Message Quest
- October 22, 2015
- Royal Troupe
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Message Quest" is a humorous, illustrated text-based adventure game. As the bumbling hero Rabbit, players must navigate through witty dialogues and clever puzzles to deliver a mysterious message. With its engaging story and quirky characters, this game offers a unique and entertaining experience for all ages.
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Reviews
- Beautiful stained glass art style that enhances the game's charm.
- Cute and humorous story with interesting characters.
- Simple and enjoyable puzzles that are accessible for all ages.
- Very short gameplay, typically completed in about an hour.
- Lacks depth in story and character development, leaving many questions unanswered.
- Repetitive mechanics, particularly in dialogue and puzzle interactions.
- story360 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of "Message Quest" is characterized as charming and whimsical, featuring a lazy herald on a quest to find a hero, presented through a unique stained-glass art style. While many players appreciate the humor and lightheartedness, the narrative is often described as simplistic and short, leaving some feeling unsatisfied and wanting more depth and content. Overall, it serves as a delightful, albeit brief, interactive storybook experience suitable for younger audiences and casual gamers.
“The story is great.”
“The artwork is beautiful and the storyline is also pretty decent.”
“The story is quirky and cute, with some solid laughs.”
“The story is thin and the puzzles are stupidly easy.”
“Unfortunately, the story lacked polish...in fact, it almost lacked story altogether; it was a true hodgepodge of story pieces mashed together in a barely coherent plot.”
“The story was so-so; I would have liked to see some more exposition on the king of bards and the order of heralds, but maybe that'll come in a future game.”
- graphics179 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique stained-glass art style, which adds a whimsical and charming aesthetic to the overall experience. Many players find the visuals to be beautiful and colorful, enhancing the game's lighthearted and humorous narrative. While the artwork is a standout feature, some reviews note that the gameplay is relatively simple and short, which may not appeal to all players.
“The stained-glass artwork is stunning.”
“The art style is really lovely!”
“The graphics are cute and the music isn't bad, so I feel like the game could have utilized these elements and become something so much more, but ends up falling a bit short.”
“Some of the graphics, parts of the writing, some of the sounds, some of the fast-paced humor... unfortunately, various parts of the game are just idle and unpleasant.”
“Overall the game is quite charming, but its unique art style deserved much better.”
“It's a cute little game, but the character graphics don't fit the background and vary in line thickness.”
- gameplay85 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and casual nature, featuring a mix of point-and-click mechanics, light puzzles, and minigames that are well-integrated but often lack depth and challenge. While the charming art style and engaging story elements are praised, many players find the gameplay to be repetitive, clunky, and too short, with some mechanics feeling more suited for mobile devices. Overall, it appeals primarily to younger audiences or those seeking a relaxed gaming experience, but may disappoint players looking for more complexity or challenge.
“There are various minigames or other types of gameplay that are well integrated, quite simple but enjoyable.”
“The gameplay is overall very minimal and on the casual end of the spectrum, but fun in its own right and is integrated in the story well.”
“Unique art style; accessible gameplay; fun fantasy story with cute homages and genre references.”
“The gameplay offers little interest or challenge, even by hidden object game standards.”
“The story was fine, but the gameplay was very clunky and uninteresting, especially the dragging mechanic, which screams of 'designed for mobile'.”
“Despite its charm, the game is too lacking in proper gameplay and genuine puzzles to heartily recommend.”
- humor83 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised for its originality and cleverness, blending cutesy aesthetics with both light-hearted and occasionally vulgar themes. Players appreciate the witty dialogues, amusing characters, and self-aware storytelling that often references pop culture, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. While some find the humor inconsistent or overshadowed by the game's brevity, many agree that it adds a delightful charm to the overall experience.
“It's a lovely little game with a cutesy aesthetic, and it made me laugh more than once.”
“The story is funny, self-aware as a fantasy genre, and plays a lot on other pop culture games.”
“I loved the art style (I thought of it as a stained glass window) and the storyline was pretty funny with just a dash of seriousness.”
“The story itself was okay, though surprisingly, not funny.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the humor fell flat.”
“The jokes were stale and didn't land at all.”
- music61 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting that it complements the charming artwork and engaging story. The soundtrack is described as pleasant and fitting, although some mention that its repetitive nature could detract from the experience. Overall, the combination of music, sound effects, and visuals creates an enjoyable and immersive experience for players.
