ANKI

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features a unique mechanic where falling off one side of the screen allows players to reappear on the opposite side, adding a puzzle-like element to the platforming.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and contributes to a pleasant atmosphere, making the game somewhat relaxing despite its challenges.
For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of content and can be entertaining for casual players looking for a simple platformer.

The gameplay is often described as bland and repetitive, with many players finding it lacks excitement and depth.
Hitboxes for enemies and traps can be frustratingly large, leading to unexpected deaths and a lack of clarity in gameplay.
The game suffers from technical issues, including poor controls, lack of resolution options, and bugs that detract 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, suggesting it may be better to mute it. There are options to toggle the music on and off, but some users report issues with the functionality. Overall, the soundtrack is described as decent, contributing to the game's atmosphere, but not without its flaws.
- “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
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
35%
29%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being dull, repetitive, and lacking immersion, often describing it as low-effort shovelware. However, some players appreciate the fun mechanics and tight controls, noting that the game features interesting level designs and casual puzzle elements that enhance the overall experience. Despite its flaws, a few aspects of the gameplay, such as consistent hitboxes and unique mechanics, have been recognized as positive elements.
- “There are interesting mechanics that keep the levels fresh, some of which are unique to the 'world' you are in.”
- “The mechanics of the gameplay are simple enough to need no tutorial.”
- “That all said, 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.”
- “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, '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
50%
17%
33%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute artwork and decent visuals, while others criticized them as ugly retro pixel graphics and described them as cheap and low effort. Overall, the graphics seem to be a point of contention, with opinions ranging from satisfactory to disappointing.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is described as somewhat atmospheric, suggesting that while it may have engaging elements, it does not fully immerse players in its environment.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 frustration with repetitive tasks that seem necessary for progression.
- “The grinding in this game feels incredibly tedious and repetitive.”
- “I found the grinding to be a major chore, taking away from the overall enjoyment.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is exhausting and feels unnecessary.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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's perfect for killing time.”
- “The humor in this game keeps me laughing while I solve puzzles.”
- “I love how the witty dialogue adds an extra layer of fun to the gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability at launch was criticized due to significant bugs, including an improperly linked executable. However, the developers quickly addressed these issues with a timely patch, improving the overall experience.
- “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.”

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