Underplayed Gems

Giraffe and Annika (2020)

Giraffe and Annika cover
Developer
atelier mimina
Publisher
PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 354 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a colorful, hand-drawn island while defeating bosses with music-based attacks feels like a gentle, rhythmic adventure.

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What players say

Players describe this as a short, cozy adventure with Zelda-like exploration but no combat, replacing boss fights with rhythm minigames. The story and art direction charm many, but the controls feel floaty and the world suffers from a mismatched art style and occasional bugs.

Screenshots

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