Anomaly Exit
- March 31, 2024
- ExamlGuy
"Anomaly Exit" is a psychological horror game that combines the spot-the-difference genre with singleplayer and multiplayer modes. Your goal is to find the normal station and escape, but you must pay attention to the subtle anomalies in the stations and avoid strange beings. The CO-OP multiplayer mode allows for a shared experience in solving the mystery of the endless train ride.
Reviews
- The game offers a thrilling experience with good scares and engaging mechanics, especially when played with friends.
- It has a unique concept with well-designed anomalies that keep players on their toes, providing a mix of fun and fear.
- The multiplayer aspect enhances the gameplay, making it a great choice for cooperative play and shared excitement.
- The game is relatively short and lacks variety, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness after a few playthroughs.
- Some players found the game too easy, with many anomalies being easy to spot, reducing the challenge.
- There are technical issues, including bugs and crashes, which can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging cooperative mechanics and atmospheric horror elements, making it a standout experience among similar titles. Players enjoy the shared excitement of discovery, though some express a desire for more variety in anomalies and locations to enhance replayability. Overall, the game is well-received for its fun multiplayer dynamics and solid execution, with minimal technical issues reported.
“The cooperative gameplay and the shared excitement of discovery really set this game apart from others of its type.”
“Overall, the game is fun to play with friends and has a pretty good gameplay to it.”
“I highly recommend this game, and for the price you can't beat a horror game with fun multiplayer mechanics.”
“Me and my friend often play horror games together and they often turn out to be quite low-quality in terms of gameplay.”
“After some gameplay sessions, you know all the anomalies; maybe adding a second or third station for players to choose from at the start would provide more variety.”
“A slightly different mechanic in that there's no counter that decreases when you make the right call; get it wrong and it's game over.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a clever blend of scary and absurd elements, creating a unique experience that balances tension with comedy. Players appreciate the funny character animations and glitches, which enhance the overall entertainment value, especially when played with friends. The combination of creepy moments and humorous situations makes for an engaging and memorable gameplay experience.
“This game is the perfect balance between absolute butthole clench scary and funny/absurd.”
“It's really entertaining for a few hours and creepy/funny in the absurdity of it all.”
“You gotta play this with friends, it's hella funny and scary at the same time.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacks replay value typical of its genre, others appreciate its surprising fun and variability, particularly due to changing features in different playthroughs. Many users highlight that the game remains engaging as long as players are not overly familiar with its anomalies.
“Very simple game with extreme replayability.”
“Zero replay value, but that's valid for all games in this genre.”
“I'll wait a bit before going back to the game to finish it, but it is quite replayable as long as you don't know by heart all the anomalies (and you can still be put on edge by some of them).”
“Even better, this is one of the few anomaly games where the default location changes numerous features on every playthrough, so it has better replay value than most.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, effectively utilizing sound and visuals to create a chilling experience. While some players appreciate the well-placed jump scares, others suggest that a more subtle approach to horror could enhance the lasting impact of the game's tension. Overall, the combination of intriguing mechanics and a haunting environment contributes to a compelling horror experience.
“The scares are very effective, thanks to the atmosphere of the subway station, and I like how it gives me the creeps with simple creepy visuals rather than relying on standard jump scares, which are very effective, by the way.”
“A nice atmospheric horror experience with some interesting mechanics to throw you off.”
“The eerie atmosphere immediately drew us in, and the well-placed jumpscares provided numerous spine-chilling moments.”
“The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
“Despite the potential for a haunting environment, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension needed to engage players.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their impressive visuals and intricate details, particularly in the design of monsters and the atmospheric setting. However, some players report frequent crashes that detract from the experience, despite attempts to adjust the graphics settings. Overall, while the visuals contribute to an effective and creepy atmosphere, technical issues may hinder enjoyment.
“The game is packed with pretty visuals and awesome details, especially the monsters and entities.”
“Great graphics and sound design.”
“The scares are very effective, thanks to the atmosphere of the subway station, and I like how it gives me the creeps with simple creepy visuals rather than relying on standard jump scares.”
“It crashes a lot. I kept sending them crash reports, but nothing happens. It's a waste of money. I kept opening and changing the quality and graphics, and it's all the same. Don't buy this game; it's a waste of money, and it will keep crashing your game no matter what.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive and engaging.”
“The character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, particularly in co-op mode, with glitches that may require lobby resets. While players appreciate that progress is not lost during resets, the overall experience can vary significantly, leading to ratings as low as 6/10 for those encountering frequent issues.
“There were a few glitches we found that resulted in the lobby needing to be reset; fortunately, you never lose any progress when you reset.”
“I think it's a solid 8/10 with friends, but depending on how unlucky you get with the glitches, I can see this being dropped to a 6/10.”
“Buggy mess, seemingly made to cash in on the anomaly hype.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is engaging enough to motivate players to pursue all achievements, indicating that it provides a compelling experience that encourages continued play.