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Anachronox

Join Sylvester "Sly" Boots and Stiletto Anyway as they trek across six bizarre planets investigating a galaxy-crushing mystery, searching for artefacts from an extinct alien race and unlocking the secrets of a powerful, advanced technology. It's your turn. PICK YOUR POISON.

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October 17, 2013
12 years and 291 days ago
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Mostly Positive635 reviews74.5%

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About the Game

Join Sylvester "Sly" Boots and Stiletto Anyway as they trek across six bizarre planets investigating a galaxy-crushing mystery, searching for artefacts from an extinct alien race and unlocking the secrets of a powerful, advanced technology. It's your turn. PICK YOUR POISON.

Key Features:

  • Craft your team from a cast of seven characters. Unravel evil galactic schemes, solve devious puzzles and fight wicked monsters.
  • Immerse yourself in amazing turn-based real-time battles. Assemble alien weapons and master challenging mini-games.
  • All this, plus mind-blowing cinematics and a heavy dose of gut-busting humour.