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 unique dungeon-crawling RPG experience. Unlike traditional settings where you wander above ground and into ruins, Metro Quester traps you in a post-apocalyptic, Glukhovky-esque future, navigating the ancient metro lines of a bygone era. This game, developed by Thousand Games, promises dense dungeons of ancient metros and pre-apocalyptic ruins to explore.
The character designs are crafted by Kazushi Hagiwara, known for works like Bastard!! The Dark God of Destruction, along with other talented artists. This collaboration ensures a high-quality, albeit dark and gloomy world for players to delve into.
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 mix of a dark world and retro top-down dungeon crawling. And if you're worried about content, how do 24 characters, 8 classes, customizable weapons, a comprehensive bestiary, and even more sound to you?
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 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 dig into 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?
