Most video games place an understandably large amount of emphasis on their gameplay, but 'Forgotton Anne' is a new game that's just as concerned with its storytelling, visuals, and audio. The anime-style video game places players in a world of lost and forgotten objects that have been anthropomorphized, and while players do indeed solve puzzles and make decisions to advance the narrative, the narrative itself is placed at the forefront.
In Forgotton Anne, players take control of the eponymous character as she works to solve disputes between personified objects. Anne and a mysterious character named Master Bonku are the only humans in this world, though the objects are given charming accents and character traits that reflect their status.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Story-focused Anime Games
- Creating more anime-style video games that prioritize storytelling, visuals, and audio over gameplay.
- Anthropomorphized Settings
- Designing games with settings that involve anthropomorphizing everyday objects, adding more narrative depth to the game.
- Mainstreaming Anime Aesthetics
- Increasing the use of anime artwork and themes in video games to attract anime fans and introduce new players to the genre.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Video Game Industry
- Creating new and innovative video games that prioritize storytelling over gameplay to attract wider audiences.
- Animation Industry
- Collaborating with game developers to create animated content for story-driven games with anthropomorphized settings.
- Anime Industry
- Partnering with video game developers to add anime-style visuals and themes to attract more anime fans and expose new audiences to the genre.
