Questr
- October 27, 2017
- Mutant Entertainment Studios
Get on SteamManage a party of personalities on epic (and goofy) quests. Swipe right on who you like. Swipe left on who you don't. Watch out for liars and be careful how you spend your gold! Of course there's plenty of exciting encounters along the way. Can you keep everyone happy while turning a nice profit?
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Reviews
- The game features a humorous and unique concept, combining RPG mechanics with a dating app style, which can lead to entertaining interactions and scenarios.
- Despite its simplicity, Questr offers a surprising amount of depth and strategy, as players must carefully manage party dynamics and morale to succeed in quests.
- Many players find the game enjoyable as a casual experience, making it a fun way to pass the time with friends or family.
- The game suffers from excessive randomness and luck-based mechanics, which can lead to frustrating experiences and a lack of meaningful player agency.
- Graphics and audio quality are subpar, with limited animations and sound effects that detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a mobile app than a PC game.
- The tutorial and user interface are poorly designed, leaving new players confused and overwhelmed by the game's mechanics, which can hinder enjoyment.
- story23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as a fragmented narrative that draws inspiration from fairy tales, offering a mix of humor and unpredictability through its quests and character interactions. While the overarching plot lacks depth, the quirky personalities of the characters and the whimsical nature of the missions provide an entertaining experience, albeit with a reliance on random elements that can affect quest outcomes. Players noted that the morale system plays a crucial role in determining success, adding a layer of strategy to the otherwise lighthearted storytelling.
“While I can’t really write about an elaborate storyline, the fragments you can piece together begin to take shape quite nicely.”
“You may regard Questr as a frame story which can offer both pleasant and unpleasant surprises.”
“The quests which would form the narrative of this title are tongue-in-cheek alternatives to the established fairy tales they inspire themselves from, to a certain extent.”
“Whether or not a quest is completed is determined by a giant spinwheel, which can lead to failing because it landed on a tiny failure sliver.”
“The faux-fairy tale missions resemble a map dotted by points of interest drawn in a linear manner.”
“But it does, since the 'side quests' required before mission success are just as randomly generated as the party members you have to select and pay without delay.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by humorous interactions and a unique blend of dungeon crawling with dating app mechanics, offering a solid yet somewhat cluttered experience. While it features a deeper gameplay loop than similar titles, players may find it repetitive and lacking in variety, requiring a specific interest in its mechanics to fully enjoy. Overall, the game presents a fun concept but may feel more suited for mobile platforms due to its simplicity.
“Funny gameplay and interactions, with nice mechanics.”
“Putting together a dungeon crawling team with the mechanics of a dating app.”
“It has rogue-like mechanics; you build a team of people based on humorous Tinder/internet stereotypes wedged into medieval caricatures, choose a quest, then progress through a series of dilemmas in which you choose which of these adventurers attempts to resolve the problem.”
“The gameplay loop becomes apparent with some experimentation, but Questr is slow to inspire player empowerment over its own mechanics, some of which only serve to clutter the core experience.”
“Gameplay is a solid 5/10 otherwise though; you really have to be into the mechanic to get the most out of it.”
“Really simple game whose complexity, price, and mechanics ought to align with a mobile platform rather than being put on PC.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the witty writing, funny interactions, and absurd scenarios involving quirky characters. While some feel the humor leans towards a darker or more absurd style, it effectively enhances the gameplay experience, contributing to its replay value. Overall, the comedic elements are seen as a strong point, making the game both entertaining and engaging.
“The stories are funny.”
“Funny gameplay and interactions, with nice mechanics.”
“It has rogue-like mechanics; you build a team of people based on humorous Tinder/internet stereotypes wedged into medieval caricatures, choose a quest, then progress through a series of dilemmas in which you choose which of these adventurers attempts to resolve the problem.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally criticized for their simplistic and lackluster 2D visuals, which do not improve significantly with resolution adjustments. While some players appreciate the unique art style, many feel it falls short compared to classic games, lacking advanced animation and overall visual appeal. Despite these shortcomings, the game runs smoothly without technical issues.
“The game has a unique art style, serviceable sound, and solid gameplay mechanics.”
“Not sure I should’ve expected something else, but at least I had no technical issues and the performance never strayed off the 'beaten path' for this graphics engine.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
“While the artwork itself might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in Questr features an instrumental soundtrack that complements the gameplay well, enhancing the overall experience. Players find it enjoyable and fitting for casual play, making it a recommended choice for those looking to pass the time.
“Questr has an instrumental soundtrack.”
“I love the game! It's great for passing time; the music suits it. It's fun to sit there and just play. I would recommend this game if you are looking for a fun game to pass the time.”
“The music in Questr is forgettable and lacks any real impact.”
“The instrumental soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“I found the music to be bland and not engaging at all.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express mixed feelings about replayability, noting that while some find it humorous and enjoyable, others feel the game feels unfinished and that its attempt at unpredictability does not translate into meaningful replay value.
“+ humorous & replay values.”
“It feels unfinished and it proves to me that replay value through unpredictability only works on paper.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is solid, with users reporting no technical issues and consistent performance aligned with the capabilities of the graphics engine.
“I wasn't sure what to expect, but I had no technical issues, and the performance consistently stayed on the 'beaten path' for this graphics engine.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive; everything runs smoothly without any noticeable lag.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
“Not sure I should’ve expected something else, but at least I had no technical issues and the performance never strayed off the 'beaten path' for this graphics engine.”
