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The Anomaly Experiment

57%Game Brain Score
atmosphere
gameplay, stability
92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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A Psychological Horror where you’re offered freedom by joining a trial for a new drug. The experiment is simple: enter the room, observe, and identify what has changed. Complete all tasks, and your sentence is commuted.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The Anomaly Experiment offers a unique blend of psychological horror and spot-the-difference gameplay, creating an immersive and tense experience.
  • The game features clever puzzles and a variety of threats that keep players engaged and on edge throughout their playtime.
  • The attention to detail and quality of design reflect the developer's creativity and care, making it a standout title in the indie horror genre.
  • Some players find the hard mode excessively challenging, with aggressive threats making it difficult to spot anomalies.
  • There are reports of technical issues, such as lag spikes and frame drops, particularly when enemies spawn or during transitions between rooms.
  • A few players experienced confusion regarding enemy mechanics, leading to frustration in harder difficulty settings.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative blend of psychological horror and anomaly searching, featuring clever mechanics that create constant suspense and require players to navigate threats while seeking out anomalies. This fresh approach adds depth to the genre, making it appealing even to those unfamiliar with horror games.

    • “If you're into psychological horror, clever mechanics, and eerie vibes, or even if you're not but want to try something different.”
    • “Sure enough, it was, but the constant suspense keeps me on my toes - there are threats in this game that you have to figure out the mechanics for and avoid while looking for anomalies.”
    • “Sure enough it was, but the constant suspense keeps me on my toes - there are threats in this game that you have to figure out the mechanics for and avoid while looking for anomalies.”
    • “Having to juggle the two gameplay mechanics brings something new and fresh to the anomaly searching genre; I hope to see more like it!”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is effectively unsettling, enhancing the overall experience, while the clever puzzles contribute to the game's engaging environment.

    • “The atmosphere is unsettling in the best way, and the puzzles are surprisingly clever.”
    • “The game immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world that keeps you on edge.”
    • “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a palpable sense of tension and intrigue.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported as buggy, indicating significant stability issues that may affect gameplay experience.

    • “The game is incredibly buggy, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gaming sessions.”
    • “There are so many glitches that it feels like the game was rushed out without proper testing.”

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