Quest for Infamy
- July 10, 2014
- Infamous Quests
- 2h median play time
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.
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Reviews
- A modern classic that captures the essence of old-school point-and-click adventure games, especially for fans of the Quest for Glory series.
- The game features great writing, humor, and a vast world to explore, with multiple character paths that enhance replayability.
- The art, music, and voice acting contribute to an engaging experience, making it a nostalgic trip for fans of retro adventure games.
- The voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some characters sounding poorly recorded, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The humor can be overly crude and edgy, which may not appeal to all players and can feel forced at times.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and awkward inventory management, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- story125 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of "Quest for Infamy" is a nostalgic homage to the classic "Quest for Glory" series, featuring a well-structured narrative that combines humor, engaging quests, and a variety of character paths. Players appreciate the depth and creativity of the plot, which is enriched by unique class-specific storylines and a mix of dark humor and adventure elements. While some find the main plot arc less compelling initially, the overall experience is described as a fun and engaging throwback to old-school adventure games, appealing particularly to fans of the genre.
“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 is fun and the gameplay solves a lot of the bugs from the Glory series.”
“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.”
- humor31 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a mix of edgy, dark, and juvenile elements, often drawing comparisons to classic adventure games with a modern twist. While many players appreciate the snarky dialogue and memorable characters, some find the humor, particularly body shaming and offensive jokes, to be unnecessary and not funny. Overall, the humor appeals to those who enjoy adult and irreverent comedy, but it may not resonate with everyone.
“The story, quests, world, and overall feeling of humor create a modernized take on the old-school adventure game.”
“Well here it comes: brilliant old-school style adventure game with almost Monty Python tier humor.”
“The humor in the game has just the right amount of irreverence and self-awareness to make it fun without seeming to be forced.”
“Unnecessary and not funny.”
- music18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
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 is described as both memorable and capable of evoking strong emotions, from humor to tension. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
“Nailed the music, nailed the look, nailed the snarky humor.”
“Quest for Infamy has a beautiful old school aesthetic and catchy, pleasing music.”
“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.”
“The music is charming.”
“There are different soundtracks for the different areas and that of course helps build the ambiance of each area.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, nostalgic pixel art that effectively captures the charm of 90s point-and-click adventure games. Reviewers highlight the consistency in style and quality across scenes, as well as the smooth animations and appealing backgrounds, complemented by a catchy soundtrack. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a strong point, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
“The artwork is beautiful and charming, as is the music (especially in the city of Tyr!).”
“The graphics are nice, and the animations are pretty smooth. Everything is consistent in style and quality from one scene to another.”
“The graphics are really good for a game trying to mimic the style of 90's point-and-click adventure games.”
“Well-made 320x240 graphic backgrounds.”
“Of course, I don't play these types of games to hear fancy voicework and look at pretty graphics (although graphics-wise the background artists did a fantastic job with the vast majority of the screens).”
“The artwork for the game is well-drawn and it has an entertaining story with an interesting cast of characters.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a nostalgic homage to classic Sierra games, featuring diverse mechanics and references that may not fully capture the charm of the originals. While it offers a fun story and improvements over past bugs, players may find themselves with unused items due to varying play styles. Overall, it is considered worth the price, especially when on sale, and will resonate with fans of the genre.
“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.”
“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.”
“So if you're expecting the game to be more tame, it's not like that, in case anyone else thinks after seeing some gameplay that it might not be so bad, like I did.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game boasts significant replayability, with multiple storylines and character classes that encourage players to explore different paths, effectively making it feel like a multi-game experience. However, some players note that the options can feel somewhat limited, leading to a more fixed gameplay experience. Overall, it offers a solid replay value, particularly for those who enjoy experimenting with different character roles.
“The replay value is huge; due to the different paths, this is practically a 3-in-1 game.”
“It has a lot of replay value because of the different storylines.”
“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 story lines.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally perceived as problematic, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some note improvements compared to earlier titles, the lack of updates and persistent issues suggest that stability remains a major concern. Overall, the game's bugs are seen as a major flaw, impacting enjoyment despite some efforts from developers to address them.
“Very buggy and was probably abandoned; hasn't had an update in two years.”
“Despite the fact it is years from the original release, the game is still super buggy.”
“Game is buggy, which ruins the fun.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding required to raise all combat skills to 100 to be extremely tedious, making the achievement feel significant but also frustrating due to the time and effort involved.
“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.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours farming for resources, and it just felt like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
Critic Reviews
Quest For Infamy PS5 Review
As if pulled from the late 80's/early 90's Quest for Infamy explores the seedier side of worlds that look very similar to adventure games of yore.
76%Quest for Infamy review --- A hilarious and lovingly crafted homage to point-and-click adventure games
Quest for Infamy is a near perfect recreation of point-and-click adventure games of the past. 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. Game breaking bugs and a few of the genre’s persistent issues, such as frustrating design and confusion as to where to go or what to do next, do present themselves and in this modern era are far harder to forgive. Still, Quest for Infamy is fun, funny, and worth giving a shot.
70%Quest for Infamy (Nintendo Switch)
Quest for Infamy is an excellent outing for fans of those old-school, point-and-click fantasy games of yesteryear. It’s packed full of missions, side-quests, and things to discover, albeit a little bare. The writing and characters breathe so much life and comedy into this game that you can’t help but have a merry old time with Mister Roehm.
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