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Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

Rescue A Mysterious Island From A Mind-Warping Plague Nano Dust infects the islanders of New Theland, distorting their emotions and desires. You play as Nova, a Nano Cleaner who must explore the island, seeking out the sick and shrinking inside their bodies to suction up the Dust. Anodyne 2: Return to Dust combines the thrilling scale and cinematic storytelling of 3D games with the tight design and easy-to-pick-up satisfaction of 2D Zelda-like adventures. With art that re-imagines the PS1 and N64 era, explore 3D cities, valleys, and wastelands then shrink into the varied 2D mindscapes of chara

Release date
August 12, 2019
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Developer
Analgesic Productions LLC
Publisher
Analgesic Productions LLC
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★ 7.2/10GOG · 45 ratings
GOGLast checked October 31, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 4 / 5
Anodyne 2 is a weird game. The world is bizarre, the characters are creepy, the atmosphere is a bit omnious, is this Majora's Mask 2?…
★ 5 / 5
Gameplay is good. Not great, just good. It gets the job done. I personally love the graphics choice for this game, though I can see…
★ 5 / 5
At first when I saw anodyne 2 I was worried they'd be going a bit crazy on the DMT trip effect. Honestly though, when it…
★ 5 / 5
Great storytelling, many hidden gems and overall experience that can't be given in may other games. Simply said unique and inspiring , for those who…
★ 5 / 5
I can think of very few games that are as special as Anodyne 2. At a glance, it looks like a 3D Zelda, but with…
★ 2 / 5
While the visuals are lovely, the gameplay itself is very repetitive and uninspiring. I did not find myself very engaged with the story of the…
★ 1 / 5
Anodyne 2 doesn't have much to do with Anodyne, besides a few pointless game mechanics that are added as you progress in the game. But…
★ 3 / 5
explorte a sureal 3D overworld in search for the power to stay the tide of a deadly nano dust storm, but don't let the screenshots…

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★ 2 / 5
I was going to give this game five stars as I was really enjoying it until I got to the wrestling ring. Yes, there is…
★ 3 / 5
explorte a sureal 3D overworld in search for the power to stay the tide of a deadly nano dust storm, but don't let the screenshots…
★ 1 / 5
This game tries to be a little bit of everything and ends up being good at almost nothing. The top down action sections like the…
★ 1 / 5
AVOID AT ANY MEANS! Stupid boring gameplay plus everything else extra stupid on top. With extra extra stupid dialogues in puberty-minded nonsense slang talk. IF…
★ 5 / 5
I can think of very few games that are as special as Anodyne 2. At a glance, it looks like a 3D Zelda, but with…
★ 5 / 5
Great storytelling, many hidden gems and overall experience that can't be given in may other games. Simply said unique and inspiring , for those who…
★ 1 / 5
Anodyne 2 doesn't have much to do with Anodyne, besides a few pointless game mechanics that are added as you progress in the game. But…

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