Underplayed Gems

AnShi (2021)

AnShi cover
Developer
Andre Ledermüller, Heideland GameWorks
Publisher
Lion Castle Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A serene, glide-based exploration through vast ancient landscapes with a companion, offering a visually stunning and emotionally resonant journey.

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What players say

Players compare AnShi to Journey and ABZU, praising its music and environments, but split on the hoverboard mechanic which some find queasy-making. The game takes 3-4 hours and is described as a relaxing exploration experience, though others find the movement clunky and the storytelling choppy.

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