Sting

Sting at a Glance

Sting is a Japanese developer founded in 1987 that has released 33 games since 1990. They have worked as a publisher on seven titles but developed all 33 entries found on PlayPile. Their catalog spans several decades, starting with five releases in the 1990s and peaking at 12 games in the 2000s. Activity slowed to five titles in the 2010s before rising again to 11 games in the 2020s. This recent output suggests a renewed focus on creating new content after a quieter period in the previous decade. The company clearly favors role-playing games, with 22 titles in that category. They also have 12 adventure games and eight strategy titles. Their work reaches a wide range of hardware, with the Nintendo Switch hosting 13 of their games. PC platforms carry 11 titles, while the PlayStation Portable holds eight releases. They also have a presence on older systems like the Wii and Super Famicom as well as modern consoles including the PlayStation 5. Quality trends show a generally positive reception for their work. Out of 12 rated titles, six scored great ratings above 80 points and six scored good ratings between 60 and 79. They have not produced any mixed or poor-rated games in this dataset. Their highest-scoring title is Riviera: The Promised Land from 2002, which holds an 89.8 rating. Other highly praised entries include Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone (86) and Knights in the Nightmare (84.9). More recent releases like Dokapon Kingdom: Connect (83) and Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (82) continue this standard of quality. They maintain several active franchises including Baroque, Dokapon, and the Dept. Heaven series. Upcoming projects scheduled for 2025 and 2026 include Baroque: Become a Meta-Being Revive and VIractal: World of Viractalia. While their total number of games is relatively small compared to larger studios, their consistency in rating and focus on specific genres like turn-based strategy and tactical RPGs defines their identity.

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