Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne is a 2D cinematic adventure game set in a beautifully hand-animated world where objects come to life. As Anne, you have the power to control these forgotlings and must navigate through this unique realm to uncover the truth behind your existence and find your way back to the human world. Along the way, you'll encounter challenging puzzles, memorable characters, and must make tough decisions that will impact the story's outcome.

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,558 reviews

story716 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and beautiful animation, reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli film.
The storyline is engaging and emotionally impactful, with choices that affect the outcome.
The voice acting and soundtrack enhance the immersive experience, making it feel like a playable movie.

The controls can be clunky and unresponsive at times, making gameplay frustrating.
The game requires a purchase after a short demo, which can be disappointing for players expecting a free experience.
There are occasional bugs and performance issues, particularly on certain devices.

story
1,030 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its depth, emotional engagement, and unique narrative structure, often compared to cinematic experiences or Studio Ghibli films. Players appreciate the intricate character development and the impact of their choices on the storyline, although some express a desire for more endings and longer gameplay. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics, immersive storytelling, and compelling music enhances the gaming experience, making it a standout title in the genre.
- “The story is amazing, the animation is good, I love the accents of all the characters.”
- “The story kept you hooked and was very well written.”
- “The story is intricate and emotional, but funny when it needs to be.”
- “The story falls apart and makes you choose evil.”
- “The story looked rather fascinating, but later everything becomes quite flat.”
- “The story is 3 stars until the end, when it's a 1 star.”
graphics
569 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the stunning visuals, beautiful art style, and cinematic quality that rivals console games. The hand-drawn artwork and animation are frequently highlighted as exceptional, contributing to an immersive experience that feels akin to watching an animated film. However, some players noted that the graphics can be demanding on devices, leading to occasional performance issues.
- “The graphics and cinematics blew me away.”
- “The artwork is beautiful and hand-drawn, which alone would make the game a worthy experience.”
- “The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is great, and the storyline is such a good idea for a video game.”
- “The graphics and sounds are lagging during the cutscenes.”
- “I'd give 5 stars, but occasionally the graphics start jumping and strobing.”
- “Only downside is that even on my new phone it runs slowly, even on low graphics.”
gameplay
191 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and beautiful graphics, creating an immersive experience that complements the strong narrative. However, some players noted issues with sensitivity in controls, linearity, and occasional frustrating mechanics, particularly during platforming sections. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and visually stunning, minor technical flaws and a desire for more depth in mechanics were common points of critique.
- “The game is gorgeous, the visuals are astounding, the voice acting is perfect, the gameplay is engaging.”
- “Amazing hand-drawn animation combined with an elaborate story and excellent gameplay!”
- “Incredible mix of animation and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is too linear.”
- “Absolutely stunning game, my only complaint is the gameplay is slightly dull and at times irritating, especially near the end.”
- “The controls are slow and stuck to achieve the precision of the gameplay.”
music
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its beauty, emotional depth, and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. The soundtrack, combined with excellent voice acting and stunning graphics, creates an immersive experience that draws players into the story. Overall, the audio elements are considered top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “Beautiful, amazing soundtrack and story, everything you would expect from the people behind Final Fantasy.”
- “The voice acting is perfect and the soundtrack is just phenomenal.”
- “The music, the gameplay, the story, it's awesome; it gives me Studio Ghibli vibes.”
- “The music is so laggy as well and it was just awful.”
- “Music is distorted.”
- “Overwhelming music and dialogue delivery.”
emotional
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players reporting that it made them cry due to its touching story, heartwarming art, and impactful character development. Reviewers highlight the balance of humor and sadness, intricate storytelling, and the emotional roller-coaster experienced throughout the gameplay. Overall, the game is described as a masterpiece that leaves a lasting emotional impression, with many expressing a desire for a sequel.
- “It features a touching story with simple platforming and puzzles.”
- “The storyline pulls you for an emotional ride the entire way.”
- “One of the best heart touching perfect games that I have ever played, now after completing it I miss all characters so much.”
monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is largely praised for being free of microtransactions and ads, which enhances the overall experience for players. While some users express a willingness to pay for the game, there are mixed feelings about the lack of a free option with ads, as some believe it could have been a more sustainable business model. Overall, the absence of intrusive monetization tactics is seen as a significant positive aspect of the game.
