Full Metal Schoolgirl Is a PS5 Roguelike with Actual Personality

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We don’t know whether you agree, but roguelikes have lost their lustre a bit, haven’t they?

Even now, there are still outstanding ones – exceptional ones, if truth be told – yet they don’t quite spark the same level of excitement that Rogue Legacy did when it utterly captivated our PlayStation Vita devices.

Full Metal Schoolgirl is trying to add some unique charm to the genre by incorporating a lively ’90s anime vibe, leaving us pleasantly surprised and eagerly anticipating more.

In this fresh trailer, we don’t learn much that’s entirely novel about the game. However, it effectively communicates the game’s comedic tone as you engage in combat against an automated workforce in a bleak corporate future, where the characters are cyborg schoolgirls.

Here’s the story setup, for those curious:

Your adversary is a massive global corporation named Meternal Jobz. Encountering them are cyborg workers, often referred to as the ‘Working Dead’. These individuals, who seem more machine than human, are dedicated corporate soldiers, even until their demise. Prepare for an onslaught, as they will attack you in large numbers, relying on their numerical superiority. Show no compassion – eliminate them all!

In a game similar to roguelikes, as you advance, you’ll acquire equipment to enhance your character. Additionally, streaming your gameplay will generate income that you can use to invest in additional improvements. We really appreciate the way you’ve phrased it!

Our only question is whether the gameplay will match the vibes.

This product is developed by D3Publisher and Yuke’s, two Japanese companies known for creating games with a scrappy, budget-friendly approach.

As a dedicated gamer diving into a new roguelike experience, I sure hope the gameplay mechanics are top-notch and can sustain the core idea of

The game will be released on the 23rd of October, meaning we won’t have to wait much longer to play it! Plus, if you decide to pre-order, you’ll get some delightful extras as a bonus, so take a look at all those perks right here.

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2025-09-04 21:08