Quest: Escape Dungeon
- August 1, 2022
- KuKo
Get on SteamJoin the group of adventurers in the quest for treasures! Solve puzzles and fight the dungeon guards to find the cave full of gold and get back home safely.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is inexpensive and can be completed in about an hour, making it a quick option for casual gamers.
- The puzzles, while simple, can be enjoyable and serve as inspiration for RPG Maker enthusiasts.
- The game features easy controls and decent music, contributing to a light-hearted gaming experience.
- The combat is minimal, with only a few fights that feel tacked on, leading to a lack of depth in gameplay.
- The overall quality is low, with many elements feeling generic and poorly executed, typical of RPG Maker asset flips.
- There is very little replay value, and the game may not provide a satisfying experience for those seeking a more challenging adventure.
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being poorly constructed and simplistic, with many reviewers feeling it lacks depth and engagement. Comparisons to other games, like Mushroom Quest, highlight a preference for more satisfying narratives and challenges, suggesting that this game's story feels rushed and underdeveloped.
“There's a bad story, simple combat, simple puzzles lifted from tutorials... the whole thing was probably put together in less than a day.”
“I paid like 50 cents or something small like that but at the same time I think you are better off getting Mushroom Quest by far and it's on sale for 80 cents currently.”
“Mushroom Quest is short as well but I played it longer, had more challenge, and I felt satisfied for what I paid for it.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a poorly executed cash grab, with evidence of fake reviews and low-quality translations suggesting a lack of genuine effort in development. Users express concerns about the game's reliance on quick profits rather than delivering a quality experience.
“This is a very simple, generic, poorly written and poorly translated RPG Maker cash grab with minimal effort.”
“The reviews are all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost simultaneously shortly after the game launched on Steam, and all have a direct Steam purchase of the game. The accounts are consistently used to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs or scams.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Quest: Escape Dungeon" is criticized for its low-quality, repetitive 2D retro pixel art typical of RPG Maker games, which detracts from the overall experience. However, it does offer a variety of mechanics and tasks that provide some depth to the gameplay.
“The gameplay in 'Escape Dungeon' is filled with a great variety of mechanics and tasks that keep you engaged.”
“Each quest offers unique challenges that require different strategies, making every playthrough feel fresh.”
“The combination of puzzles, combat, and exploration creates a dynamic gameplay experience that is both fun and rewarding.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is noted for having very low replay value, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing the initial experience.
“Very low replay value.”
“The game lacks the depth needed to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you finish the story, there's little incentive to return.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, and the lack of full HD support or graphics customization options makes it unsuitable for modern PC gamers.
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives positive feedback, with users appreciating its quality, although they feel the controls could be improved to enhance the overall experience.
“Cheers for the music though and the easy controls that can be designed better than the game has any need for.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the soundtrack has potential, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The audio quality is subpar, with some tracks sounding muffled and poorly mixed.”
