Wrath of Anias
- March 2, 2022
- Blue Ocean Games
Wrath Of Anias is a first person exploration game, in which the protagonist must find a way off of a treacherous island, and escape the wrath of its villainous overseer, Anias Krieg. Explore a sandbox environment, solve puzzles, and collect treasures, as you attempt to find a way off of the island.
Reviews
- The game offers a charming art style and enjoyable music, creating a dreamy atmosphere for exploration.
- It's a fun and engaging short adventure game that provides a sense of accomplishment through puzzles and treasure hunting.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with the save system and missing items that can hinder progress.
- Controls can be frustrating, leading to frequent deaths and a lack of clarity in gameplay mechanics.
- The game is very short and lacks a compelling story or objective, leaving some players feeling disappointed.
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging quality and nostalgic feel, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the dreamy art style. However, some users noted that it occasionally overpowers other audio elements, such as narration. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere.
“The music is fire!!”
“The dreamy art style flows really well with the music.”
“I thought the music was also a reason it captured my attention so easily.”
“The music was louder than the initial and ending narrator, and I was able to hear the gears of the cannon working from the first 2 minutes.”
“The music was distracting and overshadowed the narration.”
“The music did not fit the game's atmosphere and felt out of place.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and limited, with clean movement mechanics but overall feels stale and lacking depth. While the voice acting and music are praised, many players find the gameplay not worth the price, suggesting that improvements are needed for a more engaging experience.
“The mechanics of movement seem clean and easy to use.”
“Well, the game is pretty fun but only because of a common gameplay trope; there are a lot of issues, and I would change my review if these changes are made.”
“Gameplay is a very simple first-person experience with limited actions.”
“Whatever gameplay I'm missing out on is not worth the price of admission.”
“Well, the game is pretty fun, but only because of a common gameplay trope (which isn't bad). There are a lot of issues, and I would change my review if these changes are made.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their dreamy art style and nostalgic aesthetic, which complement the music beautifully. While the visuals are considered good and enhance the overall experience, some users suggest the addition of graphical settings for better customization.
“It's a very pretty and nostalgic game in terms of style and aesthetic.”
“The dreamy art style flows really well with the music.”
“Dreamy art style adventure game with good puzzles, worth a try.”
“It's a very pretty and nostalgic game (in terms of style and aesthetic), but unfortunately it can't be played.”
“Add graphical settings.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking in depth and direction, describing it as a disappointing experience. Conversely, others appreciate the straightforward and enjoyable narrative, noting that while it may not be groundbreaking, it is still engaging and worth experiencing, especially given its free availability.
“Good game, good graphics, good story.”
“Nothing too crazy hard to do or understand, and the plot is easy to follow and fun to listen to.”
“This has got to be one of the biggest wastes of time I have ever spent. This game has no real story objective or proper outcome. Overall, a disappointing episode in gaming for me. By all means, try it out, but don't expect much, or I will be right there telling you, 'I told you so.' And with that in mind, don't blame me for your trial.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally stable, with only a few minor glitches reported by users. While these bugs are present, they do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, allowing players to remain engaged and eager to return for completion.
“Nice, short, free, slightly buggy adventure.”
“Great little game - a few minor glitches but kept me entertained for ages - still missing one coin and a few achievements but will definitely come back and try to complete those.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow-paced and tedious, with repeated sequences becoming increasingly frustrating over time.
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became boring and frustrating.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users report significant optimization issues with the game, indicating that performance may not be up to par.
“Mind you, I'm pretty sure there are a lot of optimization issues with this one.”