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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 RPG series, is launching February 10th. However, this exciting release is currently exclusive to Japan on iOS and Android. This news comes courtesy of Gematsu.

For those unfamiliar, Medabots gained popularity in the wake of Pokémon's global success. While other Japanese franchises like Digimon found significant Western audiences, Medabots remained relatively niche outside of Japan. Despite this, Medabots maintains a strong following in its home country, making this Survivors-style game a natural progression for the franchise.

A Growing Genre

While often associated with Vampire Survivors, the "survivors-like" genre predates that title. Medabot Survivors' release is noteworthy, showcasing the genre's global expansion. Many excellent Japanese games remain unavailable internationally, highlighting a potential market for Western releases. The success of Medabot Survivors in Japan could influence a future global launch.

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