Milo's Quest
- July 29, 2020
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Get on Xbox Games StoreMilo's Quest is a retro inspired, top-down, adventure puzzle game. The young puppy, Milo, is enjoying his time in the park and sees a delicious bone to chew on! This bone is cursed and sets free the Evil King Old Skull. Now it's up to Milo to go on an adventure to save the world by stopping the curse!
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Reviews
- Charming and cute graphics with a vibrant color scheme that appeals to all ages.
- Simple and easy-to-master gameplay, making it accessible for casual players.
- Offers a variety of play styles and adjustable difficulty, enhancing replayability.
- Lacks depth in combat and puzzle mechanics, making the gameplay feel basic and unexceptional.
- No map feature, which can lead to confusion and backtracking during exploration.
- Some technical issues with the dash attack and a lack of variety in attacks and power-ups.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story of "Milo's Quest" is simple and charming, featuring a cute 2D top-down adventure that combines elements of Zelda with Sokoban-style puzzles. While the game offers a pleasant experience, it lacks depth and complexity, making it feel somewhat basic and unremarkable, with most content explored within its brief two to three-hour playtime. Overall, it serves as a light, snack-style gaming option rather than a compelling narrative journey.
“Milo's quest is a cute 2D top-down game that mixes Zelda inspiration with Sokoban (box pushing) puzzles.”
“Milo's quest is a brisk little journey whose main appeal is its cuteness, and its character design and pixel art locations ensure that it is delivered on even if there's not much to the adventure.”
“Milo's quest is a plain but pleasant little title that doesn't ask much from you but doesn't give back much in return either.”
“Most of what the game offers is seen in the first area and it does about all it wants to by the time the two to three hour experience wraps up, so besides the little issues with the dash attack, Milo's Quest ends up a fine but rather basic adventure.”
“Milo's quest falls pretty squarely into the kind of snack-style gaming where it’s fine to pick up and play for a bit if you want something small that you don’t have to invest a lot of time into, but it doesn’t provide much that would make you want to go out of your way to get it.”
“Milo’s quest is far too plain if you remove one half of its gameplay, but going between fighting and pushing blocks on a regular basis means this breezy little adventure is a fine way to spend a small bit of time even if it’s rather unexceptional.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, making it accessible without requiring extensive training, though some players find it overly simplistic at times. The combination of cute graphics and fast-paced action offers a nostalgic experience, but the lack of depth in upgrades and unlockables leaves some players wanting more. Overall, it provides a light and enjoyable adventure, despite its plainness.
“The gameplay is simple and does not require training, making it accessible for everyone.”
“The very cute graphics and speedy gameplay create a mini retro throwback worth checking out.”
“The game and mechanics are fun enough, though I was hoping for a bit more in terms of upgrades, unlockables, and secrets.”
“Milo’s quest is far too plain if you remove one half of its gameplay, but going between fighting and pushing blocks on a regular basis means this breezy little adventure is a fine way to spend a small bit of time even if it’s rather unexceptional.”
“It's a bit too simple at times, but the very cute graphics and speedy gameplay make this a mini retro throwback worth checking out.”
“The gameplay is simple and does not require training.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with users praising its nice visual style and fitting chiptune soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
“The chiptune music is pretty nice and fitting as well.”
“Nice visual style and music.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as cute and simplistic, contributing to a nostalgic retro feel, while the diverse aesthetics of the levels enhance the overall visual experience. The combination of charming visuals and fast-paced gameplay makes it a worthwhile title to explore.
“The very cute graphics and speedy gameplay make this a mini retro throwback worth checking out.”
“The levels are diverse in aesthetics.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in Milo's quest is minimal, with the game's charm primarily stemming from its cute character design and pixel art rather than deep narrative or growth. The journey is light and enjoyable, but lacks significant depth in character progression.
“Milo’s quest is a brisk little journey whose main appeal is its cuteness, and its character design and pixel art locations ensure that this is delivered on even if there’s not much to the adventure.”
“Milo’s quest is a brisk little journey whose main appeal is its cuteness, and its character design and pixel art locations ensure that this is delivered on, even if there’s not much depth to the character development.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any real growth throughout the game, making it hard to connect with them on a deeper level.”
“Despite the charming visuals, the character arcs are predictable and fail to evolve, leaving players wanting more substance in their development.”
