Artifact Quest 2
- November 3, 2017
- Best Friend Games
Get on Steam"Artifact Quest 2" is a match-3, collapse, and puzzle game where players join archaeologist Jess to restore a tropical island after a volcanic eruption. Solve puzzles to find ancient artifacts, rebuild the village, and uncover collectibles like amulets and jewels. With 150 levels, the game offers a fun and addictive experience filled with charming characters.
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Reviews
- The game features a variety of puzzle styles, including Match-3, Collapse, and Puzzle, which keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- It offers both a relaxed mode without a timer and a regular mode with timed challenges, catering to different player preferences.
- The graphics, while basic, are cute and suitable for a casual game, and the overall gameplay is described as addictive and fun.
- The game lacks depth in its story and has basic graphics, which may not appeal to players looking for a more immersive experience.
- There are issues with accessibility, including poor color contrast and a lack of options for colorblind players, which could hinder enjoyment for some.
- The 3-star rating system can feel tedious and unbalanced, often requiring excessive matching to achieve higher ratings, which may frustrate players.
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in "Artifact Quest 2" is generally considered basic and lacking depth, focusing on an archeologist helping island inhabitants restore their village and save it from a volcano. While some players find the narrative silly and illogical, it serves its purpose within the match-3 genre, providing a simple backdrop for gameplay. Overall, the story is not a highlight, but it may still satisfy fans of casual match-3 games.
“The story is about an archeologist lady helping the inhabitants of an island restore their village and save them from a volcano eruption.”
“There's a story in which you have to save an island by building back a village.”
“There's a story around collecting artifacts and rebuilding an island village, for which you collect coins and shards while playing the levels.”
“The story is barebones and illogical.”
“My game took 10 hours to finish the story and now I have to replay levels to get all 3 stars to get all the achievements.”
“The game's story and graphics are a bit basic, but if you like match 3 games, then this one will still satisfy your craving.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as cute and cartoonish, with a basic and somewhat childish aesthetic that fits well within the match-3 genre. While some players find them pleasant and beautiful, others note that they may feel simplistic or basic, yet still satisfying for fans of the game type. Overall, the visuals contribute to an addictive and relaxing gameplay experience.
“Addictive and relaxing with very beautiful graphics.”
“Cartoonish graphics, fun mini games, a good match 3 game.”
“Pleasant graphics.”
“The game's story and graphics are a bit basic, but if you like match 3 games, then this one will still satisfy your craving.”
“The graphics and music are what you'd expect; the former is cute, while the latter you'll want to turn off after some time, but all the necessary settings and options are there.”
“Graphics are a bit childish and basic, but in my opinion, they are fine for a game like this.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are generally considered basic and typical for match-3 puzzle games, with pleasant background music that may become repetitive over time. While the sound effects are unobtrusive and customizable, many players prefer to turn off the music shortly after starting. Overall, the audio experience meets expectations but lacks standout elements.
“Background music is pleasant.”
“Unintrusive sound effects with separate sliders for music and sound effects.”
“The graphics and music are what you'd expect; the former is cute, and the latter is manageable with all the necessary settings and options available.”
“Music and sound effects are basic and what you will find in other match 3 puzzle games.”
“The graphics and music are what you'd expect; the former is cute, but the latter you'll want to turn off after some time. All the necessary settings and options are there.”
“I turn the music off first thing in most games, so I can't say anything about that.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a total of around 150 levels with a mix of three different styles, which helps alleviate monotony. However, while the variety is appreciated, many players feel it lacks innovation compared to similar games, and certain elements, like village building, do not impact gameplay significantly. Overall, the experience is engaging but may not offer anything particularly fresh.
“50 levels with a mix of three different gameplay styles.”
“There are many levels to go through (150-ish?), different types of gameplay, and achievements, so ...”
“Gameplay was a little varied, but nothing new or fresh compared to the hundreds of other similar games out there.”
“However, building said village won't affect at all the gameplay (no bonus, no nothing).”
“The various gameplay reduces the boredom in your journey to finish 150 levels.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, despite its initial appeal on paper.
“While it sounds fine on paper, I found it really tedious.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting persistent bugs such as a misaligned mouse cursor that complicates gameplay and affects accuracy in tile swapping.
“The game was very buggy; for example, the mouse cursor appeared a block above where it actually clicked, making it hard to quickly swap tiles and also be accurate.”
