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# Anime-Inspired Fantasy Games
'Forgotton Anne' Thrusts Players into a World Of Living Lost Objects

By Justin Lam | Published 2018-05-24 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotton-anne-game
References: [indiegames](http://indiegames.com/2018/05/forgotton_anne_takes_you_to_th.html) & [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/542050/Forgotton_Anne/)

The concept of world building is often explored in videogames, but few games manage to create an [immersive and engrossing atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/end-of-abyss) as the 'Forgotton Anne' game. Developed by ThroughLine Games and published by [Square Enix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvestella), Forgotton Anne brings players into a "realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own." This world may sound like a basic fantasy setting, but the game manages to create a unique world by setting the world in a place where all the lost items of the world are brought to life.

Gameplay is split into [adventuring and puzzle solving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindseye-game) as players navigate the world of lost objects. Dialogue will also play a large part of the game as players actions and interactions change the course of the story. Cutscenes draw heavily from anime and feature Studio Ghibli-inspired graphics that work to create a unique and immersive environment.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Immersive World Building:** Opportunity for games to create unique and engrossing environments by building immersive worlds.
- **Interactive Dialogue:** Potential for games to incorporate dialogue that impacts the story and player interactions.
- **Anime-inspired Graphics:** Demand for games with visually-striking anime-style graphics, drawing from Studio Ghibli for inspiration.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Video Game Development:** Opportunities for game developers to design and create immersive fantasy worlds and incorporate interactive dialogue.
- **Publishing and Entertainment:** Potential for publishers and entertainment companies to tap into the demand for anime-inspired fantasy games.
- **Animation and Design:** Demand for skilled animators and designers specializing in creating visually-striking anime-style graphics for games.

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