Mask Quest

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Mask Quest is a single player action game. It was developed by undef and was released on October 17, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A platform game about running, jumping and breathing.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features a unique breathing mechanic that adds depth and humor to the platforming experience, making it feel fresh and innovative.
It offers a well-balanced difficulty level, providing a satisfying challenge that keeps players engaged without feeling unfair.
The level design is creative and varied, with clever mechanics that encourage planning and strategic thinking.

Some levels feel generic and do not fully utilize the breathing mechanic, leading to comparisons with better-executed platformers like Celeste.
The controls can be fiddly and may frustrate players, especially in the more challenging sections of the game.
The game can induce anxiety for some players due to its focus on breathing, which may not be suitable for everyone.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The gameplay is centered around a unique breathing mechanic that enhances the platforming experience, offering both fun and challenge. While some players may find the controls unintuitive at first, the game gradually introduces complex mechanics that deepen engagement and test mastery, resulting in a satisfying balance of difficulty. Overall, it combines nostalgic elements with innovative gameplay, making it a noteworthy addition to the platformer genre.
- “But, if you like challenging, innovative platformers, you're gonna like this one because it has a novel mechanic with thorough and varied implementation.”
- “The gameplay reminded me of the old handheld gaming days, yet it felt like nothing I had played before.”
- “Both push player's patience with unintuitive keyboard controls, which suddenly blossoms into a deep, flowy understanding of the movement mechanics; and they both hide a wealth of interesting gameplay decisions behind a tongue-in-cheek theme.”
- “The difficulty is nicely balanced with some satisfyingly brutal final levels that test your mastery of the mechanics.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as inventive and darkly funny, enhancing the platforming experience with moments that are both hilarious and challenging. Players appreciate the unique mechanics, such as the manual breathing feature, which adds a comedic yet nightmarish twist to gameplay. Overall, the game successfully combines demanding platforming with a sense of humor that keeps players engaged and entertained.
- “It's more Celeste with a sense of humor.”
- “The platforming in this is really fun and well-done, and it's darkly very, very funny throughout.”
- “The short levels frequently require some planning and can be quite difficult to execute, but the problems are fun to solve--the realization at what a level was asking me to do often made me laugh.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The story of "Mask Quest" is thematically engaging and whimsical, featuring creative scenarios such as using a cop's riot shield as a trampoline amidst chaotic environments. However, the gameplay is challenged by unpredictable mechanics, particularly in the more difficult levels, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Mask Quest is thematically delightful: take a deep breath before using a cop's riot shield as a trampoline to propel you through a cloud of tear gas.”
- “Mask Quest is equally as hard as it is fun!”