AnyWay!

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Do you like parkour? Dashing retro times? AnyWay! Try yourself on an unsuccessful journey in the role of Joy, feel the burden of parkour! A small, but exciting adventure Joy will not make you relax, not for you, not for your friends!

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Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 464 reviews

gameplay28 positive mentions

story10 negative mentions

The game offers an easy way to unlock 5000 achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
It features a variety of items that can be traded on the Steam marketplace, adding an extra layer of engagement.
The retro graphics and parkour mechanics provide a nostalgic and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.

The game is poorly optimized, causing significant lag and making it unplayable for many users.
There is a lack of clear instructions or tutorials, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics.
The numerous achievements can become overwhelming and annoying, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
58 mentions
48 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, challenging mechanics and innovative level design, appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers. Players appreciate the retro platformer style, parkour elements, and a plethora of achievements, although some find the difficulty level frustrating. Overall, the game offers a mix of engaging challenges and unique mechanics, though opinions vary on its depth and replayability.
- “With its fast-paced gameplay and challenging levels, it is sure to provide hours of entertainment for both casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
- “Innovative mechanics, challenging levels, and endless replayability make this game one of the best representatives of the puzzle genre.”
- “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is smooth and responsive.”
- “Not many players have even passed the first level as there is an aggravating mechanic where you have to swing from vine to vine.”
- “Just start the game, turn it off and wait about an hour until all the achievements fall out; over time, items will fall into the inventory for these actions, that's actually the whole gameplay.”
- “If you like meaningless trophies that no one else cares about, then this game is for you; actual gameplay?”
graphics
44 mentions
36 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are primarily described as charming and retro-inspired, featuring pixel art that evokes nostalgia and complements the gameplay. While some users appreciate the modest and cute aesthetic, others suggest improvements, noting that the graphics are generally well-received and enhance the overall experience. The combination of simple 2D visuals and a catchy soundtrack contributes to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the indie platformer genre.
- “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is smooth and responsive.”
- “Pixel graphics and great soundtracks look cozy and evoke childhood memories.”
- “I can advise the admins to make the graphics even better; otherwise, everything is great.”
- “The game is created in a pixel art style, which gives it a unique and retro feel.”
- “🔲 Graphics don't matter in this game.”
music
42 mentions
48 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy and nostalgic qualities, enhancing the retro-inspired graphics and gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the soundtrack as a fitting accompaniment to the minimalistic pixel art, some express disappointment that the music is not included with the game and must be purchased separately. Overall, the soundtrack is described as enjoyable, with a mix of good musical accompaniment that evokes childhood memories, although a few users noted issues with accessing the soundtrack.
- “The retro-inspired graphics and catchy soundtrack add to the overall charm of the game.”
- “Quite a hardcore toy, a platformer that will tighten not only the plot, but also amazing soundtracks.”
- “Pixel graphics and great soundtracks look cozy and evoke childhood memories.”
- “Simply put, the reborn version is no better; the data download makes the archived version sluggish. Nothing of the game has actually been transferred to the reborn version, and there is no music as the trailer hints in either version, which is also extra DLC.”
- “Also, the game does not come with a soundtrack; you have to purchase it.”
- “Just filling noises/no music.”
story
30 mentions
10 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The consensus among users is that the game lacks a coherent story, with many describing it as having "no story" or being akin to playing a game like Temple Run, which is not story-driven. While some reviews mention high-quality graphics and design, they do not attribute any narrative depth to the experience. Overall, the game's storytelling aspect is widely criticized as non-existent.
- “It has everything, graphics, plot and design at the highest level.”
- “epic story”
- “like playing temple runners for the story”
- “Playing the game is awkward and finicky at best with no story or clues as to what you're doing.”
- “✅ this game has no story”
- “✅ 0 (no story)”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its extensive achievement system, featuring around 5000 achievements that can be unlocked passively through gameplay, making it ideal for achievement farming. However, many players note that the grinding required can be excessive, suggesting that it may feel like a second job.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “An excellent game for farming achievements, and there are as many as 5000 of them. You don’t even need to do anything; they are completed by themselves, you just need to play.”
- “Recommended for game farming.”
replayability
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its innovative mechanics and challenging levels, contributing to its high replayability, making it a standout in the puzzle genre. Players find it nearly infinitely replayable, enhancing its long-term appeal.
- “Innovative mechanics, challenging levels, and endless replayability make this game one of the best representatives of the puzzle genre.”
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost)”
- “Innovative mechanics, challenging levels, and endless replayability make this game one of the best representatives of the puzzle genre.”
optimization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users highlighting significant performance issues, noting that they achieve higher FPS in other titles. Conversely, a few players found it well-optimized and not demanding on their systems, suggesting a disparity in experiences. Overall, the consensus leans towards poor optimization, making it feel unworthy of its price.
- “Well optimized, not demanding on the computer.”
- “It's poorly optimized; the fact that I can get an overall higher FPS in games like Titanfall® 2, Trepang2, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®, etc. is saying something.”
- “Poorly optimized achievement farm that is just not worth its price.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a charismatic protagonist whose humor adds charm to the challenging levels, making it a must-play for fans of both genres. Players appreciate her kind and funny personality, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Its challenging levels, with humor, and charismatic protagonist make it a must-play for fans of both genres.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that prevent gameplay, such as links opening in Safari instead of functioning properly within the game. Additionally, the lack of instructions contributes to a frustrating experience, making it difficult for players to understand how to play.
- “It's really buggy; I can't play certain characters because when I click on them, it opens Safari with a weird symbol. There are no instructions, and I spent over an hour trying to figure out how to play, but I still couldn't.”
- “The game is extremely unstable. I often encounter crashes and glitches that make it unplayable.”
- “I experience frequent disconnections and lag, which ruins the overall experience. Stability is a major issue.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is particularly appealing to fans of pixel art and parkour, creating an engaging environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “This game will appeal to lovers of parkour and the atmosphere of pixel games.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players have expressed that the game evokes strong emotional responses, describing it as both "cool" and "heartbreaking." Many feel a deep connection to the narrative, with some stating it fulfills a long-held desire for a game that resonates with them on a personal level.
- “Hello everyone, I found a very cool, heartbreaking game which, after playing for 2 hours, I realized was the one I wanted all my life.”