Anomalies

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Anomalies is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Schmidt Workshops and was released on October 28, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Anomalies" is an experimental generative art "game" that challenges traditional definitions, offering a unique audio-visual experience. With no points or objectives, players can randomly generate anomalies or manually tweak parameters to create and explore unique sights and sounds. This immersive piece leads players through an ethereal journey of abstract visuals and sounds, inviting them to discover their own meaning in its chaotic beauty.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Intriguing concept with immersive visuals and audio, making it a fun interactive toy.
Offers a unique experience for those interested in creating surreal spacescapes and soundscapes.
Highly affordable and provides a relaxing background display, perfect for casual use or creative exploration.

Not a traditional game; may disappoint those expecting gameplay mechanics.
Some users report clunky performance and a memory leak issue.
Can be perceived as boring or uninteresting for those not inclined towards abstract visualizers.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of Anomalies are described as immersive and surreal, allowing players to create bizarre spacescapes through interactive tools and sliders. While some may view it as a glorified screensaver, it offers a unique experience for those who enjoy experimenting with graphical elements. Overall, it caters to users who appreciate creative visual exploration.
- “Immersive visuals and audio create a captivating experience.”
- “Anomalies is a graphical toy that some may call a glorified screen saver - fortunately, it's both!”
- “If you enjoy experimenting with graphic tools and creating bizarre visuals, you'll love this game.”
- “Anomalies is a graphical toy that some may call a glorified screen saver - fortunately it's both!”
- “If you like just messing with graphic tools and toys to make weird stuff, you'll enjoy it.”
- “A graphical toy to make weird, surreal spacescapes and the oddities that inhabit them, from playing with sliders to just randomizing items.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The music in Anomalies is described as surreal and psychedelic, complementing the game's visual experience of surreal spacescapes. Players can customize parameters to create unique audio-visual combinations, likened to streaming music videos from various planets. The developer encourages musicians to contribute, enhancing the game's eclectic soundscape.
- “Basically, you can randomize or set a bunch of parameters that then make surreal spacescapes that you can watch while strange music plays.”
- “Anomalies is like streaming music videos from different planets.”
- “The dev welcomes all musicians to create with this psychedelic toolbox.”
- “When I was in college and on a lot of drugs, I got way into playing with music visualizers and playlists.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally view grinding positively, particularly for game farming, as it allows for resource accumulation and character progression. This aspect is often seen as a rewarding experience for those who enjoy repetitive tasks to enhance their gameplay.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its ability to create a relaxing and immersive environment, making it ideal for users who enjoy setting up ambient backgrounds on their devices.
- “If you're like me and enjoy setting up background visuals on computers and TVs to create a relaxing atmosphere, buy it now.”
- “If you're like me and enjoy setting up background visuals on computers and TVs to create a relaxing atmosphere, buy it now.”