Mess Quest
- November 9, 2022
- Ryan Forrester
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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.
- story13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The 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.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and offers upgrade mechanics that encourage players to clean effectively, contrasting with more mechanical experiences like Power Wash Simulator. While the light mechanic can be somewhat frustrating, it is generally well-integrated, and players express a desire for more content and variety to enhance the experience. Overall, the game is praised for its fun atmosphere and unique mechanics, with hopes for future updates to expand its potential.
“You are provided with upgrade mechanics to help in cleaning up the mess within and out, which gives incentive to do the job properly.”
“Such a feel-good atmosphere with fantastic and unique gameplay.”
“It's unlike Power Wash Simulator where everything is mechanical and you don't have to put in much work; you actually have to manually use your mop and keep it clean with a bucket, or else you're going to spill everything everywhere.”
“I think it might benefit from slightly more content and maybe some slight variations to gameplay to warrant the full €6 price.”
“I hope this game receives enough attention to encourage the developer to continue working on it, if only to add a few more tools/mechanics and levels that better flesh out the potential here.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's pixel art style is highly praised for its creativity and detail, appealing to fans of 2D graphics. Players who enjoy titles like "Viscera Cleanup Detail" will appreciate the nostalgic yet fresh aesthetic, making it a standout in the genre. Overall, the graphics are considered a delightful highlight of the game.
“I really like the game's art style.”
“The art style is full of detail and is such a delight for games these days.”
“It takes all the same cleaning elements but puts them in a pixel graphic game.”
“If you like 'Viscera Cleanup Detail' but prefer 2D pixel graphics, you should give it a try.”
“Pixelated games can't be beat; the simple but creative graphics are impressive.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for creating a feel-good atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience while playing. Players appreciate the ability to control the music through an interactive boom box, and the inclusion of song titles adds a nice touch. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's calming and enjoyable vibe.
“If you play this with a calming song on loop, I bet you can experience true happiness.”
“The music selection in this game created such a feel-good atmosphere when cleaning at each job.”
“The music selection in this game gave such a feel-good atmosphere when cleaning at each job.”
“Loved the little popup with the name of the song as well.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and enjoyable nature, with players finding the chaotic scenarios both funny and engaging. The clever storytelling through gameplay, combined with moments of absurdity, such as accidentally spilling messes, adds to the overall comedic experience. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a fun and humorous gaming experience.
“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.”
“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.”
“All of these points aside, I still highly recommend this game for anyone looking for a fun, casual, and humorous game to play for a few hours.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its chill and feel-good atmosphere, enhanced by a fantastic music selection that complements the unique gameplay of cleaning up various areas. Players appreciate how this atmosphere contributes to an enjoyable and relaxing experience.
“I liked the concept of the game of cleaning up areas, which provides a very chill atmosphere.”
“Such a feel-good atmosphere with fantastic and unique gameplay.”
“The music selection in this game created a feel-good atmosphere while cleaning at each job.”
“The game fails to create an engaging atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the environment.”
“Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“The overall ambiance is dull and lifeless, making it hard to stay invested in the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While players have reported glitches and bugs, such as items being thrown through walls or beyond the cleaning area, the developer, Ryan, has been proactive in releasing patches and updates to address these issues. Overall, the game's stability is improving thanks to this responsive support.
“There are some glitches and bugs with items being tossed through walls or outside of the boundaries of the cleaning area, but the good news is that patches and updates have been coming out, and Ryan (the developer) is super responsive.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
“I've experienced several instances where the game freezes during key moments, which is incredibly frustrating.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the limitation of carrying only one item at a time, which necessitates repetitive back-and-forth trips to gather supplies or dispose of items.
“Some missions are tedious since you can only carry one item at a time, forcing you to run back and forth to fetch more supplies or carry them to the dumpster.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to level up, which quickly becomes boring.”
