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 game based on the popular robot role-playing franchise, is launching in Japan on February 10th for iOS and Android. This exciting news, spotted by Gematsu, will be bittersweet for many Western gamers. While Medabots enjoyed some popularity in the West following Pokémon's success, it never achieved the same level of fame as other Japanese franchises like Digimon.

However, Medabots maintains significant popularity in Japan, making a mobile title in the popular "Survivors" genre a natural progression. Unfortunately, the game's initial release is exclusive to Japan.

A Growing Genre

While often associated with Vampire Survivors, the "Survivors" genre has a longer history. Medabot Survivors' release is notable not only for fans but also for highlighting the genre's global expansion. Many excellent Japanese games remain unavailable internationally, but the success of Medabot Survivors could potentially change that. If the game proves popular in Japan, a Western release may be on the horizon.

In the meantime, for those seeking similar gameplay experiences readily available, we recommend checking out our latest "Ahead of the Game" feature, exploring the charming world of Cat Restaurant.