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"Combat Quest - Roguelike RPG is a fantasy action game featuring an archer hero and bow-and-arrow combat. Experience a good story and sensational game mechanics with spectacular graphics, but be prepared for lots of grinding, frequent ads, and bugs that may affect gameplay."

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Role Playing

Play Modes

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

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,975 reviews

graphics56 positive mentions

monetization106 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and animations, providing a visually appealing experience.
The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of challenges, making it addictive for players.
The game has a good balance of difficulty, allowing for both casual play and more intense challenges.

The game suffers from frequent bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Progression can feel slow and heavily reliant on in-game purchases, leading to a pay-to-win experience.
Many players report issues with loading times and connectivity, hindering the overall gameplay experience.

monetization
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
4%
83%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads, even after purchasing options to remove them. While some users appreciate the ability to watch ads for rewards, they often encounter issues such as game crashes and unresponsive ads, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, players feel that the balance between free play and monetization is skewed, with excessive microtransactions and ads hindering the overall experience.
- “The game itself is nice but I've been seeing this 'no ads' scam a lot.”
- “They push their in-game purchases hard but all in all a fun game.”
- “I've been playing for a year and interest has not disappeared, there is no advertising, the characters are very coolly worked out.”
- “Good game, ads are shoved in your face, nearly impossible to progress without spending money.”
- “The game itself can be fun, but they intentionally screw you with ads.”
- “Pay to play or death by ads, your choice.”
graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
35%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant colors, detailed character designs, and smooth animations, often being compared favorably to its predecessor, Archero. Many players appreciate the improved visual quality and the overall aesthetic appeal, although some have noted issues with performance, such as lag during dynamic scenes. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some criticisms regarding originality and gameplay mechanics.
- “I'm a longtime Archero player and this game feels like a sequel; the fresh graphics and animations are a breath of fresh air.”
- “The graphics are good, all the characters are drawn to the smallest detail and the locations are beautiful.”
- “Great game, love the improved graphics from Archero 1.”
- “Just worked on the graphics, not the game.”
- “Just Archero with better graphics; everything else is worse.”
- “Shaky graphics, unstable control, glitched on screen 2, couldn't advance to 3.”
gameplay
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
46%
7%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics and smooth graphics, offering a variety of options and challenges. However, many players express frustration with the energy system, slow progression, and monetization strategies that hinder the overall experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, it suffers from issues like balance, repetitiveness, and aggressive updates aimed at encouraging in-game purchases.
- “The game itself is awesome, love the design, mechanics, and build... really nice job!”
- “Gameplay is challenging, easy to pause and resume, addictive.”
- “Great gameplay and upgrades, the only thing keeping me from giving it a 5 are the latency issues.”
- “Requires 'energy to play' - worst game mechanic ever. They have gone out of their way to limit how much you can play the game in an attempt to force people to pay absurd amounts of money ($6+) for what should be $.99 packs. Not to mention you can't even turn on airplane mode, probably so they can steal our data and sell it.”
- “Gameplay isn't that special, loading screens are annoying and it's obviously a copy of some better game.”
- “I sort of like the gameplay, but the obvious pressure to use money stops any sort of real progression after a few hours into the game.”
story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
8%
The story of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its interesting plot and engaging missions. However, frustrations arise from the game's quest structure, which often feels pay-to-win and can lead to players being unable to progress due to unattainable objectives or excessive advertisements. While the storyline is praised for its originality and charm, players express a desire for more content and updates to keep the experience fresh.
- “The storyline is interesting and the controls are easy.”
- “A very well-developed plot for a simple game.”
- “I rarely appreciate the storyline, but here it is made very original and interesting.”
- “The levels often load with no enemies, so you cannot advance and end up abandoning the mission, losing all progress.”
- “Can't complete all of the quests if it's impossible.”
- “Fun game but finished in 14 days; now no more new quests, only grinding, percentage-based enemies, so you are never strong enough.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent freezing, lag, and crashes, particularly after recent updates. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to load properly, especially during ads and skill selections, leading to a diminished gaming experience. While some players still find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming consensus is that it suffers from significant bugs that need urgent attention from the developers.
- “Interesting and not buggy.”
- “The graphics are not buggy and are superb.”
- “Game wasted every last point of my energy used to play the game, now I can't enjoy it at all for a while. I tried to do a duel and it found a match but then got stuck on a loading screen. I had to close the game and reopen it, and it sent me back to the main screen; however, it also took my energy for nothing. This game is fun, but they made it buggy recently, it seems.”
- “The game freezes every 10 seconds unless you are actively playing a stage.”
- “I have to give it 5 stars because the game is awesome, but it won't start most of the time. It glitches constantly; can we please get an update?”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, with many players feeling it becomes excessively tedious and difficult over time, particularly when trying to upgrade gear or progress through levels. While some players enjoy the grind and find it manageable, others express frustration over the need to spend money or repeatedly grind the same content to advance. Overall, the consensus is that while grinding can be fun initially, it often leads to a lack of engaging content and a sense of stagnation.
- “I've been playing for 4 weeks and I've been stuck on the same level for 3 of the weeks as it's impossible to progress without buying better gear despite grinding and spending in-game gems earned to open chests.”
- “Overall - if you don't mind spending money or grinding the same level multiple times, this game is not for you.”
- “Too much grinding and no fun for early stages.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some praise the game's smooth performance and improved graphics, others report significant lag and poor optimization on specific devices. There are calls for additional features like a target lock to enhance gameplay, but the presence of ads remains a contentious issue.
- “The first weeks were straight game and played, and the quality of graphics and performance is beyond praise!”
- “Previously, everything was for money, but now the game has become more optimized, there are a lot of cool activities.”
- “Great game, great optimization.”
- “The game needs optimization; there's too much lag.”
- “Badly optimized, and there are a lot of ads.”
- “Not optimized for Snapdragon 662.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as quirky and entertaining, with players finding the character designs amusing and the minigames both funny and frustrating due to their lack of rewards. While the game can become challenging and "greedy" after updates, many users still find it addictive and enjoyable, particularly when engaging in daily events.
- “If you liked Archeo, you'll love this! Better graphics, although the player characters do look a little funny.”
- “The skill in the main mode is always so funny; you never get powerful ones!”
- “Funny games, easy to get addicted!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highly praised for its integration with the plot and artistic design, enhancing the overall experience alongside strong voice acting.
- “The plot, musical and artistic design, and voice acting are all great!”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music is incredibly immersive, drawing you deeper into the game's world.”