Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition

Scientist Lester Knight Chaykin is hurled into a strange, hostile alien world when an experiment goes wrong. With little dialogue or explanation, the story unfolds through animation, sound, and the environments he encounters.

Move through 2D platforming and action sequences, observe each area for clues, and work out how to evade hazards and enemies. Lester’s laser pistol can fire, form a shield, and charge stronger shots, making it useful in both combat and some obstacles.

Progress depends on learning from mistakes, solving puzzles, and timing actions under pressure; the game offers three difficulty modes. This edition includes remastered presentation, an option to switch between updated and original graphics, and extra development materials.

Players who enjoy the game often point to its eerie alien-world atmosphere, distinctive cinematic animation, and storytelling with very little dialogue. Reviews also praise the satisfaction of figuring out puzzles and action sequences through observation and retries, while returning players often mention nostalgia. Others find the trial-and-error design, dated controls, or brief length frustrating.