Hello Anxiety

Ich freue mich immer, wenn Games versuchen, Mental Health in den Mittelpunkt zu rücken. Hello Anxiety ist aber leider kaum besser als irgendein hastig zusammengeschustertes GameJam-Spielchen und damit weder in Sachen Handlung noch durch seine Mechanik spielenswert. Im Grunde besteht das ganze Spiel nur aus dem Ausbalancieren der beiden Ressourcen (Lampe vs. Angst) plus die nicht-regenerativen Laternen. Dabei kann man aber etwas tricksen, indem man die Taschenlampe einfach ständig kurz aufblitzen lässt. Die Umgebung besteht letztlich aus kaum mehr als schwarzer Fläche und den immer gleichen Regalen und einfarbigen Wänden. Wenn ihr noch mehr wissen wollt, findet ihr mein ausführliches Review dazu auf meinem Blog. Keine Werbung, kein AI, kein Bullsh*t. Einfach nur Liebe für Games. [URL="https://polygonien.de/2026/03/hello-anxiety-review/"]https://polygonien.de/2026/03/hello-anxiety-review/[/URL]

6 out of 10 short game with one steam achievement. I would suggest a few more achievements re but otherwise looking at the 100% completionist i would see it ok just a little cheaper than marked or buy in a bundle. I reported a sound bug which can easily get fixed so not letting that effect the score but would be nice to also label the sound option as sound instead of a non labelled bar. I think this game would do better with a voice instead of all the reading and have some emotion in it to direct the game more of what the character is feeling.

I really liked the game. The story of a scared guy struggling to hold on to his sanity feels realistic and thrilling. The puzzles are a good challenge, and I loved the Easter egg involving the books that are mentioned

Great Atmosphere Nice Music It captures Anxiety... Lovely Game

A raw and intimate trip through the mind that perfectly captures how anxiety feels, with great writing and dialogue

GOTY 2026

Hello Anxiety é uma jornada assombrada, mas também esperançosa. É um conceito original, com uma direção de arte marcante e uma abordagem corajosa a temas difíceis. Se gostam de jogos indie que privilegiam a atmosfera e a emoção em vez da ação pura, este é um título que devem manter no vosso radar. Análise completa no Youtube: https://youtu.be/TWimOI4RQ0A?si=kdspbEVKkawyrhir

Hello Anxiety is a quietly powerful experience—thoughtful puzzles, evocative pixel art, and honest storytelling transform anxiety into understanding, reflection, and empathy. It lingers long after playing with emotional grace.

This is a nice little game about anxiety. It does a good job with the atmosphere and the writing. It doesn't seem to have options or a way to save, but it's a short game under 2 hours. Some gameplay mechanics are a little frustrating, but I feel like that's purposeful because anxiety can also be frustrating. I also enjoyed the easter eggs. Now I have some reading recommendations :)

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