Overview: Anodyne is an adventure RPG whose artistic style and gameplay is based on older games - self-described as being having a "16-bit-era visual style." Anodyne, however, is not your typical adventure RPG. With a good amount of humor thrown into the mix, play as Young and wield a mighty broom as you sweep and puzzle your way through the game.
20141202:
Today I played the introduction of Anodyne on my phone, but that's pretty much it.
[20151101]
20150115:
Failing to actually play more than the tutorial on my previous run, I decided to restart the game from the beginning.
Actually getting into the meat of the game this time around, I made my way into the first dungeon, acquired Young's weapon (a broom), and explored a bit of the dungeon. All this amounted to about fifteen minutes of gameplay.
[20151101]
20150116:
Yesterday's experience with Anodyne was positive and so I played a little more today, once at noon and once at night.
While I played the game today for approximately half an hour, I did not manage finish the first dungeon.
[20151101][20181222 Edit]
Comparison to Zelda: Both PC and Android
Focusing on the game's humor, it occurred to me that the game is a parody of the Zelda series.
Similarities include the use of stones (Gossip Stones), fairies which increase your health bar, a merchant with the three items (like in The Legend Zelda (FDS) (1986)), and treasure chest/key system.
Thoughts: Both PC and Android
Pros:
+ Humorous: the game occasionally throws out a joke or two.
+ Dig the map system
Neutral:
~ Parody of Zelda
~ Visual style of games from the 16-bit era.
Cons:
- (Android) Not as ideal as keyboard (or joystick)
Recommendation: Both PC and Android
Anodyne is by no means amazing, but its good enough to be play-worthy. As such, if you own it, then I would recommend you give it a try.
Anodyne (Android) (Oct 2013)
Relevant Links:
Anodyne Website
Anodyne (video game) (Wikipedia.org)
Anodyne (iOS) (MetaCritic.com)
20141202:
Today I played the introduction of Anodyne on my phone, but that's pretty much it.
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| The dust has been moved to block the shock blasts. |
[20151101]
20150115:
Failing to actually play more than the tutorial on my previous run, I decided to restart the game from the beginning.
Actually getting into the meat of the game this time around, I made my way into the first dungeon, acquired Young's weapon (a broom), and explored a bit of the dungeon. All this amounted to about fifteen minutes of gameplay.
[20151101]
20150116:
Yesterday's experience with Anodyne was positive and so I played a little more today, once at noon and once at night.
While I played the game today for approximately half an hour, I did not manage finish the first dungeon.
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| Screenshot of the Android Version |
[20151101][20181222 Edit]
Comparison to Zelda: Both PC and Android
Focusing on the game's humor, it occurred to me that the game is a parody of the Zelda series.
Similarities include the use of stones (Gossip Stones), fairies which increase your health bar, a merchant with the three items (like in The Legend Zelda (FDS) (1986)), and treasure chest/key system.
Thoughts: Both PC and Android
Pros:
+ Humorous: the game occasionally throws out a joke or two.
+ Dig the map system
Neutral:
~ Parody of Zelda
~ Visual style of games from the 16-bit era.
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| Android Version (left) and PC Version (right) |
Cons:
- (Android) Not as ideal as keyboard (or joystick)
Recommendation: Both PC and Android
Anodyne is by no means amazing, but its good enough to be play-worthy. As such, if you own it, then I would recommend you give it a try.
Anodyne (Android) (Oct 2013)
Relevant Links:
Anodyne Website
Anodyne (video game) (Wikipedia.org)
Anodyne (iOS) (MetaCritic.com)
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