- “No microtransactions, no ads.”
- “I always really appreciate a game that has no ads or in-game purchases.”
- “It's a real game (no microtransactions) with a great poetic story and clever puzzles.”
- “I have no problem paying for games, even $10, but I think it is a little disingenuous to advertise it as a free-to-play game with in-app purchases and then drop it on you after chapter 1.”
- “As developers, you could add an in-game purchase system to buy some hints, collectables, or boosters, but not letting us continue playing unless we pay?”
- “I wish you could have made this game free with ads; I would have played.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, driven by a captivating soundtrack, fluid animation, and strong voice acting. Players feel deeply engaged in the fictional world, with many noting that the combination of visuals and audio creates a compelling and mysterious environment. Overall, the atmosphere significantly enhances the gaming experience, making it both beautiful and addictive.
- “The background music adds an atmosphere of mystery, and the voice acting really helps you immerse in the story!”
- “Amazing soundtrack and atmosphere.”
- “Great graphics, simple to understand game mechanics, awesome voice acting and soundtrack; creates a very cool atmosphere.”
- “Most of the atmosphere created is because of the soundtrack.”
- “The background music adds an atmosphere of mystery, and the voice acting really helps you immerse in the story.”
- “This atmosphere and full diving into this fictional world just hit so hard.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent bugs, lag, and freezing issues that significantly impact gameplay. While some players enjoyed the overall experience, they noted that glitches often required restarts or caused frustrating interruptions, particularly with controls and startup performance. Overall, the game's stability issues have led to lower ratings, with players expressing hope for future fixes.
- “But it lags badly and freezes most of the time.”
- “Unfortunately, I did experience some glitches in the game, but they're gone with a simple restart.”
- “Would give it a zero because it's so buggy on the phone and I actually paid for it.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting performance issues such as stuttering and high CPU/GPU usage, even on newer devices. While some players find it runs smoothly on higher-end phones, others experience significant slowdowns and control sensitivity problems, indicating a need for better optimization across various specifications. Overall, there is hope for future updates to improve performance, especially for mid-range devices.
- “I have only played the demo part, but this game looks and runs smoothly.”
- “Art style is wonderful, and the performance runs smoothly.”
- “Amazing even on a mid-spec phone Moto G7 Power; needs little optimization, hopefully will come in future updates. Nice work!”
- “Only downside is that even on my new phone it runs slowly, even on low graphics.”
- “Fun game but a bad port, stuttering & overly sensitive controls.”
- “Lots of performance issues, 100% CPU, 100% GPU, 20 FPS.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, primarily due to the impact of player choices on the story and multiple endings. Many reviewers appreciate the ability to experience different outcomes, making it a compelling option for players seeking varied gameplay. However, some users feel that certain sections may lack sufficient replay appeal, particularly after specific checkpoints.
- “Other than this, the game is beautiful, with a great story, and high replay value.”
- “There’s even replay value, as your actions change the story, and I believe there are 2 different endings.”
- “The choices can cause different outcomes, so there's a replayability factor - which is always nice in a game like this.”
- “The game doesn't have enough replayability appeal for me to play it over and over again from the save point after the train station.”
- “There is definitely replay value, and most of the puzzles are pretty clear in their solution - just executing that solution can be challenging.”
- “Without giving away too much, the choices you make do count (there's the replay value) and can change the ending.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often citing the lack of manual saves and cumbersome controls as contributing factors. While some enjoy the overall experience, the constant clicking and monotonous tasks may deter those who dislike tedious gameplay.
- “Without a manual save, this game has become tedious.”
- “Game was fun, but if you don't like tedious stuff and constant clicking, then this isn't for you.”
- “I want to play it and like it, but the controls make it too tedious for me.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that the character development in the game is exceptional, with praise for the elegant integration of animation, character design, and storyline. Players appreciate the high-quality graphics and voice acting, which enhance the overall narrative experience. Overall, the character development is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Animation, character design, backgrounds, game map layout, camera movement, voice acting, and the storyline were all elegantly done.”
- “The character design and storyline are both amazing.”
- “Great story and character development.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as both hilarious and well-timed, effectively balancing emotional moments with comedic relief. Players appreciate the intricate story that elicits laughter and tears, making it enjoyable for both adults and children.
- “The story is intricate and emotional, but funny when it needs to be.”
- “This will sound mad, but the game made me laugh and also cry at times.”
- “The kids loved it so much; they were just laughing at the end.”