Anodyne

 PC
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 75
  3. Negative: 16 out of 75

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  1. Zero_Tactics
    Sep 14, 2013
    8
    This game is a love letter to the early Zelda titles of my childhood. The story is very interesting and not to spill anything, very meta that can be interpreted in different ways. I loved the art style, the atmosphere and the challenging gameplay. It's a wonderful title by a very talented team.
  2. scool1986
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Hidden gem of an indie that is the love child of Link's Awakening and Earthbound.
  3. texs
    Apr 29, 2013
    9
    If you are in your mid-twenties, this is the only game you should play this year. Its an inspirational game made by people like us, about us.

    I grew up on FF3, Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger and Zelda. This game fits into that world, explores it further in many respects, and falls short as well. As you go through the game, you realize these game devs played those games, and they    If you are in your mid-twenties, this is the only game you should play this year. Its an inspirational game made by people like us, about us.

    I grew up on FF3, Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger and Zelda. This game fits into that world, explores it further in many respects, and falls short as well. As you go through the game, you realize these game devs played those games, and they remember what it was like to be a kid. The nostalgia goes beyond the stylization and pixel art. Its as much an homage to the genre as it is to the kids that PLAYED the genre back in early nineties. The game is a gift to its users. For that reason, it gets high marks from me. I have trouble critiquing what I didn't enjoy because it was part of the art. The aforementioned games are TEDIOUS, and Anodyne has annoying spots that require some keyboard jujitsu to jump holes.

    The game features the best post completion New Game+ experience that I've come across. I won't give away spoilers, but the rabbit hole goes deep.    … Expand
  4. TreeRock
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Wow, what a great game. Anodyne serves as a fun little Indie game that put me on the edge of my seat for
    hours on end. This game proves you don't need tens of millions of dollars to create a amazing game. If you haven't bought it, seriously, go do it, I mean like now, DO IT for the price of only 10 bucks!)
  5. Cryptik-Zen
    Mar 27, 2013
    9
    A great little game. Slick controls, a nice atmosphere and some real excellent music. What starts off as merely strange becomes a journey into the bizarre. Can't recommend this gem enough. On sale right now for 30% off which is a great deal, but honestly $10 bucks isn't too much to ask for a game with as much charm as this.
  6. Micolsen
    Mar 27, 2013
    10
    As far as owl rock sims go.....this game was an epic thrill ride. I barley even used my whole seat because i was on the edge of it the whole damn time!
  7. FeaxPotts
    Nov 15, 2013
    8
    This is a solid Zelda clone, with a really great atmosphere. The designers do a great job keeping the gameplay dynamic and interesting, with a challenging but not too hard difficulty curve. The puzzles develop in terms of intelligence and dexterity.

    While the dream-like, immersive, vagueness of the world drew me in at first, I did find it a little unsatisfying at the end. Had the    This is a solid Zelda clone, with a really great atmosphere. The designers do a great job keeping the gameplay dynamic and interesting, with a challenging but not too hard difficulty curve. The puzzles develop in terms of intelligence and dexterity.

    While the dream-like, immersive, vagueness of the world drew me in at first, I did find it a little unsatisfying at the end. Had the ending been stronger, I would have given it a 9.    … Expand
  8. Phantron
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    this game is pretty much a masterpiece. sometimes videogames are just for escaping reality and this is doing EXACTLY that! one of the best soundtracks ever made too.
  9. BugOnDesk
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Who doesn't want to fight cute little monsters with a broom and meet other adventurers who ride motorbikes in dungeons? Try out this Zelda-like pixel art game and enjoy the solid quality of gameplay and childing vibe.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Jun 4, 2013
    70
    Anodyne falls between average and perfection, offering a strange, funny, horrifying few hours of old-school action-adventure. [June 2013, p.91]
  2. Destructoid
    May 3, 2013
    65
    Anodyne’s weaknesses would’ve been greatly justified by a solid narrative. Instead, we’re left with a semi-decent dungeon crawler featuring some rather attractive sprite art and great soundtrack.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 26, 2013
    80
    Anodyne is a well done Zelda clone with a stunning story. The vintage gaming fan will love it.
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