Anima Gate of Memories: The Nameless Chronicles
- June 19, 2018
- Anima Project
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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Get on Xbox Games Store"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.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of personality and is earnest in its execution, making it enjoyable despite its flaws.
- The combat system allows for freedom in chaining combos, which adds a nice layer of strategy.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, with some new tracks that enhance the emotional moments in the story.
- The graphics are outdated and the story is messy, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The combat system is lackluster, with poorly designed aerial fights and unbalanced enemy encounters.
- There are significant technical issues, including a horrible camera and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- story15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its emotional depth and connection to the first game, while others criticize it for being messy and less engaging. It offers a parallel narrative that explores the backstory of the antagonist, 'the nameless,' but some players feel it lacks coherence and depth compared to its predecessor. Overall, it serves as a decent side-story, though opinions vary on its execution and interest level.
“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 in terms of content.”
“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.”
“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).”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with one reviewer rating the soundtrack a perfect 1000/10, highlighting its quality and emotional impact. However, while the soundtrack and graphics are noted as positives, some players feel that the reuse of music from the first game detracts from the overall experience.
“Soundtrack 1000/10”
“The soundtrack and graphics are good, the controls are responsive and customizable.”
“The same cutscenes and mediocre 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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting them as outdated while others rated them a solid 7/10. Overall, the visuals are considered decent, but they may not meet the expectations of players looking for cutting-edge design.
“The soundtrack and graphics are good, the controls are responsive and customizable.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen title.”
“The environments are bland and lack detail, making the game visually unappealing.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an intriguing Thanos mechanic, though it has notable flaws, such as the inability to regenerate when attacking a blocking enemy. Overall, the combat is described as smooth and typical of the hack-and-slash genre, with no technical issues reported during gameplay.
“My hour of gameplay on PC revealed no technical issues.”
“Gameplay-wise, it feels like your 'generic' hack and slash; nothing too clunky with combat, and everything seems smooth (in my opinion).”
“The Thanos mechanic is interesting on its own, but it has flaws, like you can't regenerate it if you attack a blocking enemy, and guess what you need to break the guard?”
“Gameplay-wise, it feels like your 'generic' hack and slash; nothing too clunky with combat, etc. All seems smooth (in my opinion).”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the optimization for fullscreen effects, such as red or white flashes, is lacking at resolutions higher than 1080p, indicating potential performance issues or visual inconsistencies at these settings.
“Fullscreen effects like red or white flashes aren't optimized for resolutions above 1080p.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues, especially during intense scenes.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making the overall experience frustrating.”
Critic Reviews
Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles Review
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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