Spy x Anya: Operation Memories Reviews
SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories is a pleasant game that is soon punished by its lack of freedom and repetitive pace. Although the mini-games and the outfits available for the characters stand out, there is a lot of padding in it, so it is advisable to play it in small doses to better savor this adventure starring Anya.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
I think it's fair to say that Spy X Anya is for a very specific crowd of people. If you like Animal Crossing and you love the Forger household along with some of their compatriots, this is probably the game for you. You might play a pretty decent chunk of it like I did, and get your money's worth. But honestly I can only recommend picking this up on sale. What's here is perfectly functional yet barebones and I don't think that's enough to rate it highly. With over 32-story missions, 49 side missions, and 51 challenge missions, you have a lot of game to enjoy if this sounds appealing to you. Or maybe giving Yor a ponytail for the entire game gives you gender euphoria and that makes Spy X Anya the perfect game.
But if you love Spy x Family, there’s still plenty to enjoy here. Exploring the Forger household, small as it may be, is unquestionably fun – and Anya is as expressive and amusing as ever, resulting in regular laugh-out-loud moments. It’s not a bad game, then – in fact, it’s something a little different in the licensed anime category. But it could have benefitted from a bit more variety.
Spy x Anya: Operation Memories is a game that’s definitely targeted at the series’ fans. The slice-of-life family outings and mini-games won’t be enough to engage games unfamiliar with the manga or anime and their story. For folks who feel like the best part of waking is having more servings of the Forger family in their cup, however, Spy x Anya: Operation Memories basically means more Spy x Family to enjoy.
If you're a fan of the anime, Spy x Anya: Operation Memories will feel like a relaxed, slice-of-life side-story, complete with wholesome, adorable moments and some fun interactions between the characters you love. The stakes are low and the gameplay is perhaps too easy, but it's a good way to unwind after a busy day. Between the wealth of minigames to choose from – some of them actually quite good, others lacklustre – and the dozens of outfits to put the Forgers in, anime fans will find a way to play that suits them.
Thanks to a very pleasant visual and sound sector (with some hesitation during the most demanding mini-games, especially those in the company of Yor), Operation Memories knows well which audience to address and hits the target all in all, but it must be played in small doses.
Review in Italian | Read full review
If you are a super fan and go with the mentality that it will be a product that can be called acceptable as a video game, you may find it entertaining, although I would say that it should be consumed slowly so as not to find it boring. On the other side of the coin, if you don't know this anime and want to approach it from here, better take a look at the first season beforehand and then decide if you want to play it or not.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Spy X Anya: Operation Memories is a faithful recreation of Spy X Family with its visual design and premise. It however is a game that if you aren’t a fan of this series will not interest people in trying out the source material.
Overall, SPYxANYA: Operation Memories is a game for fans of the anime or manga it's based on, but not for anyone else.
SPYxANYA: Operation Memories leaned heavy into Anya’s cuteness, the minigames were pretty detailed but everything else was monotonous.
Spy x Anya: Operation Memories is repetitive, and barely offers enough content for its already short 10 hour runtime. I feel like it might go over okay with younger fans due to its simplicity, though everyone else would be better off just keeping up with the manga or anime.
Anya Forger’s adventures in SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories are well worth the time of any secret agent. While we wish there were more minigames, SPYxFAMILY fans shouldn’t hesitate to go out on this ooting.
SPYxANYA: Operation Memories is a diary-worthy game with its adorable world and laidback gameplay that never takes itself seriously.
SPYxANYA: Operation Memories's simple yet fun mechanics, such as capturing perfect moments for Anya's diary and participating in charming mini-games, offer a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay loop. With its emphasis on family, love, and the everyday adventures of the Forger family, this game is a heartfelt recommendation for anyone looking for a cozy little game that is simple, good, and fun.
Ever wondered what the everyday ‘normal’ life would be of the Spy x Family characters? This game is basically the scratch of that itch brewed into a video game for the loyal fans of its anime series. Surely, many fans could, and may have been curious about the day of a life of the protagonist and her family. While the game’s narrative may not be canon, the surprises and expectations through the perspective of Anya is truly an exceptional experience that you would have never felt through the original animated series.
Review in Korean | Read full review
SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories, a spin-off from the popular anime SPYxFamily, focuses on the charming antics of Anya, providing a lighthearted and visually appealing experience.
SPY x ANYA: Operarion Memories is cute and very well-intentioned. It's a direct and coherent translation of the original material from which it draws, which makes it a good choice for those who were already fans, but difficult to consider it essential, even for that same group. However, the impression it leaves is that SPY x FAMILY, with its premise, may not be an IP that makes its own video game, as everything about it seems in place, but still lacks some shine.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Spy x Anya: Operation Memories is a charming family game directed towards gamers wanting to hang out with the Forgers a little longer. The writing provides a nice dose of character interactions to satisfy fans, and players can take pictures of plenty of adorable scenes. Further, the constant stream of unlockables makes playing the surface-level mini-games tolerable after exhaustion sets in. I found fun in the overall gameloop, and I consider this a mission accomplished as far as anime games are concerned. I hope to see more games based on this series that present creative ways of telling stories through this medium.
SpyXAnya: Operation Memories is a game that falls short of what we expected. Despite being 100% fan service, it feels like they have only copied minigames from other franchises and have lacked innovation. It's too repetitive.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
You’ll probably get something out of Spy x Anya if you’re a massive fan of the show, but even if you're fairly enthusiastic about it like myself, you’ll find it lacking. It’s extremely faithful to the show in both humor and aesthetic, but it requires a prohibitively high tolerance for repetitiveness. There’s fun to be had, but it’s locked behind hours of taking photos, lackluster conversations, and repetitive busywork. It’s nowhere near the quality of a must-play title for a Spy x Family fan, and you can probably get as much satisfaction from rewatching the show.