Go Home Annie

Release Date: December 10, 2024

Adventure, FPP, horror, puzzle elements, indie games, singleplayer

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A first-person adventure horror. Go Home Annie takes place in a facility from the SCP universe, conducting research on paranormal occurences. We play as a lower-level worker Annie, solving logic puzzles and trying to learn the secrets of the replication department.

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Engine and graphics

Go Home Annie is a first-person adventure game based on creepypastas set in the SCP universe. The development was handled by a small Croatian studio Misfit Village.

Plot

The game is set in the SCP universe – a fictional foundation that secures and stores anomalous objects and entities and protects the general public from them. The action of Go Home Annie takes place in the Zumberak Mountains region, in Croatia. Shrouded in conspiracy theories, the Replication Department is presented under the guise of a military base. Strange sounds coming from the depths of nearby forests and alleged sightings of paranormal entities are a daily occurrence.

As the titular Annie, a low-level employee of the SCP Foundation, our job is to repeatedly test replicas of dangerous paranormal phenomena and anomalous entities. Exploring the Replication Department building, we discover its secrets.

To understand the plot of Go Home Annie no knowledge of SCP universe is required.

Gameplay

In Go Home Annie we explore a mysterious and dangerous research facility and interact with strange anomalies. We get to encounter strange things, including a pill that, after swallowing, grows 40 million bananas from the stomach, or deadly plastic flamingos. We also conduct a conversation with a bathtub with two personalities.

As with other horrors with paranormal phenomena like The Stairway 7 or Shift 87, we use anomalies to solve logical puzzles and navigate through levels.

Engine and graphics

Go Home Annie runs on the Unity engine. The visual style of the main facility in the game combines steampunk with 1970s technology.

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[1:29] Go Home Annie Release Date Trailer

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All Reviews: Mostly Positive (235)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Atmosphere and Immersion: Many players praised the game's atmosphere, noting it was immersive from the start, with chilling music and excellent sound design that enhanced the overall experience.
Unique Storytelling: The narrative was appreciated for its originality within the SCP universe, with many players enjoying the obscure SCP references and the depth of the story.
Visuals and Graphics: The game received high marks for its graphics, with many reviewers commenting on the quality being comparable to AAA titles, especially given the small development team.
Engaging Puzzles: The puzzles were generally considered clever and well-integrated into the gameplay, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
Strong Characterization: Players enjoyed the character development, especially the main character and supporting characters like Frank, who left a lasting impression.

The main cons of the game

Short Length: A frequent criticism was the game's short runtime (approximately 3-5 hours), with some players feeling it wasn't worth the $20 price tag.
Pacing Issues: Some reviews mentioned pacing problems, particularly towards the end, where the narrative felt rushed or disjointed.
Technical Bugs: Minor bugs were noted, including visual glitches and audio mixing issues that occasionally broke immersion.
Not True Horror: Many players expected a horror game but found it more of a psychological thriller, which led to disappointment for those looking for traditional horror elements.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

More SCP Interactions: Many players expressed a desire for more SCP entities to interact with throughout the game, feeling that the existing ones were underutilized.
Longer Gameplay: A common request was for a longer game to justify the price, with suggestions for additional content or gameplay variation.
Improved Voice Acting and Audio Mixing: Some users mentioned that certain voice performances were subpar and that the audio mixing needed refinement to ensure clarity during dialogues.
Enhanced Character Interactions: Several players wished for more interactions and development of supporting characters to deepen the narrative experience.

Summary

Overall, "Go Home Annie" has been well-received for its unique approach to storytelling within the SCP universe, immersive atmosphere, and engaging gameplay, but it also faces criticism for its length, pacing, and some technical issues.

Summary generated on: January 6, 2025