Celia's Quest

About

Not long after Celia leaves her home to go on an adventure (and maybe, just maybe, to avoid getting married to Ced the creep) she finds herself in the village of Villageville, where she meets another runaway. Just as they are deciding to go search for adventure together, a group of remarkably rude bandits show up and kidnap Celia's new friend! Now it's up to Celia to save her friend, prove herself…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Celia's Quest features a unique gameplay style that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving over traditional grinding, providing a refreshing experience.
The game is filled with humor and quirky characters, creating an engaging and entertaining atmosphere that resonates with players.
It offers a deep combat system that allows for character customization and strategic decision-making, appealing to players who enjoy challenging gameplay.

The graphics are subpar, often compared to low-quality assets, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
Many players found the story to be generic and unengaging, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.
The game suffers from a steep difficulty curve and unclear objectives, making it frustrating for some players to progress.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Celia's Quest" follows a girl's adventure to save her friend and prove herself, but it is often criticized for being generic and lacking depth, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate the humor and charm of the characters and dialogue, others find the story to be overly simplistic and reminiscent of low-effort RPG Maker games. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mixed bag, with some enjoyment derived from its comedic elements despite its shortcomings.
- “This is a story of a girl's journey to save her friend and prove herself, not long after Celia leaves her home to go on an adventure.”
- “The story, the characters, the world: it all brings the mark of care and love.”
- “A fun mix of story and humor had me giggling at Celia's Quest, which I haven't really done since Borderlands.”
- “Celia's 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.' Like all RPG Maker 'games', this is essentially a bunch of low quality/canned assets from RPG Maker coupled with a cringeworthy high school anime club fan fiction.”
- “Exceedingly generic storyline.”
- “Game does not seem to have much of a story to tell.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics in "Celia's Quest" are generally criticized for their poor quality, typical of RPG Maker games, lacking full HD support and customization options, which detracts from the experience for modern gamers. While some users find that the simplistic visuals complement the game's comedic tone, overall, the graphics are considered subpar and not visually appealing.
- “Bruhhh, Celia’s Quest is like that ex you swear you’re done with but then text back at 2 AM like 'yo, u up?' Combat’s lit, puzzles make me feel dumb, and the graphics are impressive!”
- “You can expect puns and jokes around every corner, and while the graphics are not exactly pretty, they do work surprisingly well with this kind of comedic setting.”
- “The graphics are not pretty, but the enemy sprites look fine.”
- “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.”
- “Bruhhh, Celia’s Quest is like that ex you swear you’re done with but then text back at 2 AM like 'yo, u up?' Combat’s lit, puzzles make me feel dumb, and the graphics?”
- “- the graphics are not pretty (enemy sprites look fine)”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and charm, creating a vibrant and whimsical atmosphere that players find refreshing. Reviewers highlight the funny story, engaging characters, and witty dialogue, which contribute to a lighthearted experience reminiscent of titles like Borderlands. Overall, the game's comedic elements provide a delightful escape from reality, making it a joyful adventure for players.
- “Nevertheless, I enjoyed the way it is introduced, its humor, and the atmosphere of an absurd fantasy world.”
- “This game becomes a truly relaxing place for me, when I leave this dull world and enter the bright, colorful, and happy world of Celia's Valley, filled with interesting and funny places, characters, and monsters (my personal favorite is the fast mini bear!).”
- “A fun mix of story and humor had me giggling at Celia's Quest, which I haven't really done since Borderlands. There is no XP to be gained and no traditional 'level ups,' which at first seems lacking, but the more I play, the more I'm starting to enjoy it as I find myself playing the game without fighting hordes of monsters in a tireless grind.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews; some players find it engaging and focused, prioritizing gameplay mechanics over storytelling, while others criticize it for being overly text-heavy and boring, leading them to disengage early on.
- “Unlike most games made on the RPG Maker engine, this game focuses on actual gameplay rather than storytelling.”
- “The story, as I mentioned before, is here mostly to drive the gameplay.”
- “The plot is bad; I turned the game off after 40 minutes. There's more text than gameplay, making it a very boring game.”
- “The gameplay is lacking, and it feels like the game is more focused on storytelling than providing an engaging experience.”
- “The story is mostly here to drive the gameplay, but it fails to create an interesting or enjoyable experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally relaxing and enjoyable, providing a calming atmosphere for players. However, it is criticized for having only one track for all combat scenarios, which can lead to monotony during fights.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Some bad parts of this game: only one music track for all fights.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's approach to grinding, which emphasizes strategic growth through class and item management rather than traditional level grinding. This design limits power-ups, encouraging players to think critically about their progression rather than simply investing time mindlessly.
- “Tries for something different with classes and items for growth instead of pure level grinding.”
- “Power-ups are limited, so you can't just mindlessly invest your time into grinding if the upcoming boss fight is too tough.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as exploitative, with reviewers labeling it as a cash grab that relies on copying pre-existing game templates and assets rather than original content. This approach is seen as a form of shovelware, raising concerns about the integrity and value of the product.
- “These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into daily indie game bundles as cash grabs.”
- “Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam/cash grab.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers significant replayability due to its extensive character customization options and diverse gameplay styles, allowing players to experience it in multiple ways.
- “Moreover, this game offers a lot of freedom in customizing your character and selecting your gaming style, which contributes to its high replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies and experiences.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by an engaging blend of humor and an absurd fantasy world, creating an enjoyable and immersive experience for players.
- “I enjoyed the way it is introduced, its humor, and the atmosphere of an absurd fantasy world.”