SPY x ANYA: Operation Memories, also known as SPY x FAMILY OPERATION DIARY (スパイファミリー オペレーション ダイアリー, Supai Famirī Operēshon Daiarī?) in Japan, is a 3D "exciting outing adventure" game based on SPY x FAMILY. It was developed by Groove Box Japan and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC.
The game follows Anya as she works on creating a photo diary for her school assignment.
The game was revealed on September 14, 2023, during a Nintendo Direct event and on the official Nintendo Twitter account.[1] It launched on the Nintendo Switch on December 21, 2023 in Japan, and later on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on June 27, 2024 in Japan.
On January 29, 2024, a worldwide release for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam was announced. The first three were released on June 28, 2024[2], while the PC via Steam version was released on June 27 or June 28, 2024, depending on regions.
Synopsis[]
Complete a photo diary for homework by living your daily life as Anya in the world of SPY x FAMILY! You will surely find treasured memories in the ordinary daily life.
Not only the family members, Loid and Yor, but also Anya's friends, Damian and Becky, and even Yuri and Fiona will appear in the game.
In addition to outings, play unique minigames to get cute costumes, and add color to your memories by dressing up characters in your style!
Gameplay[]
SPY x ANYA: Operation Memories’s gameplay mainly focuses on taking photos of Anya's daily life. In the game, players take control of Anya and work toward completing her photo diary. Photos are taken at school, at home, and at various outing locations. Photos are taken by interacting with "Super Cool!" items in the area, which lead to a special scene where Anya's actions can be photographed. When photo-taking, players can move and adjust the camera's focus, angle, and zoom. After taking photos, players earn "Eurekas," points used to play the minigames. By getting a good rating for the focus, angle, and timing of the photo, extra Eureka points are earned. Two photos can be taken at school, while only one can be taken at home after returning from school. Photos are placed in the "Memories of Fun Times" photo album and can be replaced with newer ones if desired. The game is completed after Anya takes pictures of all the special "Super Cool!" items from each outing.
Outing destinations are decided by the player. There are 10 locations unlocked in the following order: the fountain plaza, town, aquarium, dog park, beach, sports ground, museum, resort, hotel, and castle. On these outings, players must take a photo of the three unique outing items for that location in order to unlock the special "Super Cool!" item. Only two pictures can be taken during outings, after which the Forgers leave. Once returning home from their outing, the Forgers choose their next location.
The game runs on a four-day cycle, with the final day being the outing. On the regular days, Anya starts her morning at home, goes to school, returns home, has dinner, then goes to bed. This schedule repeats until the fourth day. At school and under Henry Henderson's supervision, Anya attends her homeroom lecture, physical education, or art class. When returning home, special events may occur with Yuri or Fiona visiting. At school and home, Anya can interact with familiar characters, which has a chance to excite her mood. After dinner, Anya writes about her experiences of today's adventure in her diary in the form of the minigames. 100 "Eurekas" are spent to play one minigame or "relive the memory" and earn "Play Points" (abbreviated as "PP").
The in-game store includes outing items and the various outfits for the Forgers. All items in the store are purchased with "Play Points." Some outfits are unlocked through raffle boxes, which players can visit during their outing days. More raffle boxes are unlocked as players progress through the game and unlock more outing destinations. Players earn raffle tickets as they complete various missions in the game. The Forgers' wardrobe has over 80 unique items for outfits, accessories, and hairstyles. Some outfits have special effects that can help players earn more "Eurekas" and "Play Points," increase Anya's excitement rate or movement speed, discount the outfit prices by a certain percentage, or increase the chances of winning the raffle.
Minigames[]
Players can play 15 different minigames, both inspired by the anime series and originally designed for the game. 10 of these minigames can be played offline with two players. At the start of the game, most minigames are locked until players unlock new outing destinations. Every minigame has three difficulties: Peanut, Penguin, and Chimera.
| English Title | Japanese Title | # of Players |
|---|---|---|
| Training with Yor | ははととっくん (Haha to Tokkun) | 2 |
| Peanut Time | ぴーなつたいむ (Pīnatsu Taimu) | 2 |
| Bond in Hot Pursuit | ボンドに乗ってチェイス (Bondo ni Notte Cheisu) | 2 |
| Peanut Bowling | ぴーなつボウリング (Pīnattsu Bōringu) | 2 |
| Cooking with Yor | ヨルさんクッキング (Yoru-san Kukkingu) | 2 |
| Eden College Old Maid Showdown | イーデン校ババ抜き対決 (Īden-kō Baba Nuki Taiketsu) | 1 |
| Anya at School | アーニャの授業 (Ānya no Jugyō) | 2 |
| Loid's Escape | ロイドの脱出 (Roido no Dasshutsu) | 1 |
| The Thorn Princess's Workday | いばら姫のお仕事 (Ibara-hime no Oshigoto) | 1 |
| Yuri's Cuisine | ユーリの おいしいごはん (Yuri no Oishii Gohan) | 2 |
| Anya's Fashion Show | アーニャの ファッションショー (Ānya no Fasshon Shō) | 2 |
| Card Games at Eden College | 大富豪 イーデン校 (Daifūgō Īden-kō) | 1 |
| Card Games at Home | 大富豪 フォージャー家 (Daifūgō Fōjā-ka) | 1 |
| Tag with P2 | ＜ぴーつー＞のおいかけっこ (Pītsū no Oikakekko) | 1 |
| P2 Security Check | ＜ぴーつー＞のセキュリティ (Pītsū no Sekyuriti) | 1 |
| Go, Bond, Go! | ボンドでGO (Bondo de GO) | 2 |
| Dodgeball Day at Eden College | イーデン校ドッジボール (Īden-kō Dojjibōru) | 2 |
Event Pictures[]
In the game, players can collect Event Pictures (Ibento Suchīru, イベントスチル?, lit. Event Stills), special artworks depicting Anya with the people in her daily life. There are 20 pictures in total. The first picture appears in the first few minutes of the game; the rest are earned as players progress at their own pace. Event Pictures are always placed in the game gallery in the same order, numbered from 1 to 20, regardless of when they were earned. After Anya interacts with different characters a certain amount of times, one of the pictures is unlocked, and the player can view it and its respective cutscene at any time in the gallery.
Note: Event Picture 2 is the last picture to appear after the player earns the other 19 pictures.
Characters[]
Digital Bonuses[]
In addition to the ordinary game version, a deluxe edition with bonus in-game collectibles was released. It is a limited downloadable content (DLC).
Deluxe Outing Pack[]
In addition to the main game for download on different platforms, DLC① ("Thrilling Outfit Pack") + DLC② ("Exciting Outfit Pack") for the Forger Family are available, along with Anya's two bonus outfits ("Bond Set" and "Director Chimera Hat"). It can be purchased with the deluxe edition and the "Deluxe Outing Pack." It is scheduled to be distributed by December 31, 2024 for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions.
(Fancy Set and Work & Undercover Set)
(Denim Set and Punk Set)
- Thrilling Outfit Pack: Includes the "Fancy Set" and the "Work & Undercover Set" for the Forgers, along with in-game bonus items.
- Exciting Outfit Pack: Includes the "Denim Set" and the "Punk Set" for the Forgers, along with in-game bonus items.
Agent Set[]
The Forgers are dressed in special outfits as secret agents. This set is available as an early purchase bonus for the physical version for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, and as a pre-order bonus for the digital version on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Network.
While the outfits can be obtained by progressing through the game, the bonus allows players to unlock them earlier with a code. The outfits are available for all platforms, but are not displayed in some scenes (e.g., during minigames).
Angel & Devil Set[]
During the fan meeting Jump Festa 2024 from December 16 - 17, 2023, visitors could receive in-game accessories ("Halo" and "Devil Horns") if certain conditions were met. They were accompanied by a bonus code for the Nintendo Switch edition, as well as a limited notebook. This DLC was available only to festival-goers but was later made available in the game through the in-game raffle boxes.
Music[]
- Original Soundtrack: SPY x ANYA: Operation Memories Original Soundtrack[3]
Special Benefits of Merchandising[]
Nintendo Switch[]
Collection Edition[]
For the Japanese edition on Nintendo Switch, a limited set named the "Outing Edition" was released. The collection edition with the standard game disc includes special goods.
- Main Game Disc
- Special Packing Box
- Tote Bag
- Acrylic Keychains (2 types)
- Masking Tape
- Hologram Stickers
Jump Festa[]
During the fan meeting Jump Festa 2024 from December 16 - 17, 2023, it was possible to receive a limited notebook if certain conditions were met. The notebook was bundled complete with a bonus code for the Nintendo Switch edition. This benefit was available only to festival-goers.
Nintendo Switch & PS5[]
Amazon[]
Players who purchase the Japanese edition for the Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5 consoles on Amazon receive an original wallpaper:
Trivia[]
- At the start of the game, only Anya appears on the title screen. After completing her diary, all the Forgers appear on the title screen alongside her.
- Bondman appears in the game on the television of the Forgers' home after Anya returns from school.
- In the "Loid's Escape," "The Thorn Princess's Workday," and "Bond in Hot Pursuit" minigames, Kurt is used as an enemy model.
- The following characters, such as Camilla, Donovan Desmond, Franky Franklin, Shopkeeper, Vincent, and Weisel, do not appear in the game but are mentioned in dialogues.
- In the Forgers' home, the small room near the entrance does not appear.
Image Gallery[]
Video Gallery[]
References[]
External Links[]
- Official Website (Japanese)
- Official Website (English)
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