Despite its generic name, Masters of Anima offers a surprisingly fresh take on action RTS. Exploring a vibrant and varied world, players are invited to control five soldier variants to fight a cartoonish villain.

Masters of Anima never takes itself too seriously, with a seam of almost cringe-worthy jokes running through the story and several of the set pieces. It fits well with the bright cartoon atmosphere the game visually depicts, even if it’s not always funny. The fantastic locations, beautiful color palette, and crisp lines make the game stunning to look at with its own unique, timeless style. It might not have the extraordinary vistas of Horizon Zero Dawn with its downward perspective, but it isn’t trying to compete either. Masters of Anima is a game that knows exactly where it limits are, and rarely tries to overdo them.