Patch Quest
- May 7, 2021
- Lychee Game Labs
- 6h median play time
Patch Quest is an enjoyable roguelike that is both adorable and tough, featuring a wide range of creatures to capture and fight.
Get on SteamIn "Patch Quest" , explore a shifting, jungle labyrinth filled with patchwork terrain and dangerous monsters. Inspired by roguelikes, metroidvanias, and monster taming games, you'll use a Lasso to fend off creatures and collect them for your ever-growing monster collection. With each run, face new challenges, unlock shortcuts, and power up your character, but be prepared for defeat, as you'll return to base camp and have to improve your skills to progress.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- Patch Quest combines bullet hell mechanics with monster taming, creating a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
- The game features charming graphics and a variety of cute creatures, making exploration and collection enjoyable.
- The progression system allows players to unlock new abilities and shortcuts, providing a sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue playing.
- Some players find the game repetitive after a while, as many mounts have similar abilities and the gameplay loop can feel the same.
- The difficulty can ramp up quickly, leading to forced deaths that may frustrate some players.
- The game lacks a deeper narrative and end-game content, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied after completing the main objectives.
- gameplay469 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Patch Quest is characterized by its engaging mechanics, blending bullet hell shooting with monster capturing and riding, creating a unique and addictive experience. Players appreciate the variety of mounts and abilities, although some note that the gameplay can become repetitive after extended play. Overall, the game is praised for its charming visuals, solid mechanics, and the depth of its roguelite elements, making it appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers.
“Simple, yet challenging gameplay with a great use of the basics of good game design.”
“The gameplay in Patch Quest is addictive and engaging.”
“The moment-to-moment gameplay is really fun, the variety in all the mounts is great, as is the base building + pet mechanics (progression is satisfying).”
“There's so many mechanics and none of them seem to really make a difference to the gameplay.”
“It gets boring very fast, mounts are pretty much all the same and barely impact the gameplay in any significant way, every run feels the same.”
“Honestly, all I think it needs is more content (which is gonna be solved soon as there are a lot of new zones that are gonna be added), and hopefully more variety as the gameplay can feel repetitive at times.”
- story221 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The story in Patch Quest is generally considered simple and not a primary focus, with many players noting that it lacks depth and significant narrative objectives. However, some reviews highlight that the game offers a lighthearted and whimsical experience, with engaging quests and exploration that provide a sense of progression. Overall, while the story may not be groundbreaking, it complements the addictive gameplay and charming aesthetics of the game.
“Don't let the art style fool you because the story is simple but well thought out, and the game is honestly addicting once you start it.”
“The story and quests/challenges are presented in a step-by-step manner but also allow you to choose where to explore.”
“But the way you engage with the game feels much less like you are doing separate runs but actually progressing the whole story.”
“The story isn't anything to write home about, but the game is challenging and it pushes you to do better on your next run.”
“At some point damage spikes to 2-shot you for some reason and there is no real story objective.”
“While the game's environments are beautiful, they are more just backdrops for the combat, rather than a world to explore. A big part of roguelikes and metroidvanias is exploration, unlocking secret doors, solving puzzles, creating shortcuts, meeting NPCs, and uncovering lore. Without these elements, the world of Patch Quest feels empty.”
- graphics191 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and whimsical art style, which features cute and unique monster designs that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the vibrant visuals and attention to detail, noting that the art style complements the game's lighthearted nature while also providing depth and engaging mechanics. Despite some opinions that the graphics may appear child-friendly, they effectively convey the game's challenging bullet-hell elements and maintain a consistent aesthetic throughout.
“The game's colorful and vibrant visuals create a charming and inviting world to explore.”
“The attention to detail in the game's visuals is incredible, and I found myself stopping to admire the scenery and little details that were tucked away in each level.”
“With its charming visuals, addictive gameplay, and creative mechanics, Patch Quest provides an enjoyable and lighthearted experience that will keep players coming back for more.”
“Don't be fooled by its sticker style graphics.”
“The character graphics are the only real downside in my opinion, I'm not terribly fond of the art style he ended up with for the player characters.”
“The graphic is very particular, is charming and inviting, but is limited to the patch design so it might get boring after a few hours.”
- music85 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, energetic quality and strong sound design, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the adaptive soundtrack that changes based on the monsters they ride, contributing to a lively atmosphere that keeps them engaged. Overall, the music is considered a delightful accompaniment to the charming art style and fun mechanics, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The music is catchy and energetic, and I get to name my monsters!”
“Furthermore, the game's soundtrack is a delightful accompaniment to the gameplay.”
“Finally, the music is really good (especially love the adaptive music that is different depending on which mount you ride, and the danger music is so good), the art's really clean, and the polish is really good, I've barely seen any bugs.”
“Though, I wish there were some way to turn it off so I can hear the music related to each zone.”
