MareQuest: An Interactive Tail

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"MareQuest: An Interactive Tail" is the second game in the critically acclaimed series, combining a story-rich visual novel with procedural RPG elements. The game features a riveting story with meaningful choices, and an endless variety of unique and adorable mare characters to discover. Your decisions will affect the game's outcome, and you'll form bonds with your favorite mare friends along the way. *Number of sentences: 3* *Number of characters: 331

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Play Modes

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

MareQuest: An Interactive Tail screenshot

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Audience ScoreBased on 237 reviews

story21 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features adorable artwork, catchy music, and a heartwarming story that resonates with players.
Players enjoy the customization options for their mares and the engaging gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs.
The writing is well-crafted, with emotional depth that enhances the overall experience, making it a delightful adventure.

Some players find the gameplay mechanics to be initially confusing and not very user-friendly.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content and variety in encounters.
Achieving the neutral and bad endings can be frustrating, as they require players to make unkind choices that go against the game's overall positive tone.

story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as heartwarming, cute, and well-executed, with a lighthearted tone that resonates with players. While it may be simple and short, it encourages multiple playthroughs and features engaging interactions, making it enjoyable and accessible even for newcomers. Overall, the narrative is praised for its charm and emotional impact, complemented by beautiful music and art style.
- “The story is very cute and the mares are childish little goobers that I must protect.”
- “I'm going to be honest, the story and the way it was executed was actually really good, even with its multiple endings.”
- “There isn't a whole lot to the story itself, but what is there is incredibly well-written and thought-out.”
- “The story itself is comparatively simple, but it is connected to the setting of the other mare quest game, and maintained its general style and tone.”
- “Some achievements are more harrowing to get than others, but are absolutely crucial to get the whole story.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is unique and engaging, though it can be challenging to grasp initially, requiring players to immerse themselves to fully understand the mechanics. With a playtime of around two hours for a single run, the game encourages multiple playthroughs, offering a brisk narrative pace and a variety of story elements. While the battle mechanics are decent, some players feel the game could benefit from additional challenges or mini-games to enhance the overall experience.
- “Unique gameplay in the best way possible, cute art, approachable for all gaming skill levels.”
- “Game is pretty short, but this is fine in my opinion as it encourages multiple playthroughs and lets you get through the story at a brisk pace without the gameplay getting stale.”
- “The game is a lot of fun and offers lots of variety in story; it's a little tough to learn, but you get the hang of it after an hour or so of gameplay, then the game gets better once you've learned the controls.”
- “Honestly, the gameplay itself between scenes is very hard to explain; you just have to kind of jump into it to understand how to play.”
- “Some of the game mechanics are obtuse and unforgiving at first.”
- “Those new to the world might find its humor, in-jokes, and mechanics difficult to get into.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and uplifting, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Many reviewers noted that while a large portion of the soundtrack is reused from the original game, the quality remains high, enhancing gameplay and making repetitive tasks feel less tedious. Overall, the soundtrack is described as a "masterpiece" that complements the game's charming art style and engaging storyline.
- “Beautiful music and storyline..can make any bad day so much brighter”
- “The music in the game is very good, and made the multiple playthroughs to get all the achievements much less of a grind.”
- “Music: masterpiece”
- “I'm pretty sure this game's OST is 90% reused from the original game, which is not necessarily a bad thing as those tracks were really good.”
- “Goes unexpectedly crazy if you play other RPG soundtracks over it like Planescape or Disco Elysium.”
- “A truly maretacular marexperience, with immaresive marephics, a marevelous story, a maretastic soundtrack and amarezing mareplay.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a heartwarming and well-crafted story that evokes a range of feelings, particularly during bad endings or harsh dialogue choices. Players find it both cute and funny, with a wholesome adventure that encourages replayability to explore different emotional outcomes. Overall, it successfully combines humor and heartfelt moments, making it a touching experience.
- “It is very emotional, especially on the bad ending route or if you choose mean dialogue options in general, where you lose one or both of your friends.”
- “Heartwarming and adorable; just enjoy those sweet and cute mares.”
- “It is very cute and it even made me feel some emotions.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a blend of cute and humorous dialogue, often balancing comedy with emotional moments. While many players find the humor engaging and recommend it highly, newcomers may struggle with its in-jokes and mechanics. Notably, the game's design includes a humorous twist where achieving the 'bad' ending is easier than the neutral one.
- “Cute game with pretty funny dialogue.”
- “Funny but emotional.”
- “I found it funny that it is far easier to get the 'bad' ending than the neutral ending.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their adorable art style and vibrant customization options, earning a perfect score of 10/10. Players appreciate the interactive elements that enhance the visual experience, making it both engaging and visually appealing. Overall, the game's visuals contribute significantly to its charm and enjoyment.
- “I love the art style, the music is catchy, and the way to customize your mare is as beautiful as a star with many colors together. I hope for continuing inspiration for more mare quest adventures!”
- “This game is a visual novel, with adorable artwork and interactive elements (can be played entirely with a mouse, or you may use the spacebar on your keyboard to advance dialogue).”
- “Visuals: 10/10”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a wholesome adventure experience with sufficient replayability, allowing players to enjoy additional playthroughs or explore different paths.
- “A wholesome mare adventure with enough replayability for an additional playthrough or tree.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a strong appreciation for the atmosphere of the game, suggesting it sets a high standard for pony-themed games and media. The overall sentiment indicates that the game's atmosphere effectively captures the desired essence of the genre.