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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Anna: The Magic of Words
EASTPIXEL Software · Published by EASTPIXEL Software · Official site ↗
Positive — 80% positive (10 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Relive the golden age of gaming with this challenging 1980s-style platformer for the Nintendo Entertainment System® and Famicom, blending nostalgic action with a gripping story! The game is initially beginner-friendly with a nice learning curve and will always be fair but challenging.
Action, Indie, Free To Play, Early Access · 2024 · More free games
Embark on a fair yet challenging journey through Anna's world, where early access offers a glimpse into this indie action game inspired by the golden age of gaming.
About this game
Relive the golden age of gaming with this challenging 1980s-style platformer for the Nintendo Entertainment System® and Famicom, blending nostalgic action with a gripping story!
Game in active development. Demo download below.
The story of the game
The magic of words gave you everything and suddenly took everything from you.
A little sad and disappointed, you make your way through a dangerous world. Embark on a difficult journey through deep forests, ice, water and dangerous caves. Collect scrolls and combine their words, face your fear in this precise platforming game.
Whatever happens, never forget your important goal: find Anna.
The deeper meaning of the story
The game itself is a shell. The shell for a process of self-discovery, healing, motivation and the strong will to not give up. Together with the character, you embark on an arduous journey in search for Anna.
Anna is not necessarily a person or an animal. Anna can just as well stand for a favourite place, a feeling, a family, a home, an arrival or for satisfaction with a completed task or with oneself, but of course also for a single person. There is no right or wrong answer. You decide.
You are welcome to simply ignore the psychological aspect and concentrate fully on playing this challenging platforming title. Just pay attention to your steps and little hearts then.
Game controls
After the first game start, there is a standard keyboard layout configured already:
D-Pad: W-A-S-D
Select button: K
Start button: L
B button: ,
A button: .
You can configure your keyboard or gamepad directly via Settings > Controls menu.
Graphics settings
You can select various display filters (scanlines, different retro image settings) at any time via the settings menu.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 10
- Processor: 1.2GHz or faster
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: NA
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 10
- Processor: 1.2GHz or faster
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: NA
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Anna had a bug named "Leon" (see it, read about it and its fix)
A game-breaking bug in the upcoming game Anna: The Magic of Words (NES/Famicom) where the player stuck in a wall sometimes. The bug was found by 8-year-old Leon at LNC 2026 in Leipzig/Germany in May 2026. The linked video shows the bug and its fix. See it in action (and read about the behinds and the fix): https://www.eastpixel.de/en/2026/05/17/anna-the-leon-bug-and-its-fix/Read full article on Community Announcements (Chris from EASTPIXEL)Patch NotesOfficial
World premiere of never seen before levels - Demo update! (Version 0.2.0)
Dive into the exclusive premiere of "Anna: The Magic of Words" brand-new demo! Explore two full worlds, new levels, new physics and new sound and music.Read full article on Community Announcements (Chris from EASTPIXEL)Patch NotesOfficial
Anna has controller support now, image overlays and way better performance
Hey lovely people, thanks for your interest in my upcoming game Anna: The Magic of Words for NES/Famicom. I’m proud to report: The version for Windows and macOS has been completely revised. Three highlights of the new versions: Controller support (please select Settings > Controls to configure) Outstanding performance (even on older PCs) Image overlays (various display shaders – retro TV etc.)Read full article on Community Announcements (Christian at EASTPIXEL)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo 0.1.5 available – Level skip passwords and level architecture changes
Hey lovely people. An updated demo version of Anna: The Magic of Words (NES) is available now. Changelog: Demo Version 0.1.5 – January 17, 2025 Changed after players feedback: slightly modified some parts of the level architecture (level Dungeon 1/4) Changed after players feedback: in all Dungeon levels – replaced some spiky plants to make it easier to see that there is a risk of injury in these places Added: Passwords to skip level Dungeon 1/4, 2/4 and 3/4 (just in demo version) Level skip passwords (from demo 0.1.5 and later) To dive a bit deeper into the dungeons, use one of these passwords to skip some levels: 9170 (skip level Dungeons 1/4) 8921 (skip level Dungeons 2/4) 7136 (skip level Dungeons 3/4) Download and further informations Game website: https://www.eastpixel.de/anna Game at itch.io: https://eastpixel.itch.io/annaRead full article on Community Announcements (Christian at EASTPIXEL)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo 0.1.4 available – Performance, new graphics and sound
Hey lovely people. An updated demo version of Anna: The Magic of Words (NES) is available now. Changelog: Demo Version 0.1.4 – January 13, 2025 Changed: Physics and performance update #4 Changed: Game Structure, Menu Navigation Changed: Ability to play a tutorial after starting a new game Changed: Graphics Added: New Sound Effects (Trampoline) Download and further informations Game website: https://www.eastpixel.de/anna NES ROM download at itch.io: https://eastpixel.itch.io/annaRead full article on Community Announcements (Christian at EASTPIXEL)
