Mato Anomalies [TRUSTED]
: A mini-game where Doe uses cards to "break" the mental defenses of NPCs to extract information.
: 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.
: Players on platforms like the Nintendo Switch have reported occasional framerate drops and long loading times compared to the PC version. Mato Anomalies
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
To get a better sense of the game's unique visual style and turn-based combat, you can watch this gameplay trailer: : A mini-game where Doe uses cards to
: Doe handles the narrative and detective work, while Gram leads the combat-focused party inside the Rifts. Critical Reception
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. The story follows dual protagonists: Doe, a private
: Many reviewers from IGN and GameSpot highlighted the striking "neo-noir" aesthetic and anime-inspired art direction as a high point.