Whenever I write about Kemco, I find it both invariably welcome and fairly predictable. Their releases of JRPGs from across the pond tend to be high-quality but invariably hit 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 set to launch on April 21st, with pre-registration now open!
In Metro Quester, you'll delve into a dungeon-crawling RPG with a unique twist. Instead of spending your time above ground and then wandering into ruins, you'll be immersed in a post-apocalyptic, Glukhovky-esque future, navigating the ancient metro lines of a bygone era.
Developed by Thousand Games and featuring character designs from Kazushi Hagiwara, known for works like Bastard!! The Dark God of Destruction, Metro Quester promises a high-quality yet dark and gloomy world to explore.
Kemco stands outIndeed, 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 blend of a dark world and retro top-down dungeon crawling. With 24 characters, 8 classes, customizable weapons, a comprehensive bestiary, and more, the game offers a rich content experience.
Admittedly, Metro Quester 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 intriguing 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 explore our list of the top 25 best JRPGs on iOS and RPGs on Android for a whole host of top role-playing experiences that range from casual and fun to dark and gritty?
