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QuestRun

41%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
41% User Score Based on 376 reviews

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QuestRun is a challenging, fast-paced J-RPG-inspired tactical game with rogue-like elements, offering deep engagement and quick battles. Progress through themed dungeons with your choice of heroes, and face untimely, premature deaths while applying new strategies and trying different heroes and perils. This game is perfect for RPG lovers looking for action without extensive dialogues and story text.

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41%
Audience ScoreBased on 376 reviews
gameplay24 positive mentions
story25 negative mentions
  • The game features cute graphics and a charming art style that appeals to players.
  • It offers a unique blend of strategy and automated combat, requiring players to think on their feet.
  • The game has a high replay value due to its randomized character selection and item drops.
  • The gameplay is heavily reliant on RNG, making it frustratingly difficult and often unfair.
  • There is a lack of meaningful player choices, as characters and abilities are randomly assigned.
  • The game lacks essential features like an options menu for sound and display settings, making it feel unpolished.
  • story
    103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many reviewers noting that there is no narrative or character development to engage players. Players are thrown directly into gameplay without any context or backstory, leading to a repetitive grind with little motivation beyond completing missions. While some appreciate the gameplay mechanics, the lack of a cohesive story detracts significantly from the overall experience, making it feel shallow and unfulfilling.

    • “It has a story (simple but hey, it's free and this 4€ game has none) and it's more fun.”
    • “The fast-paced fighting engine would have been great in a scenario where there was some kind of underlying story and heroes that you could develop.”
    • “Overall for the price I'd fully recommend the game if you're looking for something to play while doing something else, but if you're looking for a storyline or something to fulfill you, then I wouldn't.”
    • “There is no story whatsoever, you just jump right into it, pick a level, and off you go.”
    • “It contains no storyline, it contains no character motives, it has nothing engaging about it.”
    • “No story, less than 1-dimensional characters, all micromanagement and no combat.”
  • gameplay
    79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this title has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing its lack of depth, poor mechanics, and reliance on luck, leading to a repetitive and uninspired experience. The tutorial fails to adequately explain the mechanics, leaving players confused, while forced party choices and minimal strategic options detract from enjoyment. Despite some players finding the concept interesting, the execution is deemed flawed, resulting in a game that feels more like a chore than an engaging experience.

    • “Despite having a mobile feel, the game is actually fun to play and it offers challenging gameplay mechanics.”
    • “Very simple mechanics and this pleasant chill that you get not knowing how each 'quest run' will go because every one can be slightly different each playthrough.”
    • “It's indeed a unique gameplay, not easy to understand at first, but fun and deep.”
    • “The tutorial provides little to no guidance, leaving you confused about the game's mechanics.”
    • “Gameplay takes the worst parts of a roguelite: progress is significantly based on luck, but the core gameplay cycle is so uninvolved that there is neither excitement for a victory nor anger for a loss.”
    • “The gameplay is not like an RPG as the game appears to be; it's more like Plants vs. Zombies.”
  • graphics
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cute and colorful art style, which is often described as charming and visually appealing. However, technical issues such as window resizing causing distortion and a lack of animation depth detract from the overall experience. While the artwork is generally well-received, some players feel that it alone cannot compensate for the game's shortcomings in gameplay and design.

    • “I loved the art style of this game.”
    • “The graphics are really pretty.”
    • “Great visuals - clean, colorful graphics make this game visually appealing.”
    • “It runs in a window, and if you try to resize that window, the graphics get stretched and distorted.”
    • “I'm not sure why the description labels flash graphics from 2000 as 'modern'.”
    • “Cutesy graphics, but that's about all this game has to offer.”
  • music
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fit within the game's atmosphere and noting its catchy, non-obtrusive nature. However, many criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety, with calls for more options to adjust or disable the soundtrack. Overall, while the music is described as decent, it fails to elevate the gaming experience significantly due to its monotony.

    • “The art is good, the music is good, the concept is good, bordering on very good.”
    • “It has a lovely polished feel - lovely sprites, great music and the battle system works well for the style of game - once you get your head around it.”
    • “This feels like a mobile game, but it has cute artwork and a catchy, non-obtrusive soundtrack.”
    • “The music is very repetitive though and not particularly great.”
    • “There isn't even a button or settings screen to turn off the lame repetitive music and sound effects.”
    • “The soundtrack used is plain terrible, does not suit the game at all.”
  • grinding
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding in the game is excessive and often tedious, leading to a frustrating experience rather than an enjoyable one. While some players appreciate the farming aspect, many find the repetitive nature of grinding for achievements and upgrades to be unfun and lacking meaningful engagement. Overall, the game is criticized for its heavy reliance on grinding, making it feel more like a mobile free-to-play title than a polished standalone experience.

