DESTINYbit, the Italian studio behind it Legacy of the diceannounced NITRO GEN OMEGAa “spaghetti anime” tactical RPG that combines cinematic mech battles, team management, and sandbox RPG elements. It will be released for PC via Steam in 2025.
Here's a review of the game via the Steam page:
About
A spaghetti anime turn-based tactical RPG in which you lead a squad of mercenaries across a wasteland overrun by merciless machines. Take part in high-octane cinematic Mech battles, recruit pilots and develop relationships. Play solo or join an online world where every character is procedurally generated.
The story
Humanity has lost the war against the machines. The world is in their hands. The rest of the population retreated to several cities and posts built on huge pillars. The end is coming – slowly and inevitably – but for now life goes on. People still need food, supplies, technology from the old world, or sometimes something to get them going.
You are the commander of a mercenary crew that survives by taking contracts for cities. Build and customize your mechanics. Recruit pilots and watch them dock in the airship: your mobile base. Complete contracts and engage in high-octane cinematic Mech battles with a unique Timeline system. Play solo or join a persistent online world of perpetuity where every character is procedurally generated.
Innovative Timeline-Based Combat
NITRO GEN OMEGA is a turn-based tactical RPG with an innovative timeline-based battle system that combines deep tactical gameplay with the feeling of directing your own anime episode.
- Command a crew of four pilots in your mech, each responsible for different systems. Order the Driver to dodge, shoot the Gunner, order your Engineer to deploy coolant, and order your Operator to throw smoke grenades.
- Use your equipment and intuition to detect your enemies' intentions. Plan your moves during the Planning Phase and watch them unfold in truly cinematic fashion during the Resolution Phase.
- A challenging, high-risk experience where injuries and even death are a real threat to your crew. Managing morale is very important because pilots can act on their own in unplanned Dramatic Moments. The pressure of battle may lead them to crisis or collapse… but it is in these critical moments that true heroes are born. Watch your pilots push their limits and beat the odds in a battle system inspired by shonen anime.
Customize your mech and train your crew for battle
Your vehicle is the only way to cross the harsh and impermeable wilderness. Choose your playstyle and customize your loadout to tackle the challenges ahead.
- Get new parts for your mech and assemble them to achieve the perfect balance of protection, heat generation and ammo management. Refine your formation and improve your battle strategies.
- Unlock and choose between three different Mech models, each offering a unique play style and set of parts to collect.
- But a Mech is only as strong as its crew. Train your pilots, unlock new abilities and use them in and out of combat. Gather a team of aces and have them work together in battle.
Develop relationships on your aircraft
An airship is more than just your base of operations. It's where your pilots live, rest, and bond between battles.
- Earn Action Points by fighting in Matches and spend them on the Airship to assign your Pilots to various Actions.
- Cooking delicious food will increase your crew's performance in battle. Exercising in the boxing ring or reading magazines can improve Pilots' skills. Clearing wasteland can yield equipment that will unlock new Actions for your airship.
- Control the mood of your crew and manage the consequences of the events on board. Watch your pilots grow over time, creating lasting Friendships or Rivalries that can influence how they behave in battle.
Recruit pilots and explore the wastelands
A huge open world for you to explore in your airship. Fly over a continent overrun by cars and make your name among the settlements.
- Traverse the vast open world continent. Visit cities and posts. Explore machine slots and events scattered around the world.
- Complete Contracts for settlements to increase your influence. Your gear, cooking ingredients, magazines, etc. buy parts for Heal your pilots, refuel your airship, and re-enter the Wastes.
- Recruit new procedurally generated pilots to expand your crew. Each one is unique, with different looks, desires, features and preferences. You're not just building a team, you're building a family.
Play solo or join the Continuous Online World
Play single-player or join other players in an asynchronous online experience where each character is unique.
- Your crew is globally one-of-a-kind and deadly. Each character is created on the server and scattered around the world.
- Trade loot and Pilots with other players. Assemble the team of your dreams, knowing that each character is unique. Share your crew's legacy and write their history with other players.
- Duel against friendly player-player. Build your strategy and outrun your opponents in a multiplayer battle system designed from the ground up.
Watch the announcement trailer below. Check out the first screenshots in the gallery. Visit its official website here.