Anarcute

93%
Game Brain Score Based on 337 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Charming and fast paced, Anarcute is a delightfully quirky little game. Light on story but high on style, this addicting riot simulator offers five to six hours of adorable destruction and cute, colorful animals. As challenging as it is fun, Anarcute requires tactical thinking and quick reflexes. Anarchy has never been this adorable.
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"Anarcute is a humorous strategy game with a single-player mode and delightful visuals. As the leader of a revolt, you control a crowd, growing its size and power to take down brainwashed police and evil corporations. Utilize city objects and buildings as projectiles for crowd-beat'em all gameplay, backed by an awesome soundtrack, in this fight against the destructive Brainwash Patrol."

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  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Xbox
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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 337 reviews
music40 positive mentions
monetization1 negative mentions
  • The game features adorable graphics and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • The gameplay is fun and engaging, combining elements of puzzle-solving and action as players control a mob of cute animals to overthrow oppressive forces.
  • The soundtrack is catchy and complements the game's lighthearted yet chaotic theme, making it enjoyable to play.
  • The controls can feel imprecise and floaty, making it difficult to manage the mob effectively, especially in later levels.
  • The game can become repetitive over time, with some players feeling that it lacks depth and variety in gameplay.
  • There are occasional technical issues, such as bugs and crashes, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
  • music75 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its creativity, catchy tunes, and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting its upbeat and charming nature. While some noted that certain tracks can become repetitive, the soundtrack is often described as a standout feature that elevates the gameplay and complements the game's cute aesthetic. Overall, the music is considered a significant draw for players, making it a memorable aspect of the game.

    • “The music makes up the charm of this game.”
    • “The levels were fun and challenging, the music was amazing, and the overall experience was great.”
    • “The soundtrack is great.”
    • “Cons: some music may loop for too long and become repetitive. Getting an S rank on this game fully will drive your brain insane; the sneak levels are a bit weird to control since it uses the crowd movement for one dude.”
    • “My only wish is that the songs in the official OST looped more than once and were a bit longer--the music is awesome.”
    • “While the initial theme behind the game may be somewhat heavy and violent, I find that the use of a kawaii aesthetic with electro-pop style music takes the violent and dark theme and turns it into something bright and even hopeful.”
  • gameplay62 mentions

    Gameplay in Anarcute is characterized by its charming visuals and engaging mechanics, though it suffers from issues like floaty controls and repetitive loops. While many players appreciate the diverse challenges and satisfying progression, some find the gameplay inconsistent and occasionally frustrating due to finicky targeting and lack of clarity in mechanics. Overall, the game offers a fun, colorful experience with a catchy soundtrack, but its simplicity and repetitiveness may not appeal to everyone.

    • “It has some problems like finicky auto-targeting and some odd performance hiccups, but the diverse gameplay, charming visuals, and bumpin' soundtrack all elevate it to be a truly entertaining game.”
    • “The gameplay is simple but consistently satisfying, and the ultra cute aesthetic is actually executed really well - I love how this game looks, and the soundtrack is just straight up great.”
    • “A cute blend of both Pikmin's crowd mechanic and Katamari's aesthetics with an energetic soundtrack, Anarcute makes destroying whole towns and flinging off the dictatorial police force super satisfying with your bustling group of rioters.”
    • “But what puts the nail in the coffin for this is the gameplay.”
    • “Not only did I find the gameplay rather bland, but it was inconsistent on top of that.”
    • “The idea is nice, but the gameplay gets quickly repetitive.”
  • graphics41 mentions

    The graphics of *Anarcute* are widely praised for their charming, cute aesthetic that effectively contrasts with the game's darker themes of rioting and protest. Reviewers appreciate the simplistic yet colorful visuals, which are described as fluid and engaging, complemented by a catchy soundtrack. While some find the art style a bit awkward, the overall consensus is that the graphics enhance the game's appeal and contribute to a fun, light-hearted experience.

    • “Very charming aesthetic, cute graphics portraying something rather dark is a guilty pleasure of mine.”
    • “The graphics are colorful and charming and the gameplay is fun and not too frustrating.”
    • “The graphics and overall look of the game is great and really fits with the world and the characters.”
    • “The art style chosen might not be for me as I just found it more awkward, like mix-and-matching two things which just shouldn't go together.”
    • “If you can live with the graphics and the music.”
    • “I may come back to this game later, because I love the art style and the concept, but it doesn't seem ready at the moment.”
  • story22 mentions

    The game's story is generally described as simple yet engaging, featuring cute characters and a humorous narrative that conveys a powerful message about resistance against a police state. While some players appreciate the distinctiveness of each level and the immersive experience, others feel that the story lacks depth and is not the primary focus of the gameplay. Overall, the storyline is enjoyable but may not satisfy those seeking a complex narrative.

    • “Really fun game, great storyline.”
    • “The story is fairly simple, but spoilers for this if you want to find out for yourself; there's a police state attempting to subjugate its citizens, so they fight back.”
    • “The story is simple with a powerful message hidden in the cute animals and total destruction. It’s an interesting experience, and the immersion of the game makes you feel connected to the characters.”
    • “As far as the story goes, well, it's pretty straightforward.”
    • “The story isn't really there, but I knew we're not playing it for the story.”
    • “That's because you rarely get a perspective of hope from this storyline, which has undergone all too many tried-and-tired bad ending tropes in previous media.”
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, providing a cheerful and lighthearted experience suitable for all ages. Players appreciate the cute characters, funny storylines, and smooth gameplay, which contribute to an overall hilarious atmosphere. The combination of original humor and engaging music enhances the enjoyment, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “It's a simple and funny idea, but it's well executed and always makes you laugh.”
    • “Funny and cheerful game about cute rioting animals.”
    • “This game is hilarious and a ton of fun, and I have to wonder how nobody has ever paid attention to it.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Anarcute offers solid replayability, particularly for players who enjoy completing challenges and achieving 100% completion. Each level features a rating system based on performance metrics, and players can engage in time attacks and S-ranking levels, although some rewards are limited to cosmetic outfits. Overall, the game provides ample opportunities for replay through its varied objectives and collectible animals.

    • “Anarcute is entertaining and replayable if you like to achieve 100%, a solid experience, especially if you get it during a Steam sale.”
    • “The replay value for this game comes in the form of time attacks and S-ranking levels, which, thankfully, only locks off outfits for your group.”
    • “There's plenty of replayability, as each level offers a rating system based on the time it took you to complete the objectives, the final size of your mob, and the amount of police you defeated, and most of them have a unique animal to collect.”
    • “The replay value for this game does come in the style of time attacks and S-ranking levels which, thankfully, only locks off outfits for your group.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game suffers from optimization issues, including finicky auto-targeting and occasional performance hiccups, leading to crashes during gameplay. Despite these problems, its diverse gameplay, charming visuals, and engaging soundtrack contribute to an overall entertaining experience.

    • “The diverse gameplay, charming visuals, and bumping soundtrack all elevate it to be a truly entertaining game.”
    • “I found the game to be sub-optimized, and I experienced a crash or two during my playthrough.”
    • “In addition, I found the game was also sub-optimized and I had a crash or two in my playthrough.”
    • “It has some problems like finicky auto-targeting and some odd performance hiccups.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the game's rich and immersive environments, highlighting the abundance of items and ads that contribute to the overall experience. However, there is no specific mention of monetization practices, suggesting that it may not be a significant concern for players.

  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report feeling a sense of guilt and emotional conflict when destroying the final boss's sandcastle, indicating that the game effectively evokes strong feelings and moral dilemmas.

    • “You can destroy the final boss's sandcastle too, but that made me feel bad.”
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