Starbites: The Mech RPG Launch Trailer
From Korea, a homage to 90s Japanese productions
Publisher NIS America announces the release of Starbites: the game is being released today, May 21, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). There's also a Nintendo Switch 2 version, which is expected to arrive a bit later. Developed by Korean studio Ikina Games, Starbites openly draws inspiration from 90s JRPGs and anime, starting with its style and game structure.
This video game is set on Bitter, a desert planet devastated by the aftermath of a space war. Here, the protagonist Lukida scavenges for scraps to make a living; accompanied by her friends Gwen-Dol and Badger, she will embark on a grand adventure. Starbites features the turn-based combat system so beloved by Japanese RPGs, a classic system that has, however, been updated with some mechanics. Party members will command mechs called Motorbots, which can be upgraded as desired throughout the adventure.