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Guides

Eyes Wide Open: The Best Anime-Style Games That Actually Nail the Look, the Feel, and the Feels

Not all anime-inspired games are created equal. Some nail the cel-shaded visuals but miss the emotional gut-punch. Others land the storytelling but look like a Flash game from 2009. This guide rounds up the titles that genuinely capture anime magic — organized by the specific flavor of anime you're chasing.

Sep 30, 2026

Features

The DNA of Japanese Game Design: How Osaka and Kyoto Rewired the Way the West Makes Games

Long before 'player experience' became a buzzword in boardrooms from Seattle to Austin, Japanese developers were quietly engineering the principles that now define modern game design. From the NES era to today's indie renaissance, the fingerprints of Japanese philosophy are everywhere — and most Western studios are only just catching up.

Sep 30, 2026