Retro-Style Dungeon-Crawling Games

Mon-Yu is a First-Person Turn-Based RPG Inspired by the DOS-Era

'Mon-Yu: Defeat Monsters And Gain Strong Weapons And Armor. You May Be Defeated, But Don’t Give Up. Become Stronger. I Believe There Will Be A Day When The Heroes Defeat The Devil King' is a first-person, turn-based dungeon crawler from Experience Inc., the developer of the original Wizardry series. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC (Steam) this fall in North America and Europe, according to publisher Aksys Games. The game will cost $59.99 and will have both physical and digital editions.

The game is a classic fantasy RPG that challenges players to create their own characters and form a “hero corps” to defeat the seven demon kings. Players will explore dungeons, fight monsters, collect better equipment, and strengthen their party. The game features character designs by Mota and monster designs by Akishi Yamamoto. The game promises to deliver the “fun” of dungeon RPGs to both beginners and experts alike. The game’s title reflects the game’s core message of perseverance and hope in the face of adversity.

Image Credit: Aksys Games

Retro-style Dungeon-crawling Games
The trend of creating first-person, turn-based RPGs with retro designs is growing.
Fantasy Rpgs
Creating innovative versions of classic fantasy RPGs is a trend worth exploring.
Perseverance and Hope
Gamifying perseverance and hope in the face of adversity is a growing trend to embrace.

Sectors Adopting This

Video Game Development
The video game development industry has the opportunity to tap into the nostalgia factor of classic RPGs and create new experiences for gamers.
Entertainment
The entertainment industry can benefit from gamifying concepts like perseverance and hope to engage audiences across various channels and platforms.
Publishing
Publishing companies have the opportunity to explore the market for retro-style fantasy RPGs and collaborate with developers to create engaging game content.
SCORE
3.1 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 27%
Activity 47%
Freshness 18%

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