- November 9, 2022
- Ryan Forrester
- 3h median play time
Mess Quest
Platforms
About
"Mess Quest" is a unique cleaning simulation game where you are paid to clean up various wacky messes in different scenarios. Use a bucket, mop, and other janitorial tools to remove grime, broken glass, and other unpleasant substances. Earn money to upgrade your cleaning arsenal and take on more challenging missions. Play at your own pace or enable time tracking for an extra challenge.











- The game is fun and relaxing, providing a satisfying cleaning experience reminiscent of Viscera Cleanup Detail.
- The pixel art style and music create a charming atmosphere, making the gameplay enjoyable.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and has shown commitment to improving the game with updates.
- The game is quite short, with many players wishing for more levels and content.
- There are frustrating bugs, including crashes and items getting stuck, which can hinder progress.
- The collision mechanics can be overly sensitive, leading to accidental messes that require restarting levels.
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in Mess Quest is conveyed through its engaging level design and environmental storytelling, allowing players to piece together the humorous and chaotic scenarios behind each mess without explicit narrative. While some players found the missions repetitive and suggested more flavor text could enhance the experience, the game's charm lies in its lighthearted approach to cleaning up absurd situations, making it a fun and satisfying diversion. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of humor and accomplishment, even if the story is more implied than directly told.
“The levels are interesting and it's fun trying to figure out the story for each.”
“The world is hilarious, and I loved trying to figure out what could have possibly caused these messes, and I loved how much story each level told-- without actually telling a story.”
“There is some neat little storytelling going on with just the map design.”
“Decided to refund it before I even finished the tutorial, but tried the first mission anyway.”
“Maybe a little bit more flavor text on each mission that briefly details what happened at the current scene.”
“Mess Quest employs the utterly soul-crushing, yet hilarious, frustration of accidentally kicking a bucket full of blood (and likely worse?) all over the floor you just cleaned, not to mention your shoes.”