By Arven Get your anime fix in gaming!
Loving anime has become more than a lifestyle choice for many fans around the world. With memorable anime throughout the years there have equally been anime-inspired or anime-based games that would satiate the weeb and gamer in any fan. So here are some of the best anime games to play until today:
Tales of Arise
This semi reboot of the Tales franchise provides a great entry point for newcomers to the longstanding JRPG series. The story follows Alphen, an amnesiac slave fitted with an iron mask who ekes out a living among the other poor souls in his labor camp as he crosses path with Shionne, a woman afflicted with a curse that hurts anyone who touches her. The two find a common goal together in their quest for vengeance as they embark on an epic journey together. With next-gen worthy graphics and an exciting combat system of combos and intricacies, Tales of Arise is an exciting new addition even for the series veterans. The story is standard JRPG fare but the journey to the end is definitely a memorable one with exotic locales at every turn and characters brimming with life.
Persona 5: Royal
Persona 5: Royal is an improved version of the original Persona 5 released in 2016. It puts you in the role of a transfer student in Tokyo, Japan. You juggle school work, friendship , romance, and saving the world from an oppressive world controlled by the adults. Persona 5 Royal is an extremely stylish game from top to bottom that will resonate with you even after the credits roll.
Genshin Impact
miHoYo created one of the best open world games in recent time with very aesthetic anime style graphics. Featuring memorable characters, tantalizing music, and exotic locales, this game has been a common talking point of people everywhere since it was released late last year. You can even explore the wonderful world of Teyvat and take down powerful enemies alongside your friends on mobile, on PC, and on the PlayStation console.
Battle Chef Brigade
This anime-style gem of a game hits all the right notes. Battle Chef Brigade is a unique cooking/puzzle RPG that puts you in the shoes of different chefs as they try to compete in a prestigious cooking competition much like Master Chef and Iron Chef. In the game, you have to hunt for your own ingredients and find the perfect recipe to become the best chef in this fantasy world. The artstyle and the witty script of Battle Chef Brigade have all the ingredients for a memorable dish (game) that you’ll definitely be coming back to.
The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures
The Phoenix Wright series has made lawyering a fun past-time for gamers of all ages. In The Grace Ace Attorney: Adventures, we go back in time to the Victorian era in London as new main character of the series, Ryonuske Naruhodo. You try to solve outlandish murder cases in the court room through sharp cross examination and hard evidence as you meet dozens of zany characters in this wonderful new entry to the series.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem Three Houses Trailer
The Fire Emblem series has been delivering top-tier tactical games since 1990. Fire Emblem: Three Houses, the newest addition to the series is more than worthy of its namesake. You are put in the role of a professor in the prestigious military academy of Garreg Mach. The game at its core is a deep turn-based tactical strategy game with many adjustable pieces for your characters such as classes, stats, and abilities. Three Houses also features a highly branching story where your decisions matter and tell an epic tale of friendship and betrayal.
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While some of these games may be a bit old, these masterpieces easily withstand the test of time and should definitely be on your list of must-play anime style games!
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