Composer's New JRPG Gets Free Steam Demo

If you're a fan of the Persona series and eagerly awaiting the next big thing from its composer, you're in for a treat. Shoji Meguro, the renowned composer behind the Persona series and Metaphor: ReFantazio, is leading an exciting new project called Guns Undarkness. This upcoming tactical stealth RPG is set to captivate fans with its unique blend of gameplay and storytelling, and you can get a taste of it soon with a free demo on Steam.

Guns Undarkness Will Launch Demo At Steam Next Fest

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Steam Next Fest, where Guns Undarkness will unveil its free demo. This eagerly anticipated game is a collaboration between Meguro, the talented Ghost in the Shell character artist Ilya Kuvshino, and the rapper Lotus Juice, known for his contributions to Persona 3. Meguro, who has been with Atlus since 1995 and composed music for iconic titles like the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series, ventured into indie game development in 2021 while still working with Atlus. His latest project, a Sci-Fi Stealth Action JRPG, is set to be published under Kodansha Game Creators Lab.

Guns Undarkness was first showcased at Indie Live Expo Winter 2021 and successfully met its Kickstarter goals in 2022. The free demo will be available during Steam Next Fest on February 24, 2025, with the game slated for early access later in the 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 plunges players into a world teetering on the edge of destruction. You'll take on the role of a member of a private military company, embarking on missions with allies to unravel the world's secrets and save humanity.

The gameplay of Guns Undarkness revolves around two key elements: stealth and battle. During stealth sections, players can navigate the field undetected, gaining a strategic advantage in battles. The turn-based combat system allows players to issue commands to their characters and utilize various firearms to emerge victorious.

The demo for Guns Undarkness will offer around 20 minutes of gameplay, including a tutorial on basic controls, the battle system, weapons, and strategies for the game's early stages. The full game is scheduled for an Early Access release in Spring 2025, promising about 10 hours of playtime on PC. While no specific release date has been announced yet, the anticipation for this game continues to build.