant, eclectic word puzzle game with great visuals and wonderful sound design and music that will lull you into a warm blanket with a cat on your lap.”
- “If you like the aesthetic of Mini Metro and Hexcells, I think you will enjoy this game.”
- “The graphics are minimalist and modern.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that the tile matching mechanic becomes repetitive and tiresome over time, leading to a sense of tedium in the grinding process.
- “Tile matching quickly becomes tedious.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a focus on exploration rather than detailed explanations, resulting in a balance of simplicity and challenge in the puzzle-solving experience.
- “The puzzles invite exploration over explanation, making the gameplay both simple and challenging.”