“The soundtrack is decent, not really any standouts, but that's okay for this kind of game, and at least they're all fairly likeable tracks.”
“Expect the music and the voices; Lemon made the game all by himself.”
- grinding32 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 69 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find it enjoyable and not overly tedious, especially in the early stages, others feel that it becomes repetitive and burdensome, particularly when aiming for 100% completion. The lack of meaningful progression between runs contributes to a sense of grind for some, while others appreciate the chill nature of grinding for collectibles.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“None of your pets, bullets, or perks transfer to the next run, and even in a run you can't keep one mount and have to capture one every 2 minutes, which is tedious in-fight.”
“I liked filling my encyclopedia with plants... until I got to the 100% achievements where it got unreasonably tedious trying to find these rare 1/1000 pins while being constantly interrupted by battle rooms, slow and unskippable animations (e.g. 'monsters grow stronger' text).”
“All in all, it starts off great, but tapers off to a samey experience that makes me not want to continue playing and grinding to do the same thing over and over.”
- replayability32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with mechanics like customizable challenges, creature capturing, and a well-executed roguelike system that ensure varied experiences in each playthrough. Many players find themselves returning even after completing the game, enjoying the endless content and fun gameplay. However, a few reviews note surprisingly low replay value, suggesting that while the game offers a lot, it may not appeal to everyone in terms of replayability.
“Many of the mechanics like pins and the customizable challenge mode add extra replayability to the game even after beating the final boss!”
“The roguelike is done well and feels right, as each time you enter the world it shuffles everything up giving it massive replayability.”
“The whole game is packed with content, it's got plenty of replayability in the form of hard mode and shiny hunting, and even after 100%ing the whole game, I still find myself coming back just to play it for the fun.”
“My only real complaint is that there really is no replayability.”
“Surprisingly low replay value for a roguelike.”
“The game is tons of fun and because the game is endless it adds a lot of replayability; the only problem is it's hard to know when your mounts are unequipped in the middle of a battle.”
- humor12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is unexpectedly strong, featuring cute art and effective fourth wall breaks that enhance the experience. Players enjoy the absurdity of interactions, such as turning enemies into allies, though some moments can be jarring, like the darker twist involving a beloved character. Overall, the game delivers a mix of lighthearted and surprising comedic elements that resonate well with players.
“The art style is cute, the fourth wall breaking humor is great, and it is very satisfying to explore all of Patchlantis.”
“It's hilarious using my lasso to grapple onto an enemy and it suddenly becoming my best friend, only to die ten minutes later lol.”
“It's way more funny than I expected from the screenshots - love it <3 !!!”
“This is not funny.”
“This is not funny.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes strong emotional responses through its wholesome atmosphere and nostalgic elements, reminiscent of childhood joy. Players appreciate the blend of monster collecting and challenging gameplay, creating a feel-good experience that balances cuteness with difficulty. Overall, it is celebrated as a heartwarming and engaging adventure that resonates deeply with players.
“This is the ultimate wholesome feel-good antidote.”
“Before I even say anything else about this game... it made me feel like a kid again, but don't let the cute look fool you, this game gets pretty hard in deeper runs, which is an absolute blast.”
“This game blends the wholesomeness and curiosity of monster collecting with the satisfaction of a twin-stick roguelite (similar to Binding of Isaac in terms of gameplay).”
- stability8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, with no reported glitches or bugs. Players appreciate its polished performance and satisfying gameplay experience. Overall, it is well-received for its reliability and smooth operation.
“Runs great and plays perfectly on the Steam Deck!”
“Polished and bug-free, nicely paced, and satisfying.”
“Looks good, sounds good, no glitches.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, running smoothly even on older hardware and providing a seamless experience with impressive performance. Players note that it handles intense action, such as numerous bullets and monsters, without any issues, surpassing the optimization levels of many EA titles. Overall, it delivers an incredible gameplay experience across various platforms.
“The game runs really well and is optimized to a degree that most EA titles don't even come close to; everything runs very smoothly, and the game can handle a lot of bullets and monsters on the screen at once.”
“This game was a blast to play, and was so optimized that even my old laptop could play it.”
“The art, smooth gameplay, performance...incredible game.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by cheerful melodies and catchy tunes that contribute to a whimsical and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of engaging audio and a wholesome vibe, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The cheerful melodies and catchy tunes add to the overall whimsical atmosphere, creating an immersive and enjoyable audio experience.”
“Amazing Isaac-like game with great systems and core mechanics, complete with a wonderful atmosphere and music.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the impressive attention to detail in character designs, environments, and enemy creatures, which contributes significantly to the depth and personality of the game. This meticulous design enhances the overall character development, making the characters feel more engaging and relatable.
“The attention to detail in the character designs, environments, and enemy creatures is impressive, adding a layer of depth and personality to the game.”
