Kemco's Metro Quester: A Fresh Departure from the Norm

Whenever I write about Kemco, I find it both invariably welcome and fairly predictable. Their release of JRPGs from across the pond tends to be high-quality but invariably hits those high-fantasy, melodramatic notes. However, their newest upcoming release, Metro Quester, caught my eye for how it defies all those conventions, and it's coming on April 21st, with pre-registration now open!

In Metro Quester, you'll experience a dungeon-crawling RPG with a twist. Rather than spending your time above ground and then wandering into ruins, you'll explore a post-apocalyptic, Glukhovsky-esque future trapped underground, roaming the ancient metro lines of a bygone era. This unique setting, developed by Thousand Games, promises an engaging experience as you navigate the dense dungeons of ancient metros and pre-apocalyptic ruins.

Considering this game comes with character designs from Kazushi Hagiwara, whose previous works include titles like Bastard!! The Dark God of Destruction, and other talented artists, you can certainly expect a high-quality, albeit dark and gloomy world to explore.

Kemco stands out - Indeed, I was genuinely pleased to see Metro Quester in my inbox. This promises to be a standout offering in Kemco's catalogue, thanks to its mix of a dark world and retro top-down dungeon crawling. And if you're worried about content, how does 24 characters, 8 classes, customizable weapons, a whole bestiary, and even more sound?

Admittedly, Metro Quester still retains that all-too-familiar anime style. But at the same time, I hardly think that many of you will find it objectionable. So, if you're looking for something new and strange to supplement your JRPG obsession, you'll want to keep an eye out for when Metro Quester hits storefronts on April 21st!

And if you need something to tide you over in the meantime, why not dig into our list of the top 25 best JRPGs on iOS and RPGs on Android for a whole host of top roleplaying experiences that range from casual and fun to dark and gritty?