Forgotton Anne

7/10 + story + art style + music + voice acting all the way - platforming can be janky at time + light puzzles, nothing hard at all https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3784599328

I loved the idea of a world where forgotten things end up and come to life, and together with the charming characters and beautiful art, it gives the game an identity that's hard to forget. But at times, it feels like an animated movie that forgets it's also a game. The gameplay can be a bit dull and unresponsive, and the platforming is frustrating early on. It becomes less of a focus later, leaving more room for the story, with repetitive puzzles. The story is simple and predictable, and while the choices did a great job of making me second-guess my decisions throughout the journey, it was disappointing to realize that most of that weight ultimately came down to one final choice. Still, for all its flaws, there's something special about it.

[b] A Game About Those Who Are Forgotten. [/b] The game focuses mostly on the story, but it's not like there's no gameplay. The gameplay is rather light but is always present throughout the game, mainly consisting of platforming and puzzles. The story is interesting and set in a very imaginative world. It strikes a nice balance between being childish and mature, kind of like a Ghibli movie. The art style adds a lot of magic to the game and can make you feel like you're watching one of those animated movies you grew up with. Also, the character designs are creative and well thought out.

One of the best game experiences I've ever had. Cannot recommend enough. And it's replayable (if you wait long enough that you've forgotten your last run ;] ) !

Loved the game, its choices and its puzzles.. Will play again to get 100% achievements.. [spoiler] I would have preferred happy ending. Really sad with the 2 sad endings. [/spoiler]

Incredible art style: everything is handcrafted and a joy to look at. I ended up liking the story more than I expected, and the gameplay keeps introducing small variations to its core mechanics that help keep things fresh right until the end. The only issue I can point out is that, at times, the dialogue felt a bit too intrusive and frequently interrupted the gameplay. So keep this in mind: if you don't enjoy the story or the characters (which wasn't the case for me), you may find yourself getting frustrated from time to time. That being said, it's a great game overall!