Mato Anomalies is a turn-based role-playing game (RPG) developed by Arrowiz and published by Prime Matter. Set in a futuristic, neo-futuristic version of Old Shanghai called Mato, it blends investigative visual novel elements with dungeon-crawling combat.
: Players navigate the neon-lit streets of Mato to talk to NPCs and gather clues, then switch to dungeon exploration within Rifts to fight monsters. Mato Anomalies
: Many reviewers from IGN and GameSpot highlighted the striking "neo-noir" aesthetic and anime-inspired art direction as a high point. Mato Anomalies is a turn-based role-playing game (RPG)
The story follows dual protagonists: Doe, a private detective who explores the city’s surface to uncover a mysterious supernatural threat known as the Bane Tide, and Gram, a mysterious exorcist who enters "Rifts"—other-dimensional portals—to battle demonic entities. Key Gameplay Mechanics : Many reviewers from IGN and GameSpot highlighted
: The shared health bar and gear systems were noted for providing a unique twist on standard JRPG mechanics, though some felt the dungeons became repetitive.
: Doe handles the narrative and detective work, while Gram leads the combat-focused party inside the Rifts. Critical Reception