40
Giraffe and Annika is not a good game, which is a sad thing, as it feels like there is something missing. It's very rough, and is reminiscent it is one of those Unreal Engine 4 demos made by students. There are some redeeming qualities, like the charming character design, and a unique battle system for bosses, but it's so overshadowed by technical bizarreness and a lack of cohesive feeling that it's simply impossible to recommend to anyone but the biggest fans of Annika's design.
91
Giraffe and Annika is definitely one of those games where the whole is greater than any of its individual parts. It doesn’t do anything incredibly well, yet, somehow, when you put it all together in a package like this, the end result is delightful.
60
Giraffe and Annika is fun, cute, touching and will fill the cockles of your heart with a warm gooey goodness. The perfect purchase, but mainly just for younger gamers. There’s also a physical release, including a collector’s edition with extra goodies.
8
Um game muito carismático. Tudo é simples, mas cativante. As quests são divertidas, os cenários são legais de explorar (apesar da pouca profundidade) e a trilha sonora é excelente, até porque a música é um dos pontos centrais no game. Dito isso, a mecânica de ritmo presente nas batalhas contra chefes é bem legal. Ademais, a história é bonita, surpreendente e se desenvolve de forma bem agradável. Fato é que, na parte técnica, o game é bem fraco. No entanto, nada chega a ser ruim. Os gráficos são aceitáveis, os controles são simples e a performance é boa. Dá para ver que mesmo com o baixo orçamento os desenvolvedores tiveram um carinho especial.
Giraffe and Annika
Released On:
Aug 25, 2020
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62
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6.0
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Jan 5, 2021
91
Giraffe and Annika is definitely one of those games where the whole is greater than any of its individual parts. It doesn’t do anything incredibly well, yet, somehow, when you put it all together in a package like this, the end result is delightful.
Sep 19, 2020
70
It's a little ramshackle, but care and craft has gone into the making of Giraffe and Annika. There's nothing new here to speak of, but its disparate genres work well together and we had a good time unravelling the mysteries of Spica Island. A great game for kids and the young at heart, we're excited to see what developers Atelier Mimina do next.
Sep 15, 2020
70
Giraffe and Annika is also the sort of ephemeral, effortless, and enjoyable activity that might make someone smile for a while. It might be exactly the right sort of next step for someone new to the Switch who picked up the console for Animal Crossing: New Horizons or inexperienced with games.
Oct 12, 2020
60
Giraffe and Annika is fun, cute, touching and will fill the cockles of your heart with a warm gooey goodness. The perfect purchase, but mainly just for younger gamers. There’s also a physical release, including a collector’s edition with extra goodies.
Aug 21, 2020
55
At the end of the day, the gameplay isn’t likely to compel you to spend the 5-10 hours needed to see the story through. Everything this game does is done better elsewhere, so dive back into the bottomless eShop sea and fish up another adventure. This Giraffe is better left on safari.
Aug 23, 2020
50
Giraffe and Annika couldn't convince us. The bite-free plot, the lack of characterization of the protagonist and the non-existent challenge rate are in this case only the tip of the iceberg.
Aug 23, 2020
40
Giraffe and Annika takes around six hours to complete and, after seeing it through to its end, I wish there were more positive things to say about it. The world and its characters are cute, but you’ll be sick of Annika’s whining and the painfully repetitive fetch quests in no time. It has some merit as a starter RPG to introduce young children to the genre, but even then, there are much better adventures out there to spend your time with.
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Feb 1, 2023
8
Um game muito carismático. Tudo é simples, mas cativante. As quests são divertidas, os cenários são legais de explorar (apesar da pouca profundidade) e a trilha sonora é excelente, até porque a música é um dos pontos centrais no game. Dito isso, a mecânica de ritmo presente nas batalhas contra chefes é bem legal. Ademais, a história é bonita, surpreendente e se desenvolve de forma bem agradável. Fato é que, na parte técnica, o game é bem fraco. No entanto, nada chega a ser ruim. Os gráficos são aceitáveis, os controles são simples e a performance é boa. Dá para ver que mesmo com o baixo orçamento os desenvolvedores tiveram um carinho especial.
SummaryLovable, cat-eared Annika sets off on a grand quest on the Island of Spica! 3D adventure & rhythm action genres mesh in the lush, pastoral and beautiful manga-inspired world of Giraffe and Annika.
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date:Aug 25, 2020
Developer:
- Atelier Mimina
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