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Too Kyo Games and Akatsuki Games announced Tribe Nine on June 6. The upcoming free-to-play title will be available on PC (Steam) and iOS/Android.
Described as an “extreme” action RPG that blends 2D and 3D graphics, Tribe Nine is set in a futuristic Neo Tokyo ruled by deadly games. A varied cast of teenaged characters engage in life-or-death battles in hopes of reclaiming their stolen dreams and freedom. If this sounds familiar, it’s because Tribe Nine’s setting was developed by Too Kyoo Games, the studio led by Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka.
Tribe Nine’s gameplay consists of exploring Neo Tokyo with your party and defeating enemies to liberate the city. You can form your own party with up to three members – each character possesses unique skills and behaviors that can be strategically mixed and matched. As you explore futuristic Tokyo, you will also come across various mini games and receive side quests from locals.
Tribe Nine is free-to-play with in-game purchases planned down the road. New story installments and cities will be added to the game through future updates.
ABOUT THIS GAME
It's the year 20XX.
The story takes place in Neo Tokyo, a futuristic country ruled by deadly games.
Groups of teens fight in brutal life-or-death battles to reclaim their stolen dreams and freedom.
Players control characters as they venture through the vibrant "City" of Neo Tokyo, taking down formidable enemies to liberate the city. The party consists of three characters who all fight on the battlefield simultaneously. Ally units will respond to the battle accordingly, luring enemies and healing allies. When the time is right, you can even unleash a combo attack by all three party members.
Each character possesses a unique personality, with various battle strategies and methods that change based on the combination of your party members.
In TRIBE NINE, players progress through the story by controlling characters and exploring Neo Tokyo, encountering battles and various other events on the city streets. Along the way, tasks come in one after another, such as acquiring items from streets and treasure chests, completing puzzles and other mini-games, and fulfilling requests from the town's residents.
Each playable character has their unique characteristics, which is reflected in their skills and actions, so you can experience various playstyles depending on the character.
In addition to leveling up your characters, you also have the freedom to select which stats to boost and what equipment to use. You could even try building a healer as an attacker! There are plenty of possibilities, so you can experiment with creating your own original build!
New main stories and cities will be added to TRIBE NINE through updates. Look forward to the ever-unfolding adventure of TRIBE NINE for free! (in-game purchases available)
