: Critics from RPGFan pointed out that the story can feel convoluted and that the English translation sometimes suffers from awkward phrasing, which may affect immersion.
: Players on platforms like the Nintendo Switch have reported occasional framerate drops and long loading times compared to the PC version.
: A mini-game where Doe uses cards to "break" the mental defenses of NPCs to extract information.
Mato Anomalies is a turn-based role-playing game (RPG) developed by Arrowiz and published by Prime Matter. Set in a futuristic, neo-futuristic version of Old Shanghai called Mato, it blends investigative visual novel elements with dungeon-crawling combat.
: Many reviewers from IGN and GameSpot highlighted the striking "neo-noir" aesthetic and anime-inspired art direction as a high point.
: The shared health bar and gear systems were noted for providing a unique twist on standard JRPG mechanics, though some felt the dungeons became repetitive.
: Battles involve a shared health pool for the entire party, requiring strategic management of skills and cooldowns rather than just individual character health.