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 the match-3 genre, requiring players to match gems in specific rows to attack corresponding enemies, adding a layer of strategy.
- The art and animations are of high quality, with well-designed characters and engaging adult content that enhances the overall experience.
- Despite its simplicity, the gameplay is enjoyable and offers a decent challenge, making it a fun option for fans of casual puzzle games.
- The game suffers from poor translation and dialogue, which can detract from the overall experience and immersion.
- Many players find the gameplay frustrating due to the requirement to match gems in specific rows, leading to wasted turns and a reliance on luck.
- The story is generic and lacks depth, with repetitive dialogue that can become tedious, making it easy to skip through.
- gameplay67 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a unique twist on the traditional match-3 genre, incorporating strategic elements where players must match gems in specific rows to target enemies effectively. While many players appreciate the fluid mechanics and engaging RPG elements, some find the lack of tutorials and occasional frustrating mechanics detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a satisfying blend of fun, complexity, and appealing visuals, though opinions vary on its execution and depth.
“The gameplay is fluid and crisp; the game has no lag or bugs, except for some flickering during the start of one scene.”
“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.”
“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.”
“As for the gameplay, I wish there would be more explanation on how everything works, but it's more complex than the traditional match-3 combat game.”
“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 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.”
- story62 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in "Happy Quest" is generally considered simplistic and repetitive, primarily serving as a backdrop for the match-3 gameplay and adult content. While some players find the characters interesting and the dialogue amusing, many agree that the narrative lacks depth and is often skippable. Overall, the story is not the main focus of the game, but it does provide a light-hearted context for the gameplay experience.
“The story is fun and there is adult romance content after beating all three of the character levels.”
“The plot may be shallow, have tropey characters, and lack plot twists, but it's pleasant to read.”
“The story is very basic, but the dialogues are too verbose.”
“The story is just a bunch of fetch quests, but the characters are very different from each other and are quite interesting.”
“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.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality, featuring beautiful backgrounds and stunning character designs, particularly in the adult content scenes. Many reviewers highlight the art style and animation as standout elements, though some feel the character designs could be improved. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, making the game worth its price for those who appreciate good artwork.
“The visuals are great, and it's not often I like the male lead.”
“Visuals-wise, the backgrounds are beautiful and vibrant, and the characters are downright stunning.”
“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.”
- grinding11 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 excessively grindy and frustrating, particularly for achievements, others note that the grinding is manageable and even enjoyable for upgrading skills and stats. The consensus suggests that while some missions can become tedious, the overall gameplay is less grind-heavy compared to similar titles.
“Also, achievements are way too grindy to get and extremely frustrating.”
“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.”
“Some missions got pretty grindy with enemies that spawn enemies that spawn enemies.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a few tracks that create a lovely fantasy atmosphere and enhance the overall experience. While the soundtrack is described as standard fantasy music that may not be particularly memorable, it effectively immerses players in the story and complements the engaging visuals. Additionally, players appreciate the ability to customize audio settings for a more personalized experience.
“A little nice world for escaping from work. I love the backgrounds and music; they are beautiful and effectively used to create a lovely fantasy vibe and feeling.”
“Great story and music.”
“As for the audio, the soundtrack is your standard fantasy music which isn't memorable but helps get the player immersed in the story.”
“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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its campy dialogue and enjoyable comedic elements that provide a refreshing break from typical lengthy narratives found in similar titles. The humor contributes to an engaging experience, making the game both funny and entertaining, particularly in the context of a match-3 format.
“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.”
- 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 dialogue during these interactions can detract from the overall emotional immersion.
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is somewhat limited, primarily hinging on the completion of achievements, though players can revisit battles for grinding purposes.
“Also, battles are replayable in case you need to grind for some coins.”
“I'm not too sure how much replay value this game has once you've hit all the achievements.”
“Battles are replayable in case you need to grind for some coins.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite unstable, with numerous bugs affecting the overall experience.
“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
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to a subpar gameplay 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.”
