Anomalous Coffee Machine

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Anomalous Coffee Machine is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Anomalous Coffee Machine is a unique visual novel interactive simulation style game where you encounter a mysterious girl that, for unknown reasons, asks you to use and explore her mysterious and seemingly anomalous coffee vending machine! Of course, as the name implies, it's no ordinary vending machine. Instead, the coffee machine can dispense any cup of liquid, whether it's possible or impossib…

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Indie

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Single-Player

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 600 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and creative concept, allowing players to experiment with various word combinations to create different transformations and outcomes.
The art style is praised for its variety and quality, with many players enjoying the mix of cute and horrifying designs.
The game offers a surprising amount of depth and engagement, with players finding it fun to discover new forms and interactions.

Many players find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating, especially when trying to guess the correct words for transformations, leading to a reliance on external guides.
The adult content is often seen as lacking in quality, with some animations being described as simplistic or uninteresting.
There are concerns about the game's pricing, with some players feeling it does not offer enough content or depth to justify the cost.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
76%
10%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and experimental nature, focusing on player-driven discovery through straightforward mechanics like typing keywords into a machine. While some players appreciate the unique blend of mystery and transformation, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, often feeling directionless and reliant on hints. Overall, it offers a distinctive experience for those who enjoy indie titles, but may not satisfy players seeking traditional gameplay complexity.
- “For players drawn to strange, boundary-pushing indie titles that prioritize curiosity, discomfort, and player-driven discovery over traditional mechanics, it offers something genuinely distinctive.”
- “The machine feels alive, not just as a gameplay object but as a character with its own logic.”
- “Anomalous Coffee Machine is very unique, even as far as indie games go, with extremely simple gameplay mechanics that are, however, very rewarding, often leading to equally creative and horrifying results (the void transformations especially are my favorites).”
- “Gameplay is a little repetitive and lacking, but that's mostly fine; it's one of those games you just play slowly, a bit at a time, uncovering things.”
- “There’s no real gameplay whatsoever.”
- “I found the gameplay boring and directionless, and the 'hints' offered weren’t helpful at all.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
44%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their imaginative and stylized art style, which effectively shifts tone to match the game's themes of horror and humor. Many players appreciate the creativity and expressiveness of the artwork, although some note that certain scenes can be repetitive or low-quality. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature for many reviewers.
- “The artwork is stylized but expressive, capable of shifting tone rapidly depending on what the machine produces.”
- “Overall, I'd buy it for the art and aesthetic alone.”
- “The art style is amazing and some of the scarier results actually make you feel uneasy.”
- “The 'scenes' are just a few frames of movement in the same low-quality art style, and I must admit, for $10 there is way too little to keep me interested in trying different combinations just to end up with a few measly frames of erotica.”
- “Bad writing, boring gameplay, and really bad artwork.”
- “Even the art style/art product is very all over the place.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a blend of dark, absurd, and cheeky elements, often eliciting laughter through unexpected transformations and bizarre interactions with creatures. Players appreciate the mix of funny and unsettling moments, with many noting the game's ability to balance humor with themes of discomfort and bodily autonomy. While some aspects, like the sexual content, may not be as engaging, the overall experience is filled with creative and humorous surprises that make it enjoyable, especially in a social setting.
- “What makes Anomalous Coffee Machine especially compelling is how it blends humor, discomfort, and mystery into a single feedback loop.”
- “Funny, vile, gross, weird.”
- “You interact with an SCP-based coffee machine, and the results are weird, funny, and sometimes unsettling — in a good way.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the limited soundtrack, often consisting of repetitive loops that can become grating over time. While some appreciate the sound design for enhancing mood and atmosphere, others wish for more variety and additional tracks to enrich the experience. Overall, the music is described as decent but lacking in diversity, leading some players to recommend muting the game and playing their own music instead.
- “Sound design and music are used sparingly, often leaving long stretches of quiet that heighten unease and draw attention to subtle changes in mood.”
