Our very own Anderson Han can now celebrate, as one of his top picks for Korean mobile games to go global, Trickcal Re:Vive, is set to make its worldwide debut. The game made waves at the Taipei Games Show, thanks to developer Bilibili Games. But what exactly is Trickcal Re:Vive? It's a unique turn-based, card-collecting RPG that breaks away from the typical melodramatic narrative, embracing an absurdist world where you step into the shoes of a protagonist who unexpectedly becomes the leader of a global religion. With over fifty apostles to recruit, the game promises an epic yet humor-filled journey.
While epic adventures often take themselves too seriously, Trickcal Re:Vive keeps things light-hearted. It combines the charm of anime tropes with nods to popular titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Grand Theft Auto, alongside a mix of ridiculous and sublime subplots. This blend of absurdity was on full display at the Taipei Games Show, where the game was showcased with a Ferrari Itasha cruising around Taipei, complete with an array of merchandise. The buzz around the event, along with the announcement of a global launch, shows that Bilibili Games and Epic Games have big plans for Trickcal Re:Vive.
As for the release date, details are still under wraps, but the global launch is definitely on the horizon with ongoing development. My best guess? We might see Trickcal Re:Vive hit global storefronts sometime between late 2025 and early 2026, though a mid-2025 release isn't out of the question either.
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