Cubicle Quest

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In "Cubicle Quest," you play as an office worker on a humorous RPG-style journey to defeat tedious tasks and colleagues, seeking escape from the monotony of everyday office life. Along the way, you'll upgrade skills, battle bosses, and uncover hidden secrets, all within the confines of your uninspiring workplace. This unique game transforms the mundane into an adventurous quest, providing a lighthearted, pixelated experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews

story15 positive mentions

grinding18 negative mentions

The game features a unique and humorous take on real-life challenges, particularly around debt and adulthood, making it relatable and engaging.
The writing is clever and filled with fourth-wall-breaking humor, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a fun and entertaining experience, especially for fans of old-school RPGs.

The user interface is confusing and makes it difficult to understand game mechanics and objectives.
The combat system is poorly balanced, with some enemies being overwhelmingly difficult, leading to frustration.
There is a lack of clear direction and guidance, often leaving players wandering aimlessly without knowing what to do next.

story
49 mentions
31 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The story of "Cubicle Quest" is a quirky and relatable exploration of life's challenges, particularly focusing on themes like student debt and the monotony of work life, all delivered with a humorous and sarcastic tone. While some players find the narrative engaging and well-written, others feel it lacks originality and clarity, leading to mixed reactions about its depth and execution. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of RPG mechanics and life simulation, appealing to those who appreciate a lighthearted yet thought-provoking storyline.
- “It's one of those games whose story can get into your soul, especially its ending.”
- “If you enjoy RPGs for the story, like I do, and more so tolerate the combat system, I can absolutely recommend this to you.”
- “The life simulation part is... I shouldn't describe the story as fun or cheesy because it's not intended to be that way, save for the constant sarcastic reference of video game traditions and tropes; I'd rather say the story is something young adults like me can relate to, and (to a degree) learn from.”
- “Cubicle Quest does suffer from a lack of explanation in regards to what its 'elements' and 'afflictions' mean, and suffers from a lack of ability to clearly understand exactly what's going on or how to beat almost any move/enemy in the game. This is mostly fine due to the speed and pace of combat in general.”
- “The story was just ehhhhhhh; it didn't get me going even after an hour in.”
- “It's literally like how the store page said: through the story, the game teaches you how life can suck, with dead-end jobs, repetitive obligations, irritating coworkers, and also love.”
humor
47 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and originality, often described as hilarious, quirky, and engaging, with many players appreciating its satirical take on RPG tropes and life struggles. While some find the humor to be cringe-worthy at times, the overall consensus is that it adds a delightful charm to the gameplay, making it a standout feature despite some gameplay flaws. The dialogue is noted for being witty and entertaining, contributing to a fun and memorable experience.
- “This game is hilarious and awesome!”
- “The humor has teeth, and entertains.”
- “Though the gameplay is the same as with many other indie RPGs, this game has a fresh theme and dialogues that had me laughing non-stop.”
gameplay
41 mentions
27 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring standard JRPG mechanics with a humorous twist that engages players, particularly through its unique finance and money management systems. While some players find the mechanics flawed and the need for grinding tedious, others appreciate the challenge and the clever integration of real-world themes into the gameplay. Overall, the game is noted for its entertaining writing and engaging mechanics, making it worth exploring for fans of the genre despite its RPG Maker roots.
- “The gameplay is interesting and engaging and does pose a challenge.”
- “The gameplay is engaging, the writing is top notch, and it really commits to its premise.”
- “The core idea is ingenious and the humor is very funny, but the gameplay is atrocious.”
- “Downside: gameplay mechanics are seriously flawed.”
- “Cubicle Quest, gameplay-wise, is a standard JRPG with turn-based combat, the likes of which RPG Maker VX Ace is designed for.”
music
21 mentions
24 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as catchy and enjoyable, particularly during battles, but it is also criticized for being generic and repetitive, lacking originality. Many players find the volume levels excessively loud and lament the absence of options to adjust or mute the music, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some reviewers appreciate the music's ability to enhance gameplay, even if it doesn't stand out creatively.
- “Jokes aside, Cubicle Quest is an expertly made game, with amazing music and a good, thought-provoking story.”
- “The battle music is catchy, and I find it enjoyable when I listen to it.”
- “The boss music is even better; I really felt the tension while I was playing these boss battles.”
- “You ever play the same encounter over and over and over, and the music repeats from the beginning at the same point.”
- “Second, there isn't a settings screen, so I can't lower the music or sound effects, shame too since this is the kind of game I can play while listening to a podcast.”
- “Only bad thing is not being able to turn off the music...”
grinding
21 mentions
10 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
86 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in this game to be excessive and often frustrating, despite some rewards for their efforts. While the game claims that grinding isn't necessary, many reviewers report that it is essential for progressing, especially against tougher bosses and in nonlinear areas. The experience is described as tedious, with random encounters adding to the grind, leading to a mixed reception regarding the game's balance and design.
- “The instructions state the game is not grindy, but I'm level ~30 and I see in comments elsewhere it's better to tackle at level ~60.”
- “Yet the game's tutorial says no grinding is required.”
- “Since the game wasn't designed around being ground out, the grinding experience is often painful and slow to boot.”
- “My only complaints are that it's somewhat grindy and the endgame content is locked beyond a boss that's supposed to be meta, but mostly comes off like the devs just sort of gave up when they ran out of ideas.”
- “Eventhough this game said no grinding, it actually needs grinding and a lot of luck.”
graphics
18 mentions
17 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are primarily based on RPG Maker assets, leading to a consensus that they are generic and lack originality. While some players find the visuals passable and not detrimental to the overall experience, others express disappointment in the reliance on pre-packaged sprites and music. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate but not a selling point, with many reviewers suggesting that the game's strong narrative compensates for its visual shortcomings.
- “Overall a good game, good graphics and a good map.”
- “Yes, the game uses the default RPG Maker graphics and sound, but to be honest, it doesn't hamper the game all that much.”
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “The graphics were what I would expect from an RPG Maker game.”
- “Graphic quality is fine, but some would complain because it only uses pre-packaged assets from RPG Maker.”
- “I definitely share the sentiments of the other reviewers and discussion board posters that are appalled by this game using almost entirely non-original RPG Maker sprites, artwork, and even music.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game initially presents itself as lighthearted and quirky, but evolves into a profound and heartfelt experience that encourages emotional connections and support among characters. However, some players feel that the music does not always match the emotional tone of the scenes, and the characters could benefit from greater depth to enhance the emotional impact.
- “A thoughtful, surprisingly deep RPG that first comes across as silly, non-serious, and odd, but turns into something deep, contemplative, and heartfelt.”
- “Making friends, offering emotional support, and forming relationships are all core concepts of this game, so I feel like it could have used some more robust characters.”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is considered short but offers some replayability, though opinions vary on its long-term value. While some players express skepticism about its replay potential, there is a general interest in a sequel.
- “Short, yet highly replayable.”
- “I doubt there's much replay value, but I'd definitely be interested in a sequel.”
- “Short, yet replayable.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players report that optimization in the game can be frustrating, as they frequently need to experiment with different armor sets to survive in challenging areas, often resulting in one-shot deaths from enemies. The overall sentiment reflects a struggle to find the right balance for effective gameplay, leading to a score of 6 for optimization.
- “Oftentimes you would walk into an area to get one-shot by the enemies, reload, and try different armor until you find the set optimized for that area.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally rated as average, with a score of 6, indicating that while it has some engaging elements, it may lack the depth or immersion that players seek for a more captivating experience.