Quintet

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Quintet is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Carmine T. Guida and was released on May 11, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Quintet is a multiplayer space game where players collaborate as a team to control the same ship, each with a unique role such as Captain, Helm, Tactical, Engineering, or Science. It offers cross-platform compatibility for desktops, laptops, and iPads, and supports one to five players. The game requires an internet connection and runs best on iPhone 5 or iPad 2 and up.

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Audience ScoreBased on 276 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

Quintet offers a unique cooperative experience where players can take on different roles to manage a spaceship, enhancing teamwork and communication.
The game is free to play and supports cross-platform play, making it accessible to a wide audience and allowing friends to join in from various devices.
Despite its simplistic graphics, the gameplay is engaging and can be a lot of fun, especially when played with friends, creating memorable moments.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find others to play with, which can lead to a repetitive and lonely experience.
Controls can be clunky and difficult to master, which may deter new players from fully enjoying the game.
There is minimal content and no clear objectives, which can lead to boredom after a short period of play, especially in the free version.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and lacking in detail, with many players expressing disappointment over their outdated quality reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While some appreciate the graphics as decent for an early release, others feel that they detract from the overall experience, especially for those accustomed to more advanced visuals. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the gameplay may be engaging, the graphics could benefit from significant improvement.
- “Must have if you love space, great game modes, amazing graphics, I love it! :) :) :)”
- “The graphics so far are pretty good for an early-ish game, but I can see it getting better with each update.”
- “The concept of the game is fantastic, graphics are fine, and gameplay is smooth mostly.”
- “The game's graphic style and quality may be simple and insufficient for some players.”
- “It may not be satisfying for players who expect more advanced and realistic graphics.”
- “Lackluster graphics, even on my decked out laptop.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of team-based mechanics and ship management, which some players find enjoyable despite the need for patience to master the controls. While the game offers unique experiences and smooth mechanics, it has been criticized for its slow pace, simplistic design, and lack of variation, leading to mixed feelings about its overall engagement and replayability. Despite its dated graphics, many players appreciate the cooperative elements and the fun that can be had with friends, though some feel there are better alternatives available.
- “Very fun team-based gameplay.”
- “The concept of the game is fantastic, graphics are fine, and gameplay is smooth mostly.”
- “Very good co-op game, good mechanics and fun gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is too slow-paced; there really is no need for multiple people being on the one ship.”
- “Cool concept, but terrible controls and strange battle mechanics make it frustrating and tedious.”
- “I guess groups of friends could have fun playing, and it is free, but there are better options for a little bit more money. The quality is sort of upsetting with its simplistic gameplay; other people might like this, and I don't think there is anything wrong with that, just not unique in any way. 2/10”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting that while the co-op missions and gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, they lack a cohesive narrative or objectives. Many reviews highlight that the game feels more like a series of scenarios rather than a structured story, leaving players wanting more depth and context to their missions. Overall, the focus is on fun gameplay rather than storytelling, which some find disappointing.
- “The fun that I really feel this game brings to the table is the co-op strategy of having multiple players working together for successful missions.”
- “The missions vary from combat to exploration/adventure to hauling items, and there are DLC that open up new scenarios.”
- “A bit of story would be nice, but it makes up for that with scenarios.”
- “There is no story.”
- “It was fun for about an hour, but once you realize that there is no objective, no salvage, no leveling, no money making, no exploring and no story, it all just falls apart.”
- “There is no salvage, no missions, not even an end goal.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its limited variety, which may detract from the overall experience for some players. While the sound design complements the simple graphical style, the lack of diverse audio options is a common point of criticism.
- “The game's sound and music options may be limited in terms of variety.”
- “However, its simple graphical style and quality, limited sound and music options, and high difficulty and learning curve may be a shortcoming for some players.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for being completely free-to-play with no microtransactions, a rarity in the current gaming landscape. While some ships and game modes may involve microtransactions, the overall experience remains accessible without additional costs, making it appealing to players who dislike pay-to-win models.
- “It is not only an incredibly fun co-op spaceship simulator, it's a fun free-to-play MMO with no microtransactions, something fairly rare to see on Steam these days, that needs all the people it can get.”
- “No microtransactions (completely free to play).”
- “Some ships and game modes are locked behind microtransactions.”
- “Do you like Star Trek, blew all your money on replica phasers, but hate microtransactions?”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its comedic interactions among players, particularly when attempting to control ships, which often leads to chaotic and funny scenarios. The ability to roleplay with others enhances the comedic experience, making it enjoyable, even in its unfinished state. Overall, players find the game to be a source of laughter, especially when played with friends.
- “Almost as good as Transformice; you need to make friends or bring friends along in this game because a group of idiots trying to control a ship is always funny.”
- “The ships are interesting, and the game also allows you to roleplay with other people, which can lead to funny situations.”
- “This game is far from finished, but it's hilarious.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious due to poor controls and awkward battle mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While the concept is intriguing, the execution leads to a need for excessive repetition.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Cool concept, but terrible controls and strange battle mechanics make it frustrating and tedious.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that while the game is enjoyable, it does experience some stability issues, including occasional chat-related glitches and bugs.
- “I had some chat-related glitches, but it was still very fun.”
- “A bit buggy.”
replayability
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Users note that the game offers enhanced replayability, particularly when played online, suggesting that multiplayer features significantly increase its longevity and enjoyment.
- “On second view, it also looked like a lot more playable over the internet.”