Anomaly Agent

The cyberpunk genre has seen a major resurgence in recent years, but few games fully capture the attitude, action, and neon-bathed visuals that fans expect. Anomaly Agent from Phew Phew Games hits all the right notes, throwing players into the role of a hi-tech secret agent trying to stop reality-bending anomalies from destroying the world's balance. With fluid combat, branching story choices, and an addictive gameplay loop, Anomaly Agent is a must-play for sci-fi fans.

Silky Smooth Combat That Evolves As You Progress

As Agent 70, you’ll punch, kick, shoot, and powerslam your way through armies of enemies. The fast-paced combat always keeps you on your toes with a mixture of melee and ranged attacks. Unleash crushing anomaly-powered throws to toss enemies around like ragdolls. When guns are needed, Agent 70 whips out deadly firearms that feel satisfying to dispatch foes with.

The action is silky smooth, chaining together combos and techniques is addictively fun. The combat mechanics are reminiscent of beat ‘em ups like Akane, where mastering combos and crowd control is key. But Anomaly Agent adds a fresh dimension by integrating ranged weapons and sci-fi abilities into the mix.

As you progress through the game, new combat abilities are unlocked that evolve the gameplay and keep the action feeling fresh. The basic punches and kicks are just the beginning - you'll eventually gain access to advanced melee combos, heavy weapons like rocket launchers, and reality-altering anomaly powers. Combining all these abilities creates an incredibly dynamic combat system that allows you to approach each encounter in your own unique style.

Choices That Actually Shape Agent 70's Journey

Anomaly Agent features key story decisions that dramatically impact the outcome of the experience. Will you make choices for the greater good, or take more selfish paths? Your choices shape whether Agent 70 is viewed as a hero, antihero, or villain by the end. The branching narrative provides tangible consequences, rather than just the illusion of choice seen in some games.

Based on your decisions throughout the game, other characters will react to and treat Agent 70 in markedly different ways. Some key characters can even live or die depending on your actions. Multiple endings encourage replayability to see how the twisting, turning story unfolds. Few games offer narrative consequences as impactful as what’s on display in Anomaly Agent.

As you progress, you can customize Agent 70’s abilities to match your preferred playstyle. Unlock new melee skills to become a close combat powerhouse. Invest in firearms training for long-range takedowns. Or focus on anomaly abilities to control the battlefield. With diverse upgrades to mix and match, you can turn Agent 70 into the cyberpunk action hero you want to play as. Whether you prefer stealth, run-and-gun, or anomaly-fueled chaos, the deep customization has you covered.

Review: 8.5/10

Anomaly Agent delivers an addictive gameplay loop wrapped up in a stylish, character-driven cyberpunk package. Punching and shooting your way through futuristic enemies stays exciting from start to finish thanks to evolving combat abilities.

Pros:

• Silky smooth combat that evolves as you progress
• Branching story with tangible consequences
• In-depth customization to match playstyles
• Immersive retrofuturist setting
• Killer synthwave soundtrack

Cons:

• Occasional graphical glitches
• Frame rate drops in busier areas
• Backtracking through environments