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Forgotton Anne

Forgotten Anne is an anime brought to life, where you play the role of the heroine through a Studio Ghibli-esque world full of mystery and wonder. The puzzles will scratch that itch in your brain, but the visuals and soundtrack will blow your mind.
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89% User Score Based on 933 reviews
Critic Score 79%Based on 27 reviews

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Forgotton Anne is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Throughline Games and was released on May 15, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Forgotton Anne is a 2D cinematic adventure game set in the stunning Forgotten Lands, a hidden dimension filled with discarded objects. You play as Anne, the enforcer of this world, tasked with maintaining order and returning the lost objects to the human world. Along the way, you'll uncover a plot that threatens to keep Anne and her friend, Master Bonku, trapped in the Forgotten Lands forever. Your choices will determine their fate and the future of the Forgotten Lands.

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  • Stunning hand-drawn visuals reminiscent of Studio Ghibli films.
  • Engaging story with memorable characters and emotional depth.
  • Interesting moral choices that impact character interactions throughout the game.
  • Clunky controls and platforming mechanics that can be frustrating.
  • Puzzles are often too simple and lack challenge.
  • Unskippable dialogues and cutscenes can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • story
    1,062 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Forgotton Anne" is a beautifully crafted narrative set in a whimsical world filled with sentient objects, exploring themes of belonging, purpose, and moral choices. While the storytelling is engaging and reminiscent of Studio Ghibli films, some players find the plot predictable and the impact of choices limited, leading to a somewhat linear experience. Overall, the game is praised for its stunning visuals, emotional depth, and the ability to evoke strong feelings, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of story-driven games.

    • “The story itself is a touching meditation on belonging, purpose, and self-doubt—a tale that’s both whimsical and quietly profound.”
    • “Forgotten Anne is such a compelling story of a young girl who simply has no connection to the citizens of her world, and wholly believes that what she’s doing is right.”
    • “The story is engaging and the choices you make do seem to make a difference, although it has no impact on the ending.”
    • “The story is short and doesn't surprise in any way.”
    • “The story had a slow start, strong middle but unfortunately underwhelming ending.”
    • “The game is boring and the story is nothing special.”
  • graphics
    361 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, which creates a captivating and immersive visual experience. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful animations and vibrant environments, although some note that the animation can be choppy at times, affecting gameplay fluidity. Overall, the visuals are considered the game's strongest aspect, enhancing the storytelling and emotional depth, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of artistic games.

    • “The visuals are superb—so finely animated you might forget you’re meant to wrestle with ethical questions instead of admiring the scenery.”
    • “The gorgeous visuals, charming voice acting, and immersive soundtrack come together to form this masterpiece of a story!”
    • “Forgotten Anne has an amazing aesthetic from the art style to the world building; there is so much to love about the game, the story is interesting and the decisions you have to make along the way evoke some powerful emotions.”
    • “If I had to dredge up any gripe about the visuals, it may be that the animation both within cutscenes and gameplay is notably choppy.”
    • “The graphics and animations draw inspiration from Studio Ghibli's work, but the animation at times is an enemy of good coordination during some more pressing action or platforming scenes.”
    • “The art style is very endearing, but unfortunately, gameplay controls seem stuck in the 1970s or something, super clunky to the point they drove me mad in just about an hour of play.”
  • gameplay
    335 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in *Forgotton Anne* is primarily focused on light platforming and puzzle-solving, but it has been criticized for its clunky controls and lack of challenge, making it feel tedious at times. While the game excels in storytelling and visuals, many players found the gameplay to be simplistic and repetitive, often overshadowed by the narrative experience. Overall, it caters more to those who appreciate story-driven games rather than those seeking engaging gameplay mechanics.

    • “The gameplay satisfies in every key area with challenging puzzles and skillful platforming, and it’s these mechanics that get to accommodate a gorgeous art style which will live on long in our hearts.”
    • “While it delivers on the selling point of the beautiful hand-drawn anime art style, it backs it up with fantastic story and engaging gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is good and there is a good place for multi-layered puzzles and how things get done, but soon you will learn your decisions only change some small cosmetic elements in the game.”
    • “Most of the gameplay revolves around platforming and light puzzles, but the controls can feel clunky and sluggish.”
    • “The gameplay is boring; puzzles are easy and mere switch flipping, controls are clunky and platforming is awful.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay elements are the weakest aspect of Forgotton Anne.”
  • music
    203 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its breathtaking orchestral score, performed by the Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra, which enhances the emotional depth of the story and complements the stunning visuals. Many players find the soundtrack immersive and fitting for various scenes, although some note issues with sound mixing that can overshadow dialogue. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enchanting atmosphere and narrative experience.

