Anuchard

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Anuchard is a single-player fantasy role-playing game, where players enter a dangerous Dungeon to defeat the five treacherous Guardians of the lost kingdom of Anuchard. Generations have passed since the Anuchardian paradise fell, and only the Chosen One, the Bellwielder, can take up the Audros Bell and restore peace to the island above. With a good story and immersive world-building, Anuchard offers a captivating experience for players.

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Play Modes

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

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

story27 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Charming art style and engaging soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
Simple yet satisfying gameplay with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving.
Decent story with emotional depth and character interactions that add to the game's charm.

Combat and puzzles can feel repetitive and overly simplistic, lacking variety and challenge.
Linear progression with a frustrating amount of backtracking and limited save options.
Dialogue-heavy sections can be tedious, with some writing feeling clunky or poorly localized.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
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The story of Anuchard is a bittersweet narrative that explores themes of grief, human greed, and emotional connections, often resonating with players through its engaging characters and world-building. While some find the plot predictable and cliché, many appreciate its charm, humor, and the depth revealed through side quests, making it a captivating experience despite its linearity. Overall, the storytelling is well-received, with a mix of lightheartedness and darker implications that keep players invested throughout the game.
- “Wrapped within this tidy package is a bittersweet story about surviving tragedy and how we deal with the grief of knowing one's own god wouldn't save them.”
- “The art and sound design of this game is lovely, the story hits a good amount of sad family ties and the ending just sings to a sweet spot I have for these types of stories.”
- “This game was a masterpiece of storytelling within its own world.”
- “It's badly made with a plethora of problems from the lackluster and uninspiring story, highly mediocre and unpleasant gameplay, and outright terrible technical implementation.”
- “To be honest, the story is boring.”
- “Don't play it for the story though, you'll probably be disappointed.”
gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
69%
7%
The gameplay of Anuchard is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, featuring a mix of dungeon exploration, light combat, and orb-based puzzles. While some players appreciate the charming visuals and addictive gameplay loop, many criticize the lack of depth, variety, and polish, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, it offers a casual experience suitable for newcomers, but may disappoint those seeking more complex mechanics or engaging combat.
- “I found the gameplay to be simple yet satisfying; the visuals are gorgeous, and the soundtrack is still stuck in my head.”
- “The gameplay loop involves solving puzzles to activate locks on doors to progress to the next area.”
- “Everyone else can expect a solid action RPG with beautiful pixel graphics and animations that focus on worldbuilding, accessibility, and fun gameplay, unlike many of its genre peers.”
- “The game could use some combat variety and a run button; the gameplay gets old fast.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
49%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming art style and nostalgic pixel graphics reminiscent of classic titles, while others criticize the visuals as outdated and lacking in quality. Some players appreciate the unique aesthetic and engaging animations, though glitches and simplistic designs detract from the overall experience for others. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for some, but a point of contention for those seeking more contemporary graphical fidelity.
- “The art style spoke to me from the very first moments, and the story focus was a nice change of pace.”
- “This has all the visual and audio charm of an old school SNES Zelda-like game with an amazing art style and great storyline which keeps you engaged and is really fun to play.”
- “I found the gameplay to be simple yet satisfying, the visuals are gorgeous, and the soundtrack is still stuck in my head.”
- “Cringe visuals.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
36%
12%
The music in the game has received high praise for its emotional depth and composition, with many players finding it to be a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While some reviews noted a mix of quality in the tracks, the majority appreciated the blend of 8-bit and modern styles, as well as the effective use of contextual changes in the soundtrack. Overall, the music is described as memorable and integral to the game's charm, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “The soundtrack was very well composed!”
- “On the other hand, the music fascinated me; I found it to be one of the most powerful points of the experience!”
- “A wonderful game from start to finish, with an amazing soundtrack and super charming art style.”
- “The music... well, there's some for one they implemented contextual changes on the music which is great, and second, in my opinion, there are good tracks as well as... not so good?”
- “Music: average”
- “This music?”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting the witty dialogue, amusing character interactions, and the charm of quirky characters like the bellwielders. Despite some gameplay shortcomings, the humor enhances the overall experience, making even the less enjoyable aspects more bearable. The blend of funny writing and entertaining character dynamics contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “My favorite part of the game by far are the bellwielders; they are actually funny and make everything better.”
- “This installment offers us a fairly linear but entertaining adventure, with a story full of humor and emotional moments alike.”
- “The writing, the art, the music, the combat, and the puzzle are really well executed, not to mention each of the characters have funny names and ways of talking.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, players appreciate that the game avoids excessive grinding, offering a reasonable length and some enjoyable hidden discoveries. However, some find the lack of a map and tedious NPC dialogue detracts from the experience, while others criticize the simplicity of puzzles and the frequency of combat.
- “The grinding in this game is well-balanced, providing a satisfying sense of progression without feeling tedious.”
- “I appreciate that the grind is meaningful, with rewards that make the effort feel worthwhile.”
- “The game offers just the right amount of grinding, allowing for exploration and discovery without overwhelming the player.”
- “Finding objectives is tedious without a map and waypoint; NPC dialogue is too wordy, and puzzles are on the simple side.”
- “Terrible writing; combat is too frequent and simple, and puzzles can get tedious.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a linear adventure that blends humor with emotional moments, particularly during dungeon exploration aimed at restoring Anuchard and saving villagers. While some players found the emotional depth and character attachment lacking, others appreciated the warmth and depth of the emotional narratives, making it a highlight alongside the music.
- “This installment offers us a fairly linear but entertaining adventure, with a story full of humor and emotional moments alike, and where we’ll have to enter dungeons in search of restoring Anuchard to its original state, and save the villagers in the process.”
- “These moments are usually quite emotional, or at least they were for me, and it was the aspect I enjoyed most about the game besides the music.”
- “They offer so much more depth and the emotional stories they contain lend so much warmth to the story.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with most players reporting a smooth experience. However, some users have noted occasional visual glitches, such as misplaced artifacts and animations, though these do not significantly impact gameplay.
- “The visuals are very nice, although sometimes there are weird glitches, like lines and artifacts out of place in some animations or environments.”
- “Throughout the game, I didn't encounter any glitches apart from a single misplaced floor panel that I could go under.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a laid-back and chill vibe, which contrasts with the in-game stress, making the experience enjoyable despite simplistic combat. The rich lore enhances this relaxed ambiance, contributing to an overall engaging environment.
- “The combat is simplistic and it's pretty easy, but the lore and chill atmosphere really made it worth it to me.”
- “It's got a nice laid-back atmosphere where, although in fiction you are under huge stress, it doesn't feel like anything is too pressing.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is praised for its unique and creative pixel art designs, which effectively convey personality even without facial features. The distinct color palettes and imaginative character designs contribute to an engaging visual experience.
- “The character designs and palettes are quite unique, and it's interesting how well the characters worked without faces.”
- “Very cool pixel art with fun and creative character designs.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them on any meaningful level.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of growth in the characters; they seem to remain static throughout the game.”
- “The backstories provided for the characters are underwhelming and fail to add any real substance to their personalities.”