Canvas Quest
- July 15, 2017
- Chao's Playmate
Get on SteamIn Canvas Quest, a turn-based JRPG, play as Bob, an ordinary man seeking to rescue his kidnapped wife from the Evil King. With its unique stickman art style and hand-drawn graphics, the game rewards experimentation, as new moves and spells have unpredictable effects and uses. Experience a lighthearted yet mysterious adventure as Bob and his friends embark on a journey through Circle Town and beyond.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a charming and unique MS Paint art style that appeals to fans of quirky humor and memes.
- Despite its low-budget appearance, the game features an enjoyable and funny story with a decent plot progression.
- The developer shows commitment to improving the game through frequent updates, and it offers good value for its low price.
- The visual quality is extremely low, with poorly made assets that detract from the overall experience.
- Gameplay suffers from generic and uninspired mechanics typical of RPG Maker games, leading to a lack of depth.
- There are significant technical issues, including bugs that can disrupt gameplay and a lack of proper support for modern graphics.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story of Canvas Quest is described as a mix of generic and cheesy elements, featuring a classic adventure against an "evil king." While some players criticize the game's low-quality graphics and asset reuse, others appreciate the engaging plot and pacing, suggesting that the narrative holds value despite the visual shortcomings. Overall, opinions are divided, with some finding the story enjoyable and others deeming it unremarkable.
“But it's not the graphics that count; it's the story.”
“The story is a little cheesy yet has a good element to it.”
“Also, the story has a good plot and moves along quite well.”
“The plot is painfully generic, as you adventure to fight the 'evil king'.”
“Canvas Quest is one of hundreds of low-effort retro-pixel RPG Maker asset flips spamming the Steam catalog, made with the RPG Maker video game construction kit. In their own words, 'our easy-to-use tools are simple enough for a child.' Unlike most RPG Maker 'games', this replaces the usual low quality/canned assets from RPG Maker with MS Paint garbage; zero effort went into creating the game assets.”
“Canvas Quest is relatively cheap at $1 USD, but it's not worth it.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for their poor quality, featuring a mix of outdated pixel art and amateurish MS Paint-style drawings, which detracts from the overall experience. The limitations of the RPG Maker engine further exacerbate the issue, lacking full HD support and customization options, making it unsuitable for modern PC gamers. While some may find charm in the low-quality art, the consensus is that the graphics are a significant drawback.
“The artwork here is terrible; it's a blend of old retro pixel art used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS Paint style drawings I've ever seen.”
“This is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can do graphics properly and a lack of talent.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this RPG Maker game is criticized as being poor, overshadowed by its strong narrative. While some players appreciate the story, they feel that the gameplay does not meet their expectations, which is a significant aspect of their gaming experience.
“The game has once again a great story, and while some people don't like the way it looks, that doesn't change the gameplay, which is really what I desire most in a game.”
“The 'art' has already been discussed, but the gameplay itself, because this is an RPG Maker game, is also completely awful.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, appealing primarily to fans of meme culture, while others may find it less engaging. Overall, players appreciate the comedic elements and find them enjoyable, especially when combined with a solid plot.
“Pick it up and give it a try, especially if you like memes and that brand of humor. If you don't, you'll probably want to give it a pass.”
“This game is really enjoyable; it's funny and actually has a nice plot.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable but express frustration over potential glitches that can lead to lost progress. Despite these issues, many still recommend the game, hoping for future patches to improve the experience.
“If the publisher reads this, please tell me how to avoid this because it's a really fun game, but it sucks that I lost some of my grinding time. I still recommend it though, as I'm sure it's just an honest glitch the creators can patch.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the otherwise great gameplay.”
“I love the concept of the game, but the amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the fun.”
