Happy Quest
- November 6, 2020
- HappyGames
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Happy Quest," players help a kind hunter assist beautiful girls in defeating monsters through match-3 gameplay. Characters include the potion-making Rena and the stern-looking yet caring elf warrior, Sana. Players aim to bring happiness to the girls they help throughout their quest.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique twist on match-3 gameplay, where players must match gems in specific rows to attack enemies, adding a strategic element.
- The art and animations are well-done, with many players praising the quality of the character designs and H-scenes.
- At its low price point, the game offers decent entertainment value, with some players enjoying the gameplay and the adult content.
- The gameplay can be frustrating due to the requirement to match gems in specific rows, which can lead to wasted turns and difficulty in progressing.
- The translation and dialogue quality are often criticized, with many players noting grammatical errors and verbose text that detracts from the experience.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that the content is lacking and that there are better alternatives available in the genre.
- gameplay116 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a unique twist on the match-3 genre, incorporating strategic elements where players must match symbols in specific rows to target enemies, which adds depth but can also lead to frustrating moments due to limited turns. While many players appreciate the innovative mechanics and engaging RPG elements, some criticize the lack of clarity in instructions and the simplistic nature of certain match-3 mechanics. Overall, the game offers enjoyable and addictive gameplay, enhanced by appealing art and optional adult content, though it may not satisfy everyone due to its quirks and design choices.
“The main gameplay is solid; I like that I can use extra magic skills to kill the mobs besides using the matching blocks. I'm entertained and had a good time playing it.”
“The gameplay is also clever and addictive, not the usual match-3 type, but also turn-based strategy (of sorts).”
“A fresh approach to the already over-saturated market of lower-budget puzzle games, Happy Quest delivers by bringing a new type of match-3 with very satisfying gameplay.”
“The actual gameplay is annoying since you need to match on the monster row.”
“Imagine you're trying to damage an opponent on the bottom of the screen, but you can't, because there's nothing to match 3 on the lower half of the board, so you have to waste turns (and in this game, your turns are limited; you lose if you run out of turns) just to get a match in the row you need. There's also a bunch of enemies that have their own gimmicks to make this gameplay mechanic even more of a nightmare (spawning and cloning more enemies, making walls, shielding).”
“This was a terrible concept for gameplay, and it was not fun to play.”
- story106 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story in "Happy Quest" is generally considered basic and simplistic, often described as skippable or lacking depth, with some players finding the dialogue overly verbose. While the narrative features fetch quests and a visual novel style, it does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, which is primarily focused on match-3 mechanics and adult content. Despite its shortcomings, some players appreciate the humor and character diversity, noting that the story can be enjoyable in a light-hearted context.
“Story is simple and enjoyable.”
“The story is fun and there is adult romance content after beating all three of the character levels.”
“Progressing through the different stages is done in a visual novel style way, one can read all text if you like to add some storyline to the game, it has quest in its title for something, right?”
“The story is very basic, but the dialogs are too verbose.”
“The story is entirely skippable since the translation is pretty bad (not that it would have been good anyway).”
“Not much of a story, but at least you don't have to click through a ton of dialog.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high-quality artwork and clean art style, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive animation and backgrounds. While some found the character designs less appealing, the overall visual presentation is considered a strong point, making the game worth its price, especially for those who appreciate good art. However, a few critiques mention that the artwork could be improved further.
“Hot art-style and animation.”
“Scenes are of exquisite quality, with a very clean art style.”
“On the artwork side all I can say is it looks fantastic, it really shines and the live-2D is implemented impeccably.”
“The artwork was decent but none of the characters appealed to me.”
“Unless you're buying this for the artwork, this is really not worth the money.”
“Artwork is okay, but could be better.”
- grinding18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some enjoy the process of upgrading skills and stats, others note that certain missions can become excessively grindy, particularly with enemy spawns. However, many agree that the game is less grindy compared to similar titles, making it a more engaging experience overall.
“Some missions got pretty grindy with enemies that spawn enemies that spawn enemies.”
“There are two issues I have with the game: it requires luck to make progress on the later levels and it requires grinding to unlock all achievements.”
“-very grindy and yet short”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beautiful and engaging quality, effectively enhancing the fantasy atmosphere. Players appreciate the variety, including at least two tracks and happy waltz music, which complements the gameplay and story well. Overall, the sound design, including rewarding sound effects, contributes positively to the immersive experience.
“A lovely world for escaping from work, I love the backgrounds and music; they are beautiful and effectively create a lovely fantasy vibe and feeling.”
“Great story and music.”
“The music is fine and there's at least 2 tracks.”
“Accompanied by some happy waltz music and rewarding sound effects, each girl has three battles which unlock their scene, which can be accessed by the main menu.”
“Settings allows you to set the music, sound, and voice volumes, select your language, screen resolution, full screen or windowed.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is heavily influenced by its visual novel storytelling, which culminates in intimate scenes that feature provocative dialogue. However, inconsistencies in animation and mismatched dialogue during key interactions detract from the overall emotional immersion.
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by campy and amusing dialogue that elicits laughter, making it a standout feature. Players appreciate the brief, entertaining story segments between combat rounds, which provide a refreshing change from the lengthy text often found in similar games. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the enjoyment of the match-3 gameplay.
“The dialogue is somewhat camp and somewhat funny.”
“Very funny and enjoyable match 3 game!”
“The story made me laugh several times and is only a few minutes in between combat rounds, while in many other games there are endless walls of text that become boring quickly.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is frequently criticized for its instability, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that affect gameplay.
“The game is incredibly buggy.”
“The game is filled with bugs and glitches.”
“Frequent crashes make the game unplayable.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the gameplay has received significant criticism, with multiple users expressing that it is poorly executed and lacks necessary improvements.
“The gameplay was not optimized at all!”
“The gameplay was not optimized at all!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express uncertainty about the game's replayability, particularly after completing all achievements, suggesting that there may be limited incentive to revisit the game once all content has been experienced.
“I'm not too sure how much replay value this game has once you've hit all the achievements.”