- “I really enjoy the art and the music.”
- “Stuck around for the incredible soundtracks in the menus.”
- “The music and sounds are pretty lame - there's only one song, and the sound effect for using the coffee machine never changes.”
- “The music playing nonstop as a short little loop is starting to drive me mad.”
- “The soundtrack is the same five-second loop basically, and it will drive you insane.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The game's story is largely absent, relying instead on environmental hints and implications rather than explicit narrative. Players express disappointment over the lack of an overarching plot and meaningful character development, with many describing the storytelling as shallow and poorly executed. Overall, the narrative aspect is criticized for its lack of direction and depth, leaving players unsatisfied.
- “Acm doesn’t have a plot — it’s pretty much just you (more or less faceless male visual novel protagonist) and her (unnamed, but probably not because she doesn’t have a name — she just refuses to tell you what it is) and the machine, which is truly a cursed object.”
- “Instead of explicit storytelling, the game relies on implications: logs, behavioral quirks of the machine, and environmental hints.”
- “One problem I have with this game is that I expected the transformations to have some more important effect on a larger overarching story, but there is no overarching story.”
- “An interesting concept that, however, heavily lacks direction, any story, and depth.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to achieve 100% completion or access certain content. While the game has appealing art and a dedicated development team, the lengthy cooldowns for hints and the challenge of finding specific items contribute to a frustrating experience for many. Overall, the grind is seen as a barrier to fully enjoying the game.
- “A bit grindy and finding every piece can be trying at times, but otherwise a decent and enjoyable game.”
- “Devs definitely care about the game and the community; it's well done but it's tedious.”
- “I really want to like this game, but it feels very tedious for little reward.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is a complex blend of absurdity, dark humor, and unsettling themes, including bodily autonomy and psychological instability. While some players appreciate the mix of cute and horror elements, others find the frequent shifts in tone jarring. Despite rough animations, the emotional weight of the scenes enhances their impact, making them resonate beyond mere sexual content.
- “Some interactions are absurd or darkly funny, while others are deeply unsettling, touching on themes of bodily autonomy, self-destruction, and psychological instability.”
- “There is so much weirdness mixed in with the adorable, and then there's all the egregiously intense moments that elevated my heart rate and made me feel genuinely sick.”
- “Plus, while the animations for the scenes are rougher than expected, the scenes themselves feel more emotionally tied to both the narrative and the transformation, which adds to the impact of each scene beyond mindless content.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Character development in the game has been marred by controversy, as the creator has been accused of plagiarizing character designs from independent artists, including underage characters. While some players found inspiration in the designs, the overall sentiment is overshadowed by the creator's dismissive response to the allegations, leading to disappointment among fans.
- “It really gave me some ideas for character design, and I'll take that as an absolute win.”
- “While I was initially excited for this game, I then learned that the creator blatantly plagiarized a lot of character designs from independent creators (including characters that are explicitly underage) and when confronted about it publicly was incredibly rude and condescending.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's stability is mixed, with some users reporting bugs that can disrupt gameplay, particularly affecting the hint system. However, others have noted a lack of glitches, indicating that experiences may vary. Overall, while the game has its issues, it remains enjoyable for many players.
- “The game runs smoothly without any glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
- “The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “This freezes you out of the remainder of the hint system.”
- “This game is kind of buggy, but I love it so much. I always knew Scramble was missing something for me to be interested in it... turns out that thing was just hentai, lol.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is its strongest asset, characterized by a consistent and subdued tone that enhances the impact of its more unusual moments. The effective audio design further enriches this immersive experience, creating a compelling environment throughout the game.
- “The game’s strongest asset is its atmosphere.”
- “Combined with the audio design, the atmosphere remains consistent throughout the experience.”
- “This restraint allows the game’s stranger moments to land with more impact, as they interrupt an otherwise subdued atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is rated 7/10, indicating a solid level of enjoyment in revisiting the content, though it may not offer enough variety or incentives to keep players engaged for extended periods.