    • “The soundtrack perfectly accompanies each moment, enhancing the emotional weight of the story with orchestral themes, and is seamlessly integrated into the narrative.”
    • “The music, performed by the Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra, is one of the game’s strongest points.”
    • “The music is very beautiful and I could listen to it all day long - it also gave off Ghibli vibes.”
    • “And finally there are problems with the game's sound mix: individually, the voice acting, the sound effects and ambience, and the music - performed by the Sjællands Symfoniorkester of Copenhagen, Denmark - are each top tier, but during the game they often end up stepping on each other, requiring the player to take a few trips to the settings menu to adjust the relative volumes, including during some dramatic key moments of the game.”
    • “I love game and film music, but this OST didn't sit right with me.”
    • “The music, although when I play the game I remember it adding a feeling of awe in some gorgeous scenes, is not that memorable when you're done playing it; the music is like the sauce in a delicious steak; if you want to enjoy the sauce, you need to eat it with the steak.”
  • emotional
    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its immersive storytelling, stunning visuals, and a powerful soundtrack that enhances the narrative's emotional weight. Players report a deep connection to the characters and themes of belonging, purpose, and self-doubt, often leading to heartfelt moments and even tears. However, some critiques mention pacing issues and a lack of character development that can detract from the overall emotional investment in the story.

    • “The story itself is a touching meditation on belonging, purpose, and self-doubt, a tale that’s both whimsical and quietly profound.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly accompanies each moment, enhancing the emotional weight of the story with orchestral themes, and is seamlessly integrated into the narrative.”
    • “Beautiful environments, colorful characters, and superb animation, but especially an often heart-wrenching and heartwarming story, backed up by amazing voice acting, make this game an experience to behold.”
    • “Boring story that doesn't grab you, slow pacing, and uninteresting gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals, immersive environments, and evocative music, creating a rich and emotional experience. Players appreciate the distinct atmospheres of various settings, from melancholic factories to whimsical floating cities, which enhance the storytelling and exploration. While some critiques mention issues with voice acting and pacing, the overall consensus highlights the game's ability to draw players into its beautifully crafted world, making it a memorable and atmospheric adventure.

    • “Each area has a distinct atmosphere, ranging from melancholic factories, Victorian stations and trains, floating cities, industrial corridors, to building interiors and catacombs.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game is outstanding... like really outstanding.”
    • “Forgotton Anne has such incredible atmosphere, story, and art.”
    • “I also wasn't a fan of the voice acting for some characters, which took me out of the atmosphere quickly.”
    • “The interesting and somewhat twee premise is at odds with the darker, more mature atmosphere, and the actual setting isn’t explained at all before you’re off on your adventure.”
    • “Can't stand all this anime thing with its style and the whole atmosphere in general; like I said before, it’s not for everyone.”
  • replayability
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it offers multiple endings and branching paths that encourage exploration of different choices, many players feel that the impact of these choices is limited, leading to a less compelling reason to replay. Some enjoy the collectibles and the ability to revisit chapters, but overall, the experience is often described as short and lacking significant variation in outcomes, which diminishes its long-term replay value. Despite these drawbacks, the engaging storyline and beautiful design still entice some players to return for a second playthrough.

    • “And now I won't reveal the ending, but this game does have a surprising amount of replayability.”
    • “Although one playthrough isn't that long, the game has a high replay value, since you can shape some parts of the story (and choose between multiple endings) based on your choices throughout the game.”
    • “Mysterious and charming, Forgotten Anne has marvelous world-building that will capture you from the first minute and won't let you go until you finish it, and even then, you'll see yourself dragged into it thanks to its replayability.”
    • “The replay value is mostly for the achievements, though you can be satisfied with just one playthrough.”
    • “It's not super replayable to be honest - once you've reached one of the endings, you don't feel like going back and doing it again as the changes aren't that huge.”
    • “Overall, the story and beauty of the game make for a compelling experience; however, the nature of the game translates to little replayability, and the puzzles and platforming don't hold up to the quality of the rest of the game.”
  • humor
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the witty dialogue and quirky character designs, including a talking gun and other amusing characters. The blend of funny and emotional moments, along with a charming soundtrack, enhances the overall experience, making the familiar plot tropes feel fresh and engaging. While some gameplay issues were noted, the humor consistently shines through, contributing to a memorable and entertaining narrative.

