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. Instead of venturing above ground and then into ruins, you'll explore a post-apocalyptic, Glukhovsky-esque future trapped underground, navigating the ancient metro lines of a bygone era.

Developed by Thousand Games and featuring character designs by Kazushi Hagiwara, known for works like Bastard!! The Dark God of Destruction, Metro Quester promises a high-quality, albeit 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 mix of a dark world and retro top-down dungeon crawling. And if you're worried about content, how about 24 characters, 8 classes, customizable weapons, a whole bestiary, and even more to discover?

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?