Happy Quest
- November 6, 2020
- HappyGames
- 3h median play time
In "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.
Reviews
- The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique twist on the traditional match-3 mechanics, requiring strategic thinking to align matches with enemy positions.
- The art and animations are of high quality, providing a visually appealing experience that enhances the adult content.
- The game is reasonably priced, offering a decent amount of content and achievements for players looking for a casual match-3 experience with adult themes.
- Progressing through the game can feel grindy, especially when trying to unlock all achievements and upgrades, which may require replaying levels multiple times.
- The game lacks a comprehensive tutorial, leaving players to figure out mechanics and strategies on their own, which can lead to frustration.
- Some players have reported issues with the game's balance, particularly in later levels where luck plays a significant role in success.
- gameplay58 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a unique twist on the traditional match-3 mechanics by requiring players to match pieces in specific rows or columns to target enemies, adding a layer of strategy. While some players appreciate the fluidity and innovative elements, others find the lack of tutorials and occasional frustrating mechanics detract from the experience. Overall, the game combines enjoyable match-3 gameplay with RPG elements and appealing art, though opinions vary on its complexity and engagement level.
“The gameplay is fluid and crisp; the game has no lag or bugs, except for some flickering during the start of one scene.”
“Happy Quest offers us a fun gameplay where we can improve skills and stats in exchange for gold with the aim of increasing our affinity with all the beautiful girls.”
“The gameplay is an interesting variant of match-3 combat where you can't just match anywhere on the board for benefit, so there's a bit more strategy involved.”
“If you're looking for gameplay, I'd say this game is a hard pass.”
“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.”
- story53 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story in "Happy Quest" is generally considered simplistic and repetitive, primarily consisting of fetch quests and verbose dialogues that can be easily skipped. While some players find the characters interesting and the humor enjoyable, many agree that the narrative lacks depth and is overshadowed by the gameplay, which features adult content and RPG elements. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop to the match-3 mechanics rather than a compelling narrative experience.
“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 a reason.”
“The story components of the game play out very much like a visual novel, and when you reach the end, you can unlock two scenes of each girl, one involving touching the girl in order to bring her to orgasm, and one where you engage in intercourse.”
“The story is very basic, but the dialogs are too verbose.”
“Gameplay was somewhat interesting but the story is boring.”
“The story is entirely skippable since the translation is pretty bad (not that it would have been good anyway).”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality, featuring a hot art style and impressive animations that enhance the overall experience. While many users appreciate the artwork and clean design, some feel that character appeal could be improved. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, making the game worth its price, especially for those who value artistic elements.
“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.”
- grinding9 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 describe it as reasonable and enjoyable for upgrading skills and stats, others note that it can become tedious, particularly in later levels or specific missions. However, many agree that the grinding is less intense compared to other games in the genre, making it a manageable part of the gameplay.
“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.”
“Some missions got pretty grindy with enemies that spawn enemies that spawn enemies.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring at least two enjoyable tracks that enhance the fantasy atmosphere and complement the engaging visuals. Players appreciate the happy waltz music and rewarding sound effects that accompany gameplay, contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the music effectively supports the game's narrative and aesthetic, making it a notable aspect of the 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. The characters are engaging and well-developed.”
“Accompanied by some happy waltz music and rewarding sound effects, each girl has three battles that unlock their scenes, which can be accessed from the main menu.”
“Great story and music.”
“The music is fine, but there are only two tracks.”
“The happy waltz music and sound effects are repetitive, making the battles feel less engaging.”
“While the settings allow for volume adjustments, the overall music experience lacks variety and depth.”
- emotional3 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.
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by campy and enjoyable dialogue that elicits laughter, particularly during the brief story segments between combat rounds. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements, which stand out compared to other games that often feature tedious, lengthy text.
“The dialogue is somewhat campy and quite funny.”
“Very funny and enjoyable match-3 game!”
“The story made me laugh several times, and it's only a few minutes in between combat rounds, while in many other h-games there are endless walls of text that become boring quickly.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite unstable, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay.
“The game is incredibly buggy.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gameplay.”
“There are numerous glitches that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the gameplay has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant issues that hinder performance and overall experience.
“The gameplay was not optimized at all!”
“The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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.
“The game offers a wealth of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character paths, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
“The random events and procedural generation keep the gameplay fresh, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
“I'm not too sure how much replay value this game has once you've unlocked all the achievements.”
“After completing the main story, I found little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of diverse endings makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”