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Gazzel Quest, The Five Magic Stones is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by DemonVideogames and was released on July 16, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Gazzel is the bravest warrior of the armies of Pharaoh. So tired of war, he decides to finish a life full of struggle and death. But Pharaoh, furious with the decision of leaving by his best warrior, kidnaps his beloved Salama and orders to be imprisoned behind the Asorom door. Asorom's door is sealed with the five sacred locks. To open it, Gazzel must gather the five magical jewels. Once all the …

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54%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • Charming retro pixel art style and colorful fantasy presentation evoke nostalgia for classic action-platform and shoot'em up games.
  • Challenging gameplay with varied enemies, five distinct stages, and memorable boss battles that reward skillful movement and timing.
  • Good audio design with energetic soundtrack supporting exploration and combat, enhancing the old-school arcade feel.
  • Gameplay pacing issues including slow scrolling speed and slow firing rates, making action feel drawn out and sometimes tedious.
  • Controls lack customization and native controller support is problematic, requiring workarounds for proper use.
  • Some hitbox inaccuracies and lack of invincibility frames after taking damage lead to frustrating difficulty spikes.
  • gameplay

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a retro, side-scrolling arcade style that emphasizes challenging, straightforward mechanics reminiscent of classic platformers. While satisfying for fans of old-school action and simple progression, some find it slow-paced, with occasional issues like large hitboxes and repetitive damage detracting from the experience. Overall, it appeals mainly to players who appreciate nostalgic, gameplay-focused design rather than modern narrative or graphical advancements.

    • “Built around the spirit of classic side-scrolling adventures, the game delivers a straightforward fantasy quest that prioritizes challenging gameplay and arcade-inspired action over cinematic storytelling.”
    • “These mechanics may be relatively simple by modern standards, but they fit the game’s retro identity and contribute to a satisfying gameplay loop.”
    • “Players who enjoy old-school gameplay, straightforward progression, and a healthy dose of retro challenge will likely find plenty to appreciate in Gazzel’s quest to rescue Salama and recover the legendary stones.”
    • “Slow pace, shallow gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is boring, hitboxes are a little large and you lose multiple hitpoints every time you hit something (maybe a bug).”
    • “Not a "get it now!" game, and a game that kids these days, used to next-gen game graphics, mechanics and controls, would likely not enjoy.”
  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    8% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story of the game is a simple, straightforward fantasy quest that serves mainly to motivate the challenging, arcade-style gameplay rather than provide a deep or emotional narrative. While not particularly impactful, it offers enough context to keep players engaged in the adventure. However, the story text may be limiting for players who do not speak or read the available languages.

    • “Built around the spirit of classic side-scrolling adventures, the game delivers a straightforward fantasy quest that prioritizes challenging gameplay and arcade-inspired action over cinematic storytelling.”
    • “The story itself is intentionally simple, serving mainly as motivation for the adventure ahead.”
    • “While the plot is unlikely to leave a lasting emotional impact, it provides enough context to make the quest feel purposeful and engaging.”
    • “A bit limiting for those who don't speak or read those languages, if you want to read the story/lore text at the game's beginning.”
  • graphics

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The graphics are retro-inspired, capturing a nostalgic, 16-bit cartoony style reminiscent of classic action titles. While not advanced or cutting-edge, they are colorful and charming, appealing mainly to players who appreciate old-school aesthetics rather than modern visuals. Some find the visuals modest or low effort, but overall they complement the game's vintage appeal.

    • “Players seeking cutting-edge visuals may find the presentation modest, yet those who appreciate nostalgic aesthetics will likely enjoy the game's visual style.”
    • “Crisp, colorful graphics in the style of old console games and vintage video game machines.”
    • “Graphics are predictably low effort cartoony 16-bit tier stuff, which looks slightly less awful than 8 bit, but still completely awful.”
    • “Not a "get it now!" game, and a game that kids these days, used to next-gen game graphics, mechanics and controls, would likely not enjoy.”
    • “The graphics are not particularly advanced, even by indie standards, but they effectively capture the charm of classic action titles.”
  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The music generally complements the game well, enhancing exploration and combat with energetic, old-school themes, though some find it unevenly paced and occasionally unpleasant. Overall, it supports the game's atmosphere but may not appeal to everyone.

    • “The soundtrack complements the experience with energetic themes that support exploration and combat.”
    • “The music successfully reinforces the game's old-school character and helps maintain momentum throughout the adventure.”
    • “The graphics are kinda nice and music is pretty good though.”
    • “Music is OK, I guess.”
  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users indicate that grinding in the game is quite demanding, often requiring significant time or effort, sometimes to the extent of needing additional resources or attempts to progress.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is modest, offering a plot that may not leave a lasting impact but provides sufficient context to make the quests feel purposeful and engaging.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is vibrant and adventurous, with distinct environments across the five worlds and unique enemy and boss designs that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The environments are vibrant and varied enough to distinguish the five worlds from one another, while enemy and boss designs contribute to the game's adventurous atmosphere.”
  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features humor that is appreciated for being entertaining and lighthearted, adding a fun element despite its varying difficulty levels.

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Gazzel Quest, The Five Magic Stones is a shooter game. Common tags for Gazzel Quest, The Five Magic Stones include indie.

Gazzel Quest, The Five Magic Stones is available on PC and Windows.

Gazzel Quest, The Five Magic Stones was released on July 16, 2016.

Gazzel Quest, The Five Magic Stones was developed by DemonVideogames.

Gazzel Quest, The Five Magic Stones has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Gazzel Quest, The Five Magic Stones for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Gazzel Quest, The Five Magic Stones is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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