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Review of Anima: Gate of Memories on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jun 2016
Cover image of Anima: Gate of Memories on PS4
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 03 Jun 2016
Genre: Action Role-playing
Developer: Anima Project
Publisher: Badland Indie

Introduction

Hey there, fellow gamers! Today, let's dive into the whimsical world of 'Anima: Gate of Memories'-an RPG that promises mystical adventures and soul-crushing camera angles. Seriously, if you thought your last family photo was bad, wait until you see what this game does with your perspective!

Gameplay

'Anima: Gate of Memories' presents an engaging blend of exploration and combat, making you feel like a battle-hardened knight who's not afraid to poke around for hidden treasures. You control two main characters: The Bearer-a brooding hero, and Ergo Mundus-essentially an edgy, animated shadow that REALLY likes to give unsolicited advice. Choose wisely, as only one can fight at a time! And swapping characters in the heat of battle has the finesse of switching sides in a friend group-the kind of finesse that usually ends in an accidental elbow to the face. Seriously, though, the choices you make influence your game endings, meaning you could end up getting a happy embrace or a soul-sucking disappointment. It's like dating in high school but with more monsters and less awkward silences (for the most part).

Graphics

Visually, 'Anima: Gate of Memories' is a feast for the eyes that occasionally feels like it was prepared by a five-year-old with finger paint. The environments are rich and enchanting, pulling you into a world that begs you to explore. On the downside, the camera mechanics can be likened to that one friend who insists on taking photos at the worst angles. Nothing like trying to slay a dragon while also wondering if the world's view feels more like a funhouse mirror. Not to say everything looks awful, but let's just say it's a classic case of 'what you see isn't always what you get.' Glitches can also pop up to make you feel like you're living in a surrealist painting. Thought that wall was holding secrets? Surprise! It's just a flat texture.

Conclusion

'Anima: Gate of Memories' manages to provide a fun, albeit flawed, journey through its fantasy world. It may not be perfect-like the awkward kid in gym class who can't catch a ball-but it has heart, a vivid environment, and a soundtrack that could turn a mundane Tuesday into a full-on medieval musical. If you enjoy role-playing games with a splash of exploration and an ever-so-frequent head-scratching camera angle, this one's for you. And remember, in the game of life (and this game), sometimes you just have to roll with the punches... or rather, dodge them as you wrestle with your character perspective. So grab your controller, summon your inner knight, and get ready to face the trials of Gaia-just leave that camera behind.

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