ANTHEM#9

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ANTHEM#9 is a single player tactical turn-based strategy game. It was developed by koeda and was released on February 4, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Match three colors of gems to form massive combos!Match gems to activate skills and destroy foes with a flurry of combos! Creating a deck that unleashes maximum damage and triggers high-speed combos within a limited time window is the key to victory. ANTHEM#9 delivers strategic depth and a kinetic rush as a Gem-Match roguelite experience that’s both cerebral and thrilling. Higher the combo, t…

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

Engaging and satisfying roguelike deckbuilding gameplay with a clever two-deck system that encourages strategic combos and synergy.
Distinctive and appealing visual and audio design inspired by Persona 5, featuring stylish art, fantastic music, and fun character abilities.
Good challenge balance with a reasonable difficulty curve, offering replayability and enjoyment from experimenting with different characters and builds.

Randomized rewards can be repetitive and sometimes frustrating, occasionally giving identical options with limited refresh benefits.
Certain bosses and enemy mechanics can feel overly aggressive or punishing, creating potential roadblocks that may impede progress.
The timer mechanic on turns is divisive; some players find it stressful or limiting, and roguelike mode locked behind hard difficulty limits accessibility for casual players.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a fun and engaging roguelike that encourages experimentation with different builds and mechanics, featuring unique abilities for each agent and a mixture of puzzle-solving with a timer-based challenge. However, some enemy mechanics can be overly aggressive, and the timer can sometimes conflict with the puzzle elements. Overall, the core gameplay loop is solid and fast-paced, though there's room for more dynamic character abilities and balancing.
- “This is a very fun roguelike that encourages you to experiment with different builds on the fly and use every mechanic to the fullest.”
- “Each agent has their own gimmick and special ability linked to the limited AP system, making the gameplay more fun and varied between them.”
- “The core gameplay loop, while simple, is really engaging.”
- “Some of the enemy or boss mechanics are a little too aggressive; one can theoretically wipe your entire supply of gems whilst another can block them off.”
- “The other 2 agents do not get anything dynamic like that to their gameplay, and it's a little disappointing.”
- “I will say, it feels the puzzle solving and the timer mechanic are at pretty big contrasts with each other, which is something I hope the dev deals with.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, often described as amazing, memorable, and reminiscent of Persona 5's style. It significantly enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's fresh, fun, and engaging atmosphere. Many users consider the soundtrack a major highlight and great value of the game.
- “The music and UI are very reminiscent of Persona 5, and it keeps the game feeling fresh and fun.”
- “The $15 is well worth it, and the OST will be stuck in your head for days.”
- “Honestly, this is worth more than 13.50€ for the art and music alone.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game is minimal and mostly serves as a backdrop, with only a few handcrafted missions offering some narrative but little variety. It relies more on gameplay progression and character abilities than on character development or plot depth, leaving some players feeling the story is underwhelming and lacking in engagement.
- “After mission 1, she gains the flower seed and flower gems that really change up her gameplay, which I think is amazing.”
- “With each mission you complete with the agents, you unlock more abilities, more stages, and harder bosses.”
- “The story could be cool if it wasn't just a handful of textboxes and I could get behind the characters I was playing as (and with only 3 characters, it feels very lacking at the price point it's at).”
- “The story is lacking and not the focus; the gameplay is what matters.”
- “The four regular missions feature handcrafted story content that is less varied compared to the extra missions, which have a proper roguelike structure.”
- “The story is kinda lacking but it is what it is.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a distinctive and engaging art style with quirky enemy designs that enhance the game's overall vibe. The aesthetics are satisfying and complement the gameplay, creating an enjoyable and immersive visual experience.
- “A rather engaging and challenging game with interesting art style.”
- “From the art style to the wacky-looking enemies and their funny attacks, down to the music that plays while you battle.”
- “Match3 with roguelike and persona aesthetics just works.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is stable and free of bugs, though its repetitive nature may affect the overall experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is conveyed through its vibrant art style, quirky enemy designs, and amusing attack animations, all complemented by playful battle music. This combination creates a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.