Quick Quest

About

"Quick Quest" is a retro roguelite game with pixelated graphics, offering procedurally generated levels and challenging boss battles. Master the platforming mechanics while equipping yourself with a variety of weapons and gear, each with unique abilities and compatibility considerations. Strategy and quick thinking are essential to survive and conquer the 10 bosses awaiting you in this nostalgic experience.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

story6 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Addictive gameplay that captures the nostalgic arcade spirit, reminiscent of classic 8-bit games.
Tight controls and smooth mechanics make for a fun and engaging experience, with a good balance of challenge and skill.
Randomized level layouts and various power-ups keep the gameplay fresh and encourage replayability.

Can be frustrating for players unfamiliar with roguelikes, particularly during boss fights.
Lack of graphical options may hinder performance on certain devices, such as laptops.
Some players may find the game too short or wish for more content and upgrades.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
63%
13%
The story of "Quick Quest" is minimal, focusing primarily on engaging boss fights and the player's journey of mastering their abilities to overcome challenges. Players find the game addictive and polished, with a charming visual style that enhances the overall experience. While the narrative may not be deep, the gameplay and determination required create a compelling and memorable adventure.
- “Update: Quick Quest is an instant classic that I know I'll be coming back to for years.”
- “Quick Quest is anything but a quick playthrough.”
- “The main focus of Quick Quest is the boss fights and learning their patterns and your abilities to defeat them.”
- “Quick Quest is a game full of visual charm, and has a simple-sweet 2D hack and slash gameplay feel that's easy to understand and fun to refine.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
6%
19%
The gameplay is widely praised for its addictive and engaging mechanics, drawing inspiration from classic franchises like Wonder Boy and Adventure Island. Players appreciate the tight controls, randomized level layouts, and the balance between old-school charm and modern design elements, making it both fresh and nostalgic. The game encourages exploration and learning, with a fair difficulty curve and colorful visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- “Fantastic game with addictive gameplay.”
- “Fun and addictive gameplay; it's much like a faster-paced Adventure Island, arcade-style, with randomized level layouts and available items for extra zest.”
- “As expected from developer Sylph, the controls are tight and the gameplay is fresh and compelling.”
- “The gameplay feels uninspired and lacks originality, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The level design is repetitive and fails to introduce new challenges, leading to a monotonous experience.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel art style, vibrant colors, and well-animated sprites, creating a visually appealing experience. However, some users express disappointment over the limited graphical options available for performance adjustments. Overall, the visual presentation is a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are really great, with a lot of vibrant colors that fit nicely together, and the sprites are well-animated too!”
- “The pixel art and graphics are beautiful.”
- “Great visual style too!”
- “My only grudge with this game is the lack of graphical options performance-wise.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has received criticism for its limited graphical options, which affects performance optimization. Users feel that the lack of customization hinders their ability to tailor the game to their hardware capabilities.
- “My only grudge with this game is the lack of graphical options performance-wise.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers enhanced replayability through a hard mode and a dedicated area for re-fighting previously defeated bosses, allowing players to revisit challenges and improve their skills.
- “There's also a hard mode and a separate area to re-fight bosses you've beaten to add some more replayability.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is consistently described as catchy, enhancing the overall experience and engagement for players.
- “The music is really catchy as well.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect to be quick and engaging, with a focus on quests that enhance replayability. Many appreciate the value for money and enjoy the social experience of grinding alongside others, such as streamers on platforms like Twitch.