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.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming and quirky narrative with well-developed characters and humorous dialogue.
- The time travel mechanic is engaging, allowing players to unlock new skills and explore multiple endings through repeated play of the same day.
- The puzzles are challenging yet rewarding, providing a sense of achievement when solved, and the overall gameplay is immersive and enjoyable.
- At times, it can be unclear what the next objective is, leading to moments of confusion for players.
- The game has experienced some bugs and crashes, although the developer is actively working on fixes.
- Replaying the same day repeatedly may become stale for some players, despite the fast-forward and skip options available.
- story30 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as immersive and engaging, encouraging players to experience it without prior knowledge for maximum enjoyment. While it features a unique premise focused on personal growth rather than a traditional quest, players should be prepared for puzzles and some non-linear progression. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate story-driven games, particularly fans of titles like "Majora's Mask."
“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, 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.”
“However, instead of having one big quest of saving Termina, your only objective is to improve your own life.”
“I've played games with a premise of time travel before where it's really just a story thing and you end up just linearly following the plot.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Ann Achronist" is praised for its charming and quirky design, featuring a time-travel mechanic reminiscent of "Virtue's Last Reward." Players appreciate the engaging and humorous writing, beautiful art, and the game's manageable length of around 10 hours, making it a worthwhile experience. Overall, the mechanics allow for quick runs, enhancing the enjoyment despite minor technical issues.
“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 Ann 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 mean that no single run takes very long.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, with many players finding the dialogue and narrative consistently hilarious and well-written. The quirky and sometimes sad endings add to the charm, while the flavorful setting enhances the overall comedic experience. Players appreciate the combination of engaging gameplay and challenging puzzles, which make the humorous moments even more rewarding.
“The setting is really flavorful, 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 are often hilarious, and the puzzles are challenging enough to make it feel like an achievement when you beat them!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game draws strong 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. Reviewers appreciate the emotional depth and immersive qualities that evoke a sense of nostalgia and engagement.
“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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the lack of traditional monster-fighting grinding, instead enjoying a focus on genuine role-playing and engaging narrative elements that allow for creative exploration of the game's universe.
