Bladequest
- May 31, 2018
- Phodex Games
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Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique art style and high-quality graphics that create an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The developer is responsive and friendly, showing a commitment to improving the game and engaging with the community.
- There is potential for future content and features, which could enhance gameplay and make it more engaging.
- The combat system is repetitive and poorly designed, making it frustrating to fight multiple enemies.
- The game is very short, with a playthrough lasting only about 20 minutes, leading to a lack of motivation for replayability.
- There are technical issues, such as hitbox problems and inconsistent frame rates, which detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is brief, lasting only about four minutes, and features an endless mode, though some players find it lacks motivation and depth, comparing its mechanics to those of a simple jam game. Despite this, there are users who enjoyed the experience, though the price point of 13 euros is considered too high for the content offered.
“I enjoyed the gameplay.”
“It is literally like 4 minutes of gameplay, but it is neat and has an endless mode. However, I am not interested since there would be zero motivation.”
“At this point, 13 euros is way too expensive for this, since the mechanics are about as complex as a jam game.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a unique low-poly art style that combines simplicity with high detail, resulting in an overall visually appealing experience. While the animations and quality are generally well-received, the effectiveness of the graphics is closely tied to the game's combat mechanics.
“It looks amazing due to its own style; the graphics quality is nice, and the music and voice acting are also great.”
“It's fun, and the graphics are very unique: simple low-poly yet very high detail.”
“The art style and animations look okay, but this is the kind of game that only works if the combat works.”
“The art style and animations look okay, but this is the kind of game that only works if the combat is engaging.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern title.”
“While the environments are colorful, the character models are poorly designed and lack detail.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its impressive design and intricate detail, creating an engaging environment for players. However, some users noted that the AI could be improved, detracting slightly from the overall experience.
“I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the levels; however, the AI wasn't very smart.”
“I mostly liked the overall atmosphere, the amazing design, and the high level of detail the dungeon had.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its impressive quality and unique style, complementing the overall aesthetic and enhancing the gaming experience.
“The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The soundtrack is beautifully composed, adding depth and emotion to every scene.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, making each moment feel more immersive.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as both funny and challenging, particularly highlighted by a memorable moment involving climbing a large statue in the second room, adding to the overall enjoyment of the short experience.
“Even though this is a short experience, it is also a funny and challenging one (especially if you try to climb up the big statue in the second room ;)).”
