Quest for Infamy

All told, Torment: Tides of Numenera shows that, even after some controversial post-Kickstarter adjustments, the money and time that went into it has paid off. It’s an all-around great experience with minimal bugs and a rich story.

80%Game Brain Score

story, humor

gameplay, replayability

89% User Score Based on 196 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 9 reviews

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Quest for Infamy is a classic-style RPG with humor and adventure. You play as a charming anti-hero, using deception and manipulation to reach your goals. Explore a large open world, make choices that impact the story, and engage in challenging combat in this nostalgic quest.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+22

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 205 reviews

story51 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

A modern classic for fans of point-and-click adventure games, capturing the essence of the genre with humor and engaging storytelling.
The game features beautiful pixel art, a vast world to explore, and a variety of character paths that enhance replayability.
The writing is witty and filled with memorable characters, making it a nostalgic experience for those who loved the Quest for Glory series.

The voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some performances sounding unprofessional and poorly recorded.
The game suffers from bugs and technical issues, including frustrating combat mechanics and unclear navigation paths.
Some humor can be off-putting, with instances of body shaming and crude jokes that may not resonate with all players.

story
261 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Quest for Infamy" is a nostalgic homage to classic adventure games like "Quest for Glory," featuring a well-structured narrative filled with humor, engaging quests, and unique character paths. Players appreciate the depth and creativity of the plot, which combines dark themes with a playful tone, although some find the main plot arc lacks a strong hook initially. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of old-school adventure games while offering fresh elements and replayability through its varied class-specific storylines.
- “The story is very well arranged and it makes you want to know more; it looks like the developers have a deep love for the genre, and you can tell the Quest for Glory influence in it.”
- “The story, quests, world, and overall feeling of humor create a modernized take on the old-school adventure game.”
- “The game's story itself is quite good and has a very dark, gothic style to it as well as a mischievous and perverted sense of humor.”
- “The main plot arc doesn't have a terribly strong hook, which makes the opening act feel a little aimless until the plot catches up.”
- “Unlike in so many adventure games that require clever solutions, most of the story in this is advanced by beating a boss, but I killed them all on my first try with little effort.”
- “I bought on sale because I love old adventure games like Quest for Glory, King's Quest, etc. I generally think this is a poor substitute; I would only recommend buying on a significant discount.”
humor
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a mix of crass, edgy, and juvenile elements, often drawing comparisons to classic adventure games with a modern twist. While many players appreciate the witty dialogue and irreverent style, some find the humor hit-or-miss, particularly criticizing instances of body shaming and offensive jokes. Overall, the humor appeals to those who enjoy dark and sarcastic comedy, but may alienate players who prefer a more traditional or sensitive approach.
- “The humor in the game has just the right amount of irreverence and self-awareness to make it fun without seeming forced.”
- “Well here it comes: brilliant old-school style adventure game with almost Monty Python tier humor.”
- “Featuring hilarious dialogue, immature humor, a variety of locations to explore, some clever (and some frustrating) puzzles, and a decently long campaign with an interesting story to unravel.”
- “Unnecessary and not funny.”
- “Unnecessary and not funny.”
music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its catchy and fitting nature that complements the beautiful visuals and diverse environments. It effectively builds ambiance, with different soundtracks for various areas, and can evoke strong emotional responses, from nostalgia to tension. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “Nailed the music, nailed the look, nailed the snarky humor.”
- “The art is great, voices are good (especially the narrator), but the music is out of this world amazing.”
- “Seriously, when the game wants to creep you out, the music knows just what to do, so much so that I actually found myself glancing over my shoulder in my chair because the music just pushed my mind into a state of paranoia.”
- “There are different soundtracks for the different areas and that of course helps build the ambiance of each area.”
- “Quest for Infamy has a beautiful old school aesthetic and catchy, pleasing music.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel art and nostalgic old-school aesthetic, reminiscent of classic 90s point-and-click adventure games. Reviewers highlight the smooth animations and consistent quality across scenes, complemented by a charming soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Many fans appreciate the artwork's attention to detail, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are nice, and the animations are pretty smooth. Everything is consistent in style and quality from one scene to another.”
- “Quest for Infamy has a beautiful old-school aesthetic and catchy, pleasing music.”
- “The artwork for the game is well-drawn, and it has an entertaining story with an interesting cast of characters.”
- “The graphics are well-made but feel outdated, reminiscent of 320x240 backgrounds.”
- “While the background artists did a fantastic job with the majority of the screens, I don't play these types of games for the graphics.”
- “The art style may appeal to fans of similar games, but it lacks the polish expected in modern titles.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a nostalgic tribute to classic Sierra games, featuring diverse mechanics and references that may not fully capture the charm of the originals. While it offers a fun experience with improvements over past bugs, players may encounter unused items due to varying play styles and some design issues, including an annoying control scheme. Overall, it provides an enjoyable adventure for fans of the genre, especially at its price point.
- “Given its $9.99 full price, I'd say it's worth full price for its gameplay, though it's a steal when on sale.”
- “The story is fun and the gameplay solves a lot of the bugs from the Glory series.”
- “If you've ever played Quest for Glory or King's Quest, you'll feel right at home with the gameplay.”
- “It's clear the devs love the old Sierra games, but the result is a fan tribute game, stuffed with references and mechanics that pay homage to but don't successfully replicate what made those old games good.”
- “Because of this diversity in gameplay, you will come across a lot of items you will never use because they are meant for other play styles.”
- “[annoying control scheme, level and game design issues, archaic gameplay]”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts significant replayability, primarily due to its multiple storylines and the option to play as different classes, such as thief, brigand, or sorcerer. However, some players feel that the fixed paths limit the variety of choices available, slightly diminishing the overall replay value.
- “The replay value is huge, due to the paths; this is practically a 3-in-1 game.”
- “The game also offers a little bit of replay value, which is unusual for the genre, by letting you play through as 3 different classes.”
- “It also offers a lot of replayability in that one can pick from a thief, brigand, or sorcerer.”
- “It has a lot of replay value because of the different storylines.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally criticized for being quite buggy, with users noting that it remains problematic even years after its release. While some players feel the developers have made efforts to address these issues, the persistent bugs significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. Comparisons to other titles suggest that it is less stable than some of its predecessors, leading to frustration among players.
- “Very buggy and was probably abandoned, hasn't had an update in two years.”
- “Despite the fact it is years from original release, the game is still super buggy.”
- “Game is buggy, which ruins the fun.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding required to raise all combat skills to 100 to be extremely tedious, making the achievement feel significant but also highlighting the repetitive nature of the task.
- “There's an achievement for raising all your combat skills to 100, and it truly is a feat worthy of an achievement because it is so tedious to build the skills.”
- “Grinding for levels feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a nostalgic feel, enhanced by beautiful pixel art graphics and commendable voice acting, creating an immersive and engaging experience for players.
- “The nostalgic atmosphere, beautiful pixel art graphics, and pretty good voice acting create an immersive experience.”