If you're a fan of tactical stealth RPGs and the captivating music of the Persona series, get ready for an exciting new title: Guns Undarkness. Led by the renowned composer Shoji Meguro, known for his work on the Persona series and Metaphor: ReFantazio, this upcoming game is set to make waves in the gaming community. Accompanied by the talented Ghost in the Shell character artist Ilya Kuvshino and rapper Lotus Juice, famous for his contributions to Persona 3, this project promises to be a thrilling blend of creativity and skill.
Guns Undarkness Will Launch Demo At Steam Next Fest
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Steam Next Fest on February 24, 2025, where you'll have the opportunity to dive into a free demo of Guns Undarkness. Shoji Meguro, who has been composing music for Atlus since 1995 on titles like the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series, took a leap into indie game development in 2021 while still collaborating with Atlus. His latest endeavor, Guns Undarkness, was first showcased at Indie Live Expo Winter 2021 and successfully met its Kickstarter stretch goals in 2022. The game is slated for early access release later this 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 the shoes of a private military company operative tasked with uncovering the secrets of a world on the brink of destruction. The gameplay is split into two distinct phases: stealth and battle. During stealth segments, you'll navigate the field and remain undetected, gaining strategic advantages in combat. Battles are turn-based, where you command your characters and utilize various firearms to emerge victorious.
The demo for Guns Undarkness will offer approximately 20 minutes of gameplay, including a tutorial on basic controls, the battle system, weapons, and early game strategies. The full game is expected to launch in Spring 2025 for Early Access, providing around 10 hours of playtime on PC. While an exact release date hasn't been announced yet, the anticipation is building for what promises to be a groundbreaking addition to the JRPG genre.
