Medarot 8 – Kabuto Version

Medarot 8 – Kabuto Version also known as Medabots 8 – Kabuto Version is a RPG game developed and published by Rocket Company for the Nintendo 3DS. It was released exclusively in Japan on August 28, 2014. The game features a new cast of characters and over 200 Medarots to collect. Like previous games, it was released in Kabuto and Kuwagata versions where the player starts with Metabee or Rokusho, respectively. The story follows a new protagonist named Salt and his adventures as part of the Laurel Detective Agency, which investigates Medarot-related crimes.

The battle system has undergone several major changes in Medarot 8, the players now choose which Medarot to target when attacking or using a support action. When attacked, the player can choose which part to defend/evade with, giving them control over which parts are destroyed first. The team’s leader Medarot is not revealed until the head part has been damaged. The mechanics for existing attacks/actions have been changed.