Animyst

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Animyst is a multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Animyst Games and was released on July 2, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Immerse yourself in an open-world PVP sandbox set in a vast ancient desert full of magic and secrets. Gather ingredients from nature and combine them to make your own personalized load-out of spells and armor. Build ruins to help you hold territory and kill other players for their gear. There are no rounds or matches, just a perpetual world to explore and dominate.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 395 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

Animyst offers a surreal and captivating atmosphere, making it a unique RPG experience that stands out from other games.
The game features an engaging crafting system, exploration mechanics, and a friendly community that enhances the overall experience.
Despite its flaws, the developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing dedication to the game's growth and player feedback.

The game suffers from significant lag, unpolished mechanics, and a lack of meaningful content, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players report an empty world with a low player base, making it difficult to engage in the intended multiplayer experience.
The user interface and combat mechanics are often described as clunky and confusing, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over its unpolished and janky mechanics, which often feel counterintuitive and lead to a lack of fluidity. While some appreciate the unique crafting and combat systems, as well as the engaging visuals and story, others find the overall experience to be a chaotic blend of interesting ideas that are poorly executed. Despite its potential and a dedicated community, many agree that significant improvements are needed for the gameplay to be truly enjoyable.
- “This game's main mechanics revolve around crafting, gathering, exploration, and combat.”
- “Some really unique gameplay comes from having your crafting materials also be your primary weapons, and the spells and items you gather can completely change how you explore and progress through the world.”
- “Game shows promise and has very fluid gameplay for its age so far.”
- “You will be frustrated by its unpolished gameplay and janky mechanics.”
- “The core gameplay is an absolute trainwreck.”
- “There’s zero fluidity, and every mechanic feels like it’s actively working against you.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
59%
19%
The graphics of the game evoke mixed reactions, with some players appreciating the unique and nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of early 2000s titles, while others criticize the visuals as outdated and poorly executed. Despite a charming art style and atmosphere, many users report performance issues and awkward animations that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a double-edged sword, offering a distinct vibe but suffering from technical shortcomings.
- “Something about being alone walking through the desert, speaking to these weird creatures trying to figure things out, the graphic style weirdly gives me nostalgia even though I'm usually not a fan of these kinds of graphics.”
- “Amazing game with great graphics that hold up extremely well in 2022.”
- “The art style brings me back to the days of the PS2, which is amazing.”
- “The graphics are ugly, plain and simple.”
- “The environments are barren and lifeless, characters are awkwardly animated, and the art style, if you can call it that, feels like a half-baked knockoff of much better games.”
- “Biggest downside is the graphics need work.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
33%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique and immersive qualities, blending eerie, liminal, and nostalgic elements that create a captivating experience. Players appreciate the intricate sound design and artistic visuals, which contribute to a charming yet haunting environment, despite some criticisms regarding the game's emptiness and lack of content. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, evoking deep emotional and philosophical responses from players.
- “The atmosphere is absolutely amazing; the designs are somewhat grotesque yet wonderfully charming in their own ways, and the overall story is genuinely interesting despite being quite simple.”
- “The mood, tone, and atmosphere alone are sheer works of art, and I can't wait to see what else this game has to offer.”
- “The atmosphere screams of personality from the developers; it's free.”
- “It's empty and has almost nothing to do in it, which is both charming and adds to the atmosphere while also making the game a bit dull to play for long stretches of time.”
- “The game has this nostalgic and mysterious vibe, and a huge world that you can explore; the atmosphere almost feels like a fever dream.”
- “You can tell a lot of love was put into it, and it has the kind of soul-crushing atmosphere that most horror games could only ever hope to obtain.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The game's story is a polarizing aspect, with some players praising its unique and original narrative filled with bizarre elements like old gods and cults, while others criticize it for lacking depth and coherence. Many appreciate the atmospheric and charming visuals that complement the narrative, but some feel the story is either too simplistic or poorly integrated into the gameplay. Overall, it seems to evoke strong reactions, with some finding it captivating and others deeming it non-existent or broken.
- “I want to like this game so badly, unique visuals and story, some cool mechanics and features, and an overall nice vibe.”
- “Very original concept and storyline, really feels like a one-of-a-kind game.”
- “The atmosphere is absolutely amazing, the designs are somewhat grotesque yet wonderfully charming in their own ways, and the overall story to it is genuinely really interesting despite being quite simple.”
- “Story: what story?”
- “There is no quests, there is no story, you grind resources to fight other players.”
