Canvas Quest

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Canvas Quest is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Chao's Playmate and was released on July 15, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Canvas Quest is a turn-based JRPG made in RPGMaker MV. The game features an artstyle based around poorly made digital and physical art, featuring stickman characters and an abundance of obvious perfect circles and lines. Journey with Bob and friends to rid the world of the Evil King.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

Interesting and challenging battle system with good variety of enemies and equipment that encourages tactical choices.
Enjoyable and funny story with a good plot that moves along well, appealing especially to fans of classic JRPGs.
Developer is responsive and supportive, frequently updating the game and helping players with issues.

Poor visual quality with amateurish art style and lack of polish that may not appeal to players focused on graphics.
Some design choices and gameplay mechanics can feel rough around the edges with occasional progression-blocking glitches.
Criticism of RPG Maker engine limitations, lack of modern graphic options, and overall presentation being low quality.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally viewed as simple and somewhat generic, centered on a classic "fight the evil king" RPG plot, with some finding it cheesy but endearing. While the narrative may not be complex or original, it moves along well and remains a key enjoyable aspect despite criticisms of the game's basic visuals and production values.
- “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 game has once again a great story and some people don't like the way the game looks, but how I see it that doesn't change the gameplay and the gameplay is really what I desire most in a game.”
- “Canvas Quest is one of hundreds of low-effort retro-pixel RPG Maker asset/construction kit 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 with MS Paint garbage. Zero effort went into creating the game assets.”
- “The plot is painfully generic, as you adventure to fight the 'evil king'.”
- “Canvas Quest is relatively cheap at $1 USD, but it's not worth it.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely criticized for their poor quality, combining outdated pixel art with amateurish drawings and lacking modern features like full HD support or graphic customization. While some may find charm in the retro, low-budget style, overall the visuals are considered subpar and not suitable for players seeking polished or contemporary graphics.
- “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 hurt my eyes on.”
- “This is due to lack of budget to arrange someone who can do graphics properly and 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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this RPG Maker game receives mixed feedback, with some criticizing its battle mechanics and animations as lacking polish, while others appreciate the strong story and prioritize gameplay over visual aspects. Overall, it shows promise but has noticeable flaws.
- “The game has once again a great story and some people don't like the way the game looks, but how I see it, that doesn't change the gameplay, and the gameplay is really what I desire most in a game.”
- “The game has once again a great story and some people don't like the way the game looks, but how I see it, that doesn't change the gameplay, and the gameplay is really what I desire most in a game.”
- “The gameplay itself, because this is an RPG Maker game, is completely awful.”
- “This is the first game by Chao's Playmate, so I can definitely accept a few minor quirks in the battle mechanics and animations.”
- “Some people don't like the way the game looks, but that doesn't change the gameplay, which is really what I desire most in a game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is meme-based and may appeal to those who enjoy that style, offering occasional laughs. Overall, it is considered funny and contributes positively to an enjoyable experience with a decent plot.
- “Pff, pick it up and give it a try, especially if you like memes and that brand of humor. If you don't, you might want to give it a pass.”
- “It's a little funny here and there.”
- “This game is really enjoyable, it's funny and actually has a nice plot.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect frustrating due to glitches that cause loss of progress, but they remain optimistic that developers will address these issues since the game is otherwise enjoyable.