January 24, 2019
NetoX

JackQuest: The Tale of The Sword

Nothing we have not seen before, JackQuest: The Tale Of The Sword is the perfect game for someone new to today’s more complex gaming landscape.

49%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 59%Based on 8 reviews

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About

JackQuest: The Tale of The Sword is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by NetoX and was released on January 24, 2019. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

A fast-paced fantasy action platformer, JackQuest wastes no time with its quick combat and steady progression, guiding players through a single-interconnected world full of secrets, collectable gems, and hidden challenges that are sure to keep completionists engaged for hours on end.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Cute 2D pixel art with unique and pleasant cave environments featuring diverse visuals like vegetation and waterfalls.
Simple, metroidvania-inspired gameplay with solid platforming, fast-paced combat, and fair boss fights.
Good beginner-friendly introduction to the metroidvania genre with convenient save points, weapon upgrades, and power-ups like double jump and underwater breathing.

Movement and controls are sometimes clunky, with fast falling jumps and inconsistent hitboxes causing frustration in platforming sections.
Short gameplay duration (around 1 to 4 hours), which feels insufficient for the price and limits replay value.
Some minor technical issues including frame drops during combat, a suboptimal save system, and confusing hidden areas impacting progression.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story is short, simple, and follows a classic rescue-quest trope that, while not particularly original, is charming and fits well with the game's cute aesthetic. Players appreciate the straightforward narrative and the progression of character abilities throughout the adventure. Overall, the story is engaging enough to complement the gameplay despite its simplicity.
- “It was cute, had a good enough story.”
- “With a simple story and cute enemies to slash, this 4 hour adventure will without a doubt be a surprise!”
- “The story is short and simple: your love interest has been kidnapped, so you're on a quest to save her. Your character starts out with basic movement capabilities that upgrade as you play the game, such as double jump and attacks.”
- “Art, story, music, level design - all subpar.”
- “Truth is, with such reminiscences of our past adventures, Jackquest: The Tale of the Sword couldn’t approach a more traditional story.”
- “The story is short and simple; your love interest has been kidnapped, so you're on a quest to save her.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay offers about an hour of content and draws inspiration from classic genre tropes, providing a familiar experience. However, some inconsistencies were noted that, while not disrupting the overall flow, may require attention for improvement.
- “About an hour of gameplay.”
- “I personally noticed some inconsistency, and although it doesn’t affect the flow of the gameplay, it might be an issue that needs fixing.”
- “With gameplay that draws inspiration from classic tropes of the genre.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music features a continuously looping track with a pleasant melody that shifts between smooth suspense and high-pitched, epic tones. While some find it appealing, others consider the overall sound and music quality to be subpar.
- “Across this adventure, the soundtrack loops the same track continuously, featuring a very pretty melody with phases of smooth suspense and high-pitch epicness.”
- “Art, story, music, level design - all subpar.”
- “Across this adventure, the soundtrack will always loop the same track continuously, which consists of a very pretty melody, with phases of smooth suspense and high pitch epicness.”