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Garbanzo Quest

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99% User Score Based on 476 reviews

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Garbanzo Quest is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by zagawee and was released on September 4, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Garbanzo Quest," players embark on a vibrant, puzzle-filled adventure across various biomes to help the mythical Garbanzo Bird recover its lost feathers. Utilize an array of item combinations and clever timing to solve mind-bending puzzles and uncover the world's secrets. With hand-drawn art and a memorable soundtrack, Garbanzo Quest delivers a charming and engaging experience for all ages.

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Audience ScoreBased on 476 reviews
gameplay28 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • Charming art style and humorous writing that adds personality to the game.
  • Engaging level design with a good mix of challenge and accessibility options, making it enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
  • Variety of mechanics and power-ups that keep gameplay fresh and interesting, with plenty of secrets to discover.
  • Some levels can feel repetitive, particularly those that rely heavily on chasing enemies or specific mechanics.
  • Boss fights may be frustrating for some players, with difficulty spikes that can feel unfair.
  • The game may be too short for some, leaving players wanting more content after completing it.
  • gameplay
    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this platformer is praised for its engaging mechanics, clever level design, and a charming aesthetic that keeps players entertained. Players appreciate the variety of challenges and the introduction of new mechanics that are seamlessly integrated into the gameplay, ensuring a fresh experience throughout. While some minor frustrations exist, such as certain level designs and boss difficulty, the overall consensus is that the game offers a fun, polished, and addictive platforming experience reminiscent of classic titles like Super Mario World.

    • “Levels are really well made, gameplay is really fun, and the art and music are really good to boot.”
    • “The gameplay loop never once feels stale thanks to its inventive level design throughout the entire campaign.”
    • “The mechanics are simple to learn, but tough to master, and the game will be testing your abilities throughout.”
    • “The constant walls of destructible blocks are also extremely annoying and didn't really add anything to the gameplay aside from slowing you down and making you hold down the fire button.”
    • “From what I've played so far, there hasn't been a single new idea or mechanic introduced that I haven't seen in the 2D Mario games.”
    • “Overall the movement and mechanics are kind of just... serviceable; they do the job and they're fine.”
  • story
    81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Garbanzo Quest" is described as simple yet charming, serving as a backdrop for its engaging gameplay and humorous character interactions. While it draws inspiration from classic platformers like "Super Mario World," it incorporates unique elements and tonal shifts that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of nostalgia and originality, making it a standout title in the indie platformer genre.

    • “The story, while simple, was quite charming as well.”
    • “Garbanzo Quest feels like a love letter to Super Mario World, brimming with charm that spills out at every turn.”
    • “Despite its aesthetics, Garbanzo Quest completely forgets what made the games it's trying to emulate great.”
    • “There is a story, but it seems entirely resigned to being a vessel for sparse comedy.”
    • “The story is simple but the characters and writing are all really funny and memorable.”
  • humor
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and creativity, with many reviewers noting its funny writing, quirky characters, and memorable dialogue that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of accessible yet challenging gameplay, alongside a playful and absurd sense of humor reminiscent of classic platformers. While some find the humor to be good rather than exceptional, the game's lightheartedness and comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a delightful choice for fans of the genre.

    • “The writing is funny and the challenge offers something fun to work at.”
    • “It's funny, creative, really fun, and full of things to find!”
    • “The art and writing of the game is all goofy and humorous.”
  • music
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and catchiness, enhancing the overall experience with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic platformers. While some reviews note that certain tracks may lack a standout quality, the majority highlight the soundtrack as a significant aspect that complements the vibrant art and engaging gameplay. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable and memorable for players.

