Guild Quest
- January 26, 2017
- Hyper Hippo Games
- 28h median play time
Get on Steam"Guild Quest" is a game where you build and manage your own guildhall, creating custom quests to complete and filling islands with your guildians. You can choose the type of quests, from safe adventures to dangerous battles, and collect cards to gain permanent boosts and change the look of your guildians. Build your quest empire by collecting different guildian classes, equipping them to different islands, and finding the best combinations for each quest.
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Reviews
- The game is simple and addictive, making it a great time-waster for casual players.
- It runs smoothly on low-end PCs and laptops, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The developers are active in adding updates and new content, which keeps the game fresh and engaging.
- The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited strategies and content after a few islands.
- Progression can feel slow and frustrating, especially without spending real money on upgrades.
- The graphics, while charming, are considered low quality by some players, and the UI could use improvements.
- story144 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 86 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story aspect of "Guild Quest" is largely criticized for its lack of depth, as players note there is no overarching narrative and the gameplay revolves around repetitive questing and upgrading mechanics. While the game features custom quest lines and a variety of quest types, many reviewers feel that the experience becomes monotonous due to the limited quest diversity and the grind required to progress. Overall, the game is seen as an incremental idle experience rather than a story-driven adventure.
“It is a lot different from other idle games because of the custom quest lines.”
“At the end of the quest line, like any good quest line you have a boss quest to finish.”
“There are seven islands and all but the first have 2 complete quest-lines (several quests + boss) to complete as well as 7 different classes.”
“There's no storyline.”
“I wouldn’t recommend this game because it’s just another cliché quest game.”
“Every island you visit is the same, and you never get anything more than two types of quests and a handful of classes.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simple, cute art style that appeals to players, particularly those with low-end PCs. While some reviews note that the graphics are lacking and could improve post-beta, many appreciate the unique artistic design and charming doodle-like visuals. Overall, the artwork is highly praised, with a blend of cell-shaded 3D elements adding to its appeal.
“The graphics and artistic design are appealing to the eye and the blend of cell-shaded 3D is a perfect touch.”
“The game itself is really well made and I really like the art style of it; it's simple and cute on its own.”
“The artwork is amazing and very well done.”
“Although this game has pretty bad graphics, it's surprisingly addictive and I'm sure the graphics will improve after the beta.”
“The graphics are really unique and I love those, but there isn't much to the actual gameplay.”
“The game itself does nothing wrong, it's not offensive and the graphics have a charm to them being doodles with a crayon look going for it, but I am reviewing this game based on the genre it belongs to, and that is an idle clicker game which in that regard it fails.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a standard idle game with minimal depth and variety, often relying on AFK mechanics for progression. While the graphics are praised for their uniqueness, many players feel the gameplay lacks excitement and innovation, repeating the same mechanics without introducing new elements. Overall, the game is seen as barebones, offering little engagement beyond casual play.
“Nice graphics, nice gameplay 8/8”
“Interesting game, watch the video below for the full gameplay of the first hour of playing it.”
“Game by Hyppe Hippo so we can expect good gameplay.”
“Where other idle games scale into an exciting endgame and introduce new currencies and mechanics, this game just does the same thing over and over and over.”
“Although the gameplay can be improved, by relying less on AFK to progress, the game progresses really slowly (of course you can pay money to speed it up).”
“I want to love this game, it's a great idea, but it's so barebones, and there is just no gameplay or thought.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as non-intrusive and enjoyable, complementing the fun and whimsical gameplay. While some players express a desire to extract specific songs, others note that the music is not particularly memorable or noticeable amidst the action. Overall, it serves its purpose without being a focal point.
“Someone please record/extract this song for the rest of us.”
“The music isn't annoying, and like I said, it's all about the fun doodling, cartooning, and watching your guildeons fight off doodle ghosts and skeletons.”
“The sounds are good; I haven't noticed the music much.”
- humor6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally perceived as lacking compared to "The Stick of Truth," with some users finding it not particularly funny. However, others appreciate the cute and amusing antics of the stick figures, highlighting the game's lighthearted and entertaining moments. Overall, opinions on the humor are mixed, with some finding it enjoyable and others feeling it falls short.
“Funny and cute game”
“Funny and cute game”
“And it is free and stick men do fun/funny stuff”
“Like The Stick of Truth, except not funny.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, with users suggesting that while enjoying the game, players should consider making in-app purchases and leaving positive reviews.
“If you're enjoying the game, consider giving it a positive review and, if possible, making an in-app purchase.”
“If you're enjoying the game, consider giving it a positive review and, if possible, making an in-app purchase.”
“Overall cash grab/10.”
“The monetization feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It seems like the game is designed more to extract money than to provide enjoyment.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, often feeling it transforms gameplay into a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. The long wait times for resources, particularly during boss rushes, further exacerbate the frustration with the grinding mechanics.
“The game concept is unique, but it focuses so much on grinding that it's not really a game as much as a chore.”
“Rush bosses require you to start farming as many chests as early as possible; the 4, 8, and 12-hour wait times are killing the experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly and providing an enjoyable experience for players.
“The game runs smoothly and is quite fun.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players report a stable experience with the game, noting the absence of bugs or glitches during extended play sessions. This reliability contributes positively to the overall enjoyment, making it a solid choice for an idle game.
