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Anomaly Agent

Anomaly Agent combines its stylish presentation and addicting combat into one of the best indie experiences I've ever played.
91%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, monetization
96% User Score Based on 1,708 reviews
Critic Score 86%Based on 11 reviews

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In "Anomaly Agent," play as Agent 70 and use anomaly weapons to stop otherworldly threats. Upgrade your character, engage in melee and firearm combat, and perform acrobatic moves to evade pursuers. Your decisions will impact the story's outcome in this action-packed adventure featuring unique bosses and character development.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,708 reviews
story214 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating synthwave soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Combat mechanics are engaging and fluid, allowing for satisfying combos and fast-paced action.
  • The pixel art and humor are well-executed, contributing to a fun and entertaining atmosphere.
  • Combat can feel chaotic and unbalanced, especially when swarmed by multiple enemies, making it difficult to maintain flow.
  • The story lacks depth and can feel rushed, with some players finding the endings unsatisfying.
  • Controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustration during critical gameplay moments.
  • story
    454 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Anomaly Agent" is generally described as engaging and humorous, featuring a time-loop narrative with quirky characters and dialogue choices that add a layer of interactivity. While many players appreciate its fun and lighthearted approach, some feel the story lacks depth and could benefit from further development, particularly in character arcs and plot complexity. Overall, it offers a unique blend of action and storytelling, though opinions vary on its execution and impact.

    • “The story is unique; you essentially play as an SCP Foundation agent dealing with an anomaly.”
    • “The gameplay progression is amazing, the story is fun, and the music is a banger.”
    • “Anomaly agent is such a nice blend of good story, music, art, and gameplay, making it a delightful recipe for a brilliant game experience.”
    • “However, in terms of storytelling and character development, 'Anomaly Agent' can sometimes feel superficial.”
    • “The depth of the story and the background of the characters could have been elaborated further.”
    • “Story is honestly really not interesting at all even though they try to make a little plot twist in the end; all I thought was 'oh well this was called for and not interesting or anything that makes the story rich at all.'”
  • gameplay
    419 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Anomaly Agent" is generally well-received, praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging combat, and enjoyable platforming elements, though some players noted issues with clunky controls and repetitive enemy types. While the game offers a rich and immersive experience with a captivating soundtrack, it also suffers from a lack of variety in gameplay and occasional frustrating mechanics, particularly in platforming sections. Overall, it provides a fun and satisfying experience, especially for fans of retro aesthetics and action-platformers.

    • “Flawless soundtrack, unique style, very fun gameplay and storytelling.”
    • “The gameplay progression is amazing, the story is fun, and the music is a banger.”
    • “Anomaly agent is a wonderfully weird adventure, full of strange and interesting characters and fluid mechanics that are satisfying to execute.”
    • “Combat mechanics in this game are not suitable for a 2D action side scroller.”
    • “It makes certain key mechanics pointless and requires constant dodging (as the enemies are not synchronized) without giving a chance to build momentum.”
    • “The most disappointing part of the game is platforming; I expected more in terms of both challenge and platforming mechanics.”
  • music
    374 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Anomaly Agent" has been widely praised for its captivating synthwave soundtrack, which perfectly complements the game's cyberpunk aesthetic and enhances the overall gaming experience. Players have noted that the soundtrack is memorable, immersive, and fitting for various gameplay situations, making it a standout feature of the game. While some critiques mention occasional repetitiveness, the overall consensus is that the music significantly elevates the enjoyment and atmosphere of the game.

    • “The game has a beautiful synthwave soundtrack created by Ali Barutçuoğlu; it perfectly encapsulates the neon lights and 80s future aesthetic.”
    • “The immersive and pulsating tunes not only enhance the cyberpunk aesthetic but also play a crucial role in intensifying the gaming experience, making Anomaly Agent a must-play for both cyberpunk enthusiasts and music aficionados alike.”
    • “The music is a standout – it's got this great blend of classic and new beats that really sets the tone.”
    • “The volume and intensity of the music should have varied more with the action scenes to enhance the experience.”
    • “There is only one issue I could point out that is non-stop repetitive music which started bothering after a while.”
    • “Since I didn't like the music very much, I turned it down and continued to listen to YouTube.”
  • graphics
    145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Anomaly Agent" are characterized by a nostalgic pixel art style that effectively captures a retro aesthetic, complemented by a vibrant cyberpunk atmosphere. While many players appreciate the detailed character designs and immersive environments, some critique the graphics for lacking variety and polish, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, with a strong emphasis on the game's artistic style and its synergy with the synthwave soundtrack.

