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Aniimo cover art
Art: Pawprint Studio · from the official Microsoft Store listing
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Aniimo

Pawprint Studio

NewXbox Series X|SPCCloud

About the game

Aniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG. On the vast continent of Idyll, you'll encounter countless unique creatures known as Aniimo. Twine with them and experience the beauty of this world from a completely new perspective and with new abilities.
You can also travel to a metropolis floating in the sky, where you'll meet other Pathfinders, share stories, and engage in thrilling competitive battles. Choose your Aniimo and embark on an epic journey - one full of exploration, discovery, and adventure!

Seize every chance to capture and collect Aniimo to your heart's desire!

When embarking on an adventure on Idyll, anyone you meet can become a companion! Catch Aniimo using Aniipods, set traps and time your catch perfectly - enjoy the thrill and uncertainty of every moment! Unique Aniimo will appear according to the environment, weather, phenomena and time of day. Most Aniimo can evolve, making collecting and discovering Aniimo even more exciting.

Twine with Aniimo to feel the world like they do

On your journey of adventure you can Twine with Aniimo and essentially become any Aniimo that you collect. Use the Aniimo’s skills to solve puzzles, win battles and overcome challenges! Twine with Aniimo, to see the world from a brand new perspective.

Jump into the adventure and enjoy exploring an expansive open world

The continent of Idyll is expansive and alive with beauty and the perfect setting to capture, to Twine, to find answers and for the Aniimo to reach their full potential. Challenge, race, discover... immersive exploration ensures every step of the journey is engaging. Whether you're gliding, diving, burrowing... you can step foot anywhere.

Join exciting real-time challenges with Aniimo

In the vast world of Aniimo, every real-time challenge is full of unknowns and surprises. The PVEVP mode "Egg Heist" allows you to join a 3-player team anytime to engage in real-time searches and battles in the Lost Isles.
Whether you're solo, multiplayer, adventuring, battling, or simply looking to quickly become stronger, here, every challenge is real and instantaneous!

Enjoying camping and roadtrips with your friends

Each Pathfinder now owns a personal RV on the vast continent of Idyll, parked at a campsite in this open world, where they can meet and interact with other players. When you return to Homeland with your RV, you can plant crops, build decorations, and freely arrange your space with Aniimo to transform the entire Homeland into a warm, fun, and interactive immersive paradise.

Description from the publisher’s Microsoft Store listing.

Trailer

Official trailer · Aniimo on YouTube · Watch on YouTube ↗Loads from youtube-nocookie.com only when you press play.

Screenshots

Tap to expand · from the Microsoft Store listing
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