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

Medabot Survivors: Bullet-Hell Action for Medabots Fans, but Only in Japan (for now)

Medabot Survivors, a new bullet-hell action game based on the popular Japanese robot role-playing series, has launched in Japan for iOS and Android. For those unfamiliar, Medabots enjoyed a surge in popularity following Pokémon's success, though it never achieved the same global recognition. However, in Japan, Medabots remains a significant franchise.

The game, launching February 10th, is currently exclusive to Japan, as reported by Gematsu. This is unfortunately common for many successful Japanese titles. While Medabots might not be a household name in the West, its popularity in Japan makes this mobile title a significant release for its fanbase. The game's adoption of the popular "Survivors" genre is a logical step for the franchise.

The Expanding "Survivors" Genre

While often associated with Vampire Survivors, the "Survivors" genre has a much longer history. Medabot Survivors' release highlights the genre's global expansion. Many excellent Japanese games remain unavailable internationally, but the potential success of Medabot Survivors could lead to a wider release in the future.

For those eager to explore other upcoming games, check out our latest "Ahead of the Game" article, where Catherine Dellosa delves into the world of Cat Restaurant.