- “No visible objective/goal of any kind, no plot threads to follow, not even any AI enemies to fight if no one else is online.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing frustration over poor performance and lag, even on capable hardware. While some users acknowledge that optimization is actively being improved and appreciate the game's foundation, others report significant issues such as unreadable text and low frame rates. There is hope for future enhancements, but current performance remains a major concern.
- “Optimization could be better but it's being actively improved.”
- “Pretty good so far, got updated while I was playing which improved performance.”
- “I can't wait to see this game polished and optimized!”
- “The real horror of this game is the performance that it has.”
- “The performance is also horrendous despite it looking pretty bad, and I've probably reduced the lifespan of my GPU by a couple of months playing this for so long.”
- “Love the aesthetic and style of everything I see in the trailer, but sadly my experience was pretty empty. I played a few hours on and off, but it was hard to even read the text in the game to learn anything since I have to play at minimum resolution and the text is impossible to read. I'd love to see a game with this style but optimized better.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be a mixed experience; while some players find the combination of stamina management and mobility options like gliding and sprinting enjoyable, others criticize the endgame content for being excessively grindy and tedious. Many players note that traditional grinding elements are present, particularly in the late game, where tasks such as farming and item collection can feel repetitive and unfulfilling. Overall, while grinding is a common aspect of the genre, its execution here varies from fun to frustrating depending on the player's perspective.
- “The only negative thing I have to say about the game is it gets a little grindy at the end.”
- “Edit: I found the pages which was a blast, but man does it get very grindy after that.”
- “Animyst is an absolute slogfest of brainless grinding for no reward.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the amazing soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and complements the game's dark themes, while others criticize the sound effects as repetitive and the music as either generic or lacking in crucial moments. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its quality, but inconsistencies in its presence during gameplay detract from the experience.
- “The sounds of the monsters, the blanket of darkness that surrounds you, and the soundtrack... oh my god, the soundtrack is just amazing!”
- “Fantastic music, visuals, and interesting mechanics.”
- “The game also has a great soundtrack that I genuinely enjoy.”
- “Everything, from the monotonous music, to the lifeless landscape, to the currency being literal droplets of blood, go together to form a coherent, ruined world.”
- “Sound effects are repetitive and poorly mixed, and the music is either annoyingly generic or completely absent when it’s needed most.”
- “And paired with the music playing whilst exploring it all... right... there is no music.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical tone, featuring a friendly community and amusing scenarios, such as players encountering comically inept enemies and humorous in-game events. The portrayal of skeleton characters adds to the comedic atmosphere, making it an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate a blend of horror and humor without the intensity of traditional horror games.
- “As someone who likes a lot of horror-inspired media but can't handle things like jumpscares that are present in a lot of horror titles, this simple MMO where you just play as some funny skeletons is honestly a lot of fun.”
- “Yesterday, every fleshy player who went to the portal to their capital was teleported to the skelly capital instead and instantly killed by its brave defenders. Ain't that hilarious?”
- “I went into the desert to find enemies to fight and encountered some weird rock fire spider things that walked towards me, but they funny didn't do any damage when they were close to me, so I hit them to death.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant bugs and lag that detract from the experience. However, some players appreciate the ongoing efforts from developers to address these issues, noting that despite the bugs, the game remains enjoyable and engaging. Overall, while stability is a concern, the community and gameplay elements help mitigate some of the frustrations.
- “A buggy, laggy bundle of free assets pretending to be a game.”
- “Ugly, boring, buggy.”
- “Game is buggy, but the devs have been putting out several fixes to make this a lot more bearable.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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Players find that the game's replayability significantly increases with larger server populations, particularly when 50 or more participants join, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging repeated play.
- “The game is much more enjoyable with 50+ people joining the server; I highly recommend it now.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more every time.”
- “The game lacks significant content updates, making it feel repetitive after a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to replay the game.”
- “The limited variety in missions and objectives makes replaying feel tedious.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a divide in emotional engagement, with some players finding the experience wholesome and uplifting, while others feel that any potential emotional depth is overshadowed by a lack of meaningful content.
- “Wholesome and good”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's monetization strategy has drawn criticism for its heavy reliance on mobile-style microtransactions and a marketplace that allows players to buy, sell, and trade tokens for real money, leading to perceptions of cash-grabbing and exploitation.
- “It doesn't stop there, this game is also infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “The grift and cash grabbing keeps getting worse... this product is hooked into Steam's 'totally not NFTs' community marketplace/inventory, which means you can buy, sell, and trade 'tokens' (fungible ones in this case) for real-world money, and you can 'earn' these tokens by playing the game.”