“The art is beautiful and the music fits the atmosphere.”
“The music was beautiful and engaging, the story was unique and the humor was brilliant.”
“Puzzles are elementary and the interaction with objects and characters feels a little awkward and clumsy; the music is almost absent.”
“1.5 hours of my full game experience included listening to music, reading all conversations and possible answers, going to get me some tea, chatting with my husband, and such.”
“The soundtrack was beautiful and did well in sucking me into the atmosphere of the game.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has been criticized for its limited replayability, primarily due to its short length (1-2 hours) and linear progression, which offers little variation in gameplay. While some players appreciate the casual experience and find value in the low price point, many agree that the lack of unlockables or difficulty options diminishes the incentive to replay. Despite its charm, the consensus is that the game does not provide enough content to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“The game brings us back to simpler times in the gaming world and reminds us that we can still have fun and have the replay value be what we define it to be. The game plays itself and encourages the player to choose their own story, while it does have a linear progression, it is a game worth buying just for the casual and relaxing feel.”
“While the feel of the game is great, this is also a game that I beat in barely over an hour; there's not much replay value in the game from my point of view, and the biggest gripe I have is that there isn't more to this game.”
“[*] A solid hour of entertainment, with definite replayability among children.”
“It's cute and it made me laugh from time to time, but all in all it's $3 for a dull story that only takes a couple of hours to get through and has no replay value.”
“Not much for replay value, as the puzzles and such are exactly the same, but for the price it's a good game, and also good for completionists, as it can easily be finished, with all achievements and full enjoyment, in about a half hour.”
“While the feel of the game is great, this is also a game that I beat in barely over an hour (with all achievements); there's not much replay value in the game from my point of view, and the biggest gripe I have is that there isn't more to this game.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful art and fitting music, creating a cozy and immersive experience reminiscent of fairy tales and Japanese animation. Players appreciate the humorous elements and relaxing soundtrack, which enhance the overall ambiance, making it an enjoyable point-and-click adventure. Despite some comparisons to simpler flash games, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, contributing to a captivating and engaging experience.
“The art of this game is simply amazing and it fits well with the general fairy tale atmosphere.”
“The game is full of humor and has a mostly relaxing atmosphere and soundtrack.”
“Definitely easy, the atmosphere, music, and graphics are a masterpiece.”
“It takes you out of the atmosphere.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a heartfelt and touching story, complemented by charming characters and stunning artwork. While the narrative may lack depth, it offers a delightful experience that resonates with both adults and children, making it a suitable choice for family play. Overall, players appreciate the blend of humor and warmth in this short adventure.
“A very short child-like adventure, but nevertheless heartfelt and worth checking out if you have a moment to spare.”
“I recommend this only for the nice art style and the touching characters.”
“Overall, it's a great game for adults who enjoy a heartwarming tale, but it would also be perfect to play along with your kids.”
- character development5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game features a unique stained-glass art style and chibi-like character designs, which enhance its visual appeal. Despite its brevity, it successfully delivers substantial character development, making the main characters engaging and memorable.
“The characters are fun and interesting, and there's a nice amount of character development to the main few, which is surprising for such a short game.”
“Its art style and character design are truly one of a kind in how they mimic the colors, forms, and shapes of stained glass.”
“I am absolutely astonished at how much character development they managed to cram into such a small game.”
“The character designs are lacking depth and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and their development is minimal, leaving me wanting more.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate that the game avoids excessive grinding and tedious filler, offering a refreshing experience with genuine puzzles and clever systems. However, some users found certain mechanics frustratingly opaque, leading to a tedious trial-and-error approach rather than engaging gameplay. The balance between puzzle variety and challenge is noted, with some puzzles feeling repetitive but not overwhelmingly so.
“There is a nice variety to the puzzles, and enough room between the similar puzzles that they are not tedious.”
“So many games have tedious grinding and filler that a short but endearing game is very welcomed, and of course the game has genuine puzzles too and not just the usual 'find the key' puzzles.”
“Dragging Festus across the screen was tedious; the actual puzzles didn't include any guidance on how their UI worked (sometimes you dragged, sometimes you clicked, etc. and you just had to try things randomly until you figured it out); and most of the so-called puzzles were completely opaque and you just had to click on things in the scene randomly until the right stuff happened.”
