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Guns Undarkness Will Launch Demo At Steam Next Fest

Get ready for an exciting new gaming experience as Guns Undarkness announces its free demo at the upcoming Steam Next Fest. This eagerly anticipated title is led by the renowned Shoji Meguro, celebrated for his work on the Persona series and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Joining him are the talented Ilya Kuvshino, known for his character designs in Ghost in the Shell, and Lotus Juice, the rapper famous for his contributions to Persona 3.

Since his start at Atlus in 1995, Meguro has crafted iconic soundtracks for series like Shin Megami Tensei and Persona. In 2021, he ventured into indie game development while still collaborating with Atlus. Post-departure, he's been working on a thrilling Sci-Fi Stealth Action JRPG, which will be released under Kodansha Game Creators Lab.

Guns Undarkness made its debut at Indie Live Expo Winter 2021 and successfully met its Kickstarter goals in 2022. Mark your calendars for February 24, 2025, when the free demo will be available during Steam Next Fest, with the full game entering early access later in the year.

Inspired by Metal Gear Solid and Persona

According to its Steam page, Guns Undarkness is a "turn-based tactical JRPG" drawing inspiration from classics like Metal Gear Solid and Persona. Set in the year 2045, the game places you in a world teetering on the edge of destruction. You'll step into the shoes of a private military operative, teaming up with allies to undertake missions and unravel the mysteries that threaten humanity's survival.

The gameplay of Guns Undarkness is split into stealth and battle phases. In stealth mode, you'll navigate environments undetected, gaining an upper hand in combat when you strike from the shadows. The battles are turn-based, requiring strategic command of your characters and effective use of various firearms to triumph.

The demo for Guns Undarkness will offer around 20 minutes of gameplay, including a tutorial on basic controls, the battle system, weaponry, and early game strategies. The full game is slated for an Early Access release in Spring 2025, providing about 10 hours of playtime on PC. Stay tuned for further updates on the official release date.