Anima Gate of Memories: The Nameless Chronicles

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 61 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles is in a weird spot. Many of its elements are either reused from the first game, or made worse. It makes for an uneven adventure that can't hold itself up despite a few bright spots.
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"Anima Gate of Memories: The Nameless Chronicles" is a third-person action RPG that follows the story of an immortal being burdened with a curse. Players will explore the protagonist's past lives and face a conflict that threatens the existence of Gaia. The Hand of Tanathos system allows for unique combat abilities, and choices made throughout the game impact the story's outcome.

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  • Play​station 5
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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews
story13 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions
  • The game has a lot of personality and is earnest in its storytelling, providing an emotional and engaging experience.
  • The combat system allows for some freedom in chaining combos, and the character Nameless feels better to use with more tools compared to previous characters.
  • Despite its flaws, many players found the game to be fun and enjoyable, especially for fans of hack and slash action RPGs.
  • The game suffers from outdated graphics, a messy story, and poor voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Combat can be lackluster and frustrating due to unbalanced enemies, a poor camera system, and a significant difficulty spike near the end.
  • Many elements feel recycled from the previous game, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and making it feel more like a DLC than a standalone title.
  • story31 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its emotional depth and connection to the first game, while others find it messy and lacking coherence. It runs parallel to the original narrative, offering a different perspective on events and character backstories, particularly that of the antagonist known as 'the nameless.' Overall, while some players appreciate the engaging moments and soundtrack, others criticize the story's execution and content limitations.

    • “Overall, I enjoyed Nameless’ story and wrapping up the loose ends from the first game.”
    • “The story takes place at the same time and place as 'Gate of Memories' from the perspective of one of the antagonists, the Nameless.”
    • “With the Nameless Chronicles, it simply shows you a different perspective of the events that have transpired within the towers, along with giving you a backstory to an ominous character you rarely encounter known as 'the Nameless' or 'Immortal'.”
    • “The story runs parallel with the first game; with that in mind, there are fewer bosses and less to do as far as content.”
    • “None of the story will make any sense, and the difficulty starts more or less where the first game left off (and they're both on the harder end).”
    • “While the game has a couple of positive points (like the OST and the backstory of the main character), it has way too many cons.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game receives high praise, with one reviewer rating the soundtrack a perfect 1000/10, highlighting its quality and emotional impact. However, some players note that much of the music is reused from the first game, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite this, the soundtrack is consistently recognized as one of the game's strong points.

    • “Soundtrack 1000/10”
    • “The soundtrack and graphics are good, the controls are responsive and customizable.”
    • “While the game has a couple of positive points (like the OST and the backstory of the main character).”
    • “The same still cutscenes and okay dialogue are still present, with much of the music being reused from the first game.”
    • “While the game has a couple of positive points (like the OST and the backstory of the main character), it has way too many cons.”
    • “The same still cutscenes and okay dialogue are still present, with much of the music being reused from the first game.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay features a smooth and fluid combat system typical of hack and slash titles, though it is marred by flaws in the Thanos mechanic, particularly regarding regeneration when attacking blocking enemies. Overall, players find the experience engaging and well-rounded, complemented by an emotional story.

    • “My hour of gameplay on PC revealed no technical issues.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it feels like your 'generic' hack n' slash; nothing too clunky with combat, and everything seems smooth (in my opinion).”
    • “[Although weird at times, there's an emotional and engaging story, well-rounded gameplay, fluid and satisfying combat.]”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it feels like your 'generic' hack and slash; nothing too clunky with combat, etc. All seems smooth (in my opinion).”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it feels like your 'generic' hack and slash; nothing too clunky with combat, etc. All seems smooth (in my opinion).”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics have been described as outdated, receiving a mixed reception with a score of 7/10. While some users appreciate the overall quality of the graphics and soundtrack, they note the lack of modern features like on-screen prompts for keyboard and mouse controls.

    • “The soundtrack and graphics are good, the controls are responsive and customizable.”
    • “Outdated graphics.”
    • “Outdated graphics.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Users report that fullscreen effects, such as red or white flashes, are not well-optimized for resolutions above 1080p, leading to potential visual issues.

    • “Fullscreen effects like red or white flashes aren't optimized for resolutions greater than 1080p.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game features an engaging and emotionally resonant story, complemented by well-rounded gameplay and fluid, satisfying combat, despite some odd moments.

    • “Although weird at times, there's an emotional and engaging story.”
    • “The game masterfully weaves emotional depth into its narrative.”
    • “The characters' journeys evoke a profound sense of empathy and connection.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be relatively short for an RPG, but note that the combat can become tedious over time.

    • “The game feels fairly short for an RPG, and the combat can become tedious.”
    • “Grinding for levels and gear feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the story.”
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