    • “The visual design of 'anomaly agent' takes players on a nostalgic journey with pixel graphics inspired by old games.”
    • “The retro feel from the pixel graphics and the cyberpunk environment along with the music makes the experience even better.”
    • “The game effortlessly combines stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, and an intriguing storyline, creating an atmosphere that keeps players hooked from start to finish.”
    • “The game world and character designs are detailed and meticulously crafted, but some players may find the graphics repetitive and lacking in variety.”
    • “The art style, while captivating at times, has many rookie mistakes; for example, when the airship descended from the sky, the model clearly looked upscaled with a scale ratio from the game engine, making it look really out of place.”
    • “Rest of the graphical design is meh.”
  • humor
    139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, entertaining character interactions, and creative references, making it a standout feature for many players. While some found the humor to be hit or miss, overall, it adds a lighthearted charm to the gameplay, enhancing the experience with memorable and often funny dialogues. Despite occasional critiques regarding the balance of humor and seriousness, the game's comedic elements are generally well-received, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “The humor and the references to other works are entertaining.”
    • “The humor was the top feature for me in this game and I had a lot of fun with the story in this manner.”
    • “The story is funny and engaging.”
    • “I really hope the jokes are not this unfunny in the original version. If they are, I will have to consider it another minus for the whole game. The German localization is terrible, as usual. I'm really uncertain if the people translating games to German nowadays are even German. I couldn't stand the German version so much that I switched to Turkish after 45 minutes of playing.”
  • atmosphere
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Anomaly Agent" is widely praised for its captivating cyberpunk aesthetics and immersive synthwave soundtrack, which enhance the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate the vibrant retro-future setting and dynamic environments, although some feel that the humor detracts from immersion. Overall, the game's atmospheric design and engaging music create a compelling backdrop that keeps players invested.

    • “Anomaly Agent stands out as a captivating cyberpunk-themed action-platformer with its atmospheric design, synthwave music, and acrobatic gameplay.”
    • “The game effortlessly combines stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, and an intriguing storyline, creating an atmosphere that keeps players hooked from start to finish.”
    • “I had difficulty immersing myself in the atmosphere of the game because it contained too much humor. Perhaps if it had been a bit more serious, it could have been more engaging for me. However, the game's humor is genuinely well-made.”
    • “The game has some weak points, but I believe that they are not big issues and the overall atmosphere compensates for them.”
    • “Good concept, various and beautiful environments that will suck you into the atmosphere with brilliant looks and music.”
  • replayability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers some replayability through multiple story paths, two endings, and a new game plus mode, but opinions are mixed regarding its effectiveness. While some players find the combat mechanics engaging and the overall experience enjoyable, others feel that the endings are underwhelming and do not significantly enhance replay value. Overall, players can expect around 8-9 hours of gameplay, but the desire to replay may vary based on individual preferences.

    • “The combat mechanics are smooth and addictive, making for great replayability.”
    • “Content-wise, you'll get about 8-9 hours of fun on normal difficulty, depending on how good you are; and you do have 2 endings and a new game plus to enhance replayability.”
    • “It's a short adventure that is enjoyable and replayable.”
    • “There appears to be replay value based on the different story paths you encounter throughout the game, as well as a new game plus that I unlocked after beating the game the first time, but the ending I did get was ultimately uneventful and underwhelming.”
    • “I was expecting multiple paths or endings that encourage replayability.”
    • “Content-wise, you'll get about 8-9 hours of fun on normal difficulty, depending on how good you are; and you do have 2 endings and a new game + to help a bit with replayability.”
  • grinding
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly during boss fights that require excessive hits to defeat while dealing significant damage in return. The final battles and certain sections, like the dance bar, are noted as especially frustrating and drawn-out, leading to a sense of exhaustion and the need for additional lives to progress.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “My only gripe is that some of the bosses could be tedious to fight because they take a ridiculous number of hits before you beat them, while they only need to get a few hits in on you to take you down.”
    • “However, towards the end of the game, the final battles were a bit tedious at best and a horrible and frustrating slog at worst.”
    • “The dance bar sections in particular were excruciatingly tedious to go through.”
  • character development
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in "Anomaly Agent" is a mixed bag; while the game features detailed character designs and an engaging choice-based dialogue system that allows players to influence the story, some players feel that the overall storytelling can be superficial. The mechanics for character development are enjoyable, but the depth of character arcs may not satisfy everyone. Overall, the game excels in humor and visual appeal, though it may lack variety in graphics.

    • “Anomaly Agent's story, combat variety, humor, and character designs are really great.”
    • “The controls are very good, and the in-game character development mechanics are very enjoyable.”
    • “However, in terms of storytelling and character development, 'Anomaly Agent' can sometimes feel superficial.”
    • “The game world and character designs are detailed and meticulously crafted, but some players may find the graphics repetitive and lacking in variety.”
    • “I enjoyed the choice-based dialogue system, allowing the player to become a part of the story and affect character development.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with users noting it runs well on the Steam Deck and is largely bug-free. However, some players have reported minor visual glitches and occasional responsiveness issues during intense combat.

    • “Bug free: 10/10 - a flawless experience.”
    • “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
    • “Bug free: 10/10 - a flawless experience.”
    • “There are some visual glitches and bugs, such as the character not responding to your button spamming in intensive combat.”
    • “Despite a few little technical glitches, this is one title worth checking out.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without bugs or significant performance issues. While it offers a solid experience, players feel it lacks emotional depth and uniqueness, making it a standard beat 'em up. Overall, it is considered a good value for its price.

    • “Definitely worth buying, the price-performance ratio is unbeatable.”
    • “Very good optimization.”
    • “Normal game, without bugs and optimization problems... but it's just a normal beat 'em up, completed without any emotions. I just don't know, there is a lack of something special.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game primarily revolves around microtransactions, which involve various in-game purchases. This model has been consistently highlighted in user reviews, indicating a significant focus on additional spending within the game.

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