Grim Quest

92%
Game Brain Score Based on 104 reviews
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  • graphics
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In Grim Quest, delve into the troubled city of Ashborne and fight back the internal and external threats of the Dark through a mercenary's perspective. With tabletop RPG adventure vibes, this game offers a classic turn-based combat system, intricate world-building, and a captivating storyline that can be compared to a solo Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Your mission is to uncover the city's hidden secrets while battling your inner demons and other adversaries to determine Ashborne's ultimate fate.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews
story11 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game offers a simple yet addictive dungeon crawling experience with engaging lore and a dark atmosphere.
  • It features a variety of character builds and difficulty settings, allowing for a personalized gameplay experience.
  • The game is accessible and runs well on low-end hardware, making it easy to pick up and play anywhere.
  • The game suffers from bugs and crashes, particularly during specific encounters, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • Many gameplay mechanics feel unpolished, such as the navigation system and crafting, leading to a repetitive experience.
  • The pacing can be slow, especially at the beginning, and some quests lack clear guidance, making progression frustrating.
  • story38 mentions

    The story in "Grim Quest" is described as engaging and compelling, with a unique and interesting narrative that requires significant reading. However, players note issues with quest management, such as unclear objectives and a lack of integration between active and available quests, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a decent amount of content and replayability, some feel that the minimalistic approach to storytelling and quest rewards, especially in endgame content, leaves room for improvement.

    • “Unique, original and interesting storyline that requires a lot of reading but is worth it.”
    • “The story is pretty good as well!”
    • “So far I'm enjoying this; I like a dungeon crawler/roguelike, and I like that this one has a simple, turn-based interface but a compelling and interesting (if grimdark) backstory.”
    • “For a story game, the narratives are spread far apart, and the balancing seems off.”
    • “You receive quests with no indication of how and where to solve them, which is problematic since you can only take a limited number of quests and might end up with ones that aren't even solvable in your current state.”
    • “Also, the later endgame dungeons have no story reward for completing them, which is especially jarring for a game with such low production values that relies on text for content.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is a mix of engaging and basic mechanics, offering an immersive old-school RPG experience with some modern design elements. While it can be addictive and satisfying, players note issues with repetitiveness and a lack of polish, particularly in the first hour. Overall, it provides a solid experience for fans of the genre, despite some imperfections and a lackluster town invasion mechanic.

    • “Great RPG game with simple, yet addictive gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay loop is very satisfying.”
    • “The gameplay is engaging and satisfying.”
    • “But the gameplay is just boring.”
    • “I could go on, but this should give you a fair impression of the lack of polish that's on display in just the first hour of gameplay.”
    • “Good at first, but both music and gameplay loops get repetitive quickly.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist yet evocative style that effectively immerses players in a grim fantasy setting. While the 2D sprites and simple visuals may not appeal to modern graphics enthusiasts, they are polished and well-executed, complementing the game's old-school charm and rich atmosphere. Overall, the graphics serve the game's narrative and gameplay well, making it a solid choice for fans of text-based RPGs.

    • “Against all the nuisances, there's a spirit and a heart working hard to immerse you in a grim fantasy setting.”
    • “Graphic style is minimalist, but still manages to be evocative and pleasing.”
    • “The graphics are simple yet beautiful.”
    • “Gameplay: nothing to speak of in graphics; a 2D sprite moves around various squarish or rectangular maps, and procedurally generated events and encounters occur.”
    • “Who won't like it: modern-day graphics junkies that also don't read.”
    • “For the kind of game it is (basically a text-based RPG with minimal graphics), it's a solid addition to old-school gaming, but with some modern design mechanics.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its beautiful and atmospheric score that enhances the dark mood, though it tends to become repetitive over time. While the tracks are well-chosen and impactful, some players noted issues with looping and the lack of sound sliders, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Amazing musical score to go along with it.”
    • “The music really augments the atmosphere - great choices.”
    • “The music is simple yet beautiful.”
    • “Good at first, but both music and gameplay loops get repetitive quickly.”
    • “Couple things I noticed in the first few minutes of play: no music or sound sliders and when the music repeats, you hear an audible 'click' noise.”
    • “The music doesn't perfectly loop.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its mysterious and immersive qualities, enhanced by well-crafted lore and effective music choices. Despite its minimalistic graphics and text-based content, players find the dark, atmospheric setting deeply engaging and recommend it for its rich storytelling potential. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the dungeon crawling experience.

    • “A mysterious and atmospheric dungeon crawling experience.”
    • “Great old-fashioned dungeon crawler, dark and atmospheric with well-crafted lore.”
    • “Everything about the game just oozes atmosphere and immersion, even if the content is text-based a lot of the times.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it effectively enhances the dungeon crawling experience by allowing for skill and spell upgrades, as well as gold farming. The game successfully balances enjoyable grinding with streamlined mechanics, making it a worthwhile play for fans of the genre.

    • “A simple dungeon game that scratched my farming mood.”
    • “Overall, I would say this game is worth a playthrough if you enjoy dungeon crawling and some grinding.”
    • “Everything great about old school dungeon crawls is cooked to perfection, and everything tedious, useless, or unnecessary is cut away.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game is generally well-received as a solid port of a popular mobile title, though users have noted that it has some bugs. Additionally, there are concerns about stability in newly released indie games.

    • “While it is a bit buggy, this is a great port of one of my favorite mobile games.”
    • “Small indie game that just released, is it buggy?”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Users express frustration with the monetization strategy, particularly highlighting the presence of unskippable video ads in the mobile version, which detracts from the overall experience and led some to purchase the game to avoid these interruptions.

    • “I bought it after struggling with the monetization and obnoxious unskippable video ads in the mobile version.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers some replayability through various backgrounds, skills, animal companions, and settings, but the core story and progression largely remain unchanged.

    • “The game offers a decent level of replayability with various backgrounds, skills, animal companions, and settings to explore, although the main story and progression remain largely consistent.”
    • “Each playthrough feels unique thanks to the different character backgrounds and skill sets, making it enjoyable to revisit the game.”
    • “The variety of choices and paths available encourages multiple playthroughs, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.”
    • “It has a little bit of replayability by going through with different backgrounds, skills, animal companions, and settings, but the main story and the progression will remain mostly the same.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, citing nostalgia from their experiences with dungeon crawlers and RPGs, which creates a sense of comfort and familiarity.

    • “Growing up playing dungeon crawlers and RPGs in general made me feel right at home with this game.”
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