When I first played Anachronox 24 years ago, it became an instant, lifelong favorite. So when I saw it on GOG, I didn’t hesitate to add it to my wishlist. The moment it dropped to $0.97, I bought it without a second thought. Many classic games stand the test of time—I can replay Doom, The Sims, Deus Ex, or Resident Evil endlessly, and they still feel great. Unfortunately, Anachronox hasn't aged as well. It’s aged like milk. After about an hour, I tapped out and requested a refund. The graphics and story still hold up, even by today’s standards, but the gameplay feels clunky and frustrating. At least I’ll always have my memories of playing it back in 2001. Some games are best left in the past.
