"Metro Quester: Kemco's Unique New Release"

Whenever I write about Kemco, I find it both invariably welcome and fairly predictable. Their releases of JRPGs tend to be high-quality but often hit those high-fantasy, melodramatic notes. However, their newest upcoming release, Metro Quester, caught my eye for how it defies those conventions, and it's set to launch on April 21st with pre-registration now open!

In Metro Quester, you'll dive into a unique dungeon-crawling RPG experience. Instead of venturing above ground and then exploring ruins, you'll navigate a post-apocalyptic, Glukhovsky-esque future, trapped underground and roaming the ancient metro lines of a bygone era. This setting, developed by Thousand Games, promises dense dungeons filled with the mysteries of pre-apocalyptic ruins.

The character designs, crafted by Kazushi Hagiwara, known for works like Bastard!! The Dark God of Destruction, along with other talented artists, suggest a high-quality yet dark and gloomy world to explore.

Kemco stands outI was genuinely pleased to see Metro Quester in my inbox. This promises to be a standout offering in Kemco's catalog, 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, there's no shortage of content to keep you engaged.

Admittedly, Metro Quester retains that familiar anime style, but I hardly think many of you will find it objectionable. If you're looking for something new and unique 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 range of top roleplaying experiences, from casual and fun to dark and gritty?