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Quest for Glory 1-5

95%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
stability, grinding
95% User Score Based on 798 reviews

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Quest for Glory 1-5 is a series of five classic fantasy adventure/RPG games. The player can choose to be a warrior, a mage, or a thief, and explore a richly detailed world while solving puzzles, fighting monsters, and interacting with NPCs. Throughout the series, the player's choices and actions shape their character and affect the game's story and outcome. These games offer a unique and immersive experience, combining challenging gameplay with humor, drama, and a compelling narrative.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 798 reviews
story104 positive mentions
stability26 negative mentions

  • The Quest for Glory series offers a unique blend of RPG and adventure gameplay, allowing players to carry their character through all five games, enhancing replayability.
  • The writing, humor, and character development are exceptional, creating a rich and engaging world that resonates with nostalgia for many players.
  • Each game features different settings inspired by various mythologies, providing a diverse and immersive experience that keeps players invested in the story.
  • The games suffer from technical issues, including bugs and crashes, particularly in the later titles, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Some of the older games, especially QFG2, have not aged well in terms of graphics and gameplay mechanics, making them less accessible to new players.
  • The combat system is often criticized for being clunky and frustrating, which can lead to a less enjoyable experience during gameplay.
  • story
    496 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The "Quest for Glory" series is celebrated for its engaging storytelling, humor, and character development, blending RPG elements with classic adventure gameplay. Each installment features unique settings and narratives that evolve as players carry their characters through the series, creating a cohesive and immersive experience. While some games, particularly the later entries, faced criticism for bugs and gameplay changes, the overall narrative quality and nostalgic charm have solidified the series as a beloved classic in the RPG genre.

    • “I was emotionally transported to the land of Tarna with its beautiful music, magical graphics, and awesome story.”
    • “The storytelling of Quest for Glory is wonderful and entertaining, and in the end that is what we seek when we play games.”
    • “The quest for glory series took the storytelling genre to a whole new level - character development and masterful storytelling, coupled with a great soundtrack.”
    • “5's quest structure feels weaker than the previous games, which is a little disappointing.”
    • “The story is basically on rails with even fewer sidequest options than QFG2.”
    • “Alas, the world is a bit small, the game can be completed quickly, and the storylines for the different classes don't diverge much.”
  • graphics
    156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the "Quest for Glory" series are a mixed bag, with early titles featuring charming pixel art that evokes nostalgia, while later entries struggle with dated visuals and poorly executed 3D attempts. Many reviewers appreciate the artistic style and atmosphere, particularly praising the graphics of "QFG4," but acknowledge that the overall aesthetic has not aged well, often requiring players to overlook technical limitations. Despite these drawbacks, the series is celebrated for its engaging storytelling and humor, which remain compelling even as the graphics show their age.

    • “I was emotionally transported to the land of Tarna with its beautiful music, magical graphics, and awesome story.”
    • “The graphics are very good for when they were released, and while time may have aged the games, they aged very gracefully in my opinion.”
    • “The graphics and animations are all great for the era they were released in, the fantasy aesthetic of each game is really cool, and the games have a dark and absurdist sense of humor that's more like what you would expect from LucasArts than Sierra.”
    • “Yes, the graphics are dated, even the VGA's and the latest (QFC-V) one.”
    • “Ultra low resolution VGA graphics and a clunky mouse interface haven't aged well, and in my opinion the EGA games are easier to play these days.”
    • “The graphics are downright painful if you don't enjoy the pixel-art aesthetic; Quest for Glory 2 needs to be played with a walk-through (nobody has time for the maze-city navigation anymore!), and games like Skyrim can arguably do what this does but better.”
  • humor
    112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this game series is widely praised for its cleverness, originality, and ability to blend light-heartedness with darker themes. Players appreciate the witty dialogue, pop culture references, and the engaging storytelling that often evokes nostalgia. Overall, the games are celebrated for their unique comedic style, which enhances the gameplay experience and keeps players entertained through various humorous scenarios and character interactions.

