Lofty Quest

About

Lofty Quest is a single player casual puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Devon Wiersma and was released on March 28, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Lofty Quest is a narrative-driven hidden object adventure game where you search and explore beautiful, hand-crafted 3D dioramas to topple an evil King.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features adorable character art and a calming atmosphere, making it perfect for relaxation.
The hidden object mechanics are enjoyable, with clever item placements that encourage exploration.
The game has a charming story and is well-suited for younger audiences or those new to hidden object games.

The game suffers from poor design and programming issues, making it barely playable at times.
Some scenes are too dark and items can blend into the background, making them difficult to find.
The story's conclusion feels rushed and unsatisfying, leaving players wanting more depth and resolution.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and features unique characters, though it is delivered through slow, unskippable dialogue that some players find frustrating. While the narrative lacks depth, it maintains enough intrigue to keep players invested, especially as they explore the 3D pixel world. However, the limited replayability means that once the story is completed, there is little incentive to revisit it.
- “It has a nice little story to keep you engaged throughout.”
- “You can take your time collecting the scattered objects and hidden treasures all while admiring the 3D pixel world and enchanting story of each unique character.”
- “The end of the game was not what I expected - the story was not terribly deep throughout, but it did have enough depth to make you want to know more.”
- “There is a basic story, but it's told via extremely annoying, slow, unskippable dialogue from 'characters'.”
- “The end of the game was not what I expected. The story was not terribly deep throughout, but it did have enough depth to make you want to know more.”
- “Little replayability in this game; once you go through it, you know the story and where everything is.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a unique blend of low-resolution 3D textures and 2D sprites, creating an eclectic art style that combines elements reminiscent of Minecraft, anime, and detailed pixel art. This mix results in a visually distinctive experience, though the quality may vary.
- “Interesting mix of art styles - Minecraft meets anime meets detailed pixel art.”
- “The 3D graphics are a mix of very low-resolution textures and 2D sprites.”
- “The character models look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, with little to no visual variety.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features mouse-only controls that allow players to zoom in and out, as well as rotate the scene, drawing comparisons to "No Longer Home" by Humble Grove, but without the need for key inputs.
- “The mechanics are similar to 'No Longer Home' by Humble Grove, though no keys are needed - you control zooming in and out, and rotating the scene with mouse-only.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive and engaging, allowing for a seamless experience as you navigate through the environment.”
- “I love how the controls feel responsive and fluid, making it easy to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “The mechanics are similar to 'No Longer Home' by Humble Grove, though no keys are needed - you control zooming in and out, and rotating the scene with mouse only.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, as players feel that once they complete it, the story and locations become predictable, diminishing the incentive to play again.
- “Little replayability in this game - once you go through it, you know the story and where everything is.”
- “After finishing the game, I felt no urge to play it again; the experience was too linear.”
- “The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying this game feel pointless.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a soft, calming environment paired with a beautifully relaxing soundtrack, creating a whimsical and captivating play experience that endears players to the characters.
- “The soft atmosphere of each environment combined with the beautifully relaxing soundtrack creates a calm and whimsical play experience.”
- “Fell in love with the characters immediately, and the atmosphere was captivating!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its beautifully relaxing soundtrack that enhances the soft atmosphere of each environment, contributing to a calm and whimsical play experience.
- “The soft atmosphere of each environment combined with the beautifully relaxing soundtrack creates a calm and whimsical play experience.”
- “Really nice music.”