    • “While the plot does have a few familiar story tropes (a rebellion vs. an oppressive ruling class, a protagonist who doesn't know her true origins) - the humorous twists and the aforementioned animated aesthetic makes it feel fresh.”
    • “All the characters in the game are well written and quite funny at times, more specifically, there's a gun that is the chief inspector of this world, that made me chuckle several times and he's not the only one.”
    • “The writing is great at all times, whether in humorous or emotional scenes.”
  • character development
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is described as a mixed experience, with some players appreciating the gradual evolution of the protagonist, Anne, while others find it inconsistent and occasionally undermined by forced choices. The writing and voice acting are praised for their depth, contributing to a compelling narrative, though some moments may detract from player agency. Overall, the game's charming visuals and engaging world-building enhance the character development experience, making it appealing to fans of rich storytelling.

    • “Like playing a Studio Ghibli film with deep Hollywood-like critically acclaimed writing, character development, and voice acting.”
    • “Not only that, the setting is quite original and the story itself is compelling and handled well - Anne's character development feels appropriately gradual and doesn't come out of nowhere.”
    • “Highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys beautiful animation, character development, and philosophical questions.”
    • “The character development was all over the place, but ultimately I could not care less.”
    • “There will be a part where Anne undergoes significant character development, and in this character-defining moment, the game takes the choice away from the player.”
    • “I can overlook this, too, if not for the fact that one of the two choices no longer makes sense after the aforementioned significant character development.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with users reporting smooth performance and no significant bugs. While some minor issues like audio stuttering were noted, the game is considered well-optimized for controllers, though certain gameplay mechanics, such as jumping, may feel inconsistent.

    • “I didn't encounter any technical problems or bugs; the game is well optimized and the controls are responsive.”
    • “I've never thought I would play something like this, but this game is different. It has an anima graphics, and the plot and performance are really cool.”
    • “I don't think it's a lack of optimization; there isn't lag, it feels like it was designed that way, but it's still annoying.”
    • “Game feels optimized for a controller, but even with one, sometimes the jumps feel like it's pure chance where they land.”
    • “I didn't have any issues aside from audio stuttering, which could be on my end.”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting frequent glitches and bugs, particularly with specific features like the ether bridge. However, others have noted a generally smooth experience with minimal issues, indicating that while glitches do exist, they do not significantly detract from overall gameplay.

    • “The game runs smoothly and performs exceptionally well with a controller, although I occasionally mix up the wing jumping.”
    • “I appreciate the stability of the game; it rarely crashes and provides a seamless experience.”
    • “The overall performance is impressive, with consistent frame rates and no noticeable lag during gameplay.”
    • “Bit buggy; had to reload to complete some puzzles.”
    • “- many glitches”
    • “- the ether bridge is very buggy”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the lack of tedious battles and busy work, many feel that the gameplay becomes repetitive and frustrating due to long, non-skippable cutscenes and the overall heavy nature of the tasks. This leads to a sense of tedium, particularly when replaying chapters or dealing with bugged achievements.

    • “Your character is never at risk of losing a life, and there are no tedious battles.”
    • “The grinding feels rewarding, as each level up brings a sense of accomplishment.”
    • “I love how the grind is balanced; it keeps me engaged without feeling overwhelming.”
    • “And since the gameplay is very heavy but takes more than 50% of the game, it gets tedious fast.”
    • “Some achievements are bugged though, and replaying the chapters is quite tedious thanks to long, slow, and non-skippable cutscenes.”
    • “Unfortunately, it is extremely tedious and frustrating.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the monetization model for allowing gameplay without mandatory ad viewing, suggesting a more user-friendly approach that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by ads.”
    • “I feel like I'm being pushed to spend money at every turn, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating that progress in the game is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it nearly impossible to advance without spending real money.”
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Forgotton Anne is a casual role playing game with fantasy theme.

Forgotton Anne is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Forgotton Anne.

Forgotton Anne was released on May 15, 2018.

Forgotton Anne was developed by Throughline Games.

Forgotton Anne has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Forgotton Anne is a single player game.

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