Gamezebo writes: "Anka, a new puzzle adventure from Ovogame, has a great concept but suffers from middling execution. The idea is to provide players with a wide variety of brainteasers-word searches, mahjong, tile-sliding puzzles, and much more-within the context of the game's story, which concerns a boy trying free his mother from jail for a crime she didn't commit and find his missing father. Sounds great. The problem is that it ends up becoming a jack-of-all-puzzles-and-master-of-none. The variety is nice, but few of the game's conundrums are compelling enough to make us crave more."
Despite some increasing disappointments towards the end of the game, overall Anka is still an entertaining game with some interesting minigame challenges and cleverly designed puzzles that are never too difficult. They aren't always original, but the more interesting activities are fun to play, while the lesser ones never become nuisances that spoil the game.
The setting and plot provide a suitable backdrop, at least early on, and younger players in particular will have fun with Anka, though it's pleasant enough to appeal to gamers of all ages looking for a light, relaxing adventure experience.
Gamertell has posted its weekly update of new casual style games.
This week's highlights include Westward IV: All Aboard (PC), Escape from Paradise 2 (PC) and Emberwind (PC, Mac)
