Release Date: September 8, 2023
A visual novel adventure game by the creators of Steins;Gate. The game is set in a near future and stars a teenager capable of "hacking" and changing reality.
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Anonymous;Code is a sci-fi visual novel adventure game set in the near future. It was created by 5pb. and Mages. Both these studios should be well known to enthusiasts of visual novels and Japanese pop culture, especially the part tied to the otaku subculture. They have made many console games, only a small percentage of which was officially released in the West. The semicolon in its title might suggest Anonymous;Code is tied to a different series by 5pb., its most popular installment being Steins;Gate. It's actually the second installment in an entire different series, sharing the main designer and writer (Chiyomaru Shikura), but otherwise unrelated. The first installment, Occultic;Nine, was released in 2017.
Anonymous;Code is set in 2030s Japan. On February 6, 2036, the world suffers a massive disaster, as global computer systems all go haywire. The event ends up destroying many of the world's largest cities. According to scientists' calculations, the disaster is likely to happen again in 2038. To find a way to stop it, the engineers use a powerful Gaia supercomputer to run a simulation of the entire planet, hoping to find answers. They soon discover the people in the simulation have created their own simulation and start suspecting their world is digital, controlled by mysterious higher beings. The game's protagonist is Takaoka Pollon, a 16-year old hacker able to influence reality and prevent tragedies.
Anonymous;Code is a typical 2D visual novel. Most of the game is spent reading and listening to dialogue, usually not having much influence over it. The game's key mechanic is recording the current state of the world, experiencing successive events to gain knowledge, then rewinding back to our previous save and using said knowledge to change the course of events. The game features many different endings, all of which depend on our actions.
Like Occultic;Nine, the visuals mostly consist of 2D illustrations. The characters are voiced by professional actors.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
Developer: 5pb.
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Anonymous;Code Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
AMD FX-8150 3.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommanded System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-9300H 2.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 650 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Anonymous;Code Video Game.
NintendoWorldReport: 9 / 10 by Joe Devader
The soundtrack is also great, composed by series regular Takeshi Abo, and it especially shines during particularly action heavy scenes. The localization is overall solid though there were a few typos here and there as well as a line or two that felt a little stilted or awkward, but again these do not occur very often. I am not sure if I would put it at the same level as its most successful predecessor (Steins;Gate), but Anonymous;Code is a very worthy addition to the Science Adventure series and a game that anybody interested in visual novels should definitely take a look at.
Rectify Gaming: 9.5 / 10
ANONYMOUS;CODE is a thrilling addition to the Science Adventure Series, delivering a captivating narrative filled with mystery, suspense, and a touch of fantasy. With its inclusion of English voice acting and innovative gameplay mechanics, it’s a game that offers both long-time fans of the series and newcomers an unforgettable and immersive experience.
Checkpoint Gaming: 7.5 / 10 by Victor Tan
ANONYMOUS;CODE is a story that requires a solid time investment from you. It's a difficult story to grasp at first and things only get weirder from there. But if you do put in the time, you will experience a thrilling sci-fi adventure like no other. The concept of reloading previous saves is taken to another level and it's done well. You really feel like you stepped into a realistic future that we might experience one day. It's not a perfect story by any means and there are moments where the immersion is broken. But even with the flaws, it's a visual novel that delivers on its premise and keeps you hooked.
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