JackQuest: The Tale of The Sword

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A Great Adventure JackQuest is a Action 2D Platform Game Collect crystals use special skillsJump off or slide down wallsWithout separeted levels, explore a giant caveFind hidden objectsGet new items to explore new areasAn exciting story! One fateful night, when young Jack takes the beautiful Nara for a walk in the woods, his love is kidnapped by the villainous orc Korg. Forced to mount a…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

JackQuest: The Tale of The Sword screenshot

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game features cute pixel art and a charming story that appeals to fans of classic platformers.
Gameplay includes solid platforming mechanics and engaging boss battles that are fair and require learning patterns.
The game is a fun, casual experience that serves as a good introduction to the metroidvania genre.

The game is criticized for being too short, with some players feeling it doesn't justify its price tag.
Movement controls can feel clunky, with issues like inconsistent hitboxes and a lack of control over jump height.
Players have reported frustrations with navigation and a lack of direction, making it difficult to know where to go next.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of *Jackquest: The Tale of the Sword* is described as simple and reminiscent of classic video game narratives, focusing on a quest to rescue a kidnapped love interest. While some reviewers found it cute and engaging, others noted that it lacks depth and complexity, making it a brief and straightforward adventure. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework for gameplay rather than a standout feature.
- “All the greatest classic video games start with the most epic stories; a princess in distress, a maiden kidnapped by a monster, or any identical plot that moves our hearts to rescue such beloved character.”
- “With a simple story and cute enemies to slash, this 4-hour adventure will without a doubt be a surprise!”
- “Art, story, music, level design - all sub par.”
- “Truth is, with such reminiscences of such adventures of our past, 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. Your character starts out with basic movement capabilities that upgrade as you play the game, such as double jump and attacks.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers about an hour of experience, drawing inspiration from classic genre tropes, though some users noted inconsistencies that, while not significantly impacting the overall flow, may require attention. For a better understanding of the gameplay, a recorded 30-minute session is available for viewing.
- “About an hour of gameplay.”
- “If you're interested, check out the first 30 minutes of gameplay here that I've recorded to give you a better idea about the game: https://www.youtube.”
- “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%
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The music in the game features a single, looping track that combines a beautiful melody with elements of suspense and epicness, though some users find the overall audio experience lacking. Players have the option to toggle the music and sound on or off, but the repetitive nature of the soundtrack may detract from the overall immersion.
- “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.”
- “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.”