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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.

Animyst screenshot
Animyst screenshot
Animyst screenshot
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Animyst screenshot
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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 371 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
grinding11 negative mentions

  • The game offers a unique and immersive atmosphere that captivates players, making exploration enjoyable.
  • The developers are actively engaged with the community, providing regular updates and responding to player feedback.
  • Despite its flaws, the game has a charming aesthetic and intriguing mechanics that can lead to fun experiences, especially in multiplayer.
  • The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and unresponsive controls, which can hinder gameplay.
  • Many players find the world to be empty and lacking in meaningful content, leading to a sense of boredom during exploration.
  • Combat mechanics are janky and poorly executed, making encounters frustrating and less enjoyable.
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players highlighting significant mechanical issues that lead to frustration and a lack of fluidity. While some appreciate the unique crafting and exploration mechanics, others criticize the overall execution, describing it as janky and poorly explained. Despite these shortcomings, there are glimpses of potential, with a dedicated community and interesting concepts that could be refined in the future.

    • “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.”
    • “Phenominal gameplay.”
    • “The core gameplay is an absolute trainwreck.”
    • “There’s zero fluidity, and every mechanic feels like it’s actively working against you.”
    • “Most of the time, you'll be fighting against latency issues and confusing mechanics.”
  • graphics
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, describing them as ugly and poorly animated. However, some players appreciate the unique aesthetic and atmosphere, noting a charming "body-horror" style that evokes a sense of unease. Despite the appealing art direction for some, performance issues and lag detract from the overall experience, leaving a divided opinion on the visual quality.

    • “Never have I played a game where I felt both relaxed and uneasy; there's nothing scary about it other than the visuals, which I absolutely love. Something about it feels creepy to me, and I also want to know more about the lore of this game, but alas, I have to discover it myself, which I shall gladly do.”
    • “And the washed-out, dirty, and pale aesthetic gives this otherworldly feel to it all.”
    • “Amazing game with great graphics that hold up extremely well in 2022.”
    • “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
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie, liminal qualities and rich sound design, creating a unique blend of charm and grotesqueness. Players appreciate the intriguing world filled with mystery, nostalgia, and a sense of depth, although some note that a lack of multiplayer engagement can make the experience feel lonely. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, showcasing the developers' creativity and dedication.

    • “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 atmosphere is incredible as the world is full of strange spells, creatures, landmarks, and history shrouded in mystery.”
    • “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 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.”
    • “Or at least those aspects aren't accentuated as much as the existential and philosophical musings the atmosphere of this game elicits.”
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its originality and unique, surreal themes involving old gods and bizarre elements, while others criticize it for lacking depth and coherence. Many appreciate the atmospheric and charming design, despite the narrative being described as simple or even non-existent in some cases. Overall, the game offers a distinctive experience that may appeal to those who enjoy unconventional storytelling, but it may leave others wanting more structure and clarity.

    • “I really love the story and the broken world it offers.”
    • “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 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.”
  • grinding
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be a mixed experience; while some players find the stamina system and mechanics like gliding and sprinting make it enjoyable, others criticize the endgame content as excessively grindy and tedious. Many players note that traditional grinding elements are minimized, but ultimately, the endgame still requires significant effort, often relying on trading and community support to alleviate the grind. Overall, while the game offers engaging multiplayer and crafting experiences, the grind can become a slog, particularly in the later stages.

    • “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.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting poor performance and lag, even on capable hardware. While some updates have shown promise in improving performance, many users feel that the game still requires substantial optimization to enhance the overall experience. Overall, there is hope for future improvements, but current issues hinder enjoyment.

    • “Optimization could be better, but it's being actively improved.”
    • “It has a pretty solid foundation with an interesting enough world; it just needs more optimization.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as monotonous, generic, and poorly integrated, often noting its absence during key moments. Conversely, a few users appreciate the soundtrack, describing it as fantastic and enjoyable, highlighting a disparity in the overall musical experience.

    • “Fantastic music, visuals, and interesting mechanics.”
    • “The game also has a great soundtrack that I just genuinely enjoy.”
    • “Oh, and one request from the devs - please put the soundtrack on Steam!”
    • “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

    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 use of funny skeleton characters adds to the charm, making it an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate a blend of horror and comedy 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
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is generally criticized for being buggy, with users reporting various issues. However, players appreciate the developers' ongoing efforts to address these bugs, which has improved the experience for many. Overall, while stability remains a concern, the game's enjoyable elements and community support help mitigate some of the frustrations.

    • “Game is buggy, but the devs have been putting out several fixes to make this a lot more bearable.”
    • “Ugly, boring, buggy.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the emotional engagement in the game is lacking, with many players feeling that any potential for emotional connection is overshadowed by uninspired content.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 way more enjoyable with 50+ people joining the server; I highly recommend it now.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, thanks to the variety of choices and outcomes.”
    • “The dynamic events and player interactions keep me coming back for more, making every session unique.”
    • “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation to replay.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
    • “The limited content and repetitive missions really hurt the replayability factor.”

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5h Median play time
4h Average play time
2-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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