Comparison

FirstQueen1NEXT vs METRO QUESTER

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

FirstQueen1NEXT

A remake of a classic strategy game, this title offers upgraded gameplay with larger battlefields and troop management. Recruit diverse units, manage their personalities, and strategically lead them to victory against ambitious rulers. Operability is optimized for modern touchscreens.

Highlights
  • Remake of a classic 1988 strategy game
  • Upgraded gameplay and improved playability
  • Battles with a second battalion of troops
  • Subordinates act based on individual personalities
  • New characters and items like nurses and special item users
  • Strategic unit placement and enemy troop management
  • Optimized operability for smartphones and tablets
Features
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*There is an internal purchase, but it is not essential to clear the game! This is to expand the range of enjoyment of the game. *In the vertical display, a cross key appears at the bottom left, but it is not essential for operation. It is not displayed in landscape orientation. High-speed movement is also possible by flicking the screen. *Operation instructions can be found in the game. Tap the book icon at the top left of the screen. *This is a remake of a popular game that was released more than 30 years ago and has been updated and improved. This game is based on the game first released in 1988 on the PC called "First Queen". (Later, it was also released on home console machines) The game screen has been made larger, battles allowing using a 2nd battalion of troops, and the overall game play has been upgraded to improve playability! *Original Game System Your subordinates will usually attack and retreat according to orders, but they will do so based on their individual personalities. There are also characters and items that were not in the original, such as nurses who are dedicated to treat the wounded without any regard to danger and also soldiers who are able to fully use special items. The tribes that make up the nation may become enemies or allies as the game progresses. Defeating an enemy leader can turn the concerning enemy troops into allies. Players can take control of a character and move them out of dire situations. In other words, basically, you are their "guardian". If the characters are in a battle they can win, you can leave them alone. When fighting against a stronger foe, use of items and other abilities might be required. A weak character will quickly retreat when their "LIFE" decreases. If they leave the battle and stay away from enemies, they can quickly recover to fight again. This has resulted in a system where "even strong soldiers will be in danger if surrounded". It is a system for heroes to fight in groups instead of facing battles alone. In the same manner as a typical simulation game, many units are spread throughout the country. Over time, some enemy units will march towards your castle. You also need a strategy on where to stop powerful units. *The operability has been matched to smartphones and tablets. You can flick and scroll in the selection window. Dash with a 4-way flick. Escape with a dash or rescue your allies. It is also possible to damage the enemy by ramming. Heavy characters like Lance have a greater effect, making it easier to break through the enemy's enclosure. The icon palette is enlarged for easy operation. To download all the data from the store, please download it with a Wi-Fi connection. *Record of the Battle of Ornic. The Queen was full of ambition to control the world and began marching south. However, countries that faced her were not unified and fell before her army marching towards Ornic. With the fall of his country, Count Richmont begins a counterattack with Crucible soldiers.

About

METRO QUESTER

Explore dungeons in a post-apocalyptic future with this hack and slash RPG. Features deep customization, numerous characters and classes, and replayable gameplay inspired by 80s computer games.

Highlights
  • Dungeon exploration RPG
  • Post-apocalyptic futuristic world
  • Hack and slash gameplay
  • 24 characters and 8 classes
  • Customizable weapons
  • NEW GAME+ for replayability
Features
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METRO QUESTER is a dungeon exploration RPG based in a post-apocalyptic futuristic world created by the manga artist Kazushi Hagiwara, with a deep game system designed by Hironori Kato that offers the excitement and surprises reminiscent of 1980s computer games through hack and slash. Featuring 24 characters and 8 classes, enjoyable combo skills, numerous customizable weapons, a bestiary, and features like NEW GAME+ for replayability, it offers plenty of depth for dedicated gamers. * This app supports devices newer than iPhone 7 and iPad 6th with iOS 14 and up. User support on non-supported devices is not guaranteed.

Screenshots

FirstQueen1NEXT4 screens
METRO QUESTER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FirstQueen1NEXT at $2.99 against METRO QUESTER's $14.99. FirstQueen1NEXT also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). METRO QUESTER's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FirstQueen1NEXT costs $2.99 and METRO QUESTER $14.99 up front. FirstQueen1NEXT sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. METRO QUESTER asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FirstQueen1NEXT ships an update fortnightly, METRO QUESTER daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FirstQueen1NEXT versus METRO QUESTER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstQueen1NEXTMETRO QUESTER
Price$2.99 — better$14.99
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size417 MB264 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKure Software Koubou Co.,Ltd.Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

FirstQueen1NEXT

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

METRO QUESTER

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FirstQueen1NEXT

One-time7
  • PointPack1000$0.99
  • 2200ポイントパック$1.99
  • 3400ポイントパック$2.99
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  • 4600ポイントパック$3.99
  • 9800ポイントパック$7.99
  • 23000ポイントパック$15.99
  • 36000ポイントパック$23.99
None

METRO QUESTER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstQueen1NEXT free?
FirstQueen1NEXT costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is METRO QUESTER free?
METRO QUESTER costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FirstQueen1NEXT or METRO QUESTER have ads?
Neither FirstQueen1NEXT nor METRO QUESTER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FirstQueen1NEXT or METRO QUESTER?
FirstQueen1NEXT ships an update fortnightly, and METRO QUESTER daily. Most recently, FirstQueen1NEXT was updated on October 25, 2026 and METRO QUESTER on October 25, 2026.

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