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Anima: Gate of Memories - Review @ Destructoid

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    [​IMG]Destructoid has reviewed the open-world action RPG Anima: Gate of Memories:

    Review: Anima: Gate of Memories
    If you're into tabletop role-playing games you may have heard of Anima, but I certainly hadn't prior to playing this. Thankfully, I didn't need to know anything about the series as this open-world action-RPG is a contained story set in the same universe as the board and card games that came before it.

    You play as "The Bearer of Calamities," which is a way cooler way of saying 'a generic blond, big-boobed mage who forgot her own name and whose fate is intertwined with a book.' That book isn't just any book -- it contains a god-like demon that just happens to look like a sexy dude and sounds quite similar to Space Dandy (he's a dandy guy, in space). The duo ends up in a tower that acts as a hub world for different locations home to some deranged bosses, each of which has five memories scattered around their level that tell their horrific backstories.

    [...]

    Aside from some minor camera issues, a sexualized and poorly-written lead, and some annoying bosses, this is a pretty great little game. The graphics are decent, on par with the better-looking games of last generation; the soundtrack is better than it has any right to be; and the set pieces are easy on the eyes and vary greatly between each level. Not only can you get around 25 to 30 hours from the main story, but there is also a new game plus mode with even more endings.

    If you're a fan of Nier and looking to get your fix until the proper sequel is out, it is easy to recommend Anima. RPGs rarely hold my attention but I happily sank my time into this one no problem. There's enough quality content here that it feels like the developer or publisher is selling itself short by setting the price so low, as I would have easily been satisfied with this at double the price. It's even more impressive knowing the game was developed by three people. Just know going in that toward the end, you're going to be frustrated with some boss fights, pending the developers don't tweak them in a future update.

    Score: 8/10 - Great​
     
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