Healer's Quest
- April 16, 2018
- Plug In Digital
- 3h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn Healer's Quest, navigate the world as a party's dedicated healer, using spells and items to keep your allies alive. Manage mana, cooldowns, and positioning to overcome challenging encounters. Experience humor-filled dialogue and a light-hearted story that pokes fun at traditional RPG tropes.
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and enjoyable music, reminiscent of classic platformers, which adds to its overall appeal.
- The humor and meta-commentary on RPG tropes resonate well with players, especially those who have experience as healers in multiplayer games.
- There is a good variety of spells and customization options, allowing players to experiment with different builds and strategies.
- Frequent random encounters can disrupt gameplay, making exploration tedious and frustrating, especially without a fast travel option or a global map.
- The game can feel overly grindy, with some players expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of meaningful rewards from battles and the need for constant leveling.
- Respecing spells can be cumbersome and costly, limiting players' ability to adapt their strategies effectively during gameplay.
- humor63 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of meta jokes, fourth wall breaks, and internet gamer references, appealing particularly to RPG veterans. While some players find the humor hit or miss, with a blend of childish and adult themes, many appreciate the witty writing and relatable character interactions that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as fun and charming, with a unique comedic style that resonates well with its gameplay and story.
“It has a lot of meta humor and some 4th wall breaks, which adds to its charm.”
“The humor is well written, and although your party will make you curse under your breath, you'll also giggle at how much they resemble some of the people you'll actually meet in party finders on real MMOs.”
“This game has funny dialogue, a storyline, and plenty of character skill development/customization.”
“Meanwhile, not a single idea is less than 30 years old (ask Thrud the Barbarian if you don't believe me)... unfunny, boring, stale...”
“The jokes feel like they were written by someone who hasn't laughed in years; it's all just tired clichés.”
“I expected clever humor, but instead, I got a series of eye-rolls and groans.”
- gameplay33 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of charm and repetitiveness, with many players noting its grindy nature and occasional stress due to frequent random encounters. While some appreciate the humor and customization options, others find the mechanics basic and the experience drawn-out, leading to mixed feelings about its overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, the core gameplay loop is considered fun and engaging for those who enjoy traditional RPG elements.
“The gameplay is good (and challenging, trust me) but the spotlight here goes to the hilarious dialogues.”
“The graphics may be lite but the gameplay doesn't skimp in the slightest.”
“I'm absolutely in love with the humor, gameplay, and cute graphics, and recommend this little gem to everyone <3”
“The premise is original, the art style is charming, but no mechanics are revolutionary, and the whole affair is quite drawn-out, to the point that even the occasional splash of wit does little to ease the monotony.”
“And this is probably where the negative side is the most apparent in this game: the gameplay is very repetitive and very grindy, exactly like many reviewers noted it.”
“And to grind when the gameplay is not fascinating and actually stressful is not something I enjoyed doing after several hours, which is why I have to give this game a pass.”
- story29 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in "Healer's Quest" is characterized by its lighthearted humor and internet memes, providing a whimsical and comedic experience rather than a deep narrative. While some players find the plot enjoyable and entertaining, others note its simplicity and linearity, leading to a feeling of "meh" overall. The game serves as a casual, fun romp with charming elements, appealing primarily to those who appreciate quirky indie titles.
“Overall, I feel like the game is a solid 8/10, a good game for those who like to see their teammates' numbers go up and a fun little story.”
“It has a good story and it's funny.”
“Healer's Quest combines whimsical humor, charming sprite work and sound effects, and good semi-puzzlish gameplay that's engaging and fun.”
“The story is full of little jokes and internet humor, which means there is no real big plot that captivates your attention, so that adds to the overall feeling of 'meh, alright'.”
“However, the game is extremely linear, and you progress through one monster encounter with amusing plot text to the next.”
“You are tasked with keeping a party of dummies alive whilst trying to herd them like cats toward the goals laid out by the story.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as cute, charming, and well-suited to its humorous tone, with a unique art style that enhances the overall experience. While some reviewers find the visuals pleasant and endearing, others note that they are not particularly impressive or revolutionary, serving more as a complement to the gameplay rather than a standout feature. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's lighthearted atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding the writing and mechanics.
“Graphics are nicely stylized and also pleasant.”
“The graphics actually fit perfectly with the humor and overall gameplay.”
“The graphics are super cute and pleasant, and every aspect of the game is planned out with a little joke associated.”
“While the game does have a unique art style and light tone, I was unable to get past the childish writing, confusing user interface, and annoying combat mechanics.”
“The graphics/art are not impressive, but they get the job done.”
“If they had a AAA version of this game from a major developer with fancy graphics and music, I'd easily pay $60 for it, but this definitely gets the job done.”
- grinding13 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding, with many reviewers noting that it leads to repetitive gameplay and can make progression difficult without significant effort. While some players feel that grinding is unnecessary for completing the story, others find it essential for unlocking achievements and managing the game's difficulty. Overall, the grindy nature of the game detracts from long-term engagement, though it may still be worth a try if found at a low price.
“No grinding necessary, but you can grind.”
“There is absolutely no reason this game needs to be this grindy other than 'haha RPG tropes, am I right fellow gamers?'”
“And this is probably where the negative side is the most apparent in this game: the gameplay is very repetitive and very grindy, exactly like many reviewers noted it.”
“It is grindy, and if you don't grind, the game just becomes too hard/impossible to progress.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and reminiscent of classic titles like Crash Bandicoot, providing a relaxing backdrop for gameplay. However, some users find it to be standard RPG Maker fare, with mixed feelings about its quality—while it serves its purpose, it lacks standout elements that would elevate it. Overall, the music is considered adequate but not exceptional, with some players suggesting it could benefit from a more polished, high-quality version.
“The music is pleasant and enjoyable while reminding me of Crash Bandicoot.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“If they had a AAA version of this game from a major developer with fancy graphics and music, I'd easily pay $60 for it, but this definitely gets the job done.”
“By the way, I'm not going to talk much about the interface, because comparing it to the gameplay or the writing would make you think it is good, but you'll have to lower the sound (the single gauge for everything) every time you launch, in order to be spared the atrocious music.”
“Music is eh, nothing really to marvel or hate.”
“Your standard RPG Maker music.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players find the game to have significant replayability due to its variety of spells, items, and modes, which encourage experimentation with different lineups and talent specifications. However, some suggest that enhancing the ability to respec or introducing a sequel could further increase replay value by allowing for greater skill specialization. Overall, the game's design supports multiple playthroughs while maintaining a balance between specialization and diversity.
“It was worth the money for sure, and has a lot of replayability in it.”
“The variety of spells, items, and modes makes the game highly replayable.”
“Good replayability by changing your lineup of spells and talent specs.”
“I think somehow reworking this game, or a sequel, allowing (through more stars or looser respec) and then incentivizing the player to utilize more than just 4-5 spells would give this game much more replayability.”
“Replayability is huge since you can only specialize in so many skills without being too spread out.”
“- variety of spells and items and modes makes game replayable”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, user experiences with stability vary; while some report a bug-free and functional gameplay experience, others express concerns about potential glitches that could affect performance, particularly for speedrunning.
“I had a bug-free experience, and the game is functional and unique.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to fully immerse myself in the experience.”
“Fix that and I might try routing this for any%, hoping for no more glitches moving forward.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered several game-breaking bugs that ruined my experience.”
