There’s a saying: Good artists borrow, and great artists steal. In the realm of video games, this rings true as well. Having clear inspirations isn’t just acceptable; it’s vital. For instance, Ananta, a new title from Chinese developer Naked Rain, showcases this principle beautifully. It merges numerous influences, promising a vibrant open-world RPG that blends familiar gameplay mechanics with a fresh twist involving anime bunny girls.

Recently, Naked Rain, in partnership with NetEase, unveiled a seven-minute gameplay trailer that provides a glimpse into this ambitious project. The game looks set to follow in the footsteps of popular open-world titles that fans have come to love, blending parkour, action-packed combat reminiscent of games like Sifu, and vehicle handling akin to GTA.

As you can see in the trailer, the game features inspirations from Spider-Man, showcasing ledge-perching and swinging mechanics, while also integrating elements from Batman: Arkham and feeling akin to the combat styles of Yakuza games.

For those intrigued by what seems to be a unique character-focused gacha game integrating such diverse influences, pre-registration for Ananta is now open on its official website.

Ananta Gameplay

“As a character-oriented gacha, Ananta plans to offer various unique movement abilities based on each character’s identity.”

This approach promises not just a game of ’numbers,’ but a richly crafted experience full of personality and fun, reflecting a great balance between inspiration and innovation.