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Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

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3.6/5

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3.6

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Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
Description
Rescue A Mysterious Island From A Mind-Warping Plague Nano Dust infects the islanders of New Theland, distorting their emotions and desires. You play as Nova, a Nano Cleaner who must explore the island, seeking out the sick and shrinking inside their bodies to suction up the Dust. Anodyne 2: Retur...
Genre:
Adventure - Role-playing - Exploration
Tags:
Adventure, Indie, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Role-playing, show 10 more... 2D, Exploration, Female Protagonist, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics, Platformer, Emotional, Surreal, LGBTQ+, Philosophical
Critics reviews
67 %
Recommend
Eurogamer
Recommended
Niche Gamer
8/10
GamingTrend
100/100
User reviews

3.6/5

( 18 Reviews )

3.6

18 Reviews

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Product details
2019, Analgesic Productions LLC, ...
System requirements
Windows 7/8/10, Dual-core 2.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, GeForce 610M, 2 GB available space, Any, Game features...
DLCs
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust 2 OST
Time to beat
8 hMain
10 h Main + Sides
11 h Completionist
10 h All Styles

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Description
Rescue A Mysterious Island From A Mind-Warping Plague
Nano Dust infects the islanders of New Theland, distorting their emotions and desires. You play as Nova, a Nano Cleaner who must explore the island, seeking out the sick and shrinking inside their bodies to suction up the Dust.

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust combines the thrilling scale and cinematic storytelling of 3D games with the tight design and easy-to-pick-up satisfaction of 2D Zelda-like adventures. With art that re-imagines the PS1 and N64 era, explore 3D cities, valleys, and wastelands then shrink into the varied 2D mindscapes of characters, from snowy, aurora-lit valleys to perilous volcanic construction sites!



Features
  • In 3D, jump, drive, and walk across gorgeous and haunting locales, speaking with strange and memorable characters.
  • In 2D, use your Nano Vacuum to collect dust, suck up and fight enemies, all while overcoming mind-bending challenges related to the characters’ inner lives.
  • Experience the thrilling and emotional story of Nova. Her destiny is clear: she is the Nano Cleaner who will save New Theland. But strange characters & painful experiences will put her loyalty to the test...
  • Choose where you want to go! The sweeping vistas of New Theland quickly open up to exploration.
  • The Cards you find on your journey will allow you to access the outer reaches of New Theland.
  • No waiting for horses! Instantly transform into a car to quickly drive around the world.
  • Use your Spark to shrink into the bodies of the infected, explore the 2D Zelda-like dungeons within, and heal them.
  • Enjoy the lush, dreamy and breathtaking 3D and 2D landscapes painted and pixeled by artist Marina Kittaka.
  • Listen to over 50 new songs influenced by countless genres by Sean Han Tani, perfectly fitting the varied landscapes of Anodyne 2.
  • A new game from the dream duo behind Anodyne 1, All Our Asias, and Even the Ocean.



A Lush, Surreal Lo-fi 3D and 2D World

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust uses modern technology to reimagine old 3D art of the PS1, PS2, and N64 era, as well as the 2D art of the GBA and SNES. Each area captures a strong visual mood, with new characters to meet and sights to see.
If you like exploring beautiful places and experiencing dramatic stories - Anodyne 2's world is ready for you to explore!


Do I need to play Anodyne 1?

Nope! Similar to the Final Fantasy franchise, there's no need to play the original Anodyne to understand the story in Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, but longtime fans will find connections between the two!
 
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
8 hMain
10 h Main + Sides
11 h Completionist
10 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Adventure - Role-playing - Exploration
Tags:
Adventure, Indie, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Role-playing, show 10 more... 2D, Exploration, Female Protagonist, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics, Platformer, Emotional, Surreal, LGBTQ+, Philosophical
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), Linux (Ubuntu 18.04), Mac OS X (10.12+)
Release date:
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Company:
Analgesic Productions LLC / Analgesic Productions LLC
Size:
203 MB
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DLCs
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Critics reviews
72
Top Critic Average
67 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
Eurogamerby Edwin Evans-Thirlwell
Recommended
A one-of-a-kind splicing of PS1 with 16-bit aesthetics and formal conventions, streaked with self-aware humour, sorrow and yearning.
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Niche Gamerby Ryan Pearson
8/10
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust is a testament that indies can go where AAA fears to tread. A unique concept supported by strong gameplay that evolves frequently enough to keep you playing- right until it ends all too soon. At the bottom of it all, there is nothing quite like it.
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GamingTrendby David Flynn
100/100
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust is a work of art you absolutely must play. It's heartfelt and personal, with tons of fun puzzles to solve and locations to explore.
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Posted on: June 28, 2021

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Games: 71 Reviews: 13

NOT A 3D AND 2d ZELDA IN ONE!

Was looking to an to a N64 Zelda wiht GBA Zelda section, but is just a frustrating puzzel game!

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Posted on: July 8, 2023

h_19

Games: 374 Reviews: 6

EVEN WORSE THAN FIRST ANODYNE

AVOID AT ANY MEANS! Stupid boring gameplay plus everything else extra stupid on top. With extra extra stupid dialogues in puberty-minded nonsense slang talk. IF YOU HAVE SOME BRAINS LEFT, YOURSELF, DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME! Not everyone should be allowed to make games and publish them. These un-devs and their products deserve a lifelong ban from the universe we live in. SAVE YOUR MONEY, SAVE YOUR MIND !

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Posted on: August 17, 2019

starfire42

Verified owner

Games: Reviews: 2

a low-budget console port

Initially, this game is a bit offputting thanks to it's console-themed controls (arrow keys, z, and x to navigate menus), then the intro hits you with retro typewriter text (text appears one letter at a time, as though somebody were typing it as you read it). I haven't even reached the actual gameplay and I can already tell this will be an exercise in frustration. I'll check back in a few months. Maybe the devs will fix the pc experience, or somebody will make a mod that removes the worst annoyances.

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