Tribe Nine, the mobile ARPG featuring Danganronpa creators Rui Komatsuzaki and Kazutaka Kodaka, is now accepting pre-registrations for Android and iOS! Pre-register to receive an exclusive skin and other rewards.
Komatsuzaki's art and Kodaka's design are hallmarks of the acclaimed PSP visual novel and detective thriller, Danganronpa. Their collaboration continues in Tribe Nine, set in a dystopian Neo-Tokyo of 20XX. Players join a group of teenagers competing in the deadly Extreme Games, orchestrated by the enigmatic Zero.
Pre-registering grants access to the Parallel Cypher / Y skin for Koishi Kohinata, along with other in-game bonuses. The game blends thrilling action with a retro aesthetic, characteristic of Kodaka and Komatsuzaki's previous work. Explore the world in retro sprite style before engaging in full 3D battles. Experiment with equipment and Tension Cards to craft unique character builds.
A New Challenger Enters the Field!
While Danganronpa's popularity may have waned, its innovative blend of art style and murder-mystery gameplay was groundbreaking for PSP visual novels. Tribe Nine's success remains to be seen. While its distinctive visuals stand out, the 3D turn-based battle genre is saturated. The game will need a unique element to truly distinguish itself in a crowded market.
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