Quester Osaka

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Quester Osaka is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Thousand Games and was released on March 18, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

A dungeon exploration RPG specializing in hack-and-slash. The game is full of challenging elements. There are 32 characters (8 classes), skills to enjoy combos, modifiable armaments, "New Game+" to enjoy playing around, etc.

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Quester: Osaka builds on the original game with new features like water traversal and a more complex map, enhancing exploration and strategy.
The game offers a unique combat system and a variety of equipment and character abilities, making party composition and gear selection crucial for success.
Despite its initial difficulty, the game becomes more intuitive as players progress, providing a satisfying challenge for fans of the genre.

The game can be overwhelming for newcomers due to its steep difficulty curve and reliance on knowledge from the first game.
Some mechanics, such as the inability to select targets in battle and limited level-ups, can feel frustrating and hinder the overall experience.
The localization issues and UI design flaws, such as confusing inventory management, detract from the gameplay experience.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a fun and engaging loop set in an intriguing world, with minor adjustments for new features like water traversal. While the mechanics are generally excellent, some players feel limited by the inability to select targets during battles. Overall, potential players can gauge their interest by watching gameplay videos.
- “Really fun gameplay loop in an interesting world.”
- “The tight gameplay loop from the first is largely unchanged with a few tweaks made to accommodate Osaka's new feature: water traversal.”
- “The mechanics are excellent, but even they're held back by not being able to select your targets in battle.”
- “The tight gameplay loop from the first game is largely unchanged, with a few tweaks made to accommodate Osaka's new feature: water traversal.”
- “You should be able to watch one or two gameplay videos and know if this game is going to be in your wheelhouse or not.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a light and straightforward prequel to the original Quester game, offering a more developed narrative while remaining accessible for newcomers.
- “It's a relatively light and simple dungeon crawler made after the original Quester game, a bit more fleshed out in a few aspects and serves as a prequel story, so you can dive in if you didn't play the original Quester game.”
- “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The narrative is disjointed and fails to engage, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features new tracks that accompany the introduction of new characters and items, enhancing the overall experience. However, the changes are primarily focused on adding variety to gameplay elements rather than a complete overhaul of the soundtrack.
- “The new music tracks really elevate the atmosphere of the game, making every moment feel more immersive.”
- “I love how the music changes dynamically with the gameplay, enhancing the excitement during battles.”
- “The soundtrack is a perfect blend of catchy tunes and epic scores that keep me engaged throughout my adventure.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
- “While the game introduces new characters and items, the music doesn't evolve, leading to a stale experience.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the atmosphere of the game, which is disappointing.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a minimalist approach that effectively creates a sense of mystery, complemented by an endlessly fascinating art style. The simplicity of the visuals, paired with minimal text, enhances the overall immersive experience.
- “The game generates mystery with simple graphics and very little text.”
- “The art style is also endlessly fascinating to me.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding in the game is more challenging and requires strategic planning, particularly for newcomers. Recommendations suggest starting with the 4th or 5th team, depending on prior experience with similar games, to better navigate the grinding and leveling aspects.
- “I found it a little more difficult, requiring more strategy and grinding.”
- “For what it's worth, I recommend picking the 4th or 5th team to start (4th if you've played the first game, 5th if you haven't been playing hack and slash dungeon crawlers for 30+ years... but understand what grinding, leveling, and farming is and why you might want or have to do it).”