Medabots Survivor brings the classic role-playing franchise to the bullet heaven genre

Medabot Survivors: Bullet Heaven Action Arrives in Japan

Fans of the robot role-playing series Medabots have a new game to look forward to: Medabot Survivors, a bullet-hell action game launching in Japan on February 10th. Available on iOS and Android, this release marks a return of the franchise to mobile gaming.

For those unfamiliar, Medabots emerged in the wake of Pokémon's massive success, alongside other Japanese franchises vying for Western attention. While Digimon achieved significant global popularity, Medabots never quite reached the same level of recognition outside Japan. However, it maintains a strong and dedicated fanbase in its home country.

Medabot Survivors, a game in the popular "Survivors" genre, capitalizes on the franchise's established popularity in Japan. While the game's "Survivors-like" gameplay mechanics have existed for longer than the genre's flagship title, Vampire Survivors, Medabot Survivors represents an interesting expansion of this genre's reach. The game's success in Japan could potentially pave the way for a future global release.

Unfortunately, the game's current Japan-only release highlights the many excellent games released in Japan that may never see a Western launch. While Medabot Survivors fans outside Japan eagerly await potential future localization, there's still plenty to explore in the gaming world. For a look at other exciting upcoming releases, check out our latest "Ahead of the Game" feature on Cat Restaurant.