Persona and Metaphor: ReFantazio Composer’s New Turn-Based JRPG Gets A Free Steam Demo

Discover the exciting new world of Guns Undarkness, a tactical stealth RPG led by the renowned composer of the Persona series and Metaphor: ReFantazio, Shoji Meguro. This eagerly anticipated game is set to offer a free demo during the upcoming Steam Next Fest. Dive in to learn more about its release and the unique features that await players.

Persona and Metaphor: ReFantazio Composer Leads New Tactical Stealth RPG

Guns Undarkness Will Launch Demo At Steam Next Fest

Guns Undarkness is gearing up to unveil its free demo at the upcoming Steam Next Fest. This project is spearheaded by Shoji Meguro, the celebrated composer behind the Persona series and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Joining him are Ghost in the Shell character artist Ilya Kuvshino and rapper Lotus Juice, known for his contributions to Persona 3.

Shoji Meguro, who has been a pivotal part of Atlus since 1995, has composed music for iconic titles such as the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series. In 2021, he ventured into indie game development while still collaborating with Atlus on their music projects. Post his departure from the company, Meguro has been working on a Sci-Fi Stealth Action JRPG, which will be published under Kodansha Game Creators Lab.

Guns Undarkness was first showcased at Indie Live Expo Winter 2021 and successfully launched a Kickstarter campaign in 2022, achieving its stretch goals. The game's free demo will be available at Steam Next Fest on February 24, 2025, with an early access release planned later in the 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 unfolds in a world teetering on the edge of destruction. Players assume the role of a member of a private military company, embarking on missions with allies to unravel the world's secrets and save humanity.

The gameplay of Guns Undarkness is divided into two key aspects: stealth and battle sections. During stealth phases, players can navigate the field undetected, gaining a strategic advantage in battles by engaging enemies without being spotted. The battles themselves are turn-based, requiring players to issue commands to their 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 strategies for the game's early stages. The full game is slated for an Early Access release in Spring 2025, promising around 10 hours of playtime on PC. While no specific release date has been announced yet, the anticipation for this title continues to build.