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

Announcing a Free Steam Demo for Guns Undarkness, a Tactical Stealth RPG from the Persona Composer!

Get ready for Guns Undarkness, a thrilling tactical stealth RPG spearheaded by Shoji Meguro, the renowned composer behind the Persona series and Metaphor: ReFantazio. This exciting project also features Ilya Kuvshinov, the character artist known for Ghost in the Shell, and rapper Lotus Juice, a prominent figure in the Persona 3 soundtrack.

The game will debut a free demo during the upcoming Steam Next Fest.

Meguro, a veteran composer at Atlus since 1995, has crafted soundtracks for iconic titles like Shin Megami Tensei and the Persona franchise. In 2021, he transitioned to independent game development while continuing his collaborations with Atlus. Guns Undarkness, published by Kodansha Game Creators Lab, marks a significant step in his independent career.

Initially unveiled at Indie Live Expo Winter 2021 and successfully funded via Kickstarter in 2022, Guns Undarkness blends stealth and turn-based combat.

A Fusion of Stealth and Turn-Based Combat

Inspired by the strategic depth of Metal Gear Solid and the character-driven narratives of Persona, Guns Undarkness casts players as members of a private military company in a 2045 dystopia. Missions involve careful stealth maneuvers to gain tactical advantages in turn-based battles, utilizing a variety of firearms.

The Steam Next Fest demo, launching February 24, 2025, offers approximately 20 minutes of gameplay, covering tutorials on controls, combat, weapons, and early-game strategies. An Early Access release is planned for Spring 2025 on PC, with around 10 hours of gameplay expected. A precise release date remains unannounced.