- June 18, 2018
- Anima Project
- 5h median play time
Anima Gate of Memories
Reminding me of cult hit Nier, Anima: Gate of Memories has its issues, but a lot of them can be forgiven thanks to how charming the game is and how interesting the world surrounding it is.
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About
The Arcane Edition includes both Anima Gate of Memories and Anima The Nameless chronicles. Play two different full campaigns, each one with its unique story, characters, scenarios and bosses.











- The game features a rich and engaging story with interesting character dynamics.
- The combat system allows for character switching and combo chaining, providing a fun and dynamic gameplay experience.
- The art design and environments are visually appealing, creating an immersive atmosphere.
- The voice acting is subpar and can be cringeworthy at times, detracting from the overall experience.
- The camera controls are often frustrating, making platforming sections difficult and sometimes unfair.
- The game suffers from balance issues, with some bosses being overly difficult and punishing.
story
302 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story is a blend of familiar anime tropes and engaging narrative elements, featuring well-developed characters and multiple endings that enhance its depth. While some players found the writing and voice acting lacking, many appreciated the emotional impact and intriguing lore, particularly for those familiar with the Anima universe. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, capable of captivating players despite some technical shortcomings in gameplay and presentation.
“The game's narrative is well-written, and the characters are well-developed, making it easy to become invested in the story.”
“The story is also engaging, with plenty of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
“The story was interesting and once I began to understand what was going on everything made sense and I started to become more intrigued into the story of the game rather than me just trying to get through each new area as quickly as possible.”
“The story is a mishmash of all anime cliches from Final Fantasy, Claymore, Evangelion references, Silent Hill Homecoming bosses, Devil May Cry 3 tower, and many others.”
“The story is pretty minimal and makes little sense with random existential dialogue about nothing; I lost interest pretty fast and I don't think there was much to miss.”
“The incoherent storytelling is horrendous.”
Anima: Gate of Memories Review - A Pleasant Memory
Reminding me of cult hit Nier, Anima: Gate of Memories has its issues, but a lot of them can be forgiven thanks to how charming the game is and how interesting the world surrounding it is.
75%Anima: Gate of Memories PS4 Review
It may sound like i'm being too hard on Anima: Gates of Memories but the truth is I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. After getting used to the camera and the awkward lock-on system I found a lot to enjoy, and the Arcane Tower hides many secrets and additional side quests to expand your playtime. Gates of Memories’ fantastic world building made me want to invest in the actual pen and paper game; in fact, I’ve already gone ahead and ordered one of the books. The great boss fights and incredible music brings its mystical locations to life even though some of them can be bland.
70%Anima: Gate of Memories Review - A Pleasant Memory
Reminding me of cult hit Nier, Anima: Gate of Memories has its issues, but a lot of them can be forgiven thanks to how charming the game is and how interesting the world surrounding it is.
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