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Mess Quest

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96%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, graphics
96% User Score Based on 72 reviews

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Mess Quest is a single player simulation game with a business theme. It was developed by Ryan Forrester and was released on November 9, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews
story5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Mess Quest is a fun and relaxing cleaning simulator that offers a satisfying gameplay experience.
  • The pixel art style and varied levels provide a charming atmosphere, making it enjoyable to clean up messes while imagining the stories behind them.
  • The game is easy to pick up and play, with a fair price for the amount of content, and many players express a desire for more levels and updates.
  • The game is quite short, with only a few levels, leading to a desire for more content and replayability.
  • There are bugs and glitches that can hinder progress, such as items getting stuck or the game crashing, which can be frustrating.
  • The collision detection can be overly sensitive, causing players to accidentally knock over trash cans and create larger messes, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Mess Quest is conveyed through its engaging level design and environmental storytelling, allowing players to piece together the humorous and chaotic backstory behind each mess without explicit narration. While some players found the narrative elements intriguing and appreciated the subtle hints of what led to the messes, others felt that additional flavor text could enhance the experience. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted and amusing backdrop that complements its clean-up mechanics.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “There is some neat little storytelling going on with just the map design.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is engaging and requires active participation, as players must manually use a mop and manage a bucket to avoid spills, contrasting with more mechanical games like Power Wash Simulator. While the light mechanic is generally well-implemented, some players find it slightly annoying, and there is a desire for more content, levels, and additional mechanics to enhance the experience. Overall, the game is fun and offers upgrade mechanics that incentivize thorough cleaning, but players hope for future updates to expand its potential.

    • “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.”
    • “Such a fun game! I love the subplot and the mechanics of it.”
    • “You are provided with upgrade mechanics to help in cleaning up the mess, which gives incentive to do the job properly.”
    • “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 fleshes out the potential here.”
    • “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 gonna spill everything everywhere.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and absurd scenarios, such as the comical mishaps of cleaning up messes, which evoke both frustration and laughter. Players appreciate the clever storytelling embedded in each level, despite the absence of a traditional narrative, making it an enjoyable and entertaining experience overall.

    • “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.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game feature a charming pixel art style that appeals to fans of 2D visuals, reminiscent of titles like "Viscera Cleanup Detail." Players appreciate the creative simplicity of the pixelated design, making it a standout choice for those who enjoy this aesthetic.

    • “I really like the game's art style.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its calming quality, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to a sense of happiness. Players can interact with a boom box to control the music, adding a playful element to the gameplay.

    • “If you play this with a calming song on loop, I bet you can experience true happiness.”
    • “The music is great, too.”
    • “The pixel art is nice, and music comes out of a boombox that the player can turn on and off by throwing it or running into it.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 for supplies. This design choice contributes to a sense of monotony, especially in the later levels.

    • “Some of the 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 last two levels became too tedious.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, demonstrating a commitment to improving stability.

    • “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 encountered several stability issues, including random freezes and lag spikes that disrupt gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the enjoyable concept of cleaning up various areas, making for a soothing gameplay experience.

    • “I liked the concept of the game, as it provides a very chill atmosphere for cleaning up areas.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the environment.”
    • “The serene soundtrack and beautiful visuals create a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The game fails to create an engaging atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the environment.”
    • “Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
    • “The lack of atmospheric depth makes the game feel empty and lifeless, detracting from the overall experience.”
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Mess Quest is a simulation game with business theme.

Mess Quest is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Mess Quest.

Mess Quest was released on November 9, 2022.

Mess Quest was developed by Ryan Forrester.

Mess Quest has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mess Quest is a single player game.

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