Anomaly Collapse

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"Anomaly Collapse" is a strategy game set on a one-dimensional battlefield, where players must use tactics such as flanking and backstabbing to outmaneuver enemies. The game features a variety of "abnormalities," or power-ups, that Brenhurst with unique abilities, and allows players to build a team of furry fighters with distinct classes and powerful traits. Join the community through various social media platforms and Discord for updates and discussions.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 328 reviews

gameplay52 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

Engaging turn-based combat with a unique positioning system that encourages strategic planning.
Charming character designs and a visually appealing art style that enhances the overall experience.
High replayability with a variety of characters and synergies, making each run feel different.

The game can feel punishingly difficult, especially for new players, with a steep learning curve and reliance on RNG.
Character development is limited, with many characters feeling flat and lacking meaningful interactions.
Meta-progression can be frustrating, as players often need to lose multiple runs to unlock essential upgrades.

gameplay
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
61%
3%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of strategic mechanics and roguelike elements, offering a fun and engaging loop with a variety of character classes and modifiers that keep combat fresh. However, some players find the reliance on RNG and repetitive scenarios can lead to frustration and a lack of motivation over time. Overall, while the game has solid mechanics and appealing visuals, it may require further refinement to enhance the overall experience and reduce repetitiveness.
- “The game itself is fun and complex; there's a lot of variety in gameplay between different classes and possible anomaly builds, and that's what matters here.”
- “The gameplay loop feels nice, and no two runs are ever too similar, which is a requirement for rogue-likes.”
- “The mechanics work really well together to create a fun gameplay loop until you beat the final boss or your team gets defeated.”
- “Gameplay seemed too restrictive and reliant on RNG to be enjoyable.”
- “While I wish I could leave a positive review, I feel like most people who are interested in this game are going to be tricked by its appearance and the way the game presents itself to start, but once you hit the gameplay loop it becomes a pretty unforgiving slog of progression. Every run feels like you're just making a few steps towards a greater goal, without any real motivation to keep pulling you forward. It becomes very repetitive fast and you're forced to go through the same scenarios with the same characters to try to push their progression far enough to where they become powerful, but by that time you're bored of using them or they become unenjoyable to use because they fall into a singular playstyle.”
- “The game starts as unforgiving and interesting but quickly loses its edge as the progression contradicts the difficulty, which mostly spawns from the action economy and 'death spiral' like random mechanics that turn what should be a strategic game into a total coin flip of 'end of turn' effects which all usually stack up into you losing your characters unexpectedly, which is one of the most frustrating ways to lose a run.”
story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
85%
8%
The story in this tactical rogue-like is generally considered underwhelming, with many reviewers noting that while the game features memorable characters and an interesting setting, the narrative lacks depth and meaningful interactions. Players expressed disappointment over the flat character development and the reliance on menu-based lore rather than integrated storytelling, leading to a feeling of a missed opportunity for a more engaging narrative experience. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the story is not a strong suit and leaves much to be desired.
- “Tactical rogue-like with a banger soundtrack, memorable characters, and a clever way of storytelling.”
- “Set in a dystopian future, it mixes strategic gameplay with a deep, engaging story and some really stunning visuals.”
- “The game's character designs, illustration style, and gameplay loop have so much potential for a hard-hitting, well-written story if the dev team felt going that route, but once again, the game's still really fun and engaging otherwise.”
- “The only issue I have is the characters in-game; they can be rather flat, which is disappointing because each character has a solid backstory and personality. The problem lies in the fact that the cast rarely interacts with each other, and even then it's mostly about the objective.”
- “I wish there was more story/plot to explore as the world feels smaller and smaller the further I replayed.”
- “Lastly, I just want to say that the story is not its strongest suit, and the characters are pretty shallow and generic while you're going through the chapters.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
25%
7%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting it as a standout feature. However, some players mention that the soundtrack can become repetitive due to a limited variety of tracks. Overall, while the music is well-received, it may not be groundbreaking, and its production value has been described as somewhat cheap in certain aspects.
- “Tactical rogue-like with a banger soundtrack, memorable characters, and a clever way of storytelling.”
- “The music is great and one of the few times I actually leave it on.”
- “I have only played a little bit but I am already addicted to the brilliant gameplay loop; the music hits the theme perfectly and adds tons of atmosphere.”
- “Additionally, the music variety is quite limited, with the same few tracks playing over and over.”
- “The soundtrack isn't anything special and it kind of feels like a mobile game a bit, but I don't know why.”
- “Production value feels a bit cheap admittedly (forgettable music, no voice sfx, and meh backgrounds) but the gameplay is very good.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their pleasing art style, captivating animations, and clean visuals, particularly the character designs featuring chibi anthropomorphic figures. While many players find the aesthetic engaging and immersive, some critique certain enemy designs and environments as lacking depth and feeling budget-conscious. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and a strong artistic direction contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Set in a dystopian future, it mixes strategic gameplay with a deep, engaging story and some really stunning visuals.”
