Anna: Extended Edition

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  1. jkrules
    Oct 16, 2013
    9
    Anna is a great game. Beautiful graphics, and a blood-tingling story line. This game will have you playing it for hours. The combination of horror, puzzles, and adventure makes the gameplay great. The scary moments will stay on your mind and keep you on your toes. Theres also 8 different endings to the game depending on what you do and how you do it, so this is one of those games that makeAnna is a great game. Beautiful graphics, and a blood-tingling story line. This game will have you playing it for hours. The combination of horror, puzzles, and adventure makes the gameplay great. The scary moments will stay on your mind and keep you on your toes. Theres also 8 different endings to the game depending on what you do and how you do it, so this is one of those games that make you want to play over and over again. I highly recommend giving this game a try.… Expand
  2. CaKeS
    Dec 28, 2013
    6
    Anna isn't bad, but through the entire game I felt like something was missing. It gave me a few good chills, and didn't use cheap jump scares. The story is so-so, it could've used more effort, same goes for the difficulty level. Like most point-and-click adventure games nowadays (and some in the past) I needed a walkthrough for some parts. There's always really specific things that need toAnna isn't bad, but through the entire game I felt like something was missing. It gave me a few good chills, and didn't use cheap jump scares. The story is so-so, it could've used more effort, same goes for the difficulty level. Like most point-and-click adventure games nowadays (and some in the past) I needed a walkthrough for some parts. There's always really specific things that need to be done to progress, which takes away from what could've been a much better experience. Anna has multiple endings, and some leave you pretty damn disappointed I must say, while others are more pleasing. And one last complaint: the game is too short. I'm okay with a short game if it's very well-down and doesn't need to be any longer, but Anna wasn't good enough to be slightly under 3 hours (if you're lucky). If Anna is on sale and you like scary, mind-bending point-and-click adventure games, get it. If it's full price, you could probably spend that money on a better title.… Expand
  3. SweetRollsAhoy
    Dec 29, 2013
    5
    I wanted to like Anna, and to a degree I do, but I feel that it tried too hard to be something big.

    While I did enjoy some of the puzzles, the story, and the atmosphere, the controls and gameplay were creative, but distracting in some areas. Did the game scare me? Sorta. Spooked here and there and having the wood lady suddenly appear next to me did make me jump (not to mention having a    I wanted to like Anna, and to a degree I do, but I feel that it tried too hard to be something big.

    While I did enjoy some of the puzzles, the story, and the atmosphere, the controls and gameplay were creative, but distracting in some areas. Did the game scare me? Sorta. Spooked here and there and having the wood lady suddenly appear next to me did make me jump (not to mention having a few nightmares about her following me). There are some scenes in the game that I feel are just so forced. It tries too hard to be scary to a point it's almost laughable and the gimmicks get old. Some points are just plain annoying. Any fear I had just turned is to annoyance and anxiety of having to waddle through several rooms because I missed something and I have to avoid damage.

    It had potential and it hit some decent marks, but overall it was an experience I could live without.    … Expand
  4. 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 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 theThe 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
  5. dajhorn
    Nov 17, 2013
    0
    This game is based on the tedious "use item A on unrelated item B to make a key" mechanic. And the lack of a compelling story is boring, not mysterious.

    This game also requires online activation and shows an advertisement on the logon page each time you play. The DRM and/or game engine has problems in Windows 8 and frequently hangs. I got stuck at a puzzle fifteen minutes into an    This game is based on the tedious "use item A on unrelated item B to make a key" mechanic. And the lack of a compelling story is boring, not mysterious.

    This game also requires online activation and shows an advertisement on the logon page each time you play. The DRM and/or game engine has problems in Windows 8 and frequently hangs.

    I got stuck at a puzzle fifteen minutes into an already frustrating game, looked at a walkthrough, and decided that I wouldn't miss anything by uninstalling Anna.    … Expand
  6. JimCorbett
    Sep 28, 2013
    6
    Anna is a game with lots of promise. It starts out in an interesting setting and after just a few minutes you can tell that you're in for a creepy ride. Unfortunately it never really lives up to it. The UI and controls are clunky and feel like they are more of a chore to work with than they should be. The FPS chugs often, especially during special "events." The story quickly becomesAnna is a game with lots of promise. It starts out in an interesting setting and after just a few minutes you can tell that you're in for a creepy ride. Unfortunately it never really lives up to it. The UI and controls are clunky and feel like they are more of a chore to work with than they should be. The FPS chugs often, especially during special "events." The story quickly becomes confusing and after finishing the game about 4 times, I'm still not totally sure what happened. Perhaps the story was lost in translation (Anna was originally made in Italian and then translated into English), but it's still not as good as it could have been. Puzzles are confusing and often illogical. You have to search for the vaguest of clues and make wild guesses in order to advance. If you're hoping for a game like Amnesia, then you will be disappointed. Anna is more of a point and click adventure with some horror elements rather than a pure horror game. There are a couple creepy points but nothing of the caliber of Amnesia or any other dedicated horror game. Still, there was something special about Anna. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. It was a solid effort by a new indie developer.… Expand
  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 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    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 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
  8. AWG
    Jul 27, 2013
    7
    Weird game with a barely acceptable graphic engine. But also a good adventure with some really awesome concepts. Sometimes the game goes way 2CREEPY4ME. A good Italian product.
  9. dionissos
    Aug 19, 2013
    4
    The linux version of this game is full of bugs. Screens with flash lighting, too much time to complete the in game events and with the last update the game cursor is always in clock mode and the game is unplayable
    The story is very nice and the puzzles is very difficult and smart but with all of this bugs you cannot play the game
  10. Osvirius
    Aug 20, 2013
    0
    Do *not* purchase this game for a Mac!

