Quest? Quest!
- November 14, 2020
- ChromedDragon
"Quest? Quest!" is a story-driven role-playing game with witty dialogue, complex characters, and multiple endings. The demo features charming characters, rock-pushing puzzles, and an innovative combat system with various enemies. With a secret sword to find and more content planned for the full game, this game promises a rich fantasy world to explore.
Reviews
- Charming and witty game with a fun cast of characters and engaging humor.
- Short but packed with secrets and replay value, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- Simple yet enjoyable combat mechanics that allow for different play styles.
- Extremely short, leaving players wanting more and feeling unsatisfied with the abrupt ending.
- Repetitive combat and lack of character development make it feel like a bland imitation of Undertale.
- Technical issues such as a cumbersome save system and poorly balanced soundtrack detract from the experience.
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is generally well-received, with players noting its charm and effective use of visual gags and satirical dialogue in NPC quests. While some feel it only meets the minimum for humor and self-awareness, others appreciate the engaging character interactions and the balance of fantasy-oriented humor, which helps it stand out from similar titles. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's appeal.
“For a developer's first game, it's pretty charming and funny.”
“The NPC quests are good and have some funny dialogue, and the use of visual gags is great without being constant.”
“Some fun character interactions, a lot of satirical humor, and some fun gameplay.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and entertaining, featuring a charming cast of characters and humorous dialogue, complemented by clever visual gags. While the narrative is compelling enough to encourage players to explore multiple endings, some feel it could have benefited from more development. Overall, it offers a fun experience that players are recommended to fully experience.
“Is a wonderfully entertaining game featuring a cute and charming cast of characters, an interesting combat system, and a story you'll want to play until the very end.”
“Stats and abilities being tied to your various swords is a great way to handle such a thing while keeping it story focused.”
“Tldr; this is a fun experience, a great story I recommend that everyone who reads this take the time as I did to see it through to at least their first of the four endings.”
“The story itself feels like it wants to keep going, but there wasn't enough time to fully develop it.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
“The plot twists are predictable and do not add any real excitement to the overall story.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as fitting for the scenes but not particularly memorable, with some users noting issues with soundtrack volume balance. While it may not stand out, it complements the engaging combat and charming characters effectively.
“Great humor, engaging combat, and charming characters, along with the music.”
“The soundtrack volume is a bit poorly balanced, but was otherwise inoffensive.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a variety of mechanics that keep the experience fresh. Players appreciate the fun character interactions and the satirical humor woven throughout the game.
“Short and sweet with enough mechanics to carry you through!”
“Some fun character interactions, a lot of satirical humor, and enjoyable gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The mechanics are poorly balanced, leading to frustrating moments during play.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered pleasant, though they are criticized for relying too heavily on flat-filled shapes, which can detract from the overall visual appeal.
“The graphic style is pleasant and visually appealing, creating an immersive experience.”
“The vibrant colors and detailed textures truly bring the game world to life.”
“The art direction is stunning, with beautifully crafted environments that enhance gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's flexibility, noting that it can be played at varying paces, which enhances its replayability. The option to approach the game differently on subsequent playthroughs adds to its overall value.
“The game can be rushed or played at a leisurely pace, offering great replay value.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and outcomes available.”
“The variety of character builds and strategies encourages multiple runs to explore everything.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, as once you've completed it, there's little incentive to go back.”
“After finishing the main storyline, I found no compelling reasons to replay the game.”
“While the game can be played at different paces, it ultimately feels repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”