'Square Enix,' the massive entertainment corporation based in Japan, has announced the release of 'Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile,' a smartphone game based on the iconic 'Fullmetal Alchemist' (FMA) anime series. This mobile game is set to be released in the summer of 2022 and was announced as part of FMA's 20th-anniversary celebrations.
The mobile game will feature a fully 3D rendered cinematic story inspired by the events of the anime. The gameplay for this mobile game, while not fully revealed, features elements of action role-playing games (RPGs) and 2D fighting games where characters battle from two sides of the screen. FMA is one of the highest-rated anime series of all time garnering a massive fanbase over the last two decades. Despite this, Square Enix rarely releases merchandise or content for this series, which makes this mobile game even more substantial.
Anime-Inspired Mobile Games
'Square Enix' has Officially Announced 'Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile'
Trend Themes
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