The Anomalous Hour

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In "The Anomalous Hour," explore a deserted subway station armed with your camera, documenting any anomalies you find as you search for an escape. This short horror-themed adventure game challenges you to keep your eyes open and capture the strange occurrences around you, providing a chilling and exciting experience for players. Streaming and monetization are permitted, with the simple request to include the game's name and a link to the Steam page in the video's description.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

Innovative gameplay with a unique photography mechanic that enhances the horror experience.
Great value for the price, offering a good amount of content and replayability.
Engaging atmosphere with a variety of clever and sneaky anomalies that keep players on their toes.

Some players found the game to be shallow and more like a tech demo than a full game.
Frustrating sudden chases and difficult-to-find anomalies can detract from the overall experience.
Graphics and sound could use more polish, and some players felt the gameplay lacked clear direction.

gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an engaging camera mechanic that enhances the horror experience with its eerie atmosphere, but it suffers from a lack of clarity and satisfaction due to confusing achievements and a short overall playtime. While the photography elements and setting are captivating, the game could benefit from improved graphics, sound, and a more polished gameplay direction. Overall, it offers simple mechanics and good optimization, making it accessible but not particularly challenging.
- “The camera mechanic was nice, as it gives you more of an interest and even sometimes a spook of what anomalies you find throughout the station.”
- “It hooks you with its cool photography mechanics and a creepy subway setting that really sets the mood for a horror adventure.”
- “Good optimization, simple gameplay mechanics, not too challenging.”
- “It gives constant chills, but it's not really satisfying due to the gameplay and the weird achievements that don't seem to make any sense.”
- “Completed in around 15-30 minutes of gameplay, but it took me 3 hours to get all the anomalies.”
- “That said, it could use a bit more polish on the graphics and sound, and a clearer direction in its gameplay to really nail the experience.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized and stable, with minimal glitches or bugs reported. Players appreciate the straightforward gameplay mechanics, which contribute to a smooth overall experience.
- “The game is optimized and stable; there aren't many glitches or bugs.”
- “Good optimization with a simple gameplay mechanism that isn't too challenging.”
graphics
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, though some users feel they could benefit from additional polish. There are also suggestions for improvements in sound and gameplay direction to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking, with vibrant colors and detailed environments.”
- “The graphics create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “That said, it could use a bit more polish on the graphics and sound, and a clearer direction in its gameplay to really nail the experience.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, particularly for players interested in completing all achievements and exploring its full content, making it a worthwhile experience for its price.
- “This game took me a bit over an hour because I'm not the quickest, but for the price, it's definitely worth the time. It has great replayability if you want to grab all the achievements and see everything the game has to offer.”
- “The replayability in this game is fantastic! Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple playthroughs with different choices and outcomes. It keeps the experience fresh and exciting every time!”
- “This game took me a bit over an hour to complete, but for the price, it's definitely worth the time. It has some replayability if you want to grab all the achievements and see everything the game has to offer.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's not much incentive to play again. The lack of different endings or significant choices really limits its replayability.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, I found that after completing it once, there wasn't enough variety in gameplay to make me want to go back for a second playthrough.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere effectively evokes a strong sense of liminal space, creating an unsettling feeling of being watched that enhances the overall experience. Players report a deep immersion in this eerie environment, contributing to the game's tension and intrigue.
- “Nice game, I felt the atmosphere of the liminal space so much that I often felt like something is watching me (and yes, something is watching me).”