Play Through the History of Kemco Games with the Kemco: 50 RPGs Celebratory Bundle

Celebration of its 40th Anniversary^{The th} anniversary next year, Kemco has released multiple games throughout its history on Xbox – it has continued to produce around 10 games each year since 2018. They recently celebrated a milestone by releasing their 50th title.^ThXbox One game earlier in the year. The milestone will be marked by the release of the Kemco: Celebratory Bundle of 50 RPGsOn August 3, 2023 Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, which will collectively feature the history of Kemco’s games, especially RPGs. 

For those who don’t know, Kemco began in 1984 with the founding of its predecessor, Kotobuki System Co., Ltd. Early on, the company developed and published game software, focusing on porting PC games in the ’80s and ’90s like Shadowgate – Spy vs SpyAs well as RPGs originals Indra no Hikari You can also find out more about the following: Sanada Juyushi. After a period of time focusing solely on mobile games, Kemco returned in late 2010 to console gaming. They formed a relationship with [email protected]This led them to begin publishing their Xbox games. 

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of their publication^{The th} Xbox title, Xbox Wire Japan sat down with Kemco’s Managing Director Masaomi Kurokawa and International Manager Matteo Conti to learn more about their development structure, as well as how the Kemco: Celebratory Bundle of 50 RPGs The world came into existence. 

Cooperating with multiple developers to create a system capable of releasing RPGs every month, Kemco releases around 10 new games a year. What is the number of development lines you have? 

MatteoWe have previously released many mobile games, both for smartphones and feature phones. We have worked with many development companies since then. We have worked with several development companies on RPGs over a period of time. This has allowed us to adopt and change tools to make the process more efficient. Development time for games is generally short. It can range from six months up to one year. And we use multiple lines of development to produce a new game nearly every month. 

MasaomiIt is always something I consider, but it’s true that when companies release new titles, they often continue support for the title for an additional year, or even longer, with updates, DLCs and other content. Here at Kemco, such DLCs and updates come in the form of “new games”. Kemco’s approach to publishing is to continue to release new titles as if these were just additions or updates to an existing game that the players know as Kemco. Our reasoning for releasing as many new games as we can every month is based on this.

What was the thought process and the creation of your product? Kemco 50 RPGs Celebration Bundle which includes 50 of Kemco’s games? 

MatteoIt was not until this point that we were concerned with how many games are released for Xbox. The whole thing started after I met with a member of the [email protected]The pandemic had prevented me from seeing my team in person. He said to me “Oh, by the way, Kemco is going to hit the 50-title milestone”, and that was when I was made aware and thought, “What? That many?”. We were slightly surprised as a business. 

MasaomiMicrosoft proposed the idea formally after this revelation, but KEMCO decided to seize the moment. The bundle of 50 titles will be offered for only 50 days. 

What are the games that best capture the feel of the 50 titles in the bundle? What is your recommendation for where to begin? 

Matteo: While it’s very difficult to choose just one, we have chosen one title from each of the developers who have cooperated with us, which would be great entry points to learn their style. 

First, let’s look at OverrogueExe Create Inc. has released a deck building roguelite MMORPG which continues to be well received since its launch. Exe Create is also responsible for many other titles including The AsdivineWe think it’s a series but not a OverrogueIt would be great to start there. 

MatteoThe next is Hit-Point Co.,Ltd. — which just recently released Raging BytesJiro Ishii planned, wrote, and oversaw the production of this title. When Raging BytesWe recommend that you purchase the Bundle if it isn’t included. Windoria, GaleHit-Point’s beautiful pixel artwork brings to life a classic fantasy RPG. It is a great game for those who enjoy 16-bit pixel art. 

Matteo: World Wide Software’s Legend of IxtonaThis is a simulation quarter-view RPG. This game has very beautiful graphics and is definitely worth your time. 

Matteo: In Rideon’s Blacksmith of Sand Kingdom, you play an active role as an adventurer while managing a blacksmith’s shop. It’s a unique RPG, fusing together many systems, including a combat and exploration system. It’s one of the highly acclaimed titles. 

Matteo: Asobox Co., Ltd.’s Smile AlchemistIt looks like a very soothing and relaxing game. This is more of an RPG than a simulator. This is a fun game that combines the joys of alchemy, collection, and nurturing. 

Matteo: ArcticNet’s RPGolf LegendsIt is an innovative title that successfully merges the elements of golfing with RPGs. It also got a great response. 

Matteo: These games above are the distinctive titles that showcase each developer’s unique characteristics. The games listed above are the most distinctive titles that showcase each developer’s unique characteristics. Kemco’s 50-RPGs Bundle is a celebration of the company. Check out the following titles before you start. 

What kind of responses have you received from users regarding Kemco’s titles up to now? 

Masaomi: As expected, since we have been making RPGs for about 20 years, fans seem to consider Kemco’s RPGs as a safe and solid choice. We don’t have titles that take dozens of hours to complete, but I get the impression that they are often chosen by people who want to play an RPG in their spare time. Overseas, the response has been very similar. People seem to understand that we continue to produce old-school JRPG style games. 

Kemco appears to be working on other titles in addition to those listed above. 

Masaomi: Ihanashi WitchThis is the description. Then we work with the creators that sound most interesting to us and with whom we are interested in working. We read online reviews of their games and speak to them at various independent game events across the country. We are willing to work with indie game developers who only have PC releases. 

Kemco and Xbox fans who are interested in the game? Kemco: Celebratory Bundle of 50 RPGs?  

MasaomiThe name implies that the Kemco: Celebratory Bundle of 50 RPGs The collection contains 50 games. Each game has a play-time of approximately 15 hours. It will take you a while to finish them. Xbox Series X|S to play AAA titles, but we hope you will also enjoy playing Kemco’s games in between those titles. 

MatteoIt will be interesting to see how the RPGs we release in the near future compare with those included in this bundle. In the near future we’ll have more than 100 titles. We will try to keep coming up with new ideas and will continue doing so beyond this milestone. 

It is important to note that the word “you” means “the”. Kemco: Celebratory Bundle of 50 RPGsThe Xbox Store will have the new game on August 3, 2023 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.