Aniimo Reviews

Aniimo is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
INVEN
Top Critic
8.3 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2026

The open world stands out for bringing the distinct personalities and ecology of over 200 Aniimo to life. Capturing, Twine, and elemental interactions naturally tie collection and exploration together, though the simplistic combat and lack of polish leave something to be desired. Even so, the game remains highly accessible.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 15, 2026

Aniimo is the next big thing.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 15, 2026

Aniimo is Pawprint Studio's free-to-play creature capture game, but is it worth putting down Pokémon to play?

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GAMES.CH
Janina Woods
Top Critic
80%
Sep 15, 2026

"Aniimo" is clearly designed as a live-service game and at first glance seems more like a spin-off of "Infinity Nikki," primarily due to its very similar art style.

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86 / 100
Sep 15, 2026

Animo heightens immersion by organically weaving together open-world exploration and bonding with mysterious creatures. It provides clear objectives and rewards during early gameplay through the process of utilizing 'Twine'—the ability to transform into an Animo—to traverse the field by flying, swimming, and climbing while collecting hidden 'Radiance Fragments'. Additionally, the encyclopedia system that sheds light on the ecology of Animo's, alongside the sub-quest 'Journey' that delves into their hidden lore, also stand out.

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