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Annie and the AI

$8.99
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Developer:
NoSleepGames LLC
Publisher:
NoSleepGames LLC
Platforms:
Windows Mac
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About This Game

Set in the late 2020s, we follow Annie, a shut-in programmer who spends most of her time working on her personal projects, taking care of her father, and bending to the whims of her sisters who don't understand her.

You play as Esme, an AI that Annie has been developing in her spare time. Your primary function: to learn by solving visual puzzles involving pattern and emotional matching of images sourced from Annie's life.

Featuring

A full story-driven experience containing over 150 hand drawn illustrations, an original soundtrack, and a talented voice-acting team led by Katy Bentz of the BAFTA winning series Life is Strange.

Solve Visual Puzzles

  • Locate the data clusters with minesweeper-style gameplay.
  • Process the data clusters in order to clear up the distorted images.
  • Reorder the circuits to form logical connections to the matching image.

Family Files


  • Learn about Annie's family complicated situation and discover details about her sisters and parents.
  • Explore the family files stored on Annie's computer and unlock more files as you advance through the story.

Grow your AI

  • Help Esme, the AI, to learn and grow by solving puzzles.
  • Experience Esme's rapid advancement from childhood to adolescence, and finally maturity.

Secrets!

  • Delve even deeper into the characters lives by discovering rare files hidden throughout the game.
  • Use your knowledge of Annie and her family to search for secret keywords that unlock new files.
  • Master the secret file mini-game to find as many secrets as possible.
  • Can you uncover the full story?

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
17 user reviews
100%
Positive
40 min at review
Recommended

I don't normally leave reviews, but I am finding this game to just be something really different and unique and wanted to encourage people to give it a try. I've never encountered a puzzle game that is so strongly story driven and it's just a really obvious combination! Why hasn't this been done more? It works really well. I'm only into the first few chapters but am drawn into the characters and really want to know what happens next. If you're reading this, check it out, it's worth it!

7 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

Amazing and Beautiful story, Very emotional and Loved the game play and story. Some Challenging puzzles but very enjoyable. Loved The Game and will deff Play it multiple times <3

6 helpful
4 hrs at review
Recommended

If you like a game with a good story, this is your game. The puzzles became easy once you learned the trick.

3 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

This is a very cool game at a good price if you know what you are getting! This is basically a narrative / visual novel that requires you to solve a puzzle in order to "turn the page." The main character's voice acting and the soundtrack completely carry the narrative tension that develops as you get through the game. I don't want to go into specifics for spoilers - I will simply say this is an emotional story propped up by some talented artists. At first I was unsure of how to feel about the fact that you have no control over the dialogue progression, but since the dialogue flows as planned the music lines up perfectly. The most dramatic moments of the story are perfectly complimented by the score as a result but take warning - you will miss dialogue if you play this game in a distracting environment! The story itself is very good. At times it is very dramatic, and while it *almost* becomes over dramatic it never quite passes that line - it is simply very *heavy* at times in a good w...

3 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

interesting story and addictive puzzles! puzzles remind me of the Bioshock 1 mini game. Great price for the game as well!

3 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

A beautifully crafted visual novel that tugs at the heartstrings, enveloping players in a poignant, emotionally charged journey. Still finishing the story, but felt so strongly that I had to share my thoughts early.

3 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

The best way I can describe this game is "a work of art." Every aspect of this game is just beautiful and perfect. The story, the art, the acting, the music... is just a beautiful work of art. A masterpiece, honestly. I feel like the only downside is I would have liked it to be longer, but really the story just played out too perfectly for it to even need that. Prepare to get emotional. You'll really feel like you are Esme and feeling what he feels, but also the emotions Annie feels and the acting that went into it are so intense you'll feel her whole journey too like it's your own. The music is so good. The puzzles are addicting and if you're confused by them at first, you'll learn with Esme. And then you'll feel super smart when you complete them. They're a mix of minesweeper and pipe puzzle games. I don't usually leave reviews but I really had to with this one. It's just such a beautiful game that needs to be played. Such a unique concept with an amazing story. I really can't prai...

2 helpful
55 min at review
Recommended

A great story driven game. The puzzles are challenging but not overwhelming. The music is nice. It's the kind of game that you can chill out and relax while playing and just enjoy the story unfold. If you like logic puzzles and story driven games you should try this!

2 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

I bought this, knowing nothing about the game other than Katy Bentz voiced the main character and I'm so glad I did! The story was short enough to complete in a day and it was written in a way that I couldn't stop playing until the end. Definitely recommend.

1 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

This is a fantastic story about family and boundaries wrapped up in minesweeper with a twist. Short but packed full of emotions and questions that'll leave you begging for answers

1 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1. 10
  • Processor: 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1Gb Video Memory
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Annie and the AI cost?

Annie and the AI costs $8.99.

What are the system requirements for Annie and the AI?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1. 10 Processor: 2.0 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1Gb Video Memory Storage: 1 GB available space

What platforms is Annie and the AI available on?

Annie and the AI is available on Windows PC, macOS.

Is Annie and the AI worth buying?

Annie and the AI has 100% positive reviews from 17 players.

When was Annie and the AI released?

Annie and the AI was released on May 22, 2023.

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