Furquest

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Furquest is a single player casual role playing game with horror, romance, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by bitter and was released on July 24, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Furquest combines quirky humor and emotional depth, creating a unique experience that resonates with players.
The game's charming pixel art and colorful characters enhance its whimsical atmosphere, making exploration enjoyable.
The innovative minigame-based combat system keeps gameplay fresh and engaging, offering a variety of challenges that deviate from traditional RPG mechanics.

The pacing can be uneven, with some minigames feeling underdeveloped or frustrating, leading to moments of tedium.
The narrative occasionally loses focus, with dialogue that may come off as overly quirky or nonsensical, potentially alienating some players.
Some players found the game derivative of Undertale, feeling it lacked originality in its themes and humor.

story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
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The story of the game is a blend of introspection and emotional exploration, focusing on themes of identity and self-acceptance, often conveyed through whimsical environments and a varied soundtrack. While some players appreciate its heartfelt narrative and character depth, others criticize it for being meandering and lacking coherence, with certain plot twists feeling forced. Overall, the reception is mixed, with some finding it charming and engaging, while others feel it falls short of delivering a compelling or cohesive story.
- “However, beneath its cheery exterior lies a more introspective story about identity, self-reflection, and the duality of human emotion.”
- “The story of Furquest begins with a seemingly innocent premise but gradually unfolds into something deeper.”
- “Furquest is nowhere near perfect, but dammit, it's got heart, and was clearly created by someone who cared about the story they wanted to tell and the way we experienced it.”
- “It's just meandering nonsense and endless fetch quests and brainless 'puzzles' that serve no purpose other than to make the game last longer.”
- “Story is virtually nothing and makes no sense; the twists and turns are asspulls and killed any sort of investment I could've had in the story.”
- “Now off you go to various themed worlds populated by extras who never have anything to say about the plot or the bad guy or the people you're trying to find.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Furquest's humor is a blend of absurdity and charm, featuring nonlinear narratives and quirky dialogue that can be both entertaining and polarizing; while some players appreciate its emotional depth and lovable characters, others find the humor forced and overly reliant on randomness. The game successfully balances funny moments with poignant themes, though some microgames may feel prolonged. Overall, it offers a unique comedic experience that resonates well with fans of quirky RPGs, despite some criticisms regarding coherence.
- “Furquest, developed and published by Bitter, is an eccentric and imaginative indie RPG that embraces absurdity, humor, and emotional undertones in equal measure.”
- “The sense of humor of this game is top-notch and super charming.”
- “A hilarious, charming, and fun game!”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
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The gameplay of Furquest is characterized by its unique approach, featuring standalone minigames instead of traditional RPG mechanics like combat or progression systems. While the game offers a fresh and comedic experience reminiscent of titles like Undertale and WarioWare, some players feel it lacks depth due to its simplistic mechanics and limited content. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and innovative, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more traditional RPG experience.
- “The gameplay structure of Furquest deviates from traditional RPG norms.”
- “Rather than relying on turn-based combat or a fixed progression system, every encounter plays out as a standalone minigame, each with its own mechanics and visual style.”
- “Imagine Undertale, but instead of the bullet hell gameplay you get there, here you get a different party game to play and figure out within a limited amount of time.”
- “I'm honestly surprised that there's not much gameplay or content in this game.”
- “Furquest goes much heavier on comedy and less on gameplay than its inspiration, with all of the 'combat' being resolved through a large array of WarioWare-style minigames.”
- “The mini-games that you play make the game more unique, but they also hold the game back from having actual depth compared to a standard RPG battle system.”
emotional
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Furquest masterfully blends humor and emotional depth, creating a unique indie RPG experience that resonates with players on multiple levels. The game’s soundtrack enhances its emotional narrative, transitioning from lighthearted melodies to poignant tracks that highlight themes of loneliness, self-worth, and emotional growth. While it delivers heartwarming moments and wholesome messages, some players found the emotional weight of certain endings to be profoundly impactful, evoking a range of feelings from joy to sadness, ultimately leaving a lasting impression.
- “The soundtrack reinforces this tone perfectly, alternating between upbeat, nostalgic melodies and somber, contemplative tracks that underscore the story’s emotional beats.”
- “What makes Furquest particularly compelling is how it weaves its humor and emotional depth together without ever feeling disingenuous.”
