ANKI

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ANKI is a single player casual platformer game with a anime theme. It was developed by Krupinski Art and was released on August 24, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"ANKI" is an addictive anime platformer game with 50 unique levels, offering a teleportation mechanic and varying difficulty. Colored crystals can be collected to unlock new levels and provide high-speed pleasure, all within a polished, artistic world created by Wojciech Krupinski. Players can expect around 2 hours of gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features interesting mechanics with a unique wrap-around level design that adds a puzzle element to the platforming.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and contributes to a pleasant atmosphere while playing.
For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of content and can be entertaining for casual players.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a sense of boredom over time.
Hitboxes are often inconsistent, resulting in frustrating deaths from seemingly harmless obstacles.
The graphics and overall presentation are considered bland and cheap, detracting from the overall experience.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its pleasant and experimental qualities, while others find it repetitive or annoying. There is an option to toggle the music on and off, but some users report issues with this feature. Overall, while the soundtrack has its moments, it may not be to everyone's taste, and some recommend muting it for a better experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “+ cool & awesome vibes in the soundtrack”
- “Fun platformer with a pleasant soundtrack.”
- “A very boring platformer with very primitive movement and gameplay; even the music managed to annoy me after a few minutes.”
- “It's better if you turn off the music for your own sake.”
- “The music does not stay off when it's turned off, but rather stops or starts by toggling the music on and off.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
33%
27%
The gameplay of Anki has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it dull, repetitive, and lacking in immersive content. Critics describe the mechanics as primitive and the overall experience as more of a reflex test than a full-fledged game, despite some acknowledgment of interesting mechanics and tight controls. While a few players appreciate the casual puzzle elements and the simplicity of the gameplay, the majority feel it falls short of providing a compelling or engaging experience.
- “There are interesting mechanics that keep the levels fresh, some of which are unique to which 'world' you are in.”
- “The hitboxes are consistent, the screen warping is a surprisingly fresh mechanic for something that has been around since Joust, and while the movement does not have any momentum, the controls are tight enough.”
- “Added that with nicely casual puzzle levels, and simple mechanics that don't need a tutorial, the game is surprisingly good in design.”
- “A very boring platformer with very primitive movement and gameplay; even the music managed to annoy me after a few minutes.”
- “The objective was generic, the art and effects felt cheap, and the gameplay was not very immersive, as the description had claimed, 'the gameplay will absorb us utterly.' I lost interest after getting around 200 crystals (level 10ish), since there seems to be no other interactive content presented between player and character.”
- “Boring and extremely repetitive gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute artwork and decent visuals, while others criticized them as ugly retro pixel graphics that felt cheap and low effort. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, but many found them lacking in quality and detail.
- “The pluses include a low price, nice graphics, a simple soundtrack, and, of course, cards.”
- “Cute artwork.”
- “Cute-ish graphics.”
- “Ugly retro pixel graphics, fixed controls, fixed resolution, and floaty, unsatisfying gameplay all make this low effort shovelware that I couldn't recommend to anyone.”
- “Poor (or rather, cheap) graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story revolves around themes of perseverance and the creation of life, where players are tasked with collecting colored crystals to restore vibrancy to the world. It emphasizes the unpredictability of life and the importance of resilience, with a narrative that resonates through specific phrases upon the character's death.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “It has a simple story about the creation of life; you were made on the sixth day and got the task to collect all the colored crystals to return color to the world.”
- “Upon death, you hear a specific phrase that matches the story.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally considered to be somewhat atmospheric, suggesting that while it may not be fully immersive, it still offers a degree of ambiance that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The sound design and visuals create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience. Many express a desire for more engaging or varied activities to replace repetitive tasks.
- “The grinding in this game feels incredibly tedious and repetitive.”
- “I found the grinding mechanics to be a major drag, making the gameplay feel like a chore.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is characterized as a humorous puzzle platformer, making it an enjoyable choice for players looking to pass the time with lighthearted and entertaining gameplay.
- “A hilarious puzzle platformer that keeps you laughing while you play.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making even the toughest puzzles enjoyable.”
- “I love how the witty dialogue and funny scenarios add to the overall experience!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability at launch was criticized due to significant bugs, including an improperly linked executable, which negatively impacted user experience. However, the developers responded quickly with a patch to address these issues.
- “The reason for the negative recommendation is mainly due to the game being objectively 'bad' and 'buggy'. Upon launch, there was an issue where the executable was linked improperly, but to be fair, this issue was patched out quickly.”