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  • Summary: Anima is a third-person action RPG that weaves together two fates - one of a legendary monster and a mysterious girl with no memory of her past, the other of an immortal soul cursed to wander the world forever.

    Their existence will take an unexpected turn when they discover that all of
    Anima is a third-person action RPG that weaves together two fates - one of a legendary monster and a mysterious girl with no memory of her past, the other of an immortal soul cursed to wander the world forever.

    Their existence will take an unexpected turn when they discover that all of them have been involved in something sinister, a war in the shadows in which they will have an involuntary leading role in opposing sides of the table.

    Experience the original Anima: Gate of Memories and its companion story Anima: The Nameless Chronicles - both fully remastered with improved visuals and gameplay.

    Explore a rich fantasy universe inspired by the Anima Beyond Fantasy tabletop RPG saga, filled with deep lore, fast-paced combat, and branching storylines shaped by your choices.
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  1. Nov 25, 2025
    75
    Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster is a collection of two very low-budget action JRPGs that I really enjoyed. Anyone looking for something in the vein of Nier should definitely consider playing it. The changes in this remaster are almost entirely cosmetic, though, and probably won’t justify a double dip for anyone with the original games. The price is very low, though, and there’s a lot of content to be found. Hopefully, developer Anima Project gets enough attention to develop games on a grand scale in the future.
  2. Dec 1, 2025
    72
    Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster brings two ambitious cult action RPGs back into the spotlight with sharper visuals, smoother performance, and a clearer presentation of their dense lore. The core experience is still uneven with dated design, clunky movement, and occasionally awkward voice work remain, but the improvements make the journey far easier to appreciate. It’s a flawed yet fascinating return, especially for those who enjoy old-school, Nier- or Drakengard-style oddities and want a polished way to revisit (or finally discover) this universe.
  3. Nov 12, 2025
    70
    Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster delivered an improved version with superior lighting, textures, and new difficulty settings. However, it still falls short due to the lack of Portuguese subtitles and the limiting Ki bar, which hinders the overall combat flow.
  4. Nov 21, 2025
    70
    The remastered version allows you to rediscover Anima from a modernized and accessible perspective. A long, varied, and immersive adventure that is thoroughly compelling.
  5. 50
    When it comes to the category of remasters and remakes, I am becoming disillusioned by the minute with every release. Anima: Gate Of Memories 1&2 Remaster is a needless and quite cynical attempt at porting an older game to current generations. Whilst new visuals will attract some fans of the franchise, there are far too few new additions and updates and this is very disappointing. The developers could have made some vast improvements in the quality of life department but ultimately they chose to make it quick and easy. Overall, it is a profound disappointment. I cannot in good faith recommend this remaster to anyone who already purchased these games almost 10 years ago.