The Game of Annie

About

"The Game of Annie" is an indie, third-person action shooter set in a world devastated by a mysterious virus. As Annie, players will use guns, bows, and melee weapons to combat both monsters and humans, with AI teammates alongside for support. Despite its rough edges as a first project from the developer, the game offers customizable characters and a mix of combat and training elements.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

+15

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The game has a fun gameplay loop with satisfying shooting mechanics and a variety of mission types.
Character customization is extensive, allowing players to create unique avatars with various outfits and upgrades.
The developer shows dedication by consistently releasing updates, indicating potential for future improvements.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, making it feel unpolished and janky.
Controls and movement are clunky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during combat.
AI companions are often unhelpful and can obstruct the player, adding to the overall difficulty and annoyance.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
82%
9%
The game's story is minimal and poorly integrated, primarily conveyed through a brief note about a character's quest to find their daughter, which many players feel is insufficient. While the gameplay features various mission types and a crafting system, the narrative lacks depth and engagement, leaving players to learn more about the story from external sources rather than the game itself. Overall, the story is considered a weak aspect, overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics and mission structure.
- “Technically, there is a story, but it is not relayed to you in any form other than a written note about how you wanted to find your daughter on the left side of the mission area select.”
- “For the first mission, it just gives a small blurb that doesn't even tell you a quarter of what the store's description gives.”
- “Technically there is a story, but it is not relayed to you in any form other than a written note about how you wanted to find your daughter on the left side of the mission area select.”
- “So basically the game does not have a story.”
- “Also, I'm sure these types of games aren't known for their story, but I learned more about the start of the story reading the description on the store page than in the game itself.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
64%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of enjoyable mechanics and a solid loop, with satisfying shooting and unique design elements, though it suffers from issues like poor enemy spawning, unbalanced challenges, and underdeveloped mechanics. Players appreciate the character customization and various mission types, but many express frustration over performance issues and the need for further refinement in controls and gameplay balance. Overall, while the game shows potential, significant improvements are necessary for a more polished experience.
- “Good game mechanic ideas and a solid gameplay loop, fun and campy when it works.”
- “Shooting mechanics can feel very satisfying and can only get better with further refinement.”
- “The gameplay is actually pretty damn fun and comes in two modes.”
- “All mechanics are implemented bit by bit, and none of them is revealed properly.”
- “Problems are present in everything, from shooting mechanics to loot generation.”
- “120+ fps in the main menu, but only like 20-30 fps in actual gameplay.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
52%
29%
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting significant stuttering, frame drops, and a lack of in-game graphic settings. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and appreciate the developer's frequent updates, they emphasize that substantial improvements in performance and optimization are necessary for a better experience. Despite its fun gameplay and graphical quality, the current state of optimization is deemed unacceptable by a majority of reviewers.
- “Performance in general is good, with some minor stutters that last a split second (not sure if that is level loading or loading in enemies or what but hopefully it will get optimized) with nice graphical quality, and gunplay is fun and decently well done.”
- “It can be a pretty amazing game if more optimization and tweaks are done.”
- “That's just an unacceptable level of optimization and consumes needlessly large amounts of electricity.”
- “Games in pretty rough shape and isn't optimized very well (had to use NVIDIA control panel to smooth out performance because of the lack of in-game graphic settings) but I decided to give it a positive review because the developer is pumping updates on the daily.”
- “The potential is here, but it'll need a lot of fine tuning and optimization before I'd give it a 'recommend'.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the overall quality and unique art style, while others criticize the lack of optimization and limited graphical settings. Players report good performance with minor stutters, but some experience frame spikes even on lower settings. Additionally, the presence of UI elements can detract from the visual experience, highlighting the need for better customization options.
- “Performance in general is good, with some minor stutters that last a split second, but the nice graphical quality enhances the overall experience.”
- “Decent enough graphics that contribute positively to the gameplay.”
- “The art style of this game is unique and visually appealing, setting it apart from typical survival games.”
- “Games in pretty rough shape and isn't optimized very well (had to use NVIDIA control panel to smooth out performance because of the lack of in-game graphic settings) but I decided to give it a positive review because the developer is pumping updates daily.”
- “I bought the game thinking it would be a bad indie game with Android graphics.”
- “- There are limited graphics options, especially the contrast/brightness feels off.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant bugs and janky performance, particularly at higher difficulty levels, which detracts from the overall experience. However, regular updates are being released to address these issues, suggesting potential for improvement in the future.
- “Downsides are it's very buggy and also very janky, but it does get updates to fix some things, so it will be a very good game in the future!”
- “Any difficulty above very easy feels too buggy to enjoy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the game excessive and disproportionate, especially given the lack of sufficient content to justify it. The difficulty level, compounded by starting weapons, further exacerbates the grind, making it feel tedious and unbalanced.
- “The grinding is out of proportion, while the game does not offer sufficient content to justify the grind.”
- “The game is quite challenging with the starting weapons, and the grinding feels excessive.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the character design is praised for its beauty and the shooting mechanics are satisfying, some users find the animation during combat and weapon changes to be frustrating, indicating a need for better keyboard customization options.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find humor in the game's technical shortcomings, particularly how the stuttering during large enemy encounters inadvertently increases the challenge, creating a comically frustrating experience.
- “The game has a unique way of incorporating humor into its gameplay, making even the most challenging moments feel lighthearted.”
- “I love how the game uses witty dialogue and funny scenarios to keep the mood upbeat, even during intense battles.”
- “The unexpected comedic elements really add a refreshing twist to the gameplay, making it enjoyable and entertaining.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received criticism, particularly for the menu music, which many find unpleasant. Additionally, users express a desire for keyboard customization to enhance their overall experience.
- “Really needs keyboard customization and to get rid of that god-awful menu music; otherwise, it wouldn't be a bad game.”