Arcane Quest HD

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Arcane Quest HD is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Back in the dungeons with the original tabletop RPG in new high definition!

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 321 reviews

story18 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The game successfully captures the nostalgic feel of the classic Hero Quest board game, making it enjoyable for fans.
Gameplay is simple yet strategic, allowing for fun character placement and dungeon exploration.
The graphics are well-designed, and the game offers a variety of characters and spells, enhancing the overall experience.

The combat system is frustrating, with heroes frequently missing attacks while enemies hit consistently, leading to a lack of balance.
There is a significant lack of progression, as items and equipment do not carry over between quests, making the gameplay feel repetitive.
The game suffers from excessive ads, which can disrupt the gaming experience and lead to frustration.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
58%
6%
The game's story is minimal and primarily consists of short, standalone quests reminiscent of the classic Hero Quest board game, which appeals to nostalgic players. While the lack of a cohesive campaign and character progression is noted, the ability to create and share user-generated quests adds replayability. Overall, the game captures the essence of Hero Quest but could benefit from deeper narrative elements and continuity between quests.
- “The story is interesting, although a little on the short side, but that works really well for Heroquest.”
- “There is a huge amount of content and player-made quests are a great addition.”
- “As many have already said, if you played Heroquest as a kid, or as an adult, like I still do with my boys, you will love this game!”
- “No campaign, just play quest by quest; ads are brutal after a level is done or abandoned. You can always turn off Wi-Fi so no ads can bother.”
- “Each new quest is a complete restart, so no satisfying growth, just a different pointless grind.”
- “Short quest arc you're on is finished, there's no progression, just a handful of vaguely connected and brief missions.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
36%
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised for their sharpness, design quality, and significant improvements, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and character variety, contributing to a visually appealing and engaging environment.
- “The graphics are sharp and well designed.”
- “Graphics are great, character pairing varieties are fun, love it!”
- “Great improvements on graphics too.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency of ads, which can disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others find the ad presence excessive and detrimental to enjoyment. Overall, the game is considered fun, but the monetization through ads is a significant point of contention among players.
- “Nice game but the ads spam makes it unbearable.”
- “More ads than a 30 minute sitcom...holy moley.”
- “Hell with this game, ads every time you play a level and you have to pay to get rid of ads.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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22%
The gameplay is praised for its accessibility and balance, allowing players to easily dive in without frustrating mechanics like pay-to-win or gacha systems. While the random dungeon feature enhances replayability, some users desire more variety and items, noting that the gameplay can feel repetitive for long-time fans of the series. Overall, it offers a unique and enjoyable experience, though it could benefit from additional content.
- “Gameplay is easy to pick up and start playing immediately.”
- “I love every bit of authenticity from rolling dice to move to the line of sight mechanics to the combat dice symbols.”
- “Gameplay is balanced and fun, and you don't restart from scratch every time like most RPGs like these nowadays.”
- “I gave only four stars because of the lack of variety in the gameplay.”
- “One of the best looking of the series, sticks to the same gameplay as normal which means fans of the series will know exactly what they are getting but it also suffers from feeling samey.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's replayability strong, particularly appreciating the random dungeon options that enhance the experience for solo or duo play. While some desire more variety in items and dungeons, the absence of annoying purchase mechanics and the game's simplicity contribute positively to its replay value. Overall, many users express a commitment to investing additional hours into the game.
- “This is the hero quest sim you are looking for. I plan to pile many more hours into this. The replayability is good, and I appreciate the random 15 dungeons option. I would like more random dungeons aimed at solo or duo character select, but the current simplicity of it is also a perk.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes strong feelings of empowerment and heightened sensuality, contributing to an intense emotional experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game successfully captures the nostalgic atmosphere of classic tabletop RPGs, immersing players in a rich and engaging environment that evokes fond memories of traditional role-playing experiences.
- “An awesome game that captures the atmosphere of classic tabletop RPGs.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of a living world.”
- “The game's atmosphere is rich and evocative, reminiscent of the best moments in tabletop role-playing games.”