{"id":5022,"date":"2025-09-04T10:06:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/?p=5022"},"modified":"2026-02-20T08:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:29:45","slug":"rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/honkai-star-rail\/rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Honkai: Nexus Anima: Story, Gameplay Mechanics &amp; Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HoYoverse just dropped a curveball and it\u2019s not another open-world RPG like Genshin or Zenless. Instead, they\u2019ve entered the creature-battling arena with <strong>Honkai: Nexus Anima<\/strong>, a tactical RPG that mixes <strong>auto-chess strategy, deck building, and companion bonding<\/strong> in one shiny package. Cute pudding dogs? Check. Jelly bunnies that sell cursed donuts? Yep. But behind the whimsy is a surprisingly strategic system that could carve its own niche in the gacha world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the <strong>Nexus Bond Test (closed beta) live until September 12, 2025<\/strong>, we\u2019ve finally had a proper look at what the game offers and it\u2019s already shaping up to be one of HoYoverse\u2019s most experimental projects to date. Scroll down to find out what Honkai Nexus Anima is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/genshin-impact\/rpg-genshin-impact-6-0-nod-krai-region\/\">Genshin Impact 6.0: Nod-Krai Region &amp; New 5-Star Characters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joytify.com\/en-us?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=BLOG&amp;utm_campaign=PATTERNBUTTON\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/728x90-Blog-Banner-GENERAL.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/728x90-Blog-Banner-GENERAL.png 728w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/728x90-Blog-Banner-GENERAL-300x37.png 300w, 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href=\"https:\/\/joytify.com\/en-us?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=BLOG&amp;utm_campaign=PATTERNBUTTON\">OTHER GAMES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/honkai-star-rail\/rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review\/#Gameplay_How_Honkai_Nexus_Anima_Works\" >Gameplay: How Honkai Nexus Anima Works<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/honkai-star-rail\/rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review\/#1_Nexus_Battles_%E2%80%93_Strategy_First\" >1. Nexus Battles \u2013 Strategy First<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/honkai-star-rail\/rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review\/#2_Deck_Building_Upgrades\" >2. Deck Building &amp; Upgrades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/honkai-star-rail\/rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review\/#3_Honkai_Nexus_Anima_Exploration_Mini_Games\" >3. Honkai Nexus Anima Exploration &amp; Mini Games<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/honkai-star-rail\/rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review\/#Honkai_Nexus_Anima_Review_First_Impressions_from_Closed_Beta\" >Honkai Nexus Anima Review: First Impressions from Closed Beta<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/honkai-star-rail\/rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review\/#What_Works\" >What Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/honkai-star-rail\/rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review\/#What_Could_Improve\" >What Could Improve<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/honkai-star-rail\/rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review\/#Verdict_So_Far\" >Verdict So Far<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/honkai-star-rail\/rpg-honkai-nexus-anima-review\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honkai_Nexus_Anima_Lore_So_Far\"><\/span><strong>Honkai Nexus Anima Lore So Far<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"honkai nexus anima story, nexus anima lore\" class=\"wp-image-5025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai2-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai2-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai2-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai2-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story setup is actually peak HoYoverse: after a cosmic disaster called <strong>The Sundering<\/strong> tore apart the Nexus, its fractured energy manifested as creatures known as <strong>Anima<\/strong>. These beings embody Aspects like Light, War, or Memory, and they\u2019re more than just fighters, they\u2019re living extensions of the world\u2019s broken balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players step into the role of an <strong>Animaster<\/strong>, a figure who can bond with these Anima, summon them in battle, and restore harmony by mastering the Nexus\u2019 fragmented powers. It\u2019s classic save-the-world storytelling, but the flavor comes from the quirky Anima companions and the bonds you form with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gameplay_How_Honkai_Nexus_Anima_Works\"><\/span><strong>Gameplay: How Honkai Nexus Anima Works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"honkai nexus anima gameplay\" class=\"wp-image-5026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai3-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai3-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai3-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai3-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first glance, it looks like Pokemon meets Genshin. But dig deeper, and Nexus Anima is closer to a tactical auto-chess deck-builder with companion exploration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Nexus_Battles_%E2%80%93_Strategy_First\"><\/span><strong>1. Nexus Battles \u2013 Strategy First<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You bring up to <strong>9 Anima<\/strong> into battle.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each Anima belongs to an <strong>Aspect<\/strong> (like War, Love, Memory) and has roles such as <strong>Blaster, Protector, or Controller<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place them on a <strong>grid-based battlefield<\/strong>, where positioning, synergy, and timing all matter.