Coming off a 3D platformer or action game the controls in Giraffe and Annika feel rather clunky and imprecise, and the game could have used a bit of polish in this area, but at the same this is a slower-paced title that mostly gets away with that.īesides the story, which is partly delivered through well-made cutscenes but also through many well-developed characters, you can also spend a fair bit of time just exploring the island.
The only confrontations where you’re forced to “fight” are at the end of each dungeon where you face off against a boss, which is where a rhythm game unfolds that sees you tapping buttons to the rhythm in order to defeat the boss and claim the dungeon’s rewards.Īs a 3D adventure, a lot of the in-game action revolves around walking back and forth across the island of Spica and jumping and dodging obstacles while in a dungeon (of which there are five in the game). Gameplay-wise it’s a very different experience as well, with non-violence being your only choice for the majority of the game.Īlthough you’ll encounter bad guys like ghosts, your only course of action is to run away or block them to stay out of harm’s way. Visually it’s not as detailed or polished, but the anime-inspired characters and cutscenes certainly look wonderful, and the soundtrack that backs it all up is also well done. Some you’ll get to know indirectly as well, like when you find little notes that were left by “Lily” early on in the game.Īlthough we initially thought about Ni No Kuni when we saw trailers for Giraffe and Annika, this is a very different game. This boy’s name is Giraffe, but although the titular characters are tied in the narrative you’ll also encounter plenty of other inhabitants.
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You’re Annika, and after a short while you come across a blue-haired boy who asks for your help in claiming star fragments from a series of dungeons that he himself can no longer access.
In Giraffe and Annika, you play out a short (five to six hour) story as a young girl on an island called Spica. Developed by Atelier Mimina, it’s a short and touching 3D adventure with anime-inspired visuals.Īs a bit of a break from the norm for a NISA title, Giraffe and Annika was released on Steam prior to being ported over to consoles, but it’s been a game we were eagerly anticipating thanks to its anime style visuals that reminded us of games like Ni No Kuni.
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She seems to be related to Annika's past, somehow.We’re taking a look at the PS4 version of Giraffe and Annika today, coming out next week through NIS America. She's bossy and loud, but that's what people love about her! Though he makes a lot of demands, he seems gentle and calm.Īnd perhaps he knows more about the island than he's told Annika.Ī wily witch that loves to cause trouble for Annika on her quest! What awaits our feline adventurer on this island of secrets?!īut even with such hardship before her the carefree and gentle Anika, along with her little bluebird companion Pipi, go on the adventure of a lifetime in order to discover herself!Ī strange denizen of the island, Giraffe has given Annika her quest to find the missing star fragments. Help Annika as she explores the island in search of the star fragments and her lost memories! What strange visions will the star fragment grant her? While searching for the fragments, Annika meets Lily, the Witch of the Mysterious Forest!Īfter winning a battle with Lily, Annika uncovers the star fragments and absorbs it into herself. Giraffe tasks Annika with finding three special star fragments on the island - Only then will she be able to unravel the mystery! Upon exploring, she meets a boy named Giraffe, who seems to know her yet she can't remember him at all. Synchronize your attacks to the music to overcome challenges!Ĭomic! See the world of Giraffe & Annika brought to life in beautiful, manga-inspired style!ĭungeons! Challenge five unique dungeons on the island to recover the star fragments and help recover Annika's memories!Ĭollectibles! Find cute cat collectibles hidden all over the island!Īnnika awoke from a strange dream to find herself stranded on the mysterious "Spica Island"! Tasked by the young boy Giraffe, she sets off to find pieces of the stars.Īdventure! Explore the mysterious Island of Spica!
Join the cat-eared heroine Annika on her adventures in the mysterious island of Spica!
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