- “This was truly an emotional journey and, for what it's worth, a wonderful show of the trauma of mental health issues and the trials of love and friendship.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to enhance the emotional tone through a blend of upbeat and somber tracks, while others criticize it as mediocre or repetitive. Many players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, often using it as background music, though some note issues with volume levels. Overall, the music is generally appreciated for its charm and contribution to the game's atmosphere, despite some concerns about its depth and variety.
- “The soundtrack reinforces this tone perfectly, alternating between upbeat, nostalgic melodies and somber, contemplative tracks that underscore the story’s emotional beats.”
- “I've had the soundtrack on repeat and use it as background music while coding.”
- “I especially love the music and art direction of the game.”
- “Honestly, I could forgive that, but the music feels... bad.”
- “The soundtrack is abysmally mediocre and I can only liken it to MKUltra sound torture.”
- “Basically, the only respect in which the whole game is pretty much on-par with the demo is the music, which again I do like, but that can hardly carry the game (and honestly even then the tracks can be a little sparse of content to the point of feeling like 8-second loops, though it's a good 8 seconds).”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Furquest are characterized by a charming and colorful art style that blends various mediums, including pixel art, claymation, and Photoshop edits. Players appreciate the nostalgic yet experimental aesthetic, with vibrant sprites and unique mini-game visuals that enhance the overall experience. While the graphics are generally well-received, some feel that the presentation could have been more cohesive in relation to the story.
- “Furquest is a strange but endearing journey that constantly toys with player expectations, switching between playfulness and melancholy, comedy and sincerity, all wrapped in an aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and experimental.”
- “I really enjoy the art style of this game as well, especially with the use of multiple mediums and lots of references.”
- “Dev definitely had a vision and definitely stuck to it almost to a fault - dialogue is very corny and quirky overall, animations are silly, and the graphics are… well, exactly what you see in the screenshots.”
- “Graphics: the game sprites are colorful, mostly 2-frame sprites.”
- “Game's visuals feature mixed media - pixel art, clay art, photoshop edits.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game, noting that while some mini-games and activities can be tedious or frustrating, they are not mandatory for progression. Many appreciate the variety of tasks available to earn in-game currency, allowing players to skip difficult challenges if desired. However, some find the endgame combat and certain mini-games to be particularly grind-heavy, leading to a sense of tedium without clear rewards for their efforts.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I played for 5 and a half hours, half of which was trying to complete an impossible minigame, the other half after I finally passed the minigame was spent grinding for in-game currency (candy) due to 2 NPCs in the second area of the game who request high amounts of candy.”
- “However, I will never know if all my grinding was worth it or had any impact at all because the 6 hours on my save file were deleted due to a bug update and I don't really feel like doing it all over again.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for being lacking, with dialogues often feeling excessively long and primarily focused on delivering jokes rather than advancing the story or deepening character arcs. While the character designs are visually appealing, the overall execution leaves much to be desired in terms of meaningful growth and engagement.
- “Some of the character designs and art assets feel a little too familiar, and the humor feels forced in its attempt to be quirky and random at every opportunity.”
- “Way too many times the dialogues were too long, served no purpose but to land a joke, and there was a noticeable lack of character development.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of cute and eerie elements, drawing comparisons to classic RPG Maker titles like Undertale and Lisa while maintaining its own distinct identity. Players particularly appreciate the atmospheric moments, such as the memorable room featuring fireworks.
- “This contrast between cute and eerie permeates the entire game and gives it a unique atmosphere reminiscent of older RPG Maker titles like Undertale or Lisa, but with a distinct identity of its own.”
- “I loved the atmosphere in certain parts, particularly that one room with just the fireworks.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability due to its multiple endings and the opportunity for players to revisit the experience to uncover missed content. This encourages exploration and experimentation, enhancing the overall longevity of the gameplay.
- “It's replayable in a way that allows you to go back and see if you missed anything.”
- “It has multiple endings, which adds another layer of replayability.”
- “It's replayable in that you can go back and see if you missed anything.”
- “It's got multiple endings, so there's also another factor for replayability.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that performance issues related to optimization are not widely noted, suggesting that any problems may be specific to individual setups rather than a common flaw in the game.
- “I haven't seen anybody else mention performance issues, though it may just be a consequence of PC games not being one size fits all.”