    • “While the achievements are relatively easy to obtain, most of them require excessive grinding, making the game's experience tedious.”
    • “Balance is tilted towards requiring heavy grinding to see any meta progress; even the earliest upgrades can require large investments of time.”
    • “Unlockables require a lot of grinding missions, which becomes repetitive, and there's not a lot of them either.”
  • replayability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it offers high replay value due to its challenging side missions and randomized modes, others feel it lacks depth and becomes repetitive after the initial playthrough. Players appreciate the strategic elements and the grind for unlockables, but the overall experience may not sustain long-term engagement for everyone.

    • “It has high replay value and is just as challenging as 'Binding of Isaac: Rebirth' due to the RNG and the need for planning ahead during quests.”
    • “All in all, the replayability is huge in main quests - which you will have to grind a bit to buy everything you can from the 'meta-shop' (aka not the one in main quests) - and side quests present interesting puzzle challenges.”
    • “Quest run has a ton of strategy and replayability in a very small package.”
    • “It would be a fun little free flash game, but lacks any semblance of depth or replayability.”
    • “Overall the game is fun at least for the first playthrough, but does not seem to offer much replay value unless you want to unlock everything and thus have to keep playing the levels over and over again.”
    • “It is relatively short in comparison to others; there is some replayability if you did not manage to beat a challenge or two but did beat the campaign.”
  • monetization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of Questrun is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a cash grab characterized by excessive grinding, microtransactions, and misleading advertisements. The game's poor quality and rushed mobile port status further exacerbate concerns about its exploitative financial model.

    • “Overall, Questrun is a rushed mobile port that should be removed from Steam due to its numerous flaws and poor quality - a quick cash grab by a shady developer.”
    • “Grinding, character design plagiarism, grinding, pointless idling, grinding, microtransactions, also did I mention grinding?”
    • “If this sounds like a cash-store model that could support in-app purchases, then you would be correct.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is criticized for significant performance issues, including severe stuttering, slowdowns, frequent freezes, and memory leaks that can lead to crashes. While not described as a complete "buggy mess," these problems detract from the overall experience.

    • “The game suffers from performance issues, often causing severe stuttering, slowdowns, frequent freezes, and even memory leaks that result in crashes.”
    • “Worst game ever; not only is auto attack boring, but it also freezes all the time!”
    • “Buggy.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is criticized for being hindered by excessive grinding and microtransactions, leading to a sense of pointless idling. However, the character design is praised for its appealing aesthetics, drawing inspiration from Japanese styles and European history, despite some complaints about the characters' movement animations.

    • “The character design is nice too, having influence from many Japanese style games, as well as European history and mythology.”
    • “-cutesy character designs”
    • “Grinding, character design plagiarism, pointless idling, microtransactions, and did I mention grinding?”
    • “Even though the characters move as if they are stuck in a constant lag, I still liked the character design and artwork.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by a lighthearted, comic approach to fantasy, complemented by amusing graphics and music. However, some players feel that the humor falls short of justifying the game's price, and those seeking a more serious RPG experience may find the comedic elements unappealing. Overall, while the humor can be enjoyable, it may not resonate with everyone, leading to mixed feelings about the game's tone.

    • “This game has a light, humorous approach to fantasy, nice comic graphics, music, and requires some strategic thinking - unfortunately only a little, because it's very unpredictable.”
    • “If you like RPGs but don't enjoy the fun elements in them (adventure, humor, progression, story...), this game is made for you.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized for significant performance issues, including severe stuttering, slowdowns, frequent freezes, and memory leaks that can lead to crashes.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, ensuring smooth gameplay without any performance issues.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly on my system.”
    • “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, making the experience seamless and enjoyable.”
    • “The game suffers from performance issues, often causing severe stuttering, slowdowns, frequent freezes, and even memory leaks that result in crashes.”
    • “And it's not because of some gameplay or performance problems.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music, while not exceptional, complements the overall atmosphere effectively and remains tolerable even after extended play, enhancing the immersive experience without becoming annoying.

    • “The music fits the game's atmosphere perfectly, and even after hours of gameplay, it remains enjoyable and doesn't become irritating.”
    • “The overall atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into the game's world and making every moment feel significant.”
    • “The combination of visuals and sound design creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you put the game down.”

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