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Masters of Anima

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Delve into an original adventure and defy the forces of evil in strategic, action-packed battles. Summon and control large armies of up to 100 Guardians thanks to intuitive and innovative gameplay and make quick tactical decisions to prevail.

What works
  • Engaging and challenging rts combat
  • Intuitive unit micro-management
  • Pleasant art style and sound design
  • Interesting unit variety and upgrades
  • Puzzle and exploration elements
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky controls especially on controller
  • Short game length
  • Some frustrating late-game difficulty spikes
  • Simple and forgettable story
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Has-Been Heroes

  • Shortest Trip to Earth

  • Undead Horde

  • Vestaria Saga I: War of the Scions

  • Fantasy of Expedition

  • Legendary Hoplite: Arachne’s Trial

  • Three Kingdoms Mushouden

  • Convoy

  • Phantom Doctrine
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • UFO: Aftershock

  • Adore

  • Uncharted Ocean
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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Masters of Anima: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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