The fate of exile, like an endless river, carries Ann to a distant and unfamiliar land. A flame of unwavering determination burns within Ann's heart. She knows that one day, either Sam or SU will surely find her. Until then, Ann must find a way to escape this place.
The game challenges players to uncover the secrets of the exiled land and activate the compass to escape. Developers describe the game as containing "100% puzzle-solving," with relatively weak guidance due to being a solo development project. Players must rely on their problem-solving skills to progress through the various challenges.
One standout feature is the ability to freely switch between first-person and third-person perspectives. This allows players to explore the game world and solve puzzles from different vantage points, potentially providing additional insights or challenges depending on the perspective chosen.
The developer has designed the game's narrative to be nonlinear, meaning players can start from any episode in the Abnormal1999 series and still receive a "fresh experience." This approach offers greater narrative flexibility and player agency within the sci-fi universe.
In addition to puzzle-solving, the game incorporates elements of exploration and investigation. Players must navigate the unfamiliar exiled land, uncovering clues and piecing together the mysteries surrounding the protagonist's situation and the overarching Abnormal1999 narrative.
The game's 100% positive user review score on Steam suggests that players are responding very enthusiastically to the core gameplay elements, including the challenging puzzle-focused experience, the flexible camera perspectives, the nonlinear narrative approach, and the sense of exploration and investigation.