Pong Quest
- May 29, 2020
- Chequered Ink Ltd.
Pong Quest brings back fond memories of Atari's roots, but this simplistic package doesn't have the depth or complexity to stun modern audiences.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Pong Quest" is a unique adaptation of the classic game Pong, where players embark on a dungeon adventure with customizable heroes and over 50 types of balls, each with unique abilities. Solve puzzles, gather loot, and uncover secrets in single-player mode, or engage in multiplayer mayhem battles with up to 4 players. For traditionalists, classic Pong rules are also available.
Reviews
- Innovative blend of classic Pong mechanics with RPG elements, providing a fresh take on a nostalgic game.
- Charming graphics and humorous storytelling enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for both retro fans and new players.
- Variety of ball types and power-ups add strategic depth to the gameplay, keeping it engaging and fun.
- Hit detection issues and inconsistent ball behavior can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game can feel repetitive and grindy, with many players feeling that the filler content detracts from the enjoyment of boss fights.
- Multiplayer features are reportedly broken or poorly implemented, undermining a key aspect of the game.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily influenced by RNG and luck, making skill less impactful, which may frustrate players seeking a more competitive experience. While the game offers some variety in ball types and effects, the controls are better suited for gamepads and keyboards rather than traditional dials, and the hitbox mechanics are poorly implemented, leading to inconsistent interactions with the ball. Overall, the gameplay lacks polish and can feel unrefined compared to classic Pong.
“The pong gameplay itself has the least amount of polish out of anything, and I'm specifically talking about the confusing hitboxes--the ball can just pass right through your head, or it can register a hit but go behind you anyway, or the ball can be going fast enough that it clips through your paddle completely because its 'pixels moved per frame on the x axis' is greater than the width of the paddle.”
“+ Variety of balls and effects to diversify the basic and simple gameplay of pong.”
“With all the RNG and luck-based mechanics, this game can't be outskilled; you're just screwed into getting lucky or unlucky, and that's it.”
“I guess if you are just looking to be more nimble at Pong, then it gives you a chance, but the controls are very much bound for gamepad and keyboard as opposed to a dial. Unlike the old school Atari equivalents, the gameplay is based off.”
“The Pong gameplay itself has the least amount of polish out of anything. I'm specifically talking about the confusing hitboxes—the ball can just pass right through your head, or it can register a hit but go behind you anyway, or the ball can be going fast enough that it clips through your paddle completely because its 'pixels moved per frame on the x-axis' is greater than the width of the paddle.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story of Pong Quest revolves around a young paddle tasked by the king to prove its worth by navigating rogue-like dungeons to recover orbs, with a mysterious twist as previous paddles have not returned. This engaging narrative adds depth to the classic Pong gameplay, making it a unique and intriguing experience.
“Interesting storyline.”
“The general story is that you’re a new paddle and the king, seeing that you’re young and enthusiastic, assigns you the role of evaluating your worth through sending you through a series of dungeons to recover some orbs to maintain the order of the kingdom; only problem is, all the paddles he sends through never seem to come back!”
“Pong, but it's got a story mode.”
“But with a story mode, power-ups, and rogue-like dungeons.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their goofy and fun aesthetic, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique art style and the creative design of the paddle characters, contributing to an enjoyable blend of Pong and RPG elements.
“An awesome combination of Pong and RPG that I enjoyed playing; I'm going to love the art style and the paddle characters.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is packed with humor that many players find entertaining, though some feel it can occasionally become overbearing or grating.
“The game is feature-packed and funny, but sometimes at the expense of becoming grating.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, comparing it to a tedious card game RPG where battles can feel prolonged and repetitive, making it difficult to recommend.
“I struggle to recommend this because if you deconstruct it, it's just a thinly-veiled card game RPG where every battle is a pong match that can drag on for stupidly long, and it's grindy as hell.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game has some stability issues, with a few glitches that require attention.
“There are a few glitches that need to be ironed out.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
