In some instances, I felt that this was her and Zahr’s story more than it was Otto’s. She was made to be the damsel in distress, but her character was explored more because of the variety her personality was given. It may be in part because of the amazing voice acting she was provided with that made her the most interesting character in the game despite not being the main hero of the story. I must, however, applaud the excellent writing in Ana’s character. Zahr is, albeit incredibly evil, he does not make for the best villain in a story. I felt that there was a history that needed to be addressed but wasn’t. I am immediately thrust into the feud between Zahr and the Shapers, but I have difficulty in understanding the former’s motives. This is where my problem lies, that though I would have loved to get into the lore more, the game did not provide me that. Definitely unique and interesting, the story of Shapers, Sunder Lords, Anima, and the Spark is one I would love to go into more. The Lore - Mysterious, Intriguing, however somehow lacking So though the story may be short, the game allows repeated gameplay that feels just as intense as your first playthrough.
One may also need to repeat levels anyway to grind experience points and set the skills for Otto and his guardians. There are collectibles scattered in the world that can help Otto increase his life and Anima storage. In that regard, the levels are indeed completely playable. I have played levels and areas, again and again, to get an S-ranking on every match this was how competitive the game made me. I find this to be one of the best concepts I have ever encountered because of this system and the ability one needs to think and strategize quickly and effectively. But instead of frustration, you gain determination in perfecting the right Guardian placements in intense Golem fights. Master of Anima is, in short, an action-adventure, tactical strategy game that is initially difficult to expertly maneuver.
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The moment you’ll master all five Guardians, you must then learn how to use them together, when to summon them, where to place them, and the timing you need to control them. They summon little “moppets” (like animated puppets) to attack a Golem locked on by Otto. Lastly, Summoners, are exactly that - summoners. Positioned correctly and they can aid Otto as he unleashes his special Battlecry that triggers the Guardians’ special moves. While it may be difficult to collect Anima while in battle, Keepers provide a steady supply.Ĭommanders are Guardians that can lead a number of other summoned Guardians. Keepers are Guardians that drain Anima from Golems to give to Otto. Their long-range attack goes best with the distraction Protectors can provide. Also summoned in fours, however more vulnerable than Protectors. They have axes and shields and are good for close quarter combat. They are the muscle of the pack and are summoned in fours. The very first you’ll learn to summon are called Protectors. Throughout levels, Otto also learns to summon new types of Guardians that you must learn to use harmoniously. As Anima is a major part of the game, Otto must collect Anima orbs to be able to summon his Guardians. Otto, a Shaper, can summon a variety of Guardians on the map to aid him in defeating Golems. I’ve mentioned this at the very beginning, that this is a concept that’s unique and compelling. Otto must travel and fight off Golems with his Guardians in hopes of finding Ana’s heart, mind, and body to make her whole again. His fiancée Ana the Supreme Shaper, is attacked by the evil Sunder Lord Zahr who steals her essence and separates them in three parts as a beginning to his plan to unleash violent and fearful Golems all over the world. You are Otto, a Shaper apprentice who is thrown into sudden chaos right after completing his test to become a true Master of Anima. The world of Spark is powered by an essence called Anima, which is also used by Shapers to summon guardians capable of following the user’s will. With a concept that’s unique and compelling and art that’s astounding, I have plenty of love and appreciation in its entirety. Masters of Anima is by far one of the best games I’ve played this quarter. This review is based on the review copy provided by Focus Home Interactive.
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Platforms Available: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC With beautiful art like that, what’s not to love?
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