Get ready for an exciting new addition to the JRPG genre as the composer behind the Persona series and Metaphor: ReFantazio, Shoji Meguro, introduces his latest project, Guns Undarkness. A free demo of this eagerly anticipated game will be available during the upcoming Steam Next Fest. Dive into the details and mark your calendars for what promises to be a thrilling gaming experience.
Persona and Metaphor: ReFantazio Composer Leads New Tactical Stealth RPG
Guns Undarkness Will Launch Demo At Steam Next Fest
Guns Undarkness is set to captivate players with its free demo at the upcoming Steam Next Fest. Shoji Meguro, renowned for his work on the Persona series and Metaphor: ReFantazio, is at the helm of this project. He's joined by the talented Ghost in the Shell character artist Ilya Kuvshinov and rapper Lotus Juice, known for his contributions to Persona 3.
Meguro's journey in the gaming industry began in 1995 with Atlus, where he composed music for iconic titles like the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series. In 2021, he ventured into indie game development while continuing to collaborate with Atlus. Post-departure, he focused on creating a Sci-Fi Stealth Action JRPG, which will be published under Kodansha Game Creators Lab.
Guns Undarkness was first unveiled at Indie Live Expo Winter 2021 and successfully met its Kickstarter goals in 2022. Fans can look forward to the free demo during Steam Next Fest on February 24, 2025, with the game entering early access later that year.
Inspired by Metal Gear Solid and Persona
According to its Steam page, Guns Undarkness is a "turn-based tactical JRPG inspired by games like Metal Gear Solid and Persona." Set in the year 2045, the game places you in a world teetering on the edge of destruction. As a member of a private military company, your mission is to undertake critical assignments with your allies and unravel the mysteries that threaten humanity's survival.
The gameplay is split into two key components: stealth and battle. During stealth phases, players must navigate the environment undetected, gaining a strategic advantage in combat when engaging enemies silently. Battles are turn-based, requiring players to command their characters and utilize various firearms to emerge victorious.
The demo for Guns Undarkness will offer approximately 20 minutes of gameplay, including a tutorial covering basic controls, the battle system, weapons, and early game strategies. The game is slated for an Early Access release in Spring 2025, offering around 10 hours of playtime on PC. While a specific release date has yet to be announced, anticipation continues to build for this innovative JRPG.
