Message Quest
- October 22, 2015
- Royal Troupe
- 2h 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
- The game features charming, colorful graphics that resemble stained glass art, creating a unique visual experience.
- The story is delightful and humorous, with engaging characters that add to the overall charm of the game.
- The gameplay includes simple yet enjoyable puzzles and a fun turn-based combat system that keeps the experience light-hearted.
- The game is very short, typically taking only about 1 to 2 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
- Puzzles and challenges are often too easy, making the game feel more suited for younger audiences rather than adults.
- The dialogue can become repetitive, and the need to click through each speech bubble can detract from the overall flow of the game.
- story398 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of "Message Quest" is a charming, albeit brief, adventure that combines whimsical humor with a stained-glass aesthetic, appealing to both children and adults. While many players appreciate its cute characters and engaging narrative, they often express a desire for a longer, more developed storyline, as the game can be completed in under two hours. Overall, the narrative is light-hearted and entertaining, though some find it simplistic and lacking depth.
“The story was well developed and pulled me in.”
“The story is delightful, supported by colorful, unique graphics.”
“The story is short but compelling.”
“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 is thin and the puzzles are stupidly easy.”
“The story is very simple (and short), and so is the gameplay.”
- graphics202 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique stained-glass aesthetic, which adds a colorful and whimsical charm to the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and character designs, often describing them as cute and engaging, making the visuals a standout feature of the game. While the graphics are generally well-received, some users note that the simplistic gameplay and short duration may detract from the overall enjoyment.
“The stained glass graphics are lovely and give the game a nice, unique, whimsical feel.”
“The artwork is beautiful, the dialogue is witty, and the characters are surprisingly lovable and quirky.”
“The game graphic style is tiny stained-glass, and it looks very original and beautiful.”
“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.”
- gameplay96 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simplicity and casual nature, often described as clunky and lacking depth, particularly with the click-and-drag mechanics. While some players appreciate the integration of various minigames and the charming art style, many find the puzzles too easy and the overall experience too short, typically lasting around one to one and a half hours. Despite its appealing visuals and lighthearted story, the gameplay is often seen as unchallenging and more suited for younger audiences.
“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.”
- humor96 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised for its charm and originality, blending cute artwork with clever, often self-aware storytelling. Players appreciate the mix of light-hearted and occasionally vulgar humor, making it enjoyable for both younger audiences and adults. While some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, many highlighted the amusing dialogues and quirky characters that contribute to an overall entertaining 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.”
- music69 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasant and atmospheric qualities, effectively complementing the charming artwork and engaging story. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, creating a relaxing ambiance, although some mentioned that the looping nature of the music can become repetitive. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and a fitting soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The art is beautiful and the music fits the atmosphere.”
“The music is great.”
“The soundtrack was beautiful and did well in sucking me into the atmosphere of the game.”
“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 music is rather soothing, and the voice acting is ridiculous... but funny.”
- replayability15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, primarily due to its short length (1-2 hours) and linear progression, which leaves little room for exploration or variation in gameplay. While some players appreciate the casual experience and find value in completing achievements, many reviewers express disappointment in the lack of content that would encourage multiple playthroughs. The consensus suggests that while the game may be enjoyable for a brief period, it does not offer substantial replay value.
“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.”
- atmosphere13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful art, fitting music, and engaging humor, creating a cozy and immersive experience reminiscent of fairy tales and Japanese animation. Reviewers highlight the effective sound design and relaxing soundtrack, which enhance the overall ambiance, making it both enjoyable and captivating. Despite some comparisons to simpler flash games, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm.
“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.”
“The atmosphere and story were inspired by a well-known Japanese animation studio.”
“The game is full of humor and has a (mostly) relaxing atmosphere and soundtrack.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartfelt and touching story, featuring adorable characters and stunning artwork that evoke strong emotions. While the narrative may lack depth, it offers a charming experience suitable for both adults and children, blending humor with emotional moments effectively. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a short, heartwarming adventure.
“A very short child-like adventure, but nevertheless heartfelt and worth checking out if you have a moment to spare.”
“The artwork is stunning, the story is touching, adorable and has some funny moments thrown in.”
“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 development6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features a unique stained-glass art style and simplistic yet charming character designs that resonate with players. Despite its brevity, it successfully delivers substantial character development, making the main characters engaging and memorable. Overall, the combination of visual appeal and depth in character arcs enhances the gaming experience.
“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.”
“And I am absolutely astonished at how much character development they managed to cram into such a small game.”
“Its art style and character design are truly one of a kind in how they mimic colors, forms, and shapes of stained glass.”
“Simplistic but unique character design which you would fall in love with.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the reviews indicate that while some games manage to avoid tedious grinding by offering a variety of engaging puzzles, others suffer from unclear mechanics and repetitive tasks that detract from the experience. Players appreciate when games strike a balance, providing challenges without excessive filler, but frustration arises when puzzles lack guidance and require random trial and error.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is often criticized for being buggy, with frequent freezes and significant issues that disrupt gameplay. Despite these problems, players still find the overall atmosphere warm and enchanting, filled with whimsical elements.
“Buggy.”
“It has deadly freezes and horrific menaces, which detracts from the otherwise cozy experience.”
