If you are looking for a unique blend of cyberpunk aesthetics and classic JRPG mechanics for your collection of PC games, Mato Anomalies is definitely worth checking out. Developed by Arrowiz, this game takes you to a neon-lit, neo-futuristic version of Old Shanghai, throwing you into a gritty world full of mystery, corrupt factions, and otherworldly threats. It is an awesome choice to grab from Unpackgames when you want a deep, story-driven adventure that perfectly mashes up street-level detective work with intense supernatural battles.
Storyline
The plot is super intriguing because it features two very different protagonists. You start off playing as Doe, a smooth-talking private detective investigating a shady substance circulating through the city's underbelly. His investigation quickly drags him into mysterious inter-dimensional rifts, where he is saved by Gram, a mysterious, battle-hardened exorcist. While Doe handles the detective work and gathers intel on the bustling streets of Mato, Gram steps up to fight the nightmarish monsters known as the Bane Tide that lurk in the rifts. Together with a band of unlikely misfits, they have to team up to unravel the dark conspiracies threatening to tear their beautiful but corrupted city apart.
Gaming experience.
The gameplay keeps things incredibly fresh by splitting the action into two totally different styles. When you are exploring the city as Doe, you will engage in "Mind/Hack" sequences—a challenging card-based mini-game used to break through the mental defenses of secretive NPCs. Once you jump into the rifts as Gram, the game switches to a strategic, turn-based combat system. What makes these battles stand out from other PC games is the shared health pool for your entire party, meaning you have to be super careful with your tactics, buffs, and attack cooldowns to survive. It is a rewarding and layered loop that guarantees you will never get bored exploring the dangerous alleys of Mato.
