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Recommended
0.2 hrs last two weeks / 15.8 hrs on record (3.4 hrs at review time)
Posted: 17 Feb, 2017 @ 7:36am
Updated: 17 Feb, 2017 @ 7:37am

Ananias is a great Roguelike, blending classic gameplay with a modern interface. Originally conceived back in 2014 on the "7DRL Challenge", an event for developers to make a roguelike game in seven days, Ananias became so much more as the years passed by, and it certainly deserves to be in your library if you're a fan of this kind of game.

I have played Ananias for the first time on my smartphone, but it's way more comfortable (to me, at least) on the desktop. You can play the free version on your browser if you wish to know how it is on PC: http://ananiasgame.com/play The Steam version is the best one if you want all classes unlocked and the best price, since it's localized according to your country, and not sold with a dollar tag.

The game itself is very balanced and it's a joy to play, with responsive controls, an awesome and intimist soundtrack and a lot of secrets to discover. I love how the procedural generation is handled here - it really will surprise you from time to time. Another game I like a lot on this genre is the - excellent - Dungeons of Dredmor (DoD), and despite my love for that game, DoD is more or less the same on some ways. Ananias, on the other hand, is unpredictable. It can throw some very high level monsters at you, put a dress to loot on the floor (even if you're playing with a male character), and make every run feel really unique - it's a real Pandora's Box, and it's gorgeous.

All in all, you can't beat this price for an awesome roguelike. Play the free version (on browser or on your smartphone) and if you like the game, buy it to support this awesome project. See you in the depths of the dungeons!
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6 Comments
Rognard 14 Mar, 2018 @ 12:44pm 
No, I'm just a journalist (not a gaming journalist, tho), and I like to research about details and dates to enrich my reviews - that's part of what my profession demands, so I got used to be this way with almost everything I do that involves writing.
Gankatron 14 Mar, 2018 @ 7:29am 
You certainly know alot about the game, including specific details on release schedule for features. Are you part of the development team?
Rognard 8 Apr, 2017 @ 5:55pm 
You're welcome!
厌世小芒果" 8 Apr, 2017 @ 5:51pm 
ok,thank you very much!
Rognard 8 Apr, 2017 @ 7:40am 
Sure. The developer is still working on achievements, so the one achievement we have now can't be obtained (is just a test).

The achievements should be ready in the next weeks. There will be 48 achievements and 8 trading cards.

More info here: http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/games/372080/announcements/detail/500304494262006605
厌世小芒果" 8 Apr, 2017 @ 2:43am 
can u tell me how to get Ananias Roguelike achievement?
with great pleasure!