"Kemco Unveils Metro Quester: A Fresh Departure from Their Norm"

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 dive into a dungeon-crawling RPG with a unique twist. Rather than spending your time above ground and wandering into ruins, you'll explore a post-apocalyptic, Glukhovky-esque future, trapped underground, navigating the ancient metro lines of a bygone era. Developed by Thousand Games, this setting promises a dense and immersive experience as you explore the remnants of pre-apocalyptic ruins.

With character designs from Kazushi Hagiwara, known for works like Bastard!! The Dark God of Destruction, alongside other talented artists, you can expect a high-quality, albeit dark and gloomy world to explore. The game's aesthetic, while maintaining that familiar anime style, adds a layer of depth that many fans will appreciate.

Kemco stands out with Metro Quester, which promises to be a standout offering in their catalogue. The mix of a dark world with retro top-down dungeon crawling is genuinely exciting. And if you're concerned about content, the game offers 24 characters, 8 classes, customizable weapons, a comprehensive bestiary, and much more.

Admittedly, Metro Quester retains that all-too-familiar anime style. Yet, 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, 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 check out our list of the top 25 best JRPGs on iOS and RPGs on Android for a host of top role-playing experiences that range from casual and fun to dark and gritty?