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once deployed, combat is kinda semi-automated. Your Anima fight on their own, but you can swap out your <strong>Animaster<\/strong> mid-battle to apply different buffs and ults. It\u2019s less about button mashing and more about creating the right lineup and reacting with the right synergies much like other auto chess games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Deck_Building_Upgrades\"><\/span><strong>2. Deck Building &amp; Upgrades<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike traditional auto battle games where you roll random units, here you <strong>pre-build a deck of Anima<\/strong> before going into combat. During the battle, you\u2019ll get choices for <strong>buffs, economy boosts, or synergy upgrades<\/strong>, letting you adapt strategies mid-game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives it a roguelike deck-building kind of flavor where you\u2019re never just repeating the same setup and actually make&nbsp; strategic calls that shift the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Honkai_Nexus_Anima_Exploration_Mini_Games\"><\/span><strong>3. Honkai Nexus Anima Exploration &amp; Mini Games<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of combat, Honkai Nexus Anima leans heavily into exploration and world interaction, making sure your time isn\u2019t just spent jumping from one fight to another. The game\u2019s world, known as the Planes, feels more alive because of how the Anima are woven into everyday activities. They aren\u2019t just fighters, they double as companions that help you move, explore, and play. Some Anima transform into mounts, letting you traverse wide open areas faster, while others act as living gadgets like jump pads launching you into the air to reach rooftops or gliding with you across floating islands. It\u2019s actually a cute and clever way of making every creature feel like a true partner and have uses more than just fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the world isn\u2019t all about utility. There\u2019s a surprising amount of life packed into towns and social hubs. You can interact with your Anima in super cute ways like feeding them, hanging out in plazas, or joining them in mini games that range from racing challenges to demolition activities where you tear through buildings just for the fun of it. And don\u2019t get it wrong folks, these activities aren\u2019t just to pad the experience, they give Nexus Anima a playful charm that separates it from more serious gacha titles. Even the downtime feels intentional, like when you\u2019re customizing your Animaster with a character creator deep enough to tweak facial details or even spending time in towns that feel designed for social interaction and roleplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This balance between sweaty battles and chill casual world activities makes the game feel more holistic in a way. You\u2019re not only strategizing for your next Nexus Battle but also bonding with companions. Kinda like that game we play about pocket monsters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/rpg-flins-genshin-impact\/\">Flins Genshin Impact Release Date, Kit &amp; Materials Leaks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honkai_Nexus_Anima_Review_First_Impressions_from_Closed_Beta\"><\/span><strong>Honkai Nexus Anima Review: First Impressions from Closed Beta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai-1024x576.png\" alt=\"honkai nexus anima town and environment\" class=\"wp-image-5027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/honkai.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We talked about the mechanics, funny little companions, and lively towns and environments. And from the closed beta, we were able to get a good feel of how the Honkai Nexus Anima plays. Here\u2019s a quick Nexus Anima Review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Works\"><\/span><strong>What Works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique Hybrid Gameplay:<\/strong> The auto-chess + deck-building mix works way better than expected, keeping battles fresh and strategic without being overwhelming and is such a refreshing experience.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cute Companion Collection:<\/strong> The Anima themselves ooze personality. And i\u2019m definitely a sucker for these creatures. I mean how can you not love watching a pudding pup wagging its jelly ears?<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HoYoverse Polish.<\/strong> Smooth animations, beautiful art design, and cinematic flourishes carry that premium feel the studio is known for.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Depth of Strategy.<\/strong> Between deck choices, synergy management, and Animaster swaps, there\u2019s a surprising amount of depth here for competitive players.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Could_Improve\"><\/span><strong>What Could Improve<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Story Depth.<\/strong> Right now, the lore feels more like a formality. There\u2019s promise, but compared to Genshin\u2019s relatively heavy story arcs, Nexus Anima feels a lot lighter.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gacha Anxiety.<\/strong> HoYoverse hasn\u2019t fully revealed monetization yet, but given it\u2019s a hero\/creature-collection RPG, expect banners and star ratings. The balance between F2P and whales will make or break it.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platform Limitation.<\/strong> Closed beta is PC and iOS only. Android and console players are left waiting for confirmation.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pacing Concerns.<\/strong> Mini-games and exploration are fun, but sometimes they do feel like padding between core battles.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verdict_So_Far\"><\/span>Verdict So Far<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would say that Honkai Nexus Anima isn\u2019t just a Pokemon clone, it\u2019s an ambitious hybrid that mixes <strong>strategic depth, playful companion design, and HoYoverse charm<\/strong>. It may not hit Genshin\u2019s storytelling highs, but it nails the \u201ceasy to pick up, tough to master\u201d loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If HoYoverse can balance the gacha model without squeezing too hard, Nexus Anima could end up being one of their most addictive side projects yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joytify.com\/blog\/en-us\/rpg-others\/genshin-impact\/rpg-genshin-impact-lauma-builds\/\">Genshin Impact Lauma Builds: Best Weapons, Artifacts, and Team<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With closed beta running until September 12, now\u2019s the perfect time to get a taste of what Nexus Anima is cooking. It\u2019s clear that HoYoverse wants Nexus Anima to be more than a combat simulator, it\u2019s meant to be a living, breathing ecosystem where players form attachments not just to the creatures they summon, but to the spaces they inhabit together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re craving a <strong>creature-collector with brains, beauty, and just enough chaos<\/strong>, keep your eyes on this one. 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