Anura

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Anura is a single player platformer game. It was developed by GunginStudio and was released on October 9, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In “Anura” you are Don Rano, a frog with the mission to cross the swamp jumping from platform to platform, dodging obstacles and using bubbles to propel himself as far as possible. Thanks to his bubble-blower, you will be able to create bubbles that will help you get to places you didn't think you would be able to reach Use bubbles to jumpEven if some platforms seem far away, you can use the b…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

Unique and fresh bubble-creation mechanic adds depth and fun to the platforming experience.
Tight, responsive controls coupled with pixel art style create a charming and satisfying gameplay flow.
Levels offer speedrun potential and multiple paths, encouraging replayability and mastery.

Difficulty spikes sharply in the last few levels with pixel-perfect jumps, which can feel frustrating and unfair to some players.
Lack of some quality-of-life features like an exit button and speedrun mode with quick restart and visible timer.
Occasional technical issues, such as random crashes and some inconsistent collision detection, detract from the experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a fun and fresh platforming experience centered around a unique bubble-creation mechanic that adds puzzle-like precision and multiple path options. While early levels allow enjoyable experimentation, the difficulty ramps up sharply in later stages, providing a challenging but rewarding experience for players who master the mechanics. Some minor clarity on bubble usage could enhance the experience, but overall the gameplay is engaging and well-designed.
- “The game starts off as a fun and interesting platformer, allowing you to discover new ways to chain the jump and bubble-spawning mechanics together, genuinely making you feel like you're breaking the game in the best of ways.”
- “However, the main mechanic - as the frog protagonist you generate and jump on bubbles to traverse the world - is fresh, fun and, like all the best precision-platformers, requires some puzzling to work out the best route across each screen.”
- “Once the last upgrade is acquired, the game really shines, because the levels feel more open since the developers created more than one path to finish the level, which at first might seem difficult but once you get used to the mechanics it's cool to come and try again.”
- “Level 11 was a pain until I completely understood the mechanics, but level 29 and 30 are just hard, a nice challenge.”
- “Bubble mechanics could use a bit more info on obtaining them or perhaps even a UI element on what's available, but it's not a huge deal; figuring out how you can use them is a part of the game.”
- “The game starts off as a fun and interesting platformer, allowing you to discover new ways to chain the jump and bubble-spawning mechanics together and genuinely making you feel like you're breaking the game in the best of ways.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a charming and beautifully crafted pixel art style that perfectly complements the precise gameplay. The cute aesthetic, including delightful characters like the little frog, enhances the overall visual appeal.
- “Absolutely love the art style and the little frog character!”
- “The pixel art style is gorgeous and full of charm, perfectly matching the precise, demanding gameplay.”
- “Short and sweet platformer with a cute aesthetic.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is described as simple and unremarkable, lacking strong beauty or complexity.
- “The art, like the music, is simple, and not especially beautiful.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a great, relaxing atmosphere complemented by an excellent soundtrack, providing a calming experience unless player frustration arises.
- “The game has a great atmosphere and original soundtrack; very relaxing if you approach it calmly.”