Ann Achronist: Many Happy Returns
- September 27, 2019
- Maybe Later Games
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamIn Ann Achronist: Many Happy Returns, players take on the role of Ann, a down-on-her-luck woman who discovers a magical ring that allows her to travel back in time to 18th century England. With the ability to revisit the past as many times as needed, Ann seeks out her ancestors and attempts to change her life for the better. Featuring time-travel mechanics and a focus on outsmarting obstacles, the game offers players the chance to undo past mistakes and shape their own destiny.
Reviews
- The game features a charming narrative with well-developed characters and humorous dialogue, making it an enjoyable experience.
- The time travel mechanic is implemented effectively, allowing players to explore different timelines and unlock new abilities, enhancing gameplay variety.
- The puzzles are challenging yet rewarding, providing a sense of achievement when solved, and the game encourages exploration and experimentation.
- At times, it can be unclear what the next objective is, leading to moments of confusion and requiring trial and error to progress.
- The game has experienced some bugs and crashes, although the developer is actively working on patches to address these issues.
- Replaying the same day multiple times may become repetitive for some players, despite the fast-forward and skip options available.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as immersive and engaging, encouraging players to explore without prior knowledge for a more enjoyable experience. While it features a unique premise focused on personal growth rather than a traditional quest, some players noted that it may not appeal to those seeking a fast-paced narrative. Overall, the story is well-received, particularly for fans of adventure games and those who appreciate a more story-driven experience.
“The story is fun and the concept is great.”
“Story-based games aren't normally my thing, but when I started playing this game, I got dragged in and ended up playing it for hours on end.”
“Overall, I think the game was brilliant, and you should play it if you liked Majora's Mask, but are also looking for something more story-focused.”
“However, instead of having one big quest of saving Termina, your only objective is to improve your own life.”
“I would not recommend this game to people who expect a straightforward story that moves quickly, as this game has puzzles and requires some repetition to pass some levels, though it takes nothing away from the game.”
“The main story is not particularly hard or long in my opinion.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is praised for its charming and quirky design, featuring a time-traveling mechanic reminiscent of "Virtue's Last Reward." Players appreciate the engaging and humorous writing, along with beautifully drawn art, making the approximately 10-hour experience well worth the price. While there were minor technical issues, they did not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“The game is charming, well written with a lot of humor and features beautifully drawn art and engaging gameplay.”
“At ~10 hours of gameplay, I'd say An Achronist is well worth its price and I'd definitely recommend it!”
“Looking at the patch notes, I can also say that I personally only suffered one crash, which was outside the gameplay itself as it just happened when trying to change the graphical quality.”
“And fortunately the mechanics of the game means that no single run takes very long.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming and well-written humor, with dialogue and narrative that often elicit laughter. Players appreciate the quirky and sometimes bittersweet endings, as well as the engaging gameplay that complements the comedic elements. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the game's flavorful setting and challenging puzzles.
“The setting is really flavorful as well, and a lot of the dialogue and descriptions had me laughing out loud.”
“I had a lot of preconceptions about the game before I bought it, but I didn't anticipate how funny the game would be!”
“The dialogue and narrative is often hilarious, and the puzzles are challenging enough to make it feel like an achievement when you beat them!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game evokes comparisons to notable indie titles like Undertale and Doki Doki Literature Club, particularly in how character interactions and narrative choices influence the player's experience, especially in later stages of the game.
“At points, I found elements reminding me of some of the biggest indie titles of recent years: it reminded me of Undertale for the way Selma judges your actions, especially in the later game, and Doki Doki Literature Club for the last timeline's atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game avoids traditional monster-fighting grinding, focusing instead on engaging role-playing elements and a unique narrative that involves manipulating the space-time continuum.
