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Anuchard

If you can overlook some flaws, Anuchard is a short and engaging, albeit simple, action RPG adventure.
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76%Game Brain Score
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grinding, stability
79% User Score Based on 95 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

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Anuchard is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by stellarNull and was released on April 21, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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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story29 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Anuchard features a unique and charming art style that stands out, with beautiful pixel graphics and engaging character designs.
  • The game offers a fun and simple combat system that, while basic, has enough nuance to keep players engaged, along with enjoyable puzzles.
  • The story is light-hearted and filled with humor, providing a delightful narrative experience that resonates with players.
  • The combat can feel clunky and simplistic, with context-sensitive controls leading to frustrating moments during battles.
  • There is an excessive amount of dialogue that can slow down the pacing of the game, making it tedious for players who prefer more action.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and a lack of autosave, which can lead to frustrating experiences when trying to progress.
  • story
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its emotional depth and engaging themes of grief and survival, while others criticize it for being predictable and cliché. Many found the narrative enjoyable and well-integrated with gameplay, despite some noting pacing issues and a lack of emotional attachment to characters. Overall, the game offers a blend of humor and darker implications, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate story-driven gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “The plot is really stupid and predictable.”
    • “To be honest, the story is boring.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Anuchard is generally described as simplistic and lacking in variety, with many reviewers noting that it feels basic and unpolished, particularly in combat mechanics. While the game features a mix of dungeon exploration and town-building elements, it often prioritizes dialogue and cutscenes over engaging gameplay, leading to a repetitive experience. Despite its charming visuals and some enjoyable puzzle mechanics, players seeking depth and complexity may find the gameplay unsatisfying.

    • “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 gameplay is very bland and lacks any sort of variety, and it seems to take a backseat anyway to the cutscenes, conversations, and walking from one conversation to another.”
    • “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, 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
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and charming visuals reminiscent of retro pixel art, which enhances the overall experience. However, some players criticize the lack of detail in character designs and the presence of graphical glitches, leading to a perception of low-quality visuals. Overall, while the art style is a standout feature for many, it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those who prefer contemporary graphics.

    • “The art style stands out for me as being the main draw because it's so unique.”
    • “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.”
    • “A wonderful game from start to finish, with an amazing soundtrack and super charming art style.”
    • “The graphics are okay, the story was a little cliché but, fair enough.”
    • “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
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its emotional depth and compelling composition. Reviewers noted the effective blend of 8-bit and modern sounds, as well as the contextual changes that enhance the gameplay experience. While some opinions varied, the overall sentiment highlights the soundtrack as a standout feature that complements the game's beautiful visuals and engaging mechanics.

    • “The rhythmic, plinky plonky sounds that feature in every audio element of the game in addition to the soundtrack create a sensory offering that I found very compelling.”
    • “The soundtrack was very well composed!”
    • “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
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently praised for its light-hearted and charming writing, which enhances the overall experience. Players enjoy the witty dialogue and amusing character interactions, particularly highlighting the comedic elements brought by the bellwielders. Despite some gameplay shortcomings, the humor effectively elevates the narrative and keeps the adventure entertaining.

    • “The writing is light-hearted, funny, and definitely adds a lot of charm to the character of the game.”
    • “My favorite part of the game by far are the bellwielders; they are actually funny and make everything better.”
    • “The writing, the art, the music, the combat, and the puzzle are really well executed, not to mention each of the characters has funny names and a unique way of talking.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal, with no grindy achievements and a reasonable length. However, some aspects, such as tedious objectives without clear navigation and overly wordy NPC dialogue, contribute to a sense of monotony. While the combat is frequent and simple, it can detract from the overall experience.

    • “The grinding in this game is well-balanced, providing just the right amount of challenge without feeling tedious.”
    • “I appreciate that the grind is meaningful, rewarding players with valuable resources and upgrades.”
    • “The game offers a satisfying grind that keeps you engaged, with plenty of opportunities for exploration and discovery.”
    • “These aren't difficult, just tedious.”
    • “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; puzzles can get tedious.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a linear adventure that blends humor with emotional moments, particularly during quests to restore Anuchard and save villagers. While some players found the emotional depth lacking in character attachment, others appreciated the warmth and depth of the stories, 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

    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 it has some 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

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a laid-back and chill vibe, which contrasts with the in-game stress, creating an enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the rich lore that enhances this relaxed environment, making the simplistic combat feel worthwhile.

    • “The combat is simplistic and 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

    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.”
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Anuchard is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Anuchard is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Anuchard.

Anuchard was released on April 21, 2022.

Anuchard was developed by stellarNull.

Anuchard has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Anuchard is a single player game.

Similar games include Ocean's Heart, Eastward, Phoenotopia: Awakening, Death's Door, Moonlighter and others.