Celia's Quest

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Celia's Quest is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Duckvalley Productions and was released on June 23, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Celia's Quest features a unique progression system that rewards exploration and puzzle-solving instead of traditional grinding, encouraging players to engage with the world.
The game is filled with humor and charm, offering a light-hearted narrative and quirky characters that set it apart from more serious RPGs.
The colorful pixel art style and upbeat soundtrack create an inviting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The graphics and overall production quality are considered low, with some players describing them as reminiscent of basic art styles.
The game suffers from a lack of clarity in its objectives and mechanics, leading to confusion and frustration for some players.
Many reviews suggest that the game does not justify its price, especially when compared to numerous free RPG Maker titles available.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
76%
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Celia's Quest offers a light-hearted and charming narrative centered on a young woman's journey to prove herself and rescue a friend from bandits, embracing classic JRPG elements while subverting genre conventions. The story is characterized by humor and exploration rather than epic drama, providing a welcoming experience that prioritizes player freedom over complex storytelling. While some critiques highlight its generic plot and reliance on RPG Maker assets, many players appreciate its playful tone and engaging character interactions.
- “Rather than aiming for epic gravitas or dramatic tragedy, Celia’s Quest focuses on charm, curiosity, and the joy of discovery, offering an experience that feels playful and welcoming without being shallow.”
- “The story begins modestly in a quiet village where Celia, an underestimated young woman, decides to leave home and prove she is capable of more than those around her expect.”
- “The story, the characters, the world: it all brings the mark of care and love.”
- “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.”
- “The story, like I said before, is here mostly to drive the gameplay.”
- “Game does not seem to have much of a story to tell.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The graphics of "Celia's Quest" feature a bright, nostalgic pixel art style typical of RPG Maker, which some players find charming and expressive, enhancing the game's personality. However, others criticize the visuals for their low quality and lack of modern support, deeming them inadequate for contemporary gaming standards. Overall, while the graphics may not appeal to everyone, they contribute to the game's quirky and engaging atmosphere.
- “Visually, Celia’s Quest embraces a bright, nostalgic pixel art style that aligns perfectly with its tone.”
- “While the graphics are unmistakably rooted in RPG Maker aesthetics, they are cohesive and expressive, conveying personality rather than technical ambition.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “While the graphics are not exactly pretty, they do work surprisingly well with this kind of comedic setting.”
- “The graphics are not pretty (enemy sprites look fine).”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a standout feature, characterized by its colorful and absurd fantasy world filled with funny characters, dialogue, and whimsical enemy designs. Players appreciate the lighthearted storytelling and the relaxed exploration, which evoke a sense of joy and laughter reminiscent of classic titles like Borderlands. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it a delightful escape from reality.
- “Built with RPG Maker VX Ace, the game wears its retro roots proudly, presenting a colorful fantasy world filled with humor, exploration, and player-driven growth.”
- “Nevertheless, I enjoyed the way it is introduced, its humor, and the atmosphere of an absurd fantasy world.”
- “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'm finding myself playing the game without fighting hordes of monsters in a tireless grind.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game minimizes traditional grinding by replacing experience points with a system that rewards exploration and optional challenges, promoting a more engaging gameplay experience. Combat remains turn-based and familiar, but the absence of heavy grinding and the focus on skill flexibility encourage strategic growth rather than mindless farming. This approach keeps the game dynamic and reduces player fatigue, making it necessary to adapt rather than rely on grinding for power-ups.
- “Combat itself is turn-based and familiar to anyone with experience in classic JRPGs, but it benefits from the flexible skill system and the absence of heavy grinding.”
- “Tries for something different with classes and items for growth instead of pure level grinding.”
- “Therefore, power-ups are limited, so you can't just mindlessly invest your time into grinding if the upcoming boss fight is too tough.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The gameplay is characterized by unique dungeon mechanics and environmental challenges that enhance exploration and player freedom, while prioritizing fun and humor over complex storytelling. However, some players find the narrative lacking, leading to a perception of excessive text and a less engaging experience. Overall, the game successfully emphasizes gameplay over story, distinguishing it from typical RPG Maker titles.
- “Dungeons often introduce unique mechanics or environmental challenges, preventing them from feeling like interchangeable gauntlets of enemies.”
- “It doesn’t chase cinematic storytelling or mechanical complexity, instead offering a relaxed but thoughtfully designed adventure built around humor, exploration, and player freedom.”
- “The plot is bad; I turned the game off after 40 minutes. There's more text than gameplay, making it a very boring game.”
- “Unlike most games made on the RPG Maker engine, this game focuses on actual gameplay rather than storytelling.”
- “The story, as I said before, is here mostly to drive the gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The music in the game features upbeat and atmospheric tracks that enhance the sense of adventure, though it is less prominent than in larger RPGs. While some players find the background music relaxing, others criticize the lack of variety, noting that there is only one track for all combat scenarios.
- “The soundtrack complements this presentation with upbeat and atmospheric tracks that reinforce the sense of adventure, though it remains relatively understated compared to larger RPG productions.”
- “The background song scares me.”
- “Some bad parts of this game: only one music track for all fights.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by an upbeat and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the sense of adventure, while maintaining a more understated presence compared to larger RPGs. Reviewers appreciate the humorous elements and the unique ambiance of the absurd fantasy world, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
- “The soundtrack complements this presentation with upbeat and atmospheric tracks that reinforce the sense of adventure, though it remains relatively understated compared to larger RPG productions.”
- “I enjoyed the way it is introduced, its humor, and the atmosphere of an absurd fantasy world.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers high replayability due to its extensive character customization options and diverse gameplay styles, allowing players to experience it in multiple ways. Users note that this freedom enhances the overall replay value significantly.
- “Moreover, this game has lots of freedom in customizing your character and selecting your gaming style, which again means high replay value.”
- “Replay value is another area where the game quietly excels.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for relying on copied templates and asset flips, leading to accusations of it being a cash grab or shovelware. Reviewers express concern that the developers prioritize profit over originality and quality, undermining the value of the game.
- “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.”