- “The aesthetic and art direction is both what brought me into it and keeps me interested.”
- “I really like the art style as well, with the chibi anthropomorphic characters facing off against strange, unsettling monsters.”
- “I was initially a little hesitant with the art style/animation style when I saw the trailer; however, having actually played the game now, I quite like the game's visual aesthetics.”
- “Endearing and captivating art style and animations.”
- “Amazing game, love the combat (which can be very deep especially with the combo attack) and art style.”
replayability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The game boasts strong replayability, with a variety of characters, skills, and unlocks that encourage multiple playthroughs. Players appreciate the strategic depth and the unique mechanics of different characters, which keep runs feeling fresh and engaging. Overall, many reviewers suggest that the game offers significant content and replay value, justifying its price.
- “The game's strategic levels and the variety of skills offer plenty of depth and replayability.”
- “I did win on my first run, but there's plenty of unlocks and replayability, and I suspect you can drop thirty hours if you want to see everything.”
- “There are enough different characters with unique mechanics that the game still has a decent amount of replayability. It's just that runs are more focused on working with slightly modified versions of what you have to begin with in different combat situations rather than on making super crazy builds or anything, at least from what I've experienced.”
- “The rogue-lite element and replayability factor comes in with the genre standard loop running, with runs always feeling different from each other based on what character you choose to start with, as well as what anomalies and events you find throughout your run.”
- “If you are able to look past these issues like I have, then this is a really fun experience that has a lot of content and replay value.”
character development
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
46%
13%
Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking, with players noting that while the character designs are visually appealing and engaging, there is minimal growth or storytelling associated with the characters throughout the gameplay. Many reviewers express a desire for deeper narratives and character arcs, especially when compared to other roguelikes like Hades that successfully integrate character development into their gameplay. Overall, the focus remains on the fun and engaging mechanics rather than on character evolution.
- “I admit it was the furry character designs that initially drew me in, but what kept me playing was the engaging team-building and combat system.”
- “The characters that you play as don't seem to have any character development while you journey through the game.”
- “I knew this was a roguelite from the start, but the game seemed to have a plot going on. I couldn't stop myself from comparing it to Hades, which is another roguelike that managed to add a lot of character development and story.”
- “The game's character designs, illustration style, and gameplay loop have so much potential for a hard-hitting, well-written story if the dev team felt going that route, but once again, the game's still really fun and engaging otherwise.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game requires grinding to enhance team capabilities and unlock items, recent patches have made the process less tedious. However, some find the grinding aspect can still feel excessive and may detract from the overall experience, particularly for those who are not fond of progression systems that demand significant time investment.
- “If you're not okay with grinding a progression system then this might not be the right roguelike for you.”
- “There is not a single effect that I have seen that does anything other than make the run harder or more tedious.”
- “With that in mind, there are some issues that make the experience more tedious than it needs to be.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, with smooth performance across various systems, including the Steam Deck, even on low power settings. However, players have noted that it can feel laggy at lower frame rates, while native refresh rates provide a significantly better experience.
- “The game runs smoothly, and it’s clear RocketPunch Games put effort into optimizing it for different systems.”
- “Performance-wise, it does feel laggy when playing it on lower FPS; I don't know why, but playing on native refresh rates is a treat. I didn’t run into any major issues.”
- “Performance-wise, it does feel laggy when playing on lower FPS. I don't know why, but playing on native refresh rates is a treat. I didn’t run into any major issues.”
- “Everything ran smoothly without any stuttering or frame drops on my Steam Deck, even on low power settings.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally good across various hardware setups, with minimal bugs or glitches reported. However, some users have experienced occasional crashes, particularly during combat, and noted issues with controller integration. Fortunately, the autosave feature mitigates the impact of these crashes by saving progress before key moments.
- “A few small flaws, controller integration is buggy, and drops randomly sometimes, and the game crashed randomly in the middle of combat (though at least autosaves to before the start of a round, so didn't lose too much).”
- “A few small flaws, controller integration is buggy, and drops randomly sometimes, and the game crashed randomly in the middle of combat (though at least autosaves to before the start of a round, so didn't lose too much).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly through engaging gameplay mechanics that allow for amusing environmental interactions and clever dodging of enemy attacks. The comedic elements enhance the overall enjoyment and creativity in gameplay.
- “It's fun to bob and weave in and out of enemy attack ranges and set up funny environmental chain reactions.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the music effectively complements the theme, significantly enhancing the overall experience. The engaging gameplay loop further contributes to the immersive environment, making it addictive for players.
- “I have only played a little bit, but I am already addicted to the brilliant gameplay loop. The music hits the theme perfectly and adds tons of atmosphere.”