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

by Jack Mar 04,2025

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 exclusively in Japan for iOS and Android. This latest entry brings the franchise to mobile, but its current Japan-only release is a source of frustration for fans outside the country.

As reported by Gematsu, Medabots enjoyed significant success in Japan, though it never achieved the same level of popularity in the West, unlike contemporaries such as Digimon. This new title, adopting the popular "Survivors" genre, capitalizes on the franchise's established fanbase in Japan.

A Survivor's Success Story (in Japan)

While often associated with Vampire Survivors, the "Survivors" genre predates the flagship title. Medabot Survivors' release is noteworthy, showcasing the genre's global spread. However, many excellent Japanese games remain unavailable internationally. The hope is that Medabot Survivors' success in Japan might lead to a future global release.

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