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.
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 addictive and enjoyable.
- The game lacks depth in its story and has basic graphics and sound, which may not appeal to all players.
- There are issues with accessibility, including poor color contrast and a lack of options for colorblind players, which can hinder the experience for some.
- The collectible system is random and can lead to frustration, as players may need to replay levels multiple times to obtain all items for achievements.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story in "Artifact Quest 2" is generally considered basic and simplistic, revolving around an archeologist helping island inhabitants restore their village and save it from a volcano. While some players find the narrative illogical and lacking depth, it serves its purpose within the match-3 gameplay, providing a light backdrop for the core mechanics. Overall, the story is not a major draw but complements the game for those who enjoy the genre.
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as cute and cartoonish, fitting well within the game's casual and relaxing nature. While some users find them basic and somewhat childish, they still appreciate the overall aesthetic as suitable for a match-3 game. The visuals are considered pleasant and enjoyable, complementing the gameplay experience.
“Addictive and relaxing with very beautiful graphics.”
“Cartoonish graphics, fun mini games, a good match 3 game.”
“Pleasant graphics.”
“The graphics are a bit childish and basic, but in my opinion, they are fine for a game like this.”
“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.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as basic and similar to other match-3 puzzle games, with pleasant background tunes that may become repetitive over time. Sound effects are unintrusive, and players appreciate the option to adjust music and sound effect volumes separately, though many prefer to turn the music off entirely.
“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. However, 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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a total of around 150 levels with a mix of three different styles, which helps alleviate monotony; however, it lacks innovation and feels similar to many other games in the genre. While there are various gameplay elements and achievements to pursue, the village-building aspect does not enhance the overall experience.
“50 levels with a mix of three different gameplay styles.”
“There are many levels to go through (around 150), different types of gameplay, and achievements.”
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, despite its appealing concept.
“While it sounds fine on paper, I found it really tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just drained the fun out of the experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs that misalign the mouse cursor, which hampers gameplay accuracy and responsiveness.
“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.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that disrupted my gameplay, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
“The frame rate drops were so severe that it affected my ability to play, especially during intense moments.”