    • “Everything about the game from the level design, to the art style, and the music is incredibly enjoyable, unique, and charming.”
    • “The music is catchy, and the pixel art is really gorgeous in the levels and the overworld.”
    • “The gameplay goes hard while staying accessible, the art and themes are both charming and inspired, the soundtrack slaps, and it has local co-op.”
    • “My only real complaint is the soundtrack is kind of lacking.”
    • “If this amount of variety was paired with a wow factor of some kind (story, music, art, concept, etc.), then it wouldn't just be serviceable, it would be perfect to make room for the other concepts.”
    • “Or I could say the music is very charming and well-made...”
  • graphics
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, which effectively combines bright colors and whimsical designs reminiscent of classic platformers like Super Mario World. Reviewers appreciate the visuals for their ability to enhance gameplay without overwhelming the player, creating a delightful aesthetic that complements the engaging level design and humor. While some mention that the visuals may not be groundbreaking, the overall presentation is considered polished and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “In terms of presentation, the music is very enjoyable, while the graphics ooze personality without ever cluttering the screen or getting in the way of the gameplay.”
    • “The art style and color scheme is also really charming, just the right amount of cartooniness without being ugly or offputting.”
    • “The graphics are bright and charming and easy on the eyes, and the characters are enjoyably goofy.”
    • “Despite its aesthetics, Garbanzo Quest completely forgets what made the games it's trying to emulate great.”
    • “Visuals are bad.”
    • “Visuals are simple yet very charming.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching development story, which resonates with players, while the gameplay mechanics are suggested to evolve in a way that enhances emotional engagement through challenges and precision. Overall, the combination of a heartfelt narrative and innovative gameplay mechanics aims to create a deeper emotional connection with the player.

    • “Amazing platformer with great challenge, and a touching story behind its development.”
    • “I think the dev ought to reach for an emotional high.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has seen improvements, with initial issues such as consistent frame spikes being addressed. Users now report it as well-optimized across multiple platforms.

    • “The performance problem got fixed.”
    • “Multiplatform and well-optimized.”
    • “Clearly visible in the Steam performance overlay that there is a consistent frame spike once a second.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism, as players feel that the advertising overpromises on the game's quality, leading to disappointment relative to its price. While some appreciate the platforming mechanics, the long early access period may have negatively impacted its perceived value and exposure.

    • “Despite the creator advertising this as 'on par with Celeste or Pizza Tower' or 'the most underrated game on Steam', this truly is not a good game.”
    • “Sprucing up the review a bit since I've played more of the game, bought the game from the one YouTube video the dev made, and based on how the advertising puts it, it just felt mediocre in returning from that.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as a mixed bag; while its cooperative mode and adjustable accessibility settings enhance replay value, some players feel that certain efficiencies may limit the overall experience.

    • “Also the fact it has co-op really adds to the replayability.”
    • “A blast from start to finish, with replayability in the form of its accessibility settings (which can be used to make the game easier and harder) and co-op!”
    • “I have mixed feelings about this; I like it because it's efficient, but I feel like it reduces replayability.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently described as bizarre and immersive, fostering a sense of unpredictability where "anything goes." Players enjoy the whimsical and playful environment, which enhances their experience with the various minigames.

    • “Nothing ever feels out of place; the whole world the game sets up feels bizarre from the get-go, creating an atmosphere of 'anything goes.'”
    • “I'm having a blast with all the minigames and the goofy atmosphere.”
    • “Nothing ever feels out of place; the whole world the game sets up feels bizarre from the get-go, creating an atmosphere of 'anything goes'.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly as they progress through levels that often feature similar challenges. However, the overall smoothness of movement and shooting mechanics helps maintain a level of enjoyment despite the repetitive nature of the grinding.

    • “Many levels employ similar challenges to one another; a decent few are just tedious, and that only becomes more apparent the further you dig into it.”
    • “I found these to be tedious, though they are still fun because of how smooth the game is overall (the movement and shooting feel great).”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its authenticity and charm, with well-designed characters that resonate with players. The limited but effective writing enhances the overall experience, contributing to humor and engagement.

    • “Incredibly genuine and clearly communicated from the developers' minds; what little writing the game has is charming, and the character designs fit perfectly.”
    • “I enjoyed the character designs immensely and even laughed at the jokes.”
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Garbanzo Quest is a platformer game.

Garbanzo Quest is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

On average players spend around 14 hours playing Garbanzo Quest.

Garbanzo Quest was released on September 4, 2024.

Garbanzo Quest was developed by zagawee.

Garbanzo Quest has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Garbanzo Quest is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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