Ancient Anathema

About

Solve the mystery of the disappearance of the owner of the cemetery. And do not forget where you have to live a long night.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

The game has a nice concept and an atmospheric location.
There are some frightening moments and a tense atmosphere with decent audio background.
It's easy to 100% complete, making it accessible for players looking for quick achievements.

The game is very short, taking only 10-30 minutes to complete, which feels insufficient for the price.
The gameplay lacks depth, with minimal story and interactions, leading to low replay value.
The content includes disturbing themes and poor execution, with some players finding it offensive and poorly designed.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as lacking depth, with users noting minimal narrative and insufficient content. While the atmosphere and concept are appreciated, many feel that the gameplay is too short and would benefit from a more developed storyline and increased interactions.
- “The story is captivating and draws you in with its rich narrative and well-developed characters.”
- “The atmospheric location enhances the storytelling, making every moment feel immersive and engaging.”
- “I found the concept intriguing, but I wish there was more content and interactions to deepen the story experience.”
- “Not much story and not very scary.”
- “Nice concept, atmospheric location, but the gameplay is way too short; it needs more story, content, and interactions.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as tense and immersive, enhanced by effective sound design and a compelling setting. However, players feel that the experience is hindered by its brevity and lack of depth in story and interactions. Overall, while the atmosphere is praised, it leaves players wanting more content.
- “A short and atmospheric walking simulator, featuring some jump scares.”
- “The game has a tense atmosphere and immersive sounds.”
- “It has a nice concept and an atmospheric location, but the gameplay is too short and needs more story, content, and interactions.”
- “The atmosphere is tense, but it often feels forced rather than organic.”
- “While the sounds are meant to create a chilling atmosphere, they end up being repetitive and lose their impact.”
- “The game tries to build a dark atmosphere, but it falls flat due to lackluster visuals and uninspired design.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The gameplay is praised for its nice concept and atmospheric setting, but many users feel it is too short and lacks depth, with a desire for more story, content, and interactions. Additionally, while the low-poly models are acceptable, there is a call for the developer to focus more on enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes, making every moment feel exciting.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and allow for a smooth learning curve, which enhances the overall experience.”
- “The variety of challenges and puzzles throughout the game keeps the gameplay fresh and interesting.”
- “Nice concept, atmospheric location, but the gameplay is way too short; it needs more story, content, and interactions.”
- “The developer should concentrate more on gameplay; the models are a bit simple and low-poly, but that's okay.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally considered acceptable, though not particularly outstanding.