Anderson
- January 13, 2022
- AJRPG
Get on Steam"ANDERSON is a VR mystery game set in a deserted research facility governed by a helpful AI. Solve puzzles, unearth secrets, and uncover the truth behind ANDERSON and your captivity through a rich narrative and immersive environments. Dive into a compelling journey of self-discovery and understanding in this graphically-realistic, atmospheric exploration."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features fun and engaging puzzles that challenge players without being overly difficult.
- The graphics and sound design are decent for an indie title, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing potential for future improvements.
- Performance issues are significant, with frequent lags and crashes even on high-end systems, making the game borderline unplayable.
- The game is plagued by bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to confusion.
- The overall experience feels unpolished, with a lack of guidance and a frustrating interface.
- story22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story is generally engaging and intriguing, though many users feel it lacks depth and feels cut short, leaving them wanting more. While the voice acting and atmosphere are praised, the overall narrative is seen as underdeveloped, especially given the game's early access status. Despite its shortcomings, players appreciate the entertainment value and express hope for future improvements from the developers.
“The story is interesting and engaging, and what it lacks in length it makes up for in entertainment.”
“Voice acting is pretty good, puzzles are satisfactory, and the story is intriguing.”
“With that said, this game has some really great puzzles, and overall I feel invested in the story.”
“The atmosphere here is pretty dark, both visually and storywise.”
“Right now I don't know much about the plot, so I'm not going to comment on that.”
“At first, when you launch it, you're dropped into this sort of tutorial area with some story element at the end, which is very straightforward.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "great" and "fantastic," especially for an indie title, while others find them basic and lacking in detail, particularly when settings are lowered. Several users noted issues with blurriness and texture quality, which affected their overall experience, but many appreciated the developers' responsiveness and improvements made through updates. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, there is a consensus that they could be better, especially given the game's release context.
“Graphics are great.”
“The graphics are fantastic and stable (no visual bugs or artifacting).”
“Graphics are pretty good for an indie team and I think I read on here that there is only one developer working on programming, which is pretty impressive.”
“Graphics aren't bad, but they are pretty basic, and I had to go to low quality settings where the textures were pretty ugly looking.”
“The graphics aren't the highest end but still quite nice.”
- optimization16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues that render it nearly unplayable, particularly in early access. While some users experienced acceptable performance on higher-end systems, the overall consensus is that the game struggles with stability and frame rate, detracting from the otherwise enjoyable gameplay and potential.
“Once loaded into the area, however, the performance seemed solid.”
“I've seen some gripes about performance in previous reviews, but it runs just as I require on my 8700k, 1070 ti, 32GB of RAM and original Vive.”
“Performance could also have been a bit better for me.”
“But unfortunately the performance is so horrendously bad that I simply cannot recommend it.”
“It would be a great game if it ran properly, but with the current performance, it's borderline unplayable.”
“Performance was pretty bad, 60fps on low with a 1080 and a 3600, and it still had dips.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, with users noting that the music and ambient sounds complement each other effectively, creating a fully immersive experience.
“The music and sound are great.”
“Music and ambience suit each other nicely; in other words, you feel completely immersed, which is nice.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is predominantly dark, both in visual presentation and narrative elements, contributing to a strong sense of immersion for players.
“The atmosphere is generally dark, and the immersion is good.”
“The atmosphere here is pretty dark, both visually and story-wise.”
“The atmosphere here is pretty dark, both visually and storywise.”
“The atmosphere is generally dark and the immersion is good.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to be quite buggy, with users experiencing issues that required them to uninstall and reinstall the game to resolve problems, such as the initial computer not powering on due to glitches.
“It's pretty buggy; I had to uninstall and reinstall to get the initial computer to 'power on.' I thought I had to power the monitor, but it was just a glitch.”
“The game is riddled with bugs, making it frustrating to play. I had to go through the hassle of uninstalling and reinstalling just to get it to work properly.”
“I experienced numerous glitches that forced me to uninstall and reinstall the game multiple times. It really hampers the overall experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics and fluid controls, allowing for a seamless experience that keeps players immersed. Users appreciate the variety of challenges and the strategic depth that encourages experimentation and skill development. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its balance between accessibility and complexity, catering to both casual and hardcore gamers.
