Anna: Extended Edition

1. RayTheOverlord

   May 16, 2017

   10

   From the start this game had hooked me. The soundtrack has to be the best I've heard in any game, only rivaling with Journey. The light colorsFrom the start this game had hooked me. The soundtrack has to be the best I've heard in any game, only rivaling with Journey. The light colors it chose would mislead anybody into letting their guard down and immerse themselves into the world of Anna, only to find themselves thrust into a nightmare after they open the door to her house.
   I myself have not yet completed the game, I'm so close but it is a challenge, I'll give it that. However I'm far enough in to give my fair share. I realize most of the negative and mixed reviews come from PC and Mac users, and all I can say is that this game had not been made for either of those platforms. I have it for the PS3 and it works wonderfully for me. Even with the nightmarish realm you enter, the developers have added small bits of beauty, keeping you awe struck throughout your adventure. The game has beautiful twists with this eerie atmosphere, and the cut scenes being time based keep you on your feet.
   It is sadly a quite underrated game, one that I would suggest you should play for yourself on a platform it would work best with.… Expand

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2. TheRecFan

   Dec 4, 2015

   9

   Excellent point and click Horror game.
   The atmosphere in this game is powerful and has different variations in color and shadows.
   GraphicsExcellent point and click Horror game.
   The atmosphere in this game is powerful and has different variations in color and shadows.
   Graphics are beautiful and you get really immersed in Anna´s world.
   The narrative sets many secrets that you have to figure out with analytical methods, in order to tie the loose ends.
   Very scary in places with the supernatural moments and the intense gloom of the house.
   A lot of content (8 different endings) and some secret achievements.
   Overall, buy it if you like Point and Click Horror adventures with a clear focus in slow burning fear and not annoying jump scares.… Expand

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4. mrrealperson

   Feb 14, 2020

   8

   Игрушка хорошая с интригующей историей, приятный глазу визуальный стиль, атмосферный саундтрек и как хоррор довольно добротный. По сюжету выИгрушка хорошая с интригующей историей, приятный глазу визуальный стиль, атмосферный саундтрек и как хоррор довольно добротный. По сюжету вы прибываете в древней лесопилке в поисках информации о некой Анне, и с помощью разных книг, ритуалов нам открывается правда. Хоррор-элементы не стандартные, скримеров практически нет, но и без них игра жуткая. На контрасте со спокойной и приятной музыкой пугающие моменты становятся ещё впечатляющей. Сразу предупреждаю, это квест со сложностью загадок уровня старых головоломок из 90х, так что если вы не привыкли затыкаться из-за того, что не знаете, что куда присобачить, чтобы сюжет пошёл дальше, то это может оттолкнуть. Кривое управление и сложность квестов пожалуй являются главными недостатками игры. А так советую любителям хороших хорроров, загадочных историй и сложных квестов. Игруля атмосферная.… Expand

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5. Ciocolici

   Jul 31, 2023

   6

   I have not beaten the original, so that means I can't compare them.
   
   I have mixed feelings about Anna: Extended Edition. It holds a sense ofI have not beaten the original, so that means I can't compare them.
   
   I have mixed feelings about Anna: Extended Edition. It holds a sense of nostalgia for me, as I used to genuinely enjoy it a long time ago. The game successfully creates a great atmosphere and uncomfortable ambiance, and considering the scale of the game, the visuals are passable. Additionally, the story intrigued me, and I found myself hooked when I first played it.
   
   However, the gameplay proves to be the major drawback of this title. It's unfortunate that the game frequently requires consulting a walkthrough or searching the internet to progress, as this breaks immersion and becomes incredibly frustrating. The lack of clear direction leaves players unsure of what to do most of the time, and this greatly diminishes the overall experience.
   
   From a gameplay standpoint, Anna: Extended Edition is quite disappointing, failing to deliver a smooth and engaging gameplay experience. The need to rely heavily on external resources detracts from the enjoyment of the game, hindering players from fully immersing themselves in the world and the story it presents.
   
   As a result of the gameplay issues, the overall experience of playing Anna: Extended Edition is, unfortunately, mediocre. Despite its intriguing story and nostalgic elements, the frustrating gameplay significantly dampens the overall enjoyment of the game. While it may hold appeal for players who have fond memories of it, newcomers may find themselves struggling to fully appreciate the title due to its gameplay shortcomings.… Expand

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6. Nimbus1701

   Aug 17, 2013

   5

   The interface is clunky and difficult to use. Not too intuitive, and takes a bit of adjusting to. There are quite a few bugs that relate toThe interface is clunky and difficult to use. Not too intuitive, and takes a bit of adjusting to. There are quite a few bugs that relate to lighting in the current release of the extended edition. The atmosphere is good and the story is released slowly. But the execution is not that great, despite a great effort in trying to build a game within a limited number of rooms. Full marks for the atmosphere, but does not really deliver at the end of the day. Worthwhile if you score it for under $5, as you can revert back to the non-extended-edition if the extended-edition crashes.… Expand

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7. ericcoutinho

   Jun 12, 2014

   4

   I was trying hard to like this game, or at least trying to actually play it to see what it is. But that task is just impossible, because thisI was trying hard to like this game, or at least trying to actually play it to see what it is. But that task is just impossible, because this game is an horrible technical mess!
   
   First you have to spent an hour just to familiarize yourself with the clunky controls and the horrible mouse sensibility. After that you think your problems are gone, but they're not... you found a lot of things you can do with your collected objects, but very soon you realize they don't make any sense, so you start to search and try every bizarre combination to try to solve simple puzzles and this take long, much more long than your patience.
   
   The worst is... every new room i entered i got struggle with a buggy blinking environment lights that makes me literally close my eyes to not being blind. Sometimes it stop in a few seconds, sometimes don't, and i found me running or shaking the mouse trying to stop the madness. Sometimes i had to go to options and click every button, then it stops.
   
   It is really a shame that game being published this way, because i really like the mystery mood, but it's really impossible to play. In the Steam forums you see any decent answer either by Dreampainters or Kalypso Media. You just don't get any support, unless a false statement that is a Unity problem. You buy a broken game and it's your own problem, they'll not fix it.
   
   Also, you have to make a Kalypso account and login in a launcher every time you start the game, even with no online resources. This publisher is one of the worst i ever seen, they don't have any respect or care with customers. I'll skip any title under their label forever.… Expand

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8. tronchaviones

   Nov 29, 2020

   0

   Pure **** spyware. Requires installation of some "indie" spyware. As a game, well it doesn't deserve that name.

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