Anomaly Agent Reviews

Anomaly Agent is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
4 / 5.0
Feb 1, 2024

Anomaly Agent is a riot from beginning to end. It challenges you gradually and features a tough, but fair approach to fast-paced action-platforming and combat. Having fluidity in movement allows the gameplay flow to be smooth from each kind of action the player engages in and no stages ever outstay their welcome. Having different kinds of combat and platforming on display from area to area helps keep things fresh too. Visually, it accomplishes its goal of evoking the '80s while still featuring lighting effects that weren't possible in the era while the soundtrack offers a satisfying blend of synth and rock to change the mood up whenever it's needed. Anyone seeking fast-paced thrills should check out Anomaly Agent.

Read full review

8 / 10.0
Feb 6, 2024

Anomaly Agent is a genre-bending, time-twisting, gun-toting, knuckle-crackin' badass of a game, waiting to chuck you around and leave you breathless on the floor, ready for round two.

Read full review

8 / 10
Feb 2, 2024

Anomaly Agent is a fun and furious action platformer, mixing fast-paced combat with an awesome soundtrack.

Read full review

8.8 / 10.0
Feb 6, 2024

Anomaly Agent is a debut with a bang for Phew Phew Games, which arrives on our monitors with a beat'em up with Canabalt-style endless runner elements, a charismatic and crazy protagonist, plus music to shoot at full volume that accompanies the action in beautiful pixel art. The attack and dodge combination starts with the simple press of two buttons and gradually becomes more and more complex with combos and special weapons. Sudden gameplay changes and gigantic bosses each one with its own fighting style make this game unmissable for those who love action.

Review in Italian | Read full review

8.5 / 10.0
May 1, 2024

Anomaly Agent is a fast, slick adventure through time. This small indie team has done a great job with this, its first game, paving the way for a promising future. Despite a few little technical glitches, this is one title worth checking out.

Read full review

90 / 100
Feb 24, 2024

If you're into side scroller beat 'em ups, then look no further. Anomaly Agent supplies you with a plethora of weapons and moves to deal with combatants in style. The story isn't a masterpiece, but it definitely has compelling moments, usually fueled by the garish and lively characters.

Read full review

9 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2024

Anomaly Agent is a great retro-inspired side-scrolling action title. The combat system has depth and delivers some frantic engagements. Surviving a big fight with just a sliver of health feels great. The presentation is solid, with a special mention for the music, and the narrative, despite its familiar beats, is engaging.

Read full review

9 / 10.0
Jan 24, 2024

Anomaly Agent is a unique beat-'em-up game with a great story and fun mechanics. I think everyone should experience being Agent 70.

Read full review

8 / 10.0
Jan 24, 2024

Anomaly Agent takes us back to the 16-bit days with its smooth gameplay, eye-catching pixel graphics and catchy music. It also manages to keep you interested with its witty dialogues and little surprises in every episode.

Review in Turkish | Read full review

3.5 / 5.0
Feb 23, 2024

Anomaly Agent won’t leave you pondering its vast world or lore. Instead, it delivers a focused, high-octane blast of retro-infused action. The combat’s frenetic energy, the charm of its pixel art, and the genuinely funny moments of absurdity made it a blast to play from start to finish. While I wouldn’t call it a masterpiece, those craving a quick hit of adrenaline-fueled, laugh-out-loud thrills will find Anomaly Agent a worthwhile escape. And hey, sometimes a little mindless, time-bending absurdity is exactly what you need.

Read full review

3.8 / 5.0
Feb 5, 2024

With its short playtime filled with well-done gameplay, humor, and execution, Anomaly Agent is worthy of your time to go through, even if there are some lackluster moments you’d come across. I had to seriously sit down and play through whether it provides what it advertises, and I must say it is impressive for a newly established company. However, expectations should not be stretched to the moon as the gameplay does not bring anything new to that table unless you are below the said table, which means go ahead, absolutely try it.

Read full review

9 / 10.0
Feb 12, 2024

Anomaly Agent brings the satisfying action of Streets of Rage, crosses it with the driving heart of Katana Zero and leaves you with just the right level of humor, story and personalization. It’s amazing in short bursts or long form play, and pick up players will have no difficulty remembering where they were or what they were doing.

Read full review

83 / 100
Feb 4, 2024

As a player who has been waiting to enter 2D action games for years, but has not been able to throw himself on that side due to unnecessary time extensions and ridiculous save systems, Anomaly Agent seemed like a drug to me. It is also a nice detail that the game that dragged me into this genre came out of the territory of our country. If you're looking for a 2D action game that will put aside a few hours of fun without thinking too much about it and being exposed to ridiculous save systems. Give Anomaly Agent a chance. You can start a rollover on your behalf.

Review in Turkish | Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2024

In a world where most hyped releases feel underbaked, Anomaly Agent delivers.

Read full review

7 / 10.0
Jan 29, 2024

Anomaly Agent offers a succinct gaming experience, combining platforming and combat within a sci-fi narrative. As Agent 70, players address global anomalies, facing challenges that require both strategy and skill. The game balances its story, combat, and platforming elements effectively. However, repetitive boss fights and a simple upgrade system are questionable. Despite these issues, its design and mechanics make it a notable indie game, with enough depth to encourage replayability.

Read full review

Recommended
Jan 29, 2024

It's not a perfect game by any means - the visuals, while beautiful, are simple and they get a bit repetitive especially since the game reuses the same levels over and over as part of the story. The music, I adore synthwave, but it too gets repetitive. But man, that arcade-style brawling just feels so good that I was willing to look past those flaws. If you're feeling nostalgic for those 16-bit brawlers, Agent 70 is here to deliver the digital beatdown.

Read full review

9 / 10.0
Jan 26, 2024

A side-scrolling beat-em-up / platformer with some retro flair, great moves, and some surprises

Read full review

9 / 10.0
Jan 24, 2024

Anomaly Agent is a wonderfully weird adventure, full of strange and interesting characters and fluid mechanics that are satisfying to execute. Players should have a blast exploring the weird, humorous future world and fighting to keep things normal in this modern spin on a classic genre.

Read full review

Eren Eroğlu
Top Critic
80 / 100
Jan 24, 2024

Anomaly Agent is a game that stands out with its fluid gameplay and gorgeous visual style, and even though Anomaly Agent has some minor shortcomings, it's still a great game! This adventure definitely deserves a chance.

Review in Turkish | Read full review