Comcept

Comcept is a Japanese video game development studio founded in 2010 by Keiji Inafune, a veteran game designer known for his work on the Mega Man series. The company was originally established as Level-5 Comcept, a subsidiary of Level-5, but later became an independent entity. Comcept is primarily known for its work on action-platformer and action-RPG titles, often emphasizing fast-paced combat and unique character designs.

The studio's early projects included the PlayStation Vita title "Demon's Game" and the action RPG "Soul Sacrifice." However, Comcept gained wider recognition with the crowdfunded "Mighty No. 9," a spiritual successor to Mega Man that was released in 2016. Following "Mighty No. 9," the company released "Red Ash: The Legend of Ash," another crowdfunded project that aimed to revive the spirit of classic Japanese action games.

More recently, Comcept has been involved with the development of the "Azure Striker Gunvolt" series and "Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX," which are also action-platformers with a distinct anime aesthetic. The studio's focus remains on creating engaging gameplay experiences with strong artistic direction, often drawing inspiration from classic Japanese game development principles. Comcept's projects frequently involve collaborations and have been released on various platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox.