When comparing Anodyne vs Riddick: The Merc Files, the Slant community recommends Anodyne for most people. In the question“What are the best Android games without in-app purchases/paywalls?” Anodyne is ranked 100th while Riddick: The Merc Files is ranked 103rd. The most important reason people chose Anodyne is:
With simple intuitive controls it is easy to get started playing Anodyne.
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Pros
Pro Easy to learn how to play
With simple intuitive controls it is easy to get started playing Anodyne.
Pro Can be played in portrait or landscape view
Depending on what the users preferred rotation scheme is to play games, Anodyne allows for both to be used, portrait and landscape.
Pro Actual voice work done by Vin Diesel
Just like the rest of Vin Diesels games, he actually does the voice work.
Pro Good visuals
The visuals stand out as highly polished and give the game a very appropriate gritty feel.
Cons
Con Story feels unresolved when the game is finished
After finishing the game there are still many elements that feel unanswered.
Con Short
The game can be completed in under half an hour.
Con Buggy
The AI for enemies does not work to well with them getting stuck on one another or falling over parts of the environment.