    Anna: EE is a beautifully made game, but despite being advertised to work on Mac computers it does *not*! No inputs are responsive except for the mouse in the menu, and "w, a, s, d". Since you need to use other keys to play, you can't even get past the first screen. From July 1st to August 15th the game has been 100% unplayable from this bug.    Do *not* purchase this game for a Mac!

    Anna: EE is a beautifully made game, but despite being advertised to work on Mac computers it does *not*! No inputs are responsive except for the mouse in the menu, and "w, a, s, d". Since you need to use other keys to play, you can't even get past the first screen.

    From July 1st to August 15th the game has been 100% unplayable from this bug. Kalypso released a patch on August 15th which fixed it, but on August 20th (literally a handful of days later) the bug is back and the game cannot be played. Hundreds of people on Steam have been providing input about this bug, and Kalpyso has commented just once, and provided one patch in over 50 days.    … Expand
  11. PPartisan
    Aug 21, 2015
    2
    Anna embraces all the worst elements of adventure games. I bought the extended edition and wasn't expecting much, but it's just such a chore to play I've consigned it to the "wasted money" pile after about an hour of game play. Here are my gripes:

    - The graphics are shoddy, even for a two year old game. - Lighting is poor, and many environments are terribly lit. This is a bigger    Anna embraces all the worst elements of adventure games. I bought the extended edition and wasn't expecting much, but it's just such a chore to play I've consigned it to the "wasted money" pile after about an hour of game play. Here are my gripes:

    - The graphics are shoddy, even for a two year old game.
    - Lighting is poor, and many environments are terribly lit. This is a bigger problem as many of the challenges are akin to pixel hunts.
    - Mouse sensitivity always feels off, to the point where my arm (and eyes, see above) ache after a session.
    - Large, rambling documents strewn around that need to be read, yet the relevant information they yield could be reduced to one line.
    - Groan-worthy puzzle solutions, i.e. this item needs something else to work... and after 20minutes of thinking of a way round it... oh look, it was here all along, hidden in a dark corner under a stack of garbage that I can have fun removing with the clunky physics engine.
    - Add A to B. Add C to B. Use D on B. Get E.
    - Illogical "sanity" engine.    … Expand
  12. tronchaviones
    Nov 29, 2020
    0
    Pure **** spyware. Requires installation of some "indie" spyware. As a game, well it doesn't deserve that name.
  13. ritardedartkid
    Nov 8, 2015
    7
    A nice point and click for folks who want to play something scary, but not too scary. There’s an overall sense of unease plus some spooky noises and hallucinations, but you aren’t going to scream out loud and fall out of your chair or anything. The puzzles generally make sense and the map is small enough that going back and forth doesn’t feel tedious. There are 8 different endingsA nice point and click for folks who want to play something scary, but not too scary. There’s an overall sense of unease plus some spooky noises and hallucinations, but you aren’t going to scream out loud and fall out of your chair or anything. The puzzles generally make sense and the map is small enough that going back and forth doesn’t feel tedious. There are 8 different endings depending on the actions you take so it keeps you guessing and going back to learn more about the story. And yes, the game does force you to register before playing, but it only requires an email address and I haven’t received any spam so I'm fine with it.… Expand
  14. 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.
    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    Excellent 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
  15. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 10, 2017
    7
    Anna Extended Edition
    And unsettling Adventure
    In Anna you play a character who decides to visit a home they constantly see in their dreams in hopes of finding his love Anna.. or at least what happened to her And wouldn’t you know, the house is a bit haunted. This is a point and click horror adventure game… And by point and click game I mean monkey island style in a first person 3d    Anna Extended Edition
    And unsettling Adventure
    In Anna you play a character who decides to visit a home they constantly see in their dreams in hopes of finding his love Anna.. or at least what happened to her
    And wouldn’t you know, the house is a bit haunted.
    This is a point and click horror adventure game…
    And by point and click game I mean monkey island style in a first person 3d setting…
    Its all about picking up items, finding items and figuring out how they all go together…
    It literally took me 40 minutes just to get inside the house because these combinations are so obscure..
    Every solution seemingly needs a chain of events rather than being self contained…
    So I decided to just restart the game and play with a guide…
    much less frustrating experience that way…. Im not an add a toaster to the water kind of guy..
    if you are.. youre going to really enjoy this game.. even more than I ultimately did
    it takes place in 1 house and took me 2 hours to complete with a guide…
    As you explore the house youll come across books and items that give a back story.. you can even combine different intuitions to get the full picture of what happened and why you keep dreaming of this house..
    There are no jump scares here.. the horror is more psychological…
    the game does a great job with its sounds and placements of items to make the journey to the end as disturbing and unsettling as possible…
    You can even choose to just leave any time you want…
    The game has 8 endings and you can get to one of them in literally less than 5 minutes…
    But I wanted to full story so I stuck it out…
    And it ended up being a great horror experience with a compelling story..
    One I figured out before it ended..
    but even at the end I couldn’t believe that it was exactly as I thought…
    Anna is definitely worth experiencing for horror fans as well as adventure fans…
    But its definitely one of those games you should play with a guide handy
    Because the puzzles triggers and combination of items even with a guide made no sense most of the time.
    I Give Anna Extended Edition
    a 6.5/10    … Expand
  16. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    6
    It`s really a mess, but a very pretty mess with some very scary moments. Things never really come together and the puzzles are sloppy and poorly constructed, leading to wandering and frustration which sucks the horror out of what could have been deeply unsettling. I liked the atmosphere and uniquely creepy happenings, but eventually hit a point where I didn`t care about solving thingsIt`s really a mess, but a very pretty mess with some very scary moments. Things never really come together and the puzzles are sloppy and poorly constructed, leading to wandering and frustration which sucks the horror out of what could have been deeply unsettling. I liked the atmosphere and uniquely creepy happenings, but eventually hit a point where I didn`t care about solving things myself anymore and just wanted to see the ending. It might scratch your itch if you`re running out of horror games to play, but it could have been much, much better. I can recommend this loosely for scaring me a few times, but overall can`t suggest it for anyone but the most hardcore horror lovers.… Expand
  17. 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 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    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 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
  18. albert_
    Jul 3, 2017
    1
    This game, which I bought a while ago, now does not let me play, because it says that my personal key is already IN USE .....?. I had to change the hard drive and reinstall the Steam client, and of course, reload the purchased games. With the other games, no problem, but these KALIPSO little boys tell me that my game is no longer my game! Will they pretend to buy it again?
  19. pppoopoowewebut
    Dec 5, 2020
    8
    Despite some flaws, Anna: Extended Edition is a pretty good game that I recommend with the reservation that you're willing to put up with either the horrendous DRM of the PC version or the console ports' awful controls. Anna is a classic horror tale about a very dark and twisted version of self-discovery mixed with some truly fascinating real-world mythology. Although it occasionallyDespite some flaws, Anna: Extended Edition is a pretty good game that I recommend with the reservation that you're willing to put up with either the horrendous DRM of the PC version or the console ports' awful controls. Anna is a classic horror tale about a very dark and twisted version of self-discovery mixed with some truly fascinating real-world mythology. Although it occasionally stumbles in the story-telling department and not all of its game mechanics are introduced to the player -- like, at all -- each of the eight endings are amusing and rewarding to get. It also helps that, while Anna is never a truly terrifying game, it's plenty unsettling. It sets itself apart from being just another Amnesia clone. The absence of a stalker relentlessly pursuing you might seem boring, but the replacement more than excuses its absence. There are some jump scares here, but there are also scares that are subtle and get under your skin in just the right ways. Anna relies on its atmosphere to sell on why things are twisted and off-putting. Part of what sells that atmosphere so effectively is its soundtrack, which stands alongside Lone Survivor as one of the best for an Indie Horror game. It's orchestral, melancholic, and sometimes rocks. Like the rest of the game, it feels very Italian in a good way. Really, that's what makes Anna so good. It feels like it's come from another culture, and it uses the influences of that culture to give you something you haven't tried before.

    Again, well worth checking out if you can deal with the caveats of either the PC or console versions.    … Expand
  20. mrrealperson
    Feb 14, 2020
    8
    Игрушка 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 приятнойИгрушка 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
  21. 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 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,    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 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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Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Adventure Gamers
    May 13, 2013
    60
    The Extended Edition of Anna is a definite improvement over the original, though there’s still nothing that really jumps out for horror fans (except for the now-dangerous poltergeists).
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  2. Everyeye.it
    May 6, 2013
    80
    Anna Extended Edition improves the basic title from every point of view. The game is one of the best Horror Adventure available on the market.
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  3. IGN Italia
    Apr 28, 2013
    75
    In this Extended Edition Dreampainters has given a more professional look to Anna. Now the Italian adventure is also less cryptic and more understandable, although many plot points are still unclear and some puzzles must be solved again with a lot of trial & error.
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