Anna: Extended Edition

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 26 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 80
  3. Negative: 22 out of 80

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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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Metascore
75

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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