Medabots Survivor: Classic RPG Meets Bullet Heaven

If you've been keeping an eye on global game releases, you might feel a twinge of disappointment about missing out on the latest addition to the Medabots franchise. Medabot Survivors, set to launch on February 10th, is bringing the beloved role-playing series back to mobile platforms. However, there's a catch—it's currently available only in Japan.

As reported by Gematsu, Medabots might ring a bell for those of us who grew up in the wake of Pokémon's massive success. During that time, there was a significant push to introduce various Japanese franchises with merchandising potential to Western audiences. While Digimon gained popularity (and some argue it even surpassed Pokémon), Medabots never quite achieved the same level of recognition in the West.

In its home country of Japan, however, Medabots has established itself as a formidable franchise. Although it may not be world-beating, it enjoys a much stronger following than it ever did overseas. It's no surprise then that the next evolution for Medabots is the Survivors-like genre, though for now, only Japanese fans will have the chance to dive in.

Surviving the SurvivorsWhile the term "Survivors-like" might seem new, this genre has been around much longer than the popular title Vampire Survivors. The launch of Medabot Survivors is not only exciting for fans but also noteworthy as we witness this genre's rapid global expansion.

Having some familiarity with the Japanese gaming scene, I can attest that there are many excellent releases that unfortunately might never reach Western markets. However, if Medabot Survivors proves to be a hit, there's hope that it might eventually make its way to us.

In the meantime, if you're eager to explore upcoming games you can play right now, consider checking out our latest feature in Ahead of the Game, where Catherine Dellosa delves into the enchanting world of Cat Restaurant.