Anchors: Start
- May 6, 2024
- Swimming God
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamWISHLIST PLZ!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2196860/__AnchorsBlockade_Zone/ About the Game The difference between this version and the official version This version only opens one map Anchors: Start game, is a collection of gun modification, exploring the map, death drop equipment of the Cthulhu theme 2D pixel style shooter. The game puts you in the role of an agent who enters a blockade z…
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Reviews
- The game has a good concept and interesting ideas, with a fun gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.
- It's a free game that offers a unique blend of extraction shooter mechanics with a Lovecraftian twist, appealing to fans of the genre.
- Despite its issues, many players find it strangely addictive and enjoyable, especially if they appreciate challenging gameplay.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including character movement issues and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- There are significant localization problems, with poor English translation that hinders understanding of game mechanics and objectives.
- The inventory system is cumbersome and lacks organization, complicating the gameplay experience and making it difficult to manage resources.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as having a solid loop and being fun, with enjoyable art and graphics. However, it also faces criticism for being janky, broken, and lacking in mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate its interesting and familiar elements, the game's playability issues and lack of translation are notable drawbacks.
“It has a good solid gameplay loop.”
“Gameplay is fun and the art is enjoyable too.”
“Super fun game! I love the style and graphics; the gameplay is amazing.”
“To be honest, I think this should be informational, but Steam doesn't have this option. This game is... interesting, so to speak. It feels familiar. While I can give it a positive for being free, it's janky to say the least, broken and barely playable to say the most. My main complaint is the lack of translation and the absolute lack of mechanics.”
“The gameplay is frustratingly unpolished, with numerous bugs that hinder the experience. It often feels like the game is working against you rather than providing a fun challenge.”
“I found the mechanics to be poorly implemented, making it difficult to enjoy the game. The controls are unresponsive, and the overall design feels rushed and incomplete.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and guidance, particularly in quest interactions and inventory management, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Players feel that the tutorial fails to adequately prepare them for subsequent missions, resulting in confusion and unintended setbacks. Despite these issues, the game is noted to appeal to those who enjoy fetch quests and combat.
“You can get attacked when you're in a quest conversation with an NPC, and you have to back all the way out if you want to fight.”
“The tutorial explains virtually nothing after the first tutorial mission and leaves you with a giant UI of seemingly random stuff.”
“The game also didn't let me know I had to offload my items from the first mission or what to do with them, so I went into the second mission with full bags, suicided, and then the game crashed when I was kitting myself out with stuff from the warehouse.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and lacks a proper English translation, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players still find it enjoyable.
“It's a buggy mess, without a proper English translation.”
“Fun, even if it is buggy at times.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique style, contributing to an overall enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Super fun game, love the style and graphics, amazing gameplay.”
