OctoQuest

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OctoQuest is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Jacob Tiller and was released on August 17, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Your Infamous Harp presents OctoQuest, a mash-up of your favorite retro NES games. Play as a highly evolved octopus on an eight-fold quest to retrieve extraterrestrial mushrooms from subterranean caves. Experience a cerebral journey through the ruins of mankind set to a bass-heavy soundtrack.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a surprising amount of depth and unique mechanics, making it enjoyable and addictive.
It showcases the passion of its developers, reminiscent of classic NES games, and has a budding speedrunning community.
Despite its flaws, the game is fun and offers a unique experience that can be appreciated by fans of the genre.

The technical implementation is lacking, with poor animations and issues like resolution locking and aspect ratio distortion.
Gameplay mechanics can be unclear at first, and some abilities may feel overpowered or unbalanced.
The game feels amateurish in its design and execution, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of platforming and shooting mechanics reminiscent of classic 2D retro games, drawing inspiration from titles like Super Mario Bros, though it doesn't quite reach their level of polish. Players appreciate the unique aspects and mechanics within the open-world genre, despite some abilities feeling overpowered and initial confusion with the game's mechanics. Overall, the gameplay offers a fun experience that encourages character improvement and exploration.
- “Great game! I died a lot, but it offered many unique aspects and mechanics to the open-world genre.”
- “This game has some strange ideas and approaches to the classic platforming/RPG gameplay mechanics, but after a few minutes, you can easily get into them and enjoy the game while improving your character.”
- “Gameplay consists of basic platforming and other 2D retro game styles, mostly ripped off from other games such as Super Mario Bros, but nowhere near as good.”
- “This game has some strange ideas and approaches to the classic platforming/RPG gameplay mechanics, but after a few minutes you can easily get into them (they are unclear at first) and enjoy the game while improving your character.”
- “A platformer with shooting, spell mechanics, and a map like Zelda 1.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized, with users highlighting outdated visuals reminiscent of 1990s technology, particularly due to the use of Adobe Flash/Air, which detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “The game implementation itself, the use of Adobe Flash/Air like it's the 1990s, and the terrible visuals are the worst things about this game.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the overall experience feel unpolished.”
- “The visual design is uninspired and fails to capture the essence of the game's theme.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its surprising depth and features a standout soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, appealing to both casual players and a niche speedrunning community.
- “An unexpected amount of depth, an amazing soundtrack, and a dedicated speedrunning community.”
- “The music is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “Each track perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic.”