    • “The series features some of the best storytelling, witty humor, and gameplay Sierra has ever created.”
    • “Classic adventure game with lots of humor.”
    • “The writing, dialogue, and characters put most modern titles to shame; QFG has every drop of charm and wit you see in series like King's Quest, but also has humor in buckets.”
  • gameplay
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the series is characterized by a blend of adventure mechanics and RPG elements, offering a mix of exploration, puzzles, and character progression that emphasizes storytelling and creativity over action. While earlier titles are praised for their engaging mechanics and replay value, later entries have faced criticism for deviating from the original gameplay style and introducing frustrating mechanics. Overall, the series is fondly remembered for its humor, intricate puzzles, and nostalgic charm, despite some outdated elements and interface issues.

    • “Gameplay and mechanics are also top notch.”
    • “The series blends adventure game mechanics with RPG elements, offering a mix of exploration, puzzles, combat, and character progression.”
    • “Blending classic adventure gameplay with a class system and progression akin to classic RPGs allows QFG to offer nearly unprecedented replay value, where game puzzles vary depending on the class chosen at the beginning of the playthrough.”
    • “Sadly, it also introduces the frustrating mechanic of any helmet and armor heavier than enchanted leather impacting some attributes and the magic skill when it was never present before.”
    • “Biggest issue for this game is the waiting for certain events to happen and then trigger yet another mechanic.”
    • “Terrible 90's interface, lazy overworlds, and a general air of Sierra 'you could die at any moment' gameplay ruins some (usually) pretty graphics and an interesting blend of genres.”
  • music
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game series is widely praised for its emotional depth and nostalgic value, with many players highlighting the memorable soundtracks that enhance the overall atmosphere and storytelling. The fifth installment is particularly noted for its groundbreaking use of a live orchestral score, setting a high standard for video game music. Overall, the soundtracks are described as beautiful, atmospheric, and integral to the gaming experience, evoking strong feelings and memories for long-time fans.

    • “The soundtrack is spectacular!”
    • “The fifth game in the series has a live-recorded orchestrated soundtrack and was in fact the first video game to ever do so.”
    • “The qfg series took the storytelling genre to a whole new level - character development and masterful storytelling, coupled with a great soundtrack.”
    • “.. and last but not least, or maybe least after all, the award for 'worst in everything except maybe the soundtrack' goes to.... you guessed it.”
    • “The soundtrack for these games is very atmospheric and filled with calming and memorable melodies.”
    • “The animation was a little clunky, but I dug the soundtrack.”
  • replayability
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game series boasts exceptionally high replayability, primarily due to its class system that allows players to choose between fighter, wizard, or thief, significantly altering gameplay and puzzle-solving approaches. With multiple ways to complete tasks and the option to multi-class, players can experience the game differently on each playthrough, making it engaging even after numerous sessions. Overall, the combination of atmosphere, humor, and varied gameplay mechanics ensures that players can enjoy the series multiple times, often citing 2-3 times replayability.

    • “Each game allows players to choose between fighter, magic user, and thief classes, which changes how you approach challenges and adds replayability.”
    • “It's a shame really, but the game is over 25 years old; I was just hoping they were playable.”
    • “Blending classic adventure gameplay with a class system and progression akin to classic RPGs allows QFG to offer nearly unprecedented (for a point-and-click game) replay value, where game puzzles vary depending on the class chosen at the beginning of the playthrough.”
    • “Even better, they have a lot of replay value with different classes, the ability to multi-class (be several classes at once), and various ways to complete every task in each game depending on your class.”
  • stability
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the Quest for Glory series is generally criticized, particularly for the earlier titles, which are described as buggy and prone to crashes, especially Quest for Glory 2 and 4. However, many users recommend utilizing fan-made patches and remakes to enhance stability and fix issues, making the games more playable. While some minor graphical glitches persist, the overall build has improved significantly with these community efforts.

    • “No glitches or game-breaking incidents (one crash thus far, which is amazing compared to back in the day).”
    • “3 and 4 have very helpful and necessary fan patches from ashlancer, and 5 has a patch called qfg5patcher from ubipred that help these run a bit more bug-free and friendly.”
    • “Part 4 was a buggy mess when it was released, which was a shame since it easily has the most interesting theme out of all of the games.”
    • “I cannot recommend this in its current form, because of how terribly buggy it is.”
    • “It's full of glitches and problems, and overall feels unfinished.”
  • grinding
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the ability to carry characters through the series and enjoy the minor grinding for character development, others find it tedious and a potential detractor from the overall experience. The grinding is compared to classic RPGs like Morrowind and Skyrim, with some tasks feeling unnecessarily repetitive. Ultimately, the enjoyment of grinding seems to depend on individual player preferences, with some embracing it and others wishing it were less prominent.

    • “Grinding is so incredibly tedious that it would ruin the game if it were more necessary to complete it.”
    • “Also, there seems to be an increased focus on combat and grinding, which I don't care for.”
    • “It's tedious, and is definitely the sore spot in the series, but every middle child has to be at least somewhat awkward, right?”
  • character development
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the series is widely praised for its depth and relevance, showcasing a significant evolution from the first game. Reviewers highlight the integration of cultural elements and nuanced storytelling, which enhance the overall experience. The combination of progressive character arcs and engaging gameplay mechanics elevates the series to new heights in narrative-driven gaming.

    • “What you found throughout the series was amazing character development and even themes still relevant to society today.”
    • “The incredible effort to try and stay true to the folklore but also the tiny details such as dialect (Swahili, QFG3), names and their meaning (Arabic, QFG2) and character development was phenomenal.”
    • “The QFG series took the storytelling genre to a whole new level - character development and masterful storytelling, coupled with a great soundtrack.”
    • “More character development than the first game and more pressure to solve problems in time; however, the timeline is generous and there is plenty of time to complete everything.”
    • “QFG takes the very best of point-and-click (masterful storytelling, characters, clever puzzles) and early ARPGs (stat-based & free-form character development) then mashes them together into something amazing.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging visual art style, humor, and memorable music, contributing to high replayability across the series. However, some players found certain elements, like the "bones and corpses" theme in QFG4, off-putting, which affected their overall enjoyment. Despite this, the voiceovers and atmospheric design are noted to remain impressive even today.

    • “Amazing atmosphere and music throughout the entire series, along with good replayability with different classes.”
    • “.. the award for 'best visual art style and atmosphere' goes to... QFG4!”
    • “I only played this one a bit and didn't care for the 'bones and corpses' atmosphere, so I never went back to it.”
    • “The atmosphere, voice overs, and music still stand up today.”
    • “I only played this one a bit and didn't care for the 'bones and corpses' atmosphere, so I never went back to it.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the games is criticized for lacking support for modern display resolutions and not being updated for smooth performance on contemporary PCs. While some users report satisfactory gameplay experiences, the overall performance and stability of the Steam version are not endorsed, indicating a need for improvements in optimization.

    • “I am currently on pt iii and hope that everything continues to run smoothly as it has so far.”
    • “Boot up each game quickly to make sure they run smoothly, and just dive in.”
    • “Qfg4 is fully voiced, with an incredible performance by John Rhys-Davies that immerses you in the lite-horror themed world.”
    • “I cannot properly endorse the Steam version of this for performance or stability; the gameplay, however, still compelled me to review a game that I love dearly and believe deserves more attention.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional impact from the game's beautiful music, magical graphics, and compelling storytelling, particularly as the series reaches its conclusion. The gradual build-up of emotional connections to characters and locations enhances the experience, culminating in moments that demand true heroism, blending humor with emotional depth effectively.

    • “I was emotionally transported to the land of Tarna with its beautiful music, magical graphics, and awesome story.”
    • “This is the final conclusion in the series... I know, heartbreaking!”
    • “The key to the longevity of my enjoyment of Quest for Glory is its balance between humor, creative storytelling, and emotional weight.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with many users feeling it exploits nostalgia rather than offering genuine value, suggesting it capitalizes on the appeal of abandonware.

    • “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
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