QuentBlast

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QuentBlast is a single player tactical role playing game. It was developed by Quentin Holmes and was released on September 28, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

QuentBlast is a cool indie RPG, where you bowl to attack! In this thrilling game of chance, the renowned Dr. Quent Blast has taken you on as his apprentice. As he shows you the art and science behind bowling, enjoy snappy, witty dialogue.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Unique and fun concept combining bowling mechanics with RPG combat, offering a fresh gameplay experience.
Charming art style reminiscent of PS1 graphics combined with quirky humor that appeals to fans of late 90's cartoons.
Developers are friendly and supportive, with a catchy soundtrack and an enjoyable, albeit unfinished, game world.

Combat is often frustratingly difficult, especially in early areas where enemies deal high damage and player health is low, leading to frequent and punishing deaths.
Technical issues such as clunky controls, unresponsive menus, bugs, lack of save options, and persistent enemy respawns detract from the overall experience.
Very limited content as the game feels like an incomplete demo, requiring grinding and lacking meaningful progression or story depth.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Quentblast features a unique bowling-themed combat system that many find fun and innovative, blending RPG elements with quirky mechanics. However, opinions vary, with some criticizing it as underwhelming and poorly executed, while others praise its originality and enjoyable combat experience. Overall, the gameplay stands out for its distinct style but may not appeal to everyone.
- “Quentblast is a bowling RPG with an interesting gameplay mechanic of bowling a ball through pins to do damage to enemies.”
- “The PS1 graphics and quirky dialogue sell it for me, with a bit of platforming and some uniquely styled combat featuring bowling mechanics.”
- “These devs are genuinely awesome; the gameplay is great, combining the style of RPG games with unique elements, making it absolutely great.”
- “It should be no surprise to anyone to find out the gameplay here is worse than the visuals.”
- “Absolutely horrendous gameplay/combat.”
- “It's an overworld with 3D platformer gameplay (goes unused) and one shop owner who talks about le corporación.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals reminiscent of the PS1 era, which may deter many gamers. Despite their hideous and unconventional presentation, the game features a unique and original art style with a cool aesthetic that complements its distinctive battle concept. However, the overall user experience is negatively impacted by the poor graphical quality and an awkward, inconsistent GUI.
- “Cool aesthetic.”
- “Very original battle concept, unique art style, story that immediately grabs you, it's all here.”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Hideous graphics and atrocious user experience aside, what you have is a riff on the classic JRPG, except your attacks are done with bowling.”
- “The PS1 graphics, and the quirky dialog sell it for me, a bit of platforming, and some unique styled combat with bowling mechanics.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is quirky and original, capturing interest early on with a unique vibe and engaging elements. However, it loses momentum and becomes minimal once certain scenes progress, leading to a less impactful narrative overall.
- “Very original battle concept, unique art style, story that immediately grabs you, it's all here.”
- “Nice soundtrack, weird as ♥♥♥♥ story and vibe, interesting gameplay that's honestly pretty unique.”
- “The story, from the room to the bowling place, is whacky, but as soon as you walk outside the bowling place (after some guy walks in), there might as well be no story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is appreciated for its nostalgic, late 90's cartoon style, complementing the game's retro PS1 aesthetic. Players find it funny and enjoyable, adding to the overall fun experience even in its early development stage.
- “I really dig the humor and the combat system.”
- “However, I do appreciate the style of Quentblast which looks like a PS1 game with the humor of the cartoons of the late 90's.”
- “Game is only 10% done from what I've heard but the game is fun; it's free and you lose nothing from playing it. Play this game, it's fun, funny, and enjoyable.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is widely praised for being enjoyable and unique, complementing its distinctive and quirky vibe. Players find the music to be a standout aspect, enhancing the overall experience alongside its engaging gameplay.
- “The soundtrack in this game is a joy to listen to and the gameplay is great as well, it has the style of most RPG-esque games but it's not bad at all; in fact, this game does it absolutely great.”
- “Nice soundtrack, weird story and vibe, interesting gameplay that's honestly pretty unique.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in the game excessive, driven by frequent enemy spikes that can quickly defeat them, leading to prolonged playtime focused on repetition to progress.
- “The vast majority of my playtime was spent grinding, because the game spikes you with enemies that can one-shot you quickly; likely compensating for such a small size.”