When comparing Anodyne vs Chaos Rings II, the Slant community recommends Chaos Rings II for most people. In the question“What are the best Android games without in-app purchases/paywalls?” Chaos Rings II is ranked 25th while Anodyne is ranked 100th. The most important reason people chose Chaos Rings II is:
A variety in locations visited and enemies met, that all are beautifully designed, gives the game a world that feels alive.
Specs
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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 Varied, beautiful world
A variety in locations visited and enemies met, that all are beautifully designed, gives the game a world that feels alive.
Pro Great combat system
Choose between solo and paired combat, where damage dealt is increased and damage taken in shared. Add to that a 'rock, paper, scissors'-type elements system mixed with a great selection of magic abilities, choice passive traits and charge bars that unlock special abilities and you get a deep combat system.
Cons
Con Story feels unresolved when the game is finished
After finishing the game there are still many elements that feel unanswered.
Con Dull story
The story feels